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Dipa Karmakar on her historic triumph in Asian Championships – India TV

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Image Source : DIPA KARMAKAR/X Dipa Karmakar during the Asian Senior Championships 2024 in Tashkent on May 26, 2024 India’s ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar revealed how she rose from the doping suspension to script a historic Gold medal at the Asian Senior Championships 2024. She entered the record books by becoming the first Indian gymnast to win gold at women’s vault event in Asian Senior Championships in Tashkent on Sunday, May 26. The 30-year-old gymnast from Tripura finally get her hands on the yellow metal after a series of blows to her personal and professional career. She missed out on Summer Olympic Games qualification for the second time in a row and served a 23-month doping suspension last year. Karmakar talked about her desire to win a medal after going through a suspension and fitness issues in last couple of years. Once again, she denied her involvement in doping and added that she wanted to give one last try at Gold after started practicing again. “I had been too sad for a few years now,” Dipa Karmakar told IndianExpress. “I was sick of feeling sad so I wanted a medal badly. The doping suspension hurt because I believed I hadn’t done anything wrong, and on some days I saw no point in continuing to live. But when I started practicing again, I knew I couldn’t leave the sport without giving one last try. “My body can’t take the training load as before but I’m technically very strong. Once the competition series starts, I don’t care who’s ahead of me, who’s behind me, I visualise my routine and give it 100 percent. I’m not scared.” Karmakar made the headlines after clinching a Bronze in the 2015 edition of the Asian Championships in China and then finished fourth in the 2016 Rio Olympics. However, she missed the Paris Olympics qualification despite recording a score of 46.166 in the Asian Championships, the final qualifier.

No More ‘Crazy’ Rivalries As Best Friends Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa Meet At French Open

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The dark “intense, crazy” days when the likes of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova bitterly and publicly aired their grievances are long gone, says Aryna Sabalenka. To illustrate her point, world number two Sabalenka will happily take on best friend Paula Badosa for a place in the last 32 of the French Open on Saturday. It will be the pair’s seventh meeting but first at a Grand Slam. “It’s always tough to play your best friend on tour,” said Australian Open champion Sabalenka. “But we know how to separate court and life. So it’s always a great battle. I always enjoy playing against her.” She added: “I would say that right now the top 10 players are all good with each other, and there are no big fights outside of the court. “It’s not like we are best friends, but it’s not something crazy, like intense.” Ten years or so ago, such warmth was rare. Back in 2013, Williams hit out at a top five player she described as “boring”. “She’s not going to be invited to the cool parties. And, hey, if she wants to be with the guy with a black heart, go for it.” Williams didn’t name Sharapova but the Russian, as well as most other observers, viewed it as a reference to her relationship with Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov. Sharapova hit back at Williams and her relationship with her French coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Elsewhere, the American once arrived at a press conference wearing a shirt that said “Are you looking at my titles?” That was a reference to being ranked number two after winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon while Dinara Safina was at number one despite never claiming a major. At the 2012 Australian Open, meanwhile, Polish player Agnieszka Radwanska criticised Sharapova’s infamous grunting on court. “Isn’t she back in Poland already?” came the icy retort from Sharapova after Radwanska’s exit. There will be no similar trash talking ahead of Sabalenka’s clash with Badosa. “She has a big personality, she’s a good girl, always bringing good energy, even on court,” said Spanish star Badosa. “I think it’s going to be fun. Of course sharing the court with her after all these results she’s doing and all this is a pleasure for me.” Should Badosa lose for a fifth successive time against Sabalenka, she’ll find support from boyfriend and world number nine Stefanos Tsitsipas, a former runner-up at the French Open. “I’m really grateful to have someone like him by my side. Also in the next few days, we’re going to play mixed doubles, so also sharing the court with him, I think it makes it even more special.” (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article Aryna Sabalenka Paula Badosa Gibert French Open 2024 Tennis

