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Suresh Raina has expressed his desire to see MS Dhoni playing in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The veteran wicketkeeper-batter played 14 games for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 17th season and batted at a strike rate of 220.54. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/suresh-raina-wants-ms-dhoni-to-play-ipl-2025-and-groom-csk-captain-ruturaj-gaikwad-2024-08-30-949589

TNCA XI defeats Mumbai by 286 runs in Buchi Babu tournament as star players Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan falter from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/R1BybwW via IFTTT

Joe Root continues his red-hot form with another sensational fifty in the ongoing second Test match against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday, August 29. The star English batter recorded his 97th fifty-plus score in Test cricket to shatter a couple of big records. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/joe-root-surpasses-two-west-indies-legends-in-different-records-with-fifty-in-second-test-against-sri-lanka-2024-08-29-949465

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The ICC announced the updated rankings of both men's and women's cricketers on Wednesday, August 20. Pakistani cricketers suffered noticeable drops after their embarrassing defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test match on August 25. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/shaheen-afridi-on-verge-of-losing-top-ten-spot-in-icc-men-test-rankings-after-pakistan-loss-to-bangladesh-2024-08-28-949199

International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the revamped schedule of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup on Monday (August 26). The tournament has been moved to the UAE from Bangladesh due to the political unrest in the latter country. Accordingly, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to face on October 6 but the timing of the marquee clash has raised many eyebrows. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/women-s-cricket-over-men-s-cricket-why-will-ind-vs-pak-women-s-t20-wc-clash-start-at-3-30-pm-ist-2024-08-27-948960

The upcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy will be a starry affair with India's Test players featuring in the tournament. However, the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja and Umran Malik will miss the competition for different reasons and the selection committee has made adjustments to different squads accordingly. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/key-indian-player-ruled-out-of-duleep-trophy-bcci-announces-major-changes-to-squads-2024-08-27-948944

Jaymeet Patel and Dhrushant Soni added 101 runs for the seventh-wicket union from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ecN1at0 via IFTTT

The US Open 2024 gets underway on Monday, August 26 as the top players gear up for the final Grand Slam of the year. Recently crowned with the gold at the Paris Olympics, Novak Djokovic returns to defend his US title. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/us-open-2024-how-much-prize-money-will-winners-get-as-years-last-grand-slam-gets-underway-2024-08-26-948792

Bangladesh registered their maiden Test win against Pakistan after a huge 10-wicket win in Rawalpindi on Sunday, August 25. Pakistan's second innings collapsed to 146 and Bangladesh chased down a 30-run target without losing a wicket to create history. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/updated-wtc-2025-points-table-pakistan-slip-further-after-embarrassing-test-loss-against-bangladesh-2024-08-25-948626

Bangladesh rewrote the history books on Sunday as they registered their first-ever win over Pakistan in Test cricket following a 10-wicket triumph at the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mushfiqur-rahim-mehidy-hasan-help-bangladesh-register-historic-test-win-over-pakistan-in-rawalpindi-2024-08-25-948614

England pacer Mark Wood has not taken the field on Day 4 of the England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Going into the penultimate day of the Test, the hosts have their noses in front with the visitors being six down with not many runs in their kitty in the second innings. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/why-mark-wood-has-not-taken-the-field-on-day-4-of-eng-vs-sl-1st-test-ecb-drops-major-update-2024-08-24-948509

Logan Sargeant suffered a heavy car accident during the third practice session of the Dutch Grand Prix 2024 on Saturday, August 24. The American driver lost control of his Williams FW46 car on wet tracks at Zandvoort but survived the crash without any major injuries ahead of the qualifying round. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/formula-1/williams-racer-logan-sargeant-survives-scary-f1-crash-at-dutch-grand-prix-practice-watch-2024-08-24-948505

The Old Trafford Test between England and Sri Lanka was all about Jamie Smith on day three (Friday, August 23) as the young wicketkeeper galloped to his maiden international hundred. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/jamie-smith-grateful-to-sri-lanka-batting-coach-for-success-in-test-cricket-2024-08-24-948484

Kwena Maphaka scripted history on his T20I debut as he became the youngest male cricketer (18 years and 137 days) ever to represent South Africa in international cricket. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kwena-maphaka-shatters-all-time-record-for-south-africa-with-international-debut-against-west-indies-2024-08-24-948470

Alpine have confirmed their Formula 1 line-up for the 2025 season. The team has announced that rookie driver Jack Doohan, who is their current reserve driver, will be partnering Pierre Gasly into the new season. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/formula-1/alpine-confirm-f1-line-up-for-2025-season-give-seat-to-rookie-to-partner-pierre-gasly-2024-08-23-948359

