Mukesh Kumar: Army dreams, a father who hated cricket, struggles….triumph Mukesh Kumar: Army dreams, a father who hated cricket, struggles….triumph. Mukesh Kumar’s dalliance with cricket began in 2008-09, when he participated in a “Pratibha ki Khoj” trial in the Gopalganj region of Bihar. Kumar took 34 wickets during seven games in the 25-over format. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ Next year, he competed in the BCCI’s Associate & Affiliate Tournament on behalf of Bihar U-19. Former Gopalganj district cricket team captain and early Kumar scout Amit Singh recall how Mukesh would cycle 30 kilometers each way every day, only to play cricket…
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Rahul adapting to a new ultra-aggressive role in T20s Rahul adapting to a new ultra-aggressive role in T20s: KL Rahul attempted to send Daniel Sams over midwicket during last month’s decisive Twenty20 International between Australia and Hyderabad. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ Still, he only produced a top edge collected by the wicketkeeper. On Sunday, after bowling a 144 kph lifter against South Africa in the T20I in Guwahati, Anrich Nortje snuck in a leg-cutter. Rahul compensated and hit a six of 80 meters over midwicket, even though the ball held up and straightened after pitching. Two completely unrelated occurrences, however, the…
After losing his coach to Covid, Siva pays tribute with a gold medal and record at the National Games. After losing his coach to Covid, Siva pays tribute with a gold medal and record at the National Games. When Siva Subramani, the top vaulter in the country, saw his former coach, Don Wilcox, leave for Covid in May of last year, he feared his athletic career was gone. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ In particular, Siva’s loss of Wilcox, a former customs officer he refers to as his “backbone,” was difficult for the 26-year-old to bear. He lost his focus and his…
Conor Benn: ‘I understand Dad and I don’t blame him for his mistakes’ Conor Benn: ‘I understand Dad and I don’t blame him for his mistakes’. Conor Benn’s tears emanate from within. His eyes swell with pain as he attempts to stop crying. I comfort the 26-year-old boxer while his wife, Victoria, consoles him. Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ Conor Benn fights Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday night at the O2, but this is different. Benn’s childhood memories flood him with genuine emotion. Conor Benn says, “I battle every day.” He blinks and smiles crookedly. “Like everyone else.” Conor Benn’s tears emanate…
Virat Kohli and Surya Kumar Yadav make a record-breaking partnership in the 2nd T20I against South Africa Virat Kohli and Surya Kumar Yadav make a record-breaking partnership in the 2nd T20I against South Africa: India’s currently playing a T20 Series against South Africa. They already have a 2-0 lead in T20Is. Surya Kumar Yadav is in blistering form, smashing bowlers throughout the series. On Sunday, in the 2nd T20I, Surya Kumar Yadav and Virat Kohli made a record-breaking partnership. With a staggering run rate of 14.57. Consequently, they duo put 102 runs on board in 42 balls. Image credits: gettyimages.in…
Gayle Recalls Memorable Game Between India and West Indies Gayle recalled the memorable game between India and West Indies. Sehwag didn’t remember it, so he googled it with Gayle in an attempt to try and find out what happened, who won, and how many runs were scored. Credit: Hindustantimes West Indies opener Chris Gayle is in India for a stint with the Legends League Cricket. He represented the Gujarat Giants and has been absent from the IPL this season but played in the Bangladesh Premier League and also took part in a 6-over tournament in his home country. Gayle was…
Erik ten Hag’s Comments After Man Utd Lost To Manchester City Erik ten Hag’s Comments After Man Utd Lost To Manchester City. Ten Hag said that Manchester United folded like a ‘pack of cards’ in the derby. Credit: Theguardian.com Erik ten Hag said Manchester United lacked belief and that they folded like a pack of cards after a 6-3 loss to Manchester City on Sunday. Pep Guardiola was very happy with what he saw from his team in the first half, which featured goals from Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Antony Martial, and Anthony Martial. Manchester United’s defense wasn’t as successful.…
ICC Launches Training Programs To Improve Cricket Playing Experience ICC Launches Training Programs To Improve Cricket Playing Experience. ICC announces it will be developing two new education programs to improve cricket playing experience for many. These are the ICC Coaching Foundation Certificate, an online course that is free and available worldwide, and the first ever National Cricket Academy (NCA) launched in Pakistan. Credit: icc-cricket There are nine online coaching courses in various languages. There are 9,500 active learners who can learn from these courses across the world. Over 3,200 certificate holders have been certified in 90 different countries. More than…
