India's Olympic Medalists and Prospects for 2024 Athletics Norman Pritchard: Silver: Men's 200 metres (1900) Silver: Men's 200 metres hurdles (1900) Badminton Saina Nehwal: Bronze: Women's singles (2012) P. V. Sindhu: Silver: Women's singles (2016) Bronze: Women's singles (2020) Boxing Vijender Singh: Bronze: Men's middleweight (2008) Mary Kom: Bronze: Women's flyweight (2012) Lovlina Borgohain: Bronze: Women's welterweight (2020) Field Hockey Men’s Team: Gold: 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1980 Silver: 1960 Bronze: 1968, 1972 Shooting Abhinav Bindra: Gold: Men's 10 metre air rifle (2008) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore: Silver: Men's double trap (2004) Vijay Kumar: Silver: Men's 25 metre rapid fire pistol (2012) Gagan Narang: Bronze: Men's 10 metre air rifle (2012) Tennis Leander Paes: Bronze: Men's singles (1996) Wrestling Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav: Bronze: Men's freestyle bantamweight (1952) Sushil Kumar: Bronze: Men's freestyle lightweight (2008) Silver: Men's freestyle lightweight (2012) Yogeshwar Dutt: Bronze: Men's freestyle 60 kg (2012) Sakshi Malik: Bronze: Women's freestyle 58 kg (2016) Bajrang Punia: Bronze: Men's freestyle 65 kg (2020) Ravi Kumar Dahiya: Silver: Men's freestyle 57 kg (2020