Tokyo Paralympics: He did the impossible, says wife of silver medallist and Noida DM Suhas LY

HIGHLIGHTS Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj clinched the silver medal at Paralympics badminton in Tokyo The 38-year-old district magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) became the first-ever IAS officer to have not only participated but also won a medal in the Paralympics Ritu said her husband was relaxed and prepared to…

IPL 2021: AB de Villiers joins RCB camp in Dubai, Kane Williamson back with SRH in the UAE

HIGHLIGHTS AB de Villiers arrived in the UAE on Monday to join RCB camp RCB will resume their campaign against KKR on September 20 Kane Williamson, who missed the Bangladesh tour, joined the SRH camp in the UAE Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday announced that former South Africa captain and superstar batsman, AB de…

Oval Test: Ajinkya Rahane’s form not a concern, he will still play a major role – Vikram Rathour

HIGHLIGHTS Ajinkya Rahane got out for 0 in the 2nd innings of the Oval Test Rahane has managed just 109 runs in 4 Tests in England this year Rahane has averaged less than 20 in 11 Tests since his MCG hundred Batting coach Vikram Rathour played down concerns over Ajinkya Rahane’s form, saying the vice-captain…

Oval Test: England have done special things, certainly believe we can win, says all-rounder Chris Woakes

HIGHLIGHTS England went to Stumps at 77 for 0, needed 291 more to win The Day 5 of the Oval Test promises to offer a cracking contest Woakes said England have the belief after having done some special things in the recent past England have never chassed down as many as 368 runs in the fourth innings of a Test match but…

England vs India: Time to give Ajinkya Rahane a break, he did not look convincing – VVS Laxman

HIGHLIGHTS Ajinkya Rahane has struggled, scoring just 109 runs in 4 Test in England Rahane was dismissed for 0 in the 2nd innings of the Oval Test on Sunday VVS Laxman feels Hanuma Vihari might get an opportunity in the 5th Test Former India batsman VVS Laxman feels it’s time for Team India to give Ajinkya Rahane…

US Open 2021: Naomi Osaka to take a break from tennis after 3rd-round exit at Flushing Meadows

HIGHLIGHTS Naomi Osaka lost to teenager Leylah in the 3rd round at US Open 2021 Osaka smashed her racket in an uncharacteristic display of frustration Osaka said she has been dealing with mental health issues Tennis star Naomi Osaka said on Saturday that she intends to take a break from tennis and that she is not sure…

India in England: It would have been a dream to score century at my home ground, says Ollie Pope

HIGHLIGHTS Ollie Pope gutted to miss out on Test century against India on home turf Pope top-scored for the home side with a diligent 81 as England posted 290 England eked out a first-innings lead of 99 runs on Day 2 Having long been touted as the natural successor to England skipper Joe Root, middle-order batsman…

How Anil Kumble’s ‘keep it simple’ advice helped Harpreet Brar to dismiss Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers

HIGHLIGHTS Punjab Kings Harpreet Brar dismissed Kohli, Maxwell and de Villiers in one match Virat Kohli’s wicket was Harpreet Brar’s first wicket in the IPL Brar was picked by Punjab Kings in 2018 auction at his base price of Rs 20 lakh Not every day, you prize out the wickets of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell,…

Tokyo Paralympics: Stuff of dreams – India celebrates Manish’s gold, Singhraj’s silver in shooting

HIGHLIGHTS PM Modi led the wishes for Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adana Manish and Singhraj completed a spectacular 1-2 in Mixed 50m Pistol Shooting With the 1-2, India took its shooting tally to 5 medals at Tokyo Paralympics Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra led the wishes for…

Tokyo Paralympics: Haryana govt announces cash rewards, govt jobs for Manish Narwal, Singhraj Adhana

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar-led Haryana government on Saturday announced a reward of Rs 6 crore for Manish Narwal and Rs 4 crore for Singhraj Adhana for winning gold and silver medal respectively at the Tokyo Paralympics. The two medal winners will also be offered government jobs. While 19-year-old…