Mirabai Chanu gave India a great start at the Commonwealth Games 2022 by winning the country's first gold medal in the mega event. Chanu lifted a total of 201 kg to win the yellow metal in women's 49kg weightlifting event. Chanu, who had won the gold medal at the 2018 CWG in Gold Coast in Australia, was miles ahead of the competition as she picked up 88kg in snatch and 113 kg in clean and jerk. Due to her excellent performance in the snatch round, which saw her set the new Commonwealth record, Mirabai needed to just complete her first attempt in the clean and jerk round and she did it with aplomb, lifting 105kg. After the CWG, Mirabai Chanu got together with her family and celebrated her birthday. Another year, another medal and birthday celebrations with the family pic.twitter.com/3tzitXW37q — Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) August 9, 2022 pic.twitter.com/hX5HMpqhxo — Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) August 10, 2022 Made my birthday special by … [Read more...] about Star Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu’s Birthday Celebration Post Goes Viral. See Pics | Commonwealth Games News
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Lakshya Sen Shakes A Leg Amid Warm Welcome At Bengaluru Airport. Watch | Commonwealth Games News
After Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen's successful Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign which saw him capture two medals, the rising Indian badminton star received a warm welcome from fans at the airport. Lakshya Sen clinched the country's second badminton gold of the day, defeating Malaysia's Ng Tze Yong in the final of the men's singles category. Sen staged a comeback to win a thrilling match 19-21, 21-9 and 21-16. He was also the part of Indian mixed team which won a silver medal. India lost to Malaysia by 1-3 in the final. Thank you everyone for such a warm welcome ???????? #gratitude #happyhomecoming https://t.co/PPaTUxkyVh — Lakshya Sen (@lakshya_sen) August 10, 2022 The Indian contingent had a great outing in Badminton, in which it won six medals in total, consisting of three golds, one silver and two bronze medals. PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the gold medal in the men's and women's singles categories, Chirag Shetty and Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy won gold in the … [Read more...] about Lakshya Sen Shakes A Leg Amid Warm Welcome At Bengaluru Airport. Watch | Commonwealth Games News
“Reason Why I Play Tennis”: Teen Stars Hail Serena Williams As Inspirational Game Changer | Tennis News
Teen stars Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu hailed Serena Williams as an inspiration and a game-changing tennis legend on Tuesday, hours after the 23-time Grand Slam champion revealed impending retirement plans. World number 11 Gauff, inspired to play tennis by Williams, said she was shocked to hear her say the "countdown has begun" to departure for an icon who can motivate another generation of superstars. "The legacy that she has left through her tennis career is something that I don't think any other player can probably touch," Gauff said. "It is something that can inspire many more generations. "I grew up watching her -- that's the reason why I play tennis." Williams became an African American icon in a mostly white sport, just as Gauff is starting to do with two titles at age 19, and Gauff reminded fans that Williams is far from fading away even if her days in competitive tennis are nearing an end at age 40. "I mean, she's not dead but people are talking about it like … [Read more...] about “Reason Why I Play Tennis”: Teen Stars Hail Serena Williams As Inspirational Game Changer | Tennis News
“Would Be A Concern”: Jayawardene On KL Rahul’s Lack Of Game Time Ahead Of Asia Cup | Cricket News
Dubai: Star India batter Virat Kohli is a quality player and has all the tools needed to come out of his prolonged dip in form, said former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene. Kohli and a fit-again KL Rahul on Monday returned to a 15-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27 to September 11. Kohli is enduring his worst slump in form and has not scored a century in international cricket since November 2019. His last assignment was the England tour where he could manage just 76 runs from six innings across formats, which included the rescheduled fifth Test, two ODIs and as many T20s in July. The former skipper was rested for limited over West Indies tour and the upcoming ODIs against Zimbabwe. "It is unfortunate what Virat is going through right now at the moment, but he is a quality player," said Jayawardene in the latest episode of The ICC Review show. "I believe Virat has the tools to come out of it (the form … [Read more...] about “Would Be A Concern”: Jayawardene On KL Rahul’s Lack Of Game Time Ahead Of Asia Cup | Cricket News
Gary Neville urges Glazer family to sell Manchester United after Erik ten Hag’s first game ends in defeat to Brighton
Manchester United are the easiest team to play against in the Premier League, says Gary Neville, as he reiterates his desire to see the Glazer family sell the club after the team were beaten 2-1 by Brighton in Erik ten Hag's first game in charge. Any summer optimism soon faded as two first-half goals from Pascal Gross were enough to give Graham Potter's side victory at Old Trafford. Speaking to Sky Sports afterwards, Neville highlighted problems with the owners, the players, and the recruitment at the club. "They are the easiest team to play against in the league - that's a massive worry. The openness of them is unbelievable. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Brighton's win against Manchester United "It will have been a shock to him [Ten Hag] after a promising pre-season. "But anyone who has watched those Manchester United players he has been handed will recognise that is a … [Read more...] about Gary Neville urges Glazer family to sell Manchester United after Erik ten Hag’s first game ends in defeat to Brighton