Watch: Virat Kohli leaves for the USA, gives autograph to fan at Mumbai Airport

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Virat Kohli has left for the USA for the T20 World Cup from Mumbai. Kohli was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport, Mumbai during the evening of May 30, Thursday. In a heart-warming gesture, Kohli stopped to give an autograph to a young fan at the airport. The star India batter was surrounded by media personnel, who thanked Kohli for giving them an amazing gift. Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma had sent out thoughtful gift hampers to the paparazzi for safeguarding and respecting their kids, Vamika and Akaay’s privacy. On being thanked by the media, Kohli was quick to point out that it was Anushka’s idea, yet again showing his love and admiration for his wife. A couple of fans came to click a picture with Kohli, who had opted for a monotone airport look with a beige cap and beige shirt. Kohli did not join the first batch of the Indian team, who flew to New York from Mumbai on June 25. Why Kohli did not fly earlier? Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja were amongst the first batch of Indian cricketers who left for the US ahead of the T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies from June 1 to June 29. Kohli remained to be the only player who was yet to join the team in the Americas. He could not travel earlier due to paper work issues. After a gruelling IPL 2024, Kohli also got a chance to spend some precious time with his family. He was recently spotted outside a popular Mumbai eatery alongside wife Anushka. The celebrity couple went out for dinner with India’s former pacer Zaheer Khan and wife Sagarika Ghatge. Popular TV broadcaster Gaurav Kapur also accompanied the 2 cricketers and their partners. Kohli had a spectacular run in IPL 2024 as he was awarded the Orange Cape with 714 runs in 15 matches. The 35-year-old will look to continue his impeccable form in the T20 World Cup as well. Meanwhile, the Indian team have begun their training camp in New York and will play their warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 1. Published By: Diya Kakkar Published On: May 30, 2024

Novak Djokovic Untroubled At French Open As Fans Hit By Alcohol Ban

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Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans. Defending champion Djokovic cracked 43 winners past Spain’s 63rd-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena to canter to a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 win. The three-time champion, seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, goes on to face either Gael Monfils of France or Italian 30th seed Lorenzo Musetti. Djokovic holds a 19-0 winning record against Monfils and has defeated Musetti four times in five meetings. However, the Italian gave the Serb a major scare at the French Open in 2021 when he won the first two sets before having to retire injured in the decider. “It was a difficult match against Roberto. He hit a lot of very good and precise shots,” said Djokovic. “The last game of the first set I played really well and started to play at a higher level. At the end of the match I was then playing very well.” Also easing through to the third round on another rain-hit day in the French capital were women’s title contenders Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. However, the behaviour of fans at the tournament, which was brought into focus by Belgium’s David Goffin’s claim that he had chewing gum spat at him, prompted a series of measures to clampdown on loutish behaviour. “Alcohol has been allowed in the stadiums until now but that’s over,” tournament director Amelie Mauresmo told reporters. However, alcohol including beer from mobile vendors, will still be sold around the grounds. Mauresmo said fans will be ejected if they throw something at a player and that “umpires have tighter, even more precise instructions on keeping the crowd under control”. Fourth seed Alexander Zverev, who effectively ended Rafael Nadal’s French Open career in the first round, defeated Goffin 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, 6-2. Zverev arrived in Paris on the back of winning the Rome Open title and is the only player to reach the semi-finals at the last three French Open tournaments. On Friday, a Berlin court will hear an appeal by Zverev against a fine for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend. He received a 450,000-euro ($487,000) fine in October but appealed the ruling earlier this year, leading to a full trial. The 27-year-old is not required to attend the proceedings and insisted on the eve of the tournament that he “believes in the German system”. On Thursday, he refused to further discuss the case. “I have said everything before the tournament,” he said. After only nine singles matches were played after a Wednesday washout, 55 second round ties were scheduled on Thursday. Amongst early winners were world number two Sabalenka who fired 27 winners past Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima to win 6-2, 6-2. ‘Blanket and tea’ The two-time Australian Open champion, a semi-finalist in Paris in 2023, has made at least the last four at her past six Grand Slams and is expected to be Iga Swiatek’s chief rival in the Pole’s quest for a fourth French Open title. Sabalenka will take on close friend Paula Badosa of Spain for a place in the last 16. “It’s not the best weather. I feel like going back to the hotel. Getting a blanket and hot tea, and Netflix,” said the Belarusian who had the benefit of playing under the roof of Court Philippe Chatrier. Fourth-seeded Rybakina, the only woman to defeat Swiatek on clay this year, was similarly untroubled. She eased past Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands 6-3, 6-4. Former world number one Daniil Medvedev moved into the last 32 after his opponent Miomir Kecmanovic retired with injury while trailing the fifth seed 6-1, 5-0. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

England’s Ecclestone becomes fastest woman to 100 ODI wickets

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England’s Sophie Ecclestone appeals successfully for the lbw wicket of Pakistan’s Umm-e-Hani during the third Women’s ODI match against Pakistan at the County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford, Britain on May 29, 2024. | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters England spinner Sophie Ecclestone became the fastest woman to reach 100 wickets in One Day International (ODI) cricket after claiming three in their 178-run win over Pakistan on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, who was also named Player of the Series with a haul of six wickets across three ODIs, scythed through the Pakistan tail by taking the wickets of Aliya Riaz, Umm-e-Hani and Nashra Sandhu. She has reached the 100-wicket mark after bowling in 63 matches, beating the previous record held by Australian fast bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick, who took 64 innings to get to that total. “The girls know I’m not good with numbers, I’m not good with stats. But it’s amazing and hopefully it can continue,” Ecclestone said. “I think the best thing for me is to enjoy it, and I play in the best team for enjoying it.”

