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'My Heart Is Full': Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Afridi On Birth Of His Son Aliyaar

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi said his heart is full and he will forever be thankful to his wife Ansha Afridi after the couple welcomed their first child - Aliyaar. Taking to social media, Shaheen, expressed his gratitude to his supporters for extending their wishes on the addition of a new member to his family. "This moment changes everything! My heart is full and my life just got a whole lot better. 24/08/2024 will always be special to us. Welcome to the world my son, Aliyaar Afridi. I will forever be thankful to my wife for all the pain and suffering she had to endure. She is literally the support system of our little family. I am grateful for all the lovely wishes and prayers coming our way. Remember my little family in your prayers," Shaheen wrote in the post.

Prepared For Any Eventuality, Shooter Rudransh Khandelwal Eyes Success In Maiden Paris Paralympics 2024

Being prepared for any eventuality and remaining confident in his ability is 17-year-old pistol marksman Rudransh Khandelwal's mantra in life as he embarks on a journey to bring glory from the Paris Paralympics. Having lost his left leg in a freak mishap when he was just eight-years-old, the teenaged Bharatpur boy never let disability come in his way as he excelled in shooting sport to become the world No.1 in 50m pistol (SH1) and is now aiming for nothing less than a gold in his maiden Paralympics.

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Elected Unopposed As Next ICC Chairman

Jay Shah, the current honorary secretary of the BCCI, has been elected unopposed as the Independent Chair of the ICC, and will assume his position on 1 December, 2024. On August 20, it was announced that current ICC Chair Greg Barclay would not seek a third term and would step down at the conclusion of his tenure in November. Shah, who was the sole nominee for the chairmanship, emphasised his commitment to expanding the global reach and popularity of cricket, especially with its upcoming inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics.

PV Sindhu Like Talent With Olympic Medal Potential: Meet 13-Year-Old Badminton Prodigy Tanvi Patri

Thirteen-year-old Tanvi Patri from Odisha has cemented her status as one of India's most promising badminton prodigies by clinching the girls' singles title at the U-15 Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China, the country where she first honed her skills in the sport. Patri capped off a phenomenal week with a superlative performance, defeating Vietnam's second seed Thi Thu Huyen Nguyen 22-20, 21-11 in a 34-minute final, offering a glimmer of hope after Indian badminton's recent struggles at the Paris Olympics.

India's Full Schedule At Para Paralympics 2024: Dates, Timing, Medal Events And Prospects

India's Full Schedule at Para Paralympics 2024: An 84-strong contingent of Indian para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history and a heady mix of youth and experience, would be eyeing an unparalleled gold rush when the Paralympic Games begin here on Wednesday. India won a record 19 medals, including five gold, in the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 for a 24th-place finish in the overall rankings. Three years on, the country's target is more than 25 medals with a double-digit haul in gold.

Mohun Bagan To Face Mumbai City FC In ISL 2024-25 Opener On September 13

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season will begin with a blockbuster clash between Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Cup winners Mumbai City FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on September 13 in a repeat of last season's final. The ISL on Sunday announced the fixtures of the first 84 matches of the season, till the end of this year. The opening weekend will also see Chennaiyin FC travel to Odisha FC, and Bengaluru FC take on East Bengal FC in the first double-header of the season on September 14, while Kerala Blasters FC will host Punjab FC the next day at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi.

Smriti Mandhana Joins Adelaide Strikers Ahead Of WBBL Season 10

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has signed with Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming 10th season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), revealed the team on Tuesday. The classy left-hand batter has appeared in three previous WBBL seasons for the Brisbane Heat (WBBL|02), Hobart Hurricanes (WBBL|04) and Sydney Thunder (WBBL|07). It was against Melbourne Renegades in WBBL|07 that Mandhana hit an impressive 114* off just 64 balls. Her strong strike rate of 130 is expected to enhance the Strikers competitive edge and bolster their batting squad.

"Going To Leave The Sport Poorer": Sunil Gavaskar On Shikhar Dhawan's Retirement

After Shikhar Dhawan recently called time on his playing career across all formats, legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar feels the left-handed opener's retirement leaves cricket ‘poorer'. He added that injuries may have influenced Dhawan's decision to retire from the game. In all, Dhawan scored 6,793 runs in 167 ODIs at an average of 44.11 and a strike rate of 91.35, including 17 centuries. In 34 Tests, he amassed 2,315 runs at an average of 40.61, while hitting seven centuries, including 189 on debut against Australia at Mohali. In 68 T20Is, he scored 1,759 runs at a strike rate of 126.36.

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'My Heart Is Full': Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Afridi On Birth Of His Son Aliyaar

Prepared For Any Eventuality, Shooter Rudransh Khandelwal Eyes Success In Maiden Paris Paralympics 2024

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Elected Unopposed As Next ICC Chairman

PV Sindhu Like Talent With Olympic Medal Potential: Meet 13-Year-Old Badminton Prodigy Tanvi Patri

India's Full Schedule At Para Paralympics 2024: Dates, Timing, Medal Events And Prospects

Mohun Bagan To Face Mumbai City FC In ISL 2024-25 Opener On September 13

Smriti Mandhana Joins Adelaide Strikers Ahead Of WBBL Season 10

"Going To Leave The Sport Poorer": Sunil Gavaskar On Shikhar Dhawan's Retirement