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"Workload Management For Someone Like...": Gautam Gambhir's Straight Talk. Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Gautam Gambhir's much-awaited first press conference as the new India head coach took place on Monday where the former opening batsman laid down his vision for the side. Amongst the many topics he covered during the presser, he talked about the importance of workload management for the premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and called him a ‘rare bowler'. "I've said it before, workload management for someone like Jasprit (Bumrah) is important. He is one rare bowler that anyone would want. You want him to play important games. That's why the workload management for not just him but fast bowlers is important,” Gambhir said in the press conference.

Athletes Test 'Anti-Sex Beds' At Paris Olympics, Share Videos On Instagram

First introduced in the 2021 Tokyo Games, the anti-sex beds are back in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The beds, made of cardboard, were reportedly introduced in an attempt by the organisers to prevent intimacy between athletes during their stay in the Olympic Games village. While there has been criticism of the move in the past, with athletes suggesting that their comfort has been compromised by installing fragile beds in their rooms. But, the move was persisted with by the organisers of the Paris Games too.

English Cricket Hopeful For IPL Investment In The Hundred, Discussions With IPL Owners Ongoing

English cricket chiefs confirmed on Monday they have held talks with Indian Premier League (IPL) owners about acquiring a stake in their domestic Hundred competition. The fourth edition of the controversial 100-balls per side tournament, which features eight specially created teams -- each with a men's and women's side -- rather than the traditional 18 first-class English counties, starts on Tuesday. Its future remains uncertain, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) looking to secure private investment in a bid to cement its position in the global calendar and boost the finances of the domestic game.

"Cricket Is Like A God, Has Given Me Everything": India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur

Ahead of the Women's Asia Cup game against Nepal, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that cricket is like a "god" to her since it has given her everything. The Women in Blue will be aiming to make it a hat-trick of wins as they carry on their women's Asia Cup title defence in a match against Nepal on Tuesday. While India is at the top of Group A with two wins in two games and are almost certain for the semifinals, they would like to win this last group stage game to keep the momentum going. So far, India has notched wins against arch-rivals Pakistan and UAE.

Gautam Gambhir, Team India Arrive In Sri Lanka For T20I Series

The Indian men's cricket team, under new head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, arrived in Pallekele via Colombo to a warm welcome, with the recently-crowned T20 world champions playfully mingling with fans and giving them some precious moments. The 15-member India team along with the support staff had left Mumbai on Monday after a pre-departure press conference addressed by Gambhir, who took over Rahul Dravid as the national coach, and BCCI's chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. They arrived the same same day in Pallekele after a short layover in Colombo.

Lionel Messi And Luis Suarez To Miss MLS All-Star Game

Argentina star Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez will miss Wednesday's Major League Soccer All-Star Game with injuries, the league and team announced Monday. An updated MLS roster for the match-up against Mexico's Liga MX All-Stars at Columbus, Ohio, listed Messi and Uruguayan striker Suarez among those who would not play. Inter Miami detailed the injuries, with Messi still sidelined after missing two MLS matches last week with a right ankle injury suffered in Argentina's Copa America final triumph over Colombia.

"Everyone Asked...": Axar Patel Reveals Team Chat After Suryakumar Yadav's T20 World Cup Final Catch

Suryakumar Yadav pulled off a sensational catch to dismiss David Miller in the T20 World Cup 2024 - a moment that contributed massively in the Rohit Sharma-led side clinching the title. Miller slammed the ball straight down the ground and although SKY pulled off a brilliant effort, there was a lot of controversy over whether his feet touched the boundary line during the whole incident. Indian cricket team spinner Axar Patel opened up about the entire incident during the high-profile match and even revealed the conversation between his teammates after SKY's brilliant catch during the encounter.

France Home Minister Welcomes Israeli Delegation For Paris Olympics

President Emmanuel Macron said France was ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes' Village on Monday, four days before the Games begin. The Games return to the French capital for the first time since 1924, largely using temporary venues constructed in the centre of the city. "We are ready and we will be ready throughout the Games," Macron said. "We have been working on these Games for years now and we are at the start of a decisive week which on Friday will see the opening ceremony and then the Olympiad which will be held in Paris, 100 years since the last one."

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"Workload Management For Someone Like...": Gautam Gambhir's Straight Talk. Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Athletes Test 'Anti-Sex Beds' At Paris Olympics, Share Videos On Instagram

English Cricket Hopeful For IPL Investment In The Hundred, Discussions With IPL Owners Ongoing

"Cricket Is Like A God, Has Given Me Everything": India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur

Gautam Gambhir, Team India Arrive In Sri Lanka For T20I Series

Lionel Messi And Luis Suarez To Miss MLS All-Star Game

"Everyone Asked...": Axar Patel Reveals Team Chat After Suryakumar Yadav's T20 World Cup Final Catch

France Home Minister Welcomes Israeli Delegation For Paris Olympics