Cristiano Ronaldo's team Al Nassr didn't get off to a great start in the new season of the Saudi Pro League. They faced Al Raed at home and were expected to churn out full points against the team that ended the previous season at 12th place. But much to the team's frustration, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. The game was indeed frustrating for Ronaldo and his teammates as the former's what looked to be the winning goal was ruled out by the video assistant referee. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/al-nassr-vs-al-raed-cristiano-ronaldo-tries-to-motivate-his-teammates-after-poor-start-to-saudi-pro-league-2024-08-23-948348

An FIR (First Information Report) has been filed against veteran allrounder Shakib Al Hasan over the alleged murder of a garment worker during a mass protest in Bangladesh on August 5. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shakib-al-hasan-named-in-fir-for-alleged-murder-during-unrest-in-bangladesh-2024-08-23-948347

India's premier left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav paid a visit to his cricketing idol Shane Warne's statue at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, August 23. Kuldeep was very close to the 'Sheikh of Tweak' and the news of his passing in 2022 had left him devastated. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kuldeep-yadav-pays-visit-to-shane-warne-s-statue-at-mcg-pens-heartfelt-caption-to-commemorate-occasion-2024-08-23-948336

India A Women's tour of Australia entered its last phase today with the only unofficial Test getting underway at the Gold Coast. The hosts, led by Charli Knott, opted to bat first but the decision didn't prove to be great as the Indian bowlers spun a web around them to skittle Australia A for just 212 runs. Minnu Mani and Priya Mishra bowled superbly to share nine wickets between them with the former picking up a five-wicket haul. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/minnu-mani-and-priya-mishra-headline-india-a-women-s-dominating-day-against-australia-2024-08-22-948157

Asitha Fernando shines with 3 wickets as England battles Sri Lanka in an intriguingly poised Test match at Old Trafford from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/89fUqxm via IFTTT

The first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi got underway today more than four hours late due to a wet outfield thanks to the overnight rain. But when the action began, it was all Bangladesh as they ran riot with the new ball and were also assisted with some luck. The visitors picked up three wickets, including that of Babar Azam for a second-ball duck, in less than nine overs to leave Pakistan reeling. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pak-vs-ban-shan-masood-adjudged-out-controversially-by-third-umpire-in-1st-test-watch-2024-08-21-947967

Jalal Yunus has stepped down from the position of the Bangladesh Cricket Board director and the chairman of the cricket operations committee. The former fast bowler has handed his resignation after the National Sports Council asked him to resign. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/jalal-yunus-steps-down-as-bangladesh-cricket-board-director-in-greater-interest-of-cricket-2024-08-20-947697

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released a detailed verdict in response to Vinesh Phogat's plea for a joint silver at the Paris Olympics by saying that "it is clearly up to the athlete to ensure that they remain below" the upper limit in their respective weight categories. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/paris-olympics-court-of-arbitration-for-sport-releases-detailed-verdict-in-response-to-vinesh-phogat-s-plea-2024-08-19-947688

Naseem Shah is set to make his eagerly awaited return to Test cricket as he has been named a part of Pakistan's playing XI against Bangladesh for the Rawalpindi Test, starting August 21. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/naseem-shah-returns-as-pakistan-announce-playing-xi-for-first-test-against-bangladesh-2024-08-19-947683

England have announced their playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka. The hosts have picked pace bowler Matthew Potts to replace the injured Ben Stokes in the XI and named Harry Brook as the vice-captain to assist Ollie Pope who will be leading England in the absence of Stokes. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/england-name-playing-xi-for-first-test-against-sri-lanka-announce-new-vice-captain-2024-08-19-947677

Australian Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins is of the belief that all-rounders will have a bigger role in the upcoming series against India. The Aussies are set to host India for a five-match Border-Gavaskar series from late November to early January.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pat-cummins-feels-all-rounders-mitchell-marsh-and-cameron-green-will-have-bigger-role-in-india-tests-2024-08-19-947613

The famous Melbourne Cricket Ground will continue to host the Boxing Day Tests as the venue has been locked for the next seven years. The venue will also be hosting the historic 150th anniversary Test between Australia and England in 2027. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mcg-to-host-150th-anniversary-test-in-2027-cricket-australia-reveals-venue-allocations-2024-08-18-947449

BRM vs SOU, The Hundred Eliminator streaming: Second-placed Birmingham Phoenix are all set to face the third-ranked Southern Brave in the Eliminator of the Hundred competition. Phoenix come into this with momentum behind them, while the Brave have reached into the knockouts after a wash-out against Welsh Fire in their last game. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/brm-vs-sou-the-hundred-eliminator-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-birmingham-phoenix-vs-southern-brave-2024-08-17-947362