IPL 2022 Orange Cap And Purple Cap Leaderboard | IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap Winners from 2008 to 2022
Chahal overtook Wanindu Hasaranga, who was also on 26 wickets and better economy rate, with the dismissal of Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya in the IPL 2022 Final on Sunday (May 29). RR opener Buttler, the runaway leader for most runs, was uncatchable at the top thanks to his four hundreds this season. His skipper Sanju Samson along with Gujarat Titans trio of Pandya, Shubman Gill and David Miller also made strides, but none could surpass Buttler. In the Purple Cap leaderboard, Chahal and his teammate Prasidh Krishna along with GT bowlers Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan moved places. Here is a look at the updated IPL 2022 orange cap and purple cap leaderboard after GT vs RR Final on 29 May: IPL 2022 Orange Cap Leaderboard Position Player Matches Runs Highest Score Strike Rate 50s 100s 1. Jos Buttler (RR) 17 863 116 149.05 4 4 2. KL Rahul (LSG) 15 616 103* 135.38 4 2 3. Quinton de Kock … [Read more...] about IPL 2022 Orange Cap And Purple Cap Leaderboard | IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap Winners from 2008 to 2022
Australia Captain Meg Lanning Takes Indefinite Break From Cricket | Cricket News
Australia Women captain Meg Lanning , who recently led the team to the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, is taking an indefinite break from cricket, Cricket Australia (CA) announced in a statement on Wednesday. "Australia Women's Team captain, Meg Lanning has advised Cricket Australia (CA) that she will take a period of indefinite leave effective immediately," CA wrote in its statement. She will miss this year's edition of The Hundred and a decision on her participation in Australia's home summer will be taken later, the board said. If anyone deserves a break, it's Meg Lanning. pic.twitter.com/BC8fKTwSDw — Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) August 10, 2022 "After a busy couple of years, I've made the decision take a step back to enable me to spend time focusing on myself," Lanning was quoted as saying in the statement. "I'm grateful for the support of CA and my teammates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time." "We're proud of Meg for acknowledging … [Read more...] about Australia Captain Meg Lanning Takes Indefinite Break From Cricket | Cricket News
“Such Players Are Needed In The Team”: Former India Selector On Hardik Pandya | Cricket News
All-rounder Hardik Pandya , who led Team India during the Ireland series and also in the fifth and final T20I against West Indies, has been relishing the responsibility given to him. Starting from IPL 2022, where he led the debutants Gujarat Titans to the title, to his all-round performance for the national side, he has been making winning contributions. As the team now gears up for the upcoming Asia Cup, former India wicketkeeper and ex-chief of the selection committee, Kiran More praised Hardik Pandya for getting his fitness level up to be able to bowl four overs in addition to his batting and said that players like him are always needed in the team. "Yes, definitely. The way Hardik Pandya has got back in form, bowling to 140-147 km. When the captain gets such a player in the team who can bowl 4 overs and take wickets as well as gets runs for the team and a finisher as well, such players are needed in the team," said Kiran More on Star Sports show 'Follow The Blues'. … [Read more...] about “Such Players Are Needed In The Team”: Former India Selector On Hardik Pandya | Cricket News
Alyssa Healy Clarifies Her ‘Salty’ Tweet After Being Brutally Trolled By Indian Fans
Sydney: Australia women’s cricket team captain and wife of pacer Mitchell Starc Alyssa Healy found herself in hot soup after she posted a photo of a boat which had ‘salty’ written on it after Australia women defeated India women in the final of the Commonwealth Games 2022. While Healy’s photo didn’t have any caption, the Indian fans assumed that the photo was directed toward their complaints regarding Tahlia McGrath playing the CWG 2022 final despite being COVID-19 positive. Issuing a clarification, Healy asked the fans to ‘relax’ and ‘stop trying to read anything into it’ “Relax everyone. It’s a photo of a boat in the water with the name Salty. I thought it was clever. Stop trying to read anything other into it. But if it makes you feel better to reply cruelly go nuts. Water off a ducks back!” Healy tweeted on Tuesday quoting her photo post from Monday. pic.twitter.com/dp6lkLkL9l Alyssa Healy (@ahealy77) August 8, 2022 Meanwhile, this is not the first time Healy has … [Read more...] about Alyssa Healy Clarifies Her ‘Salty’ Tweet After Being Brutally Trolled By Indian Fans
Australian Captain Meg Lanning Takes Indefinite Break From Cricket
Sydney: Australia women’s team captain Meg Lanning has taken an indefinite break from cricket and has also informed Cricket Australia about the same. Lanning, who took Australia women to a gold medal win in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, took the decision due to personal reasons, with no definite timeline for return. Lanning will also skip the Hundred tournament where she was set to represent Trent Rockets. Speaking at her sudden decision to take a break from cricket, Lanning said that she needs to spend some time focusing on herself. She also thanked CA and her teammates for their support. “After a busy couple of years, I’ve made the decision take a step back to enable me to spend time focusing on myself. “I’m grateful for the support of CA and my teammates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time.” “We’re proud of Meg for acknowledging that she needs a break and will continue to support her during this time. “She’s been an incredible … [Read more...] about Australian Captain Meg Lanning Takes Indefinite Break From Cricket