TPL Talent Days Kick-Off In Style In Hyderabad TPL Talent Days Kick-Off In Style In Hyderabad: A fast-paced and innovative league has already helped popularize tennis in India. The Tennis Premier League, which starts on December 7th and goes on until December 11th, is now holding Talent Days to help different areas for the 2020 Olympics. Credit: Theprint Poised against the backdrop of India’s famous Nandan Stadium, Hyderabad Rams and Hyderabad Tennis Academy hosted a tennis tournament to showcase budding talent. The Tennis Premier League uses Talent Days to give the selected players opportunities to play against other players and…
Tennis Fans Slam Chris Evert For Undermining Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal Rivalry Tennis Fans Slam Chris Evert For Undermining Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal Rivalry: Tennis fans are criticizing Chris Evert for undermining the tennis history between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. During a recent interview, Novak Djokovic talked about his rivalry with Rafael Nadal, saying that the two have played against each other more times than any other tennis rivalry in history. Credit: Sportskeeda Every match I play, I see my opponent as my rival. However, Nadal is the greatest and most difficult of these rivals. He’s been a part of the…
125 killed in Indonesia football stadium disaster 125 killed in Indonesia football stadium disaster: More than a hundred people are dead after violence and chaos happened during an Indonesian League Soccer match. According to Indonesia National Police Chief in the early hours of Sunday. What is one of the deadliest Stadium disasters of all time? Image Credits: Twitter.com Hundreds of people are killed while Hundreds of people are hurt. In Aftermath of the home team, Arema FC lost to Rivals. At an overcrowded stadium on Saturday. On Saturday in Malang, East Java Arema FC and Persebaya were playing a League…
Football Australia starts disciplinary action against Sydney United 58 over fascist songs and salutes from fans. Football Australia starts disciplinary action against Sydney United 58 over fascist songs and salutes from fans. After several Sydney United 58 fans showed Nazi salutes and symbols during the Australia Cup final, Football Australia began disciplinary proceedings against the club. Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ United, formerly known as Sydney Croatia, released a statement late Sunday night calling out fans who booed the pre-match welcome to country and national hymn. They shouted fascist songs, showed emblems affiliated with the far-right movement Ustae, and were caught on…
Real Madrid president: Football losing battle with U.S. sports, calls for ESL revival Real Madrid president: Football losing battle with U.S. sports, calls for ESL revival. According to Florentino Perez, football is “ill” and “losing the global entertainment battle” to U.S. sports. He sees reviving the moribund European Super League (ESL) as the key to keeping it as the world’s most popular sport. Credit – https://www.espn.in/ Since its failed inception in April 2021, the president of Real Madrid, speaking at the club’s annual general meeting on Sunday, has been one of the most prominent proponents of the breakaway tournament. The…
Suryakumar Yadav is currently on Fire after he surpassed Glen Maxwell to create a new T20 World Record Suryakumar Yadav is currently on Fire after he surpassed Glen Maxwell to create a new T20 World Record. On Sunday India played the last match against South Africa in a three-match series. There is nothing short of Runs from both sides. However, India managed to clean the victory in the world’s number one T20 Indian batter. Surya Kumar Yadav is once again aggressive in his mass 61 of 22 balls against South Africa on Sunday. The star batter Surya Kumar Yadav wreaked…
Aakash Chopra identifies a clear flaw in the Indian team Aakash Chopra identifies a clear flaw in the Indian team: Aakash Chopra, a former cricket player who is now a commentator, is worried about India’s fielding before the T20 World Cup in 2022. He says that India’s fielders have greatly disappointed the bowlers in the previous few games. Credit: crickettimes.com Team India has played seven T20Is since the Super 4s of the Asia Cup. They have won four among these and lost the other three matches. But against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia, all three losses have happened when defending…