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Rohit Sharma Troubled By Part-Timer Devdutt Padikkal In Nets, Video Viral

India captain Rohit Sharma and other members of the batting unit had to begin their nets session in Melbourne on 'not-so-useful' pitches. The training surfaces on offer to the Indian team were much different in comparison to the actual wickets that are prepared for the match. With the ball keeping low, Rohit even found it difficult to deal with the bowling of part-timer Devdutt Padikkal. On the bowling of pacer Akash Deep, Rohit was also hit on the knee once.

Virat Kohli-Babar Azam Comparisons Laughed Off By Ex-Pakistan Star: "Even Joe Root, Steve Smith..."

Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir labelled India star batter Virat Kohli as the greatest player of the current generation. Amir, who has been one of Kohli's biggest admirers throughout his career, has laughed off such comparisons. Amir insisted that the likes of Babar Azam, Steve Smith and Joe Root can't be compared to Kohli, saying that it is hard to match the former India captain's numbers across formats.

"Some Orders Being Followed": Manu Bhaker's Father Hints At Khel Ratna Snub 'Conspiracy'

Snubbed by the Sports Ministry for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country's biggest sports award, despite making history by winning two bronze medals in the Paris Olympic Games, ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker has left the decision to the people of the country to make the final call on whether she deserves the award or not. Controversy erupted after the committee to decide the national sports awards did not recommend her name and instead put forth the names of Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh for the Khel Ratna Award, Manu's father Ram Kishan, exclusively told Telecom Asia Sport that she knows that she deserves the award but has left it for the country to decide

Atalanta Fight Back To Take Top Spot In Serie A, Roma Hit Five

Atalanta surged back to the top of the Serie A standings with a Charles De Ketelaere-inspired 3-2 win at home to Empoli on Sunday, while inconsistent Roma thrashed Parma 5-0. De Ketelaere was twice on target for Atalanta in the topsy-turvy encounter -- his second goal proving to be the winner with just four minutes left on the clock. Ademola Lookman was also on the scoresheet to ensure Gian Piero Gasperini's side won their 11th consecutive match in the league and leapfrogged Napoli back into top spot for the Christmas period.

Relief For Indian Chess Star, Receives US Visa In Time To Compete In New York Tournament

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi breathed a sigh of relief after receiving his US visa to compete in the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York, beginning December 26. The world No 4 Indian had appealed to the US Embassy on Friday to expedite the process of granting him the necessary visa to participate in the tournament, which will feature top players such as Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Boris Gelfand.

Amir Hussain Lone's Dreams Come True As Adani Foundation Supports Para Star In Building Cricket Academy

Amir Hussain Lone, a para-cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, is overjoyed that his dream of opening a cricket academy for children is finally coming true. Amir is an inspiration to many. He lost both his arms when he was eight years old in a mishap at his father's mill, but he never let his disability hinder his love for cricket. He has a unique playing style - he uses his legs to bowl and shoulder and neck to bat. Seeing his passion for bowling and batting, his teacher introduced him to para cricket. The 34-year-old has been playing professional cricket since 2013.

Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil Shatters World Record In Junior Men's Shooting Event

Shahu Tushar Mane clinched the gold medal in the men's 10m Air Rifle event, while Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil set a new world record en route to winning the junior title at the National Shooting Championship for Rifle events here on Monday. Mane of Railways clinched his first senior national title, winning the 24-shot final by the thinnest of margins. Also hogging the limelight was former world champion Rudrankksh of Maharashtra, who shot a sizzling 254.9 to win the junior final, surpassing the existing senior finals world record held by Olympic Champion Sheng Lihao of China, by a margin of 0.4.

Josh Hazlewood's Replacement Scott Boland Gears Up For Boxing Day Test With This Training Drill

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is where Scott Boland truly feels at home. Out of his 40 Test wickets so far, the most memorable debut came at this very ground. Boland's first impression was so strong that it remains the most lasting one to date -- blowing away England with figures of 6 for 7 in the second innings during his debut, buoyed by his loyal supporters. Now, as another Boxing Day Test approaches at the 'G', Boland is ready to step in once again for Josh Hazlewood, continuing the role of the perfect first substitute that has defined his 11-Test career.

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Rohit Sharma Troubled By Part-Timer Devdutt Padikkal In Nets, Video Viral

Virat Kohli-Babar Azam Comparisons Laughed Off By Ex-Pakistan Star: "Even Joe Root, Steve Smith..."

"Some Orders Being Followed": Manu Bhaker's Father Hints At Khel Ratna Snub 'Conspiracy'

Atalanta Fight Back To Take Top Spot In Serie A, Roma Hit Five

Relief For Indian Chess Star, Receives US Visa In Time To Compete In New York Tournament

Amir Hussain Lone's Dreams Come True As Adani Foundation Supports Para Star In Building Cricket Academy

Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil Shatters World Record In Junior Men's Shooting Event

Josh Hazlewood's Replacement Scott Boland Gears Up For Boxing Day Test With This Training Drill