sports.ndtv.com - "Say Without Fear": India Great Blasts Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir On Hardik Pandya Captaincy Snub

"Say Without Fear": India Great Blasts Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir On Hardik Pandya Captaincy Snub

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made its stance clear as Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir explained the decision to hand T20I captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav, over Hardik Panday. Agarkar, who is the chairman of selectors, explained that Hardik's fitness is one of the primary reasons behind the team's decision to move on to Suryakumar from the leadership perspective. India great Krisnamachari Srikkanth, however, isn't entirely convinced by the reasons given by Agarkar in the joint press conference with Gambhir, saying he doesn't feel Hardik was snubbed over fitness concerns.

Asitha Fernando Likely To Replace Injured Dushmantha Chameera For White-Ball Series vs India

Ahead of the T20I and ODI series against India, Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out from the white-ball series due to injury. As per multiple Sri Lanka media reports, Chammera has been ruled out and Sri Lanka Cricket will soon announce the replacement. "Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of India series with injury. Replacement to be named shortly," wrote Rex Clementine, a prominent Sri Lankan journalist on 'X.' However, it is expected that Asitha Fernando might replace the injured Chameera for the series against India. Asitha was the pick of the bowlers in the Lanka Premier League final. He picked up three wickets as the Jaffna Kings beat Galle Marvels.

It's A Now-Or-Never Situation For Me: Tarundeep Rai

It's a "now-or-never situation for me", says veteran Indian archer Tarundeep Rai as he seeks to win a maiden Olympic medal in his fourth appearance at the Games while also serving as the team's unofficial mentor in Paris. The 40-year-old Rai has won medals in every championships at the global and continental level but not the Olympics. He has two silver at the World Championships (2005, 2019), nine World Cup medals, including three gold, a silver and a bronze in Asian Games, two silver and a bronze in Asian Championships.

Pakistan Star, Who Criticised Babar Azam, Bowled Thrice By Local Bowler, Gets Trolled. Watch

Out-of-favour Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad was brutally trolled by fans on social media after a video of him getting clean bowled by a local bowler went viral. Shehzad has been in the news recently for his criticism of Pakistan captain Babar Azam. After Pakistan's early exit from the T20 World Cup last month, Shehzad had urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to get rid of senior players, including captain Babar, star pacer Shaheen Afridi and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. Shehzad also accused Babar of indulging in groupism within the team to protect his teammates cum close friends, also labelling the latter as a "social media" king.

"Gautam Gambhir's Ideas Are...": Ashish Nehra's Blunt Take On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy Snub

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya found the leadership responsibility in the shortest format, which seemed to be his after Rohit Sharma's retirement, taken away from him after Gautam Gambhir was hired as the team's new head coach. Gambhir, in consultation with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, handed the captaincy responsibility to Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is, while Shubman Gill was made his deputy. Reflecting on the decision, Ashish Nehra, the man who coached Hardik during his role as captain at Gujarat Titans, isn't surprised to see this move by the Indian team management.

Paris Olympics: Meet India's 14-Year-Old Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu Who Hated Getting Into Water

India's teenage swimming sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu will make her Olympics debut at the upcoming Summer Games in Paris, France. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Dhinidhi shed light on her initial struggles, and recalled how she didn't like to get inside a swimming pool. Fast forward to 2024, the 14-year-old made it in women's 200m freestyle on a universality quota. Dhinidhi also revealed that her parents to involve her in a sport and swimming was an obvious choice as they had a pool right next to their home.

On Mohammed Shami's Return, Ajit Agarkar Gives Big Update

India pacer Mohammed Shami is one of the greatest bowlers in the world currently. Known for his swing, Shami played a pivotal role in India's marvelous run at the ODI World Cup 2023, which eventually ended with a defeat against Australia in the final match. With 24 wickets in seven matches, Shami emerged as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. Since then, the 33-year-old pacer has been out of competitive cricket as he is recovering from an ankle injury.

Atiqa Mir Becomes First Female Racer To Win Race At Max Challenge International Trophy

Atiqa Mir, the nine-year-old racing sensation created history at the famous and prestigious Le Mans Kart International circuit, by becoming the first female racer in the world to win a race in the Rotax Challenge International Trophy. She achieved this by winning Race 2 in the Heats of the Micro Max Category. Atiqa, driving for the championship-winning Dan Holland Racing Team in the Lando Norris kart, was in good form throughout the week. Despite it being her first visit to the legendary Le Mans circuit with no prior practice, Atiqa adapted quickly to the new brand of kart and set the pace in the practice sessions, consistently topping the grid.

Contacts

Sports.ndtv.com Sport News

"Say Without Fear": India Great Blasts Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir On Hardik Pandya Captaincy Snub

Asitha Fernando Likely To Replace Injured Dushmantha Chameera For White-Ball Series vs India

It's A Now-Or-Never Situation For Me: Tarundeep Rai

Pakistan Star, Who Criticised Babar Azam, Bowled Thrice By Local Bowler, Gets Trolled. Watch

"Gautam Gambhir's Ideas Are...": Ashish Nehra's Blunt Take On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy Snub

Paris Olympics: Meet India's 14-Year-Old Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu Who Hated Getting Into Water

On Mohammed Shami's Return, Ajit Agarkar Gives Big Update

Atiqa Mir Becomes First Female Racer To Win Race At Max Challenge International Trophy