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'I am playing my best table tennis at 40': Sharath Kamal decodes India's medal chances at CWG 2022

Commonwealth Games (CWG) is that guy with the hair band playing table tennis." The 19-year-old teenager who said this during a conversation with the author couldn't remember the name of the player, but could almost portray the picture. "That tall guy playing TT for India almost forever," the youngster added, still scratching his head, trying to recall the name, before failing again and being finally told - it's Achanta Sharath Kamal. After eight medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze) and 16 years since his first CWG appearance, Sharath remains the ultimate constant in India's CWG contingents, and it's going to stay that way for the next one -- Birmingham 2022, which will be Sharath's fifth CWG appearance.

Rest will be helpful for him, hope to see a different Virat Kohli after the West Indies series: Ashish Nehra

Virat Kohli's struggles with the bat continue to be the biggest talking point in Indian cricket. That always happens when a superstar is performing well below expectations and the lofty standards he has set for himself. His blade hasn't been able to produce consistent big scores. He has not scored a century since November 2019. The question marks are hovering like dark clouds over India's run-machine Kohli. While India captain Rohit Sharma continues to back Kohli, former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra has also supported the man who stands at number 3 on the list of all time most centuries. Nehra, who is also from Delhi, like Kohli, is confident that the man with 70 international centuries under his belt will find big scores soon. "When you don't perform, not only (when it's) Virat Kohli, there will be discussions. There will be discussions even if you're not a player of Kohli's calibre. When you are playing, you try to focus on your game and not listen to so-called 'outside voices' from people outside the dressing room. It's important how your teammates, management, and selectors are backing you," Nehra said in response to a question asked by TimesofIndia.com during a media interaction.

Singapore Open 2022: PV Sindhu beats Han Yue in thriller, makes semis

The World No. 7 found the going tough early in the first game as Han was clinical with her placement and drew the first blood, but the Indian bounced back strongly to win the second and seal the issue 17-21 21-11 21-19 in a contest lasting 62 minutes. Sindhu now leads 3-0 against the Chinese on head-to-head.

Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli is set for debut at CWG 2022

Commonwealth Games later this month, the Bengal weightlifter has his priorities in place. Achinta Sheuli is set to debut in Commonwealth Games later this month. The Bengal fighter lets his training speak for himself.

India vs England, 2nd ODI: Time away from cricket was worthwhile, says Reece Topley after taking 6/24 in England's win

cricket owing to recurrent injuries was made "worthwhile" by his incredible effort in England's 100-run drubbing of India in the second ODI, said left-arm pacer Reece Topley. The 28-year-old grabbed 6-24 as reigning world champions England, defending a modest 246, bounced back from their embarrassing 10-wicket defeat at the Oval to level the three-match series at 1-1 here on Thursday. "It means a lot, it makes it all worthwhile to be honest," said Topley at the post-match presentation. With his performance at Lord's, he improved upon former England skipper Paul Collingwood's 17-year-old record (6/31) against Bangladesh. With the series now levelled at 1-1, both the teams will square up once again in the third and final ODI at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Dominic Thiem 'definitely back' after second straight win in Bastad

The former world number three, who beat Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori earlier this week to snap a 10-match losing streak on the Tour, was sidelined for nine months after injuring his wrist in June 2021. Prior to his win over Ruusuvuori, the 28-year-old had failed to win a match at any of the tournaments he played since he came back from injury in March, falling to 339 in the rankings.

Rashid Khan, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo enter Big Bash League draft

Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo have entered the inaugural overseas players' draft for this year's Big Bash League (BBL), the organisers said on Friday. Rashid, a sought after name in T20 leagues across the world, is almost certain to return to Adelaide Strikers with coach Jason Gillespie saying he would be "pretty shocked" if that did not happen.

'This too shall pass': Pakistan skipper Babar Azam backs out-of-form Virat Kohli

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has come out in support of star Indian batter Virat Kohli after the latter's poor run of form. Babar took to his Twitter account and wrote, "This too shall pass. Stay strong. #ViratKohli," along with a photo of him and Kohli. After missing the first ODI against England with a groin injury, Kohli made just 16 in the second match, which India lost by 100 runs at Lord's.

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'I am playing my best table tennis at 40': Sharath Kamal decodes India's medal chances at CWG 2022

Rest will be helpful for him, hope to see a different Virat Kohli after the West Indies series: Ashish Nehra

Singapore Open 2022: PV Sindhu beats Han Yue in thriller, makes semis

Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli is set for debut at CWG 2022

India vs England, 2nd ODI: Time away from cricket was worthwhile, says Reece Topley after taking 6/24 in England's win

Dominic Thiem 'definitely back' after second straight win in Bastad

Rashid Khan, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo enter Big Bash League draft

'This too shall pass': Pakistan skipper Babar Azam backs out-of-form Virat Kohli