The Delhi High Court on Friday restored the mandate of the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) ad committee to manage and run the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The Court has left it up to the IOA to reconstitute the ad hoc committee. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/delhi-high-court-restores-mandate-of-ioas-ad-hoc-committee-to-manage-wrestling-federation-of-india-2024-08-16-947221

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to his social media accounts to extend his warm wishes on India's 78th Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, August 15. Sachin shared a thought-provoking message on 'X' formerly Twitter to wish Indians all around the world on the auspicious occasion. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/sachin-tendulkar-leads-as-sports-fraternity-extends-warm-wishes-on-india-78th-independence-day-2024-08-15-947043

India ended its Paris Olympics 2024 campaign without a gold and finished below expectations in the medal table. With just one silver and five bronze medals, many termed it a disappointing campaign after setting a new high of seven medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/indian-ambassador-to-france-jawed-ashraf-says-olympics-fulfilled-all-objectives-in-paris-2024-games-exclusive-interview-to-indiatv-2024-08-14-946900

India's 22-year-old shooting star Manu Bhaker is back home after a successful Olympics campaign in Paris. Bhaker won a bronze medal in 10m pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh respectively to become only the third Indian after independence to win two Olympic medals and only the first one to do so in the same edition. However, Bhaker is set to take a break from shooting for nearly three months following the Olympics and that would mean missing the World Cup in October. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/manu-bhaker-may-not-participate-in-the-shooting-world-cup-jaspal-rana-2024-08-13-946748

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer is all set to play for Mumbai in the red-ball Buchi Babu tournament ahead of India's busy Test season. The Buchi Babu tournament is a pre-season red-ball tournament, which is set to kick off on August 15 in Tamil Nadu. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shreyas-iyer-to-play-for-mumbai-under-three-test-old-capped-player-in-buchi-babu-tournament-2024-08-13-946732

There are still over three months left for India's five-match Test series against Australia Down Under, however, since it is a highly-anticipated assignment, especially with the World Test Championship final spot on the line, the fans, the experts and the former cricketers have already started talking about the possible combinations, the changes, the results, etc. For Australia, there's not much to be thought through apart from former captain Steve Smith's batting position as stressed by Ricky Ponting himself. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/if-he-doesn-t-think-opening-is-the-right-spot-for-him-ricky-ponting-on-steve-smith-as-opener-in-india-tests-2024-08-13-946728

India ended its Paris Olympics campaign with six medals. The 117-member athlete contingent put its best foot in the French capital to bring laurels to the nation.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/india-tv-poll-result-are-you-satisfied-with-indias-performance-at-the-paris-olympics-2024-2024-08-13-946723

The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has announced the schedule for the Men's Asian Champions Trophy and the tournament will be played between September 8 to 17 at Hulunbuir City in Inner Mongolia, China. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/hockey/hockey-men-s-asian-champions-trophy-2024-schedule-announced-india-to-face-pakistan-in-group-stage-2024-08-12-946522

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has expressed his desire to compete with the top international javelin throwers at home in India. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/paris-olympics-silver-medallist-neeraj-chopra-hopeful-of-competing-with-international-stars-in-india-2024-08-11-946348

Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda kicked off her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with an easy 12-2 win in the opening round of the women's freestyle 76 kg category on Saturday. She defeated Hungary's Bernadett Nagy, the two-time European champion with a dominant performance and will next face the world no.1 Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the quarter-final round later on Saturday. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/reetika-hooda-wins-her-opening-bout-in-76kg-wrestling-at-paris-olympics-2024-2024-08-10-946218

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced the deadline for its verdict on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification row. As per a press release issued by the sports governing body that settles disputes through arbitration, the decision on Vinesh's plea for a silver medal at the Paris Olympics will be announced by 18:00 Paris time (9:30 IST) on Saturday, August 10. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/paris-olympics-court-of-arbitration-for-sport-reveals-deadline-for-verdict-on-vinesh-phogat-s-plea-2024-08-10-946209

The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach has vowed to "follow" the verdict of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Vinesh Phogat's disqualification row. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/ioc-president-thomas-bach-vows-to-follow-cas-verdict-in-vinesh-phogat-disqualification-row-watch-2024-08-10-946192

Aman Sehrawat put an end to what was turning out to be a devastating campaign for the Indian wrestlers at the Paris Olympics as the young grappler clinched bronze in the 57kg men's freestyle category on Friday, August 9. Aman needed to overcome Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in his final bout and the Haryana-born displayed amazing composure in his pursuit of glory. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/aman-sehrawat-sets-sight-on-los-angeles-olympics-after-bronze-in-paris-exclusive-2024-08-10-946173