Nepal says Lamichhane denied visa for T20 World Cup

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Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane. File | Photo Credit: AFP Nepal said Thursday the U.S. embassy had denied controversial star Sandeep Lamichhane a visa and there was a “slim or no chance” he would play in the T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup begins on Saturday, co-hosted by the United States and West Indies, with Nepal’s first game on June 4 in Dallas. Nepal wanted to select spin bowler Lamichhane, who had his eight-year sentence for rape quashed on appeal this month. The former captain said last week his US visa had been denied, calling the decision “unfortunate”. Chhumbi Lama, central committee member of the Cricket Association of Nepal, said their subsequent bid to push for a US visa had failed. “There is a slim — or no chance — for him to be involved in the World Cup,” Lama told AFP. “The Cricket Association of Nepal had lobbied to the US embassy through different Nepal government agencies, but the visa was denied.” Lamichhane, 23, was once the poster boy for cricket in Nepal, but was not included in the original squad because of the conviction for raping a young woman in a Kathmandu hotel in 2022. The International Cricket Council said that all T20 World Cup squads had been named by the May 25 deadline. Any alteration to Nepal’s squad would now require approval from the ICC’s event technical committee.

Virat Kohli finally departs for USA amid T20 World Cup buzz | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Amidst widespread speculations, Virat Kohli has finally departed for the United States on Thursday to join the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.However, it remains uncertain if Kohli will be able to participate in the only warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday following his long flight.Kohli’s experience and form are crucial for India’s campaign as they aim to reclaim the T20 World Cup title after their inaugural 2007 edition triumph.Fans and cricket analysts alike eagerly anticipate his performance on American soil, where he is expected to play a pivotal role in India’s quest for glory in the prestigious tournament, starting on June 1. Kohli is the only player from India’s T20 World Cup squad who has yet to arrive in the USA. The other 18 cricketers, including four reserves, started their training session in New York on Wednesday.Kohli showcased his exceptional batting prowess in the recently concluded IPL, amassing an impressive 741 runs in just 15 matches. His outstanding performance earned him the prestigious Orange Cap for the second time in his career. Kohli’s strike rate of 154.70 further highlighted his dominance throughout the season.The Indian team is set to embark on their T20 World Cup campaign, starting with a match against Ireland on June 5 in New York. Following that, they will face their arch-rivals Pakistan in a highly anticipated encounter on June 9.The team will then take on the host nation, USA, on June 12 before heading to Lauderhill, Florida, where they will compete against Canada on June 15.

Not Virat Kohli, Adam Gilchrist surprises with his pick for top run-getter in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: As the cricket world gears up for the upcoming T20 World Cup, set to commence on June 2 in the USA and West Indies, discussions among former players and pundits often revolve around predicting the tournament’s standout performers. Former India captain Virat Kohli frequently tops the list of players expected to dominate the run-scoring charts and capture the spotlight.Interestingly, the legendary Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist has offered a surprising perspective on the matter. Deviating from the popular opinion surrounding Kohli’s anticipated success, Gilchrist has chosen David Warner to finish as the highest run-scorer of the tournament.On the Club Prairie Fire Podcast, Adam Gilchrist mentioned that the Australian opener will have one last dance before retiring after the World Cup. Meanwhile, on the same podcast, former England captain Michael Vaughan predicted that Virat Kohli will score the most runs in the tournament.When selecting the player likely to finish as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, Gilchrist chose Kuldeep Yadav, whereas Vaughan opted for Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa.Kohli has ended the Indian Premier League season 2024 with the Orange Cap for most runs in the season, becoming the only Indian to have won this honour twice.Kohli scored 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75, with a century and five fifties. His best score was 113* and his strike rate stood at 154.69, the highest it has ever been for Virat in a single IPL season.He also smashed 38 sixes this season, joint-most by him in a single season, tying with his tally of 38 sixes in the 2016 season, when he scored 973 runs in 16 matches with four tons and seven fifties.

Twenty20 World Cup Group B preview: England, Australia favourites, Scotland the dark horse

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In The Hindu’s countdown to the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which commences in the West Indies and USA on June 2, we take a look at the teams in Group ‘B’. ENGLAND: The defending champion would have hoped that the four-match T20I series against Pakistan gives them ideal preparation, but rain has played spoilsport. Nevertheless, key pieces of the puzzle have started to fall in place. Pace spearhead Jofra Archer has made a smooth comeback from injury, while captain Jos Buttler got into the groove with a 51-ball 84 against Pakistan at Birmingham last week. Liam Livingstone. | Photo Credit: Getty Images All-rounder Liam Livingstone, who played his part in the 2022 triumph, will strive to overcome a recent slump in form. T20 World Cup 2024 Group C preview | Three-way race beckons West Indies, New Zealand, and Afghanistan Key player: Phil Salt: The aggressive opening batter went at a strike-rate of 182 for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. Salt’s PowerPlay hitting will be crucial to England’s success. The squad: Jos Buttler (Capt.), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley and Mark Wood. AUSTRALIA: As seen in the 2023 50-over Cricket World Cup, the Baggy Greens are at their best in big tournaments. This time should be no different, as the squad is packed with efficient personnel. Travis Head and David Warner will smash it at the top of the order, while left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc will swing it around corners with the new ball. T20 World Cup 2024: Final chance for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to give India an ICC Trophy after 13 years The Aussies will be happy to see fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and skipper Mitchell Marsh recover well from injury. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa should come in fresh, having opted out of IPL 2024. Glenn Maxwell’s horror run in the IPL, however, is a cause for concern. Australia’s Travis Head. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Key player: Travis Head: Head plundered runs at an outstanding strike-rate for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, rewriting the rules on a good PowerPlay score. The squad: Mitchell Marsh (Capt.), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner and Adam Zampa. NAMIBIA: With a dominant show in the Africa Region Qualifier, Namibia claimed its third straight T20 World Cup spot. The country cannot be written off, having had some success at the highest level (wins over Sri Lanka and Netherlands in previous T20 World Cups). Twenty20 World Cup countdown: South Africa has the firepower to pass the Group D test The side will hope that the first warm-up game, where it received a hiding from Australia, was an aberration. Gerhard Erasmas. Photo: Instagram/gerhard_erasmus Key player: Gerhard Erasmus: The captain has long been a consistent performer as a middle-order batter and off-spinner. The squad: Gerhard Erasmus (Capt.), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, J.J. Smit, Jan Frylinck, J.P. Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger and P.D. Blignaut. SCOTLAND: In 2018, Scotland made history when it upset neighbour England in an ODI. Memories from that grand occasion will no doubt resurface when the teams meet on June 4 at Barbados. Scotland is a regular participant on this grand stage, having competed in three ODI World Cups (1999, 2007 and 2015) and five T20 World Cups (2007, 2009, 2016, 2021 and 2022). The side made it to the 2024 T20 World Cup with a six-match unbeaten run in the Europe Region Qualifier. Scotland fast bowler Brad Wheal. Photo: X/@BradWheal Key player: Brad Wheal: The 27-year-old fast bowler is the pick of the bowlers, backed by good shows for English county Hampshire. The squad: Richie Berrington (Capt.), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt and Brad Wheal. OMAN: Making a third T20 World Cup appearance, the squad is primarily made up of players with roots in Pakistan and India. Oman has failed to make it past the group stage in a World Cup, though it has managed to get wins over Ireland and Papua New Guinea. There is quality in the bowling ranks, as left-arm death over specialist Bilal Khan and the strapping Kaleemullah form a good pace duo. Aqib Ilyas. Photo: X/@Aqibilyasoffic1 Key player: Aqib Ilyas: The all-rounder, who took over from Zeeshan Maqsood as the new captain, is a reliable top-order batter and handy spinner. The squad: Aqib Ilyas (Capt.), Zeeshan Maqsood, Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi (wk), Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Rafiullah, Kaleemullah, Fayyaz Butt, Shakeel Ahmad and Khalid Kail.

T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant Back In Nets For Team India, Says ‘Really Enjoying It’

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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has attended his first net session with the team in New York ahead of the T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh on June 1. Pant has returned to the Indian team after nearly 17 months for the showpiece event. He made his return to competitive cricket in April in the Indian Premier League and also led his side Delhi Capitals. He not only played the full season, but also kept wickets, after recovering from multiple injuries sustained in a horrific car crash. In IPL 2024, he scored 446 runs, including three half-centuries, and finished as the highest run-getter for the franchise. He batted at a strike rate of 155.40 in the middle order. Commenting on his return to the Indian squad, the 26-year-old said he missed his teammates during his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and is enjoying being back with the team. “This is the one thing I missed a lot. Getting back on the field with the Indian jersey on, it is a different feeling altogether. I think seeing the teammates and meeting them again, spending time, having fun with them, enjoying having conversations, really enjoying it,” Pant said in a video posted by BCCI on X. “We are used to playing in certain countries but this is a different prospect. It has opened up a different channel for sport because I feel cricket is growing around the world and getting the exposure in a country like the US would be nice for cricket as well as USA cricket, I guess,” he added. Pant further said he is getting used to the conditions and that the sun shines a little brighter here in the US, and there are new pitches. “So just getting used to conditions over here and let us see how it goes. Hopefully, I make it count and make it better from here,” he concluded. India will take on Ireland in their T20 World Cup opening match in New York on June 5 before the high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article