Sachin Tendulkar has come out in support of Vinesh Phogat amid the ongoing disqualification row at the Paris Olympics. The Master Blaster took to his 'X' account, formerly Twitter and mentioned that Vinesh should be awarded silver as she "qualified for the finals fair and square". source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/definitely-deserves-a-silver-sachin-tendulkar-voices-support-to-vinesh-phogat-amid-disqualification-row-2024-08-09-946081

Ricky Ponting has made himself available for the coaching in the Indian Premier League 2025 on Friday. The former Australian cricketer recently parted ways with Delhi Capitals after a poor show in the IPL 2024 season but is looking at opportunities ahead of the next season. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ricky-ponting-reveals-his-interest-in-coaching-ipl-teams-again-and-denies-international-coaching-roles-2024-08-09-946072

Olympic Games returned to Paris after 124 years and the sporting extravaganza is set to conclude on August 11. Paris Olympics witnessed several controversies over the last fortnight from Vinesh Phogat's disqualification to polluted water in the Seine River. However, the USA's skateboarding bronze medal winner Nyjah Huston over the medal quality has raised another major issue. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/paris-olympics-2024-already-deteriorating-bronze-medallist-raises-concerns-over-medal-quality-2024-08-09-946071

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed great delight at the Men in Blue's bronze-medal finish at the Paris Olympics following their win against Spain. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/hockey/hockey-india-president-dilip-tirkey-expresses-delight-over-bronze-medal-finish-at-paris-olympics-2024-08-09-946063

Indian wrestler, competing in his maiden Olympics, qualified for the semifinal of the 57kg freestyle wrestling category after beating Albania's Zelimkhan Abakarov. After flooring his Macedonia's opponent in the previous round, he decimated Zelimkhan as well making it to the last four of the contest. His win has reignited India's hope for a medal in wrestling, especially after Vinesh Phogat's heartbreak on Wednesday (August 7). source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/paris-olympics-aman-sehrawat-reignites-india-s-hope-for-medal-in-wrestling-qualifies-for-semifinal-2024-08-08-945895

Riyan Parag's wait for his ODI debut finally came to an end after the team management decided to give him a go in the third ODI of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka on Wednesday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/you-have-the-ability-to-become-a-match-winner-virat-kohli-presents-riyan-parag-with-odi-debut-cap-watch-2024-08-07-945709

Indian ace Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra booked his place into the finals of the event at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, August 6. The defending Olympic champion sealed his spot at the top of the 12-man final in his first throw which reached a distance of 89.34m.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/when-is-neeraj-chopras-javelin-final-as-defending-champion-stars-in-qualification-in-bid-for-2nd-gold-2024-08-06-945540

Team India failed to chase down the target of 241 runs in the second ODI against Sri Lanka losing the match by 32 runs. Jeffrey Vandersay was the wrecker-in-chief picking up six wickets for just 33 runs as India collapsed from 97/0 to 208 all-out to concede a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The visitors won't be able to win the ODI series against Sri Lanka for the first time since 2006 and an 18-year streak has ended. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kl-rahul-s-massive-streak-in-odis-ended-with-a-duck-in-second-odi-vs-sri-lanka-2024-08-05-945300

Lovlina Borgohain was eliminated in the women's 75kg category at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday, August 4. The ace boxer suffered a 1-4 defeat against the top-seeded Li Qian in the quarter-final round as India's challenge in boxing at the 33rd Summer Games ended. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/india-s-boxing-challenge-at-paris-olympics-2024-ends-after-lovlina-borgohain-eliminated-in-quarterfinals-2024-08-04-945209

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's coach Mathias Boe has called time on his coaching career following the Indian pair's quarterfinal loss in the men's doubles category at the Paris Olympics. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/satwiksairaj-rankireddy-and-chirag-shetty-s-coach-mathias-boe-steps-away-from-coaching-2024-08-03-945054

In-form Manu Bhaker stormed into the 25m pistol women's precision finals at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Friday, August 2. She bagged two bronze medals in individual and mixed events and will target the historic third medal at the 33rd Summer Games on Saturday. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/manu-bhaker-eyes-third-medal-at-paris-olympics-2024-qualifies-for-25m-women-s-precision-finals-2024-08-02-944938

India's ace badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a shock exit at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Satwik-Chirag duo was defeated by Malaysia's unseeded Soh Wooi Yik and Chia Aaron in the men's doubles quarter-final by 21-13, 14-21, 16-21 to miss out on the top-four round. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/paris-olympics-2024-india-s-top-pair-satwik-chirag-suffer-shock-elimination-in-doubles-quarter-finals-2024-08-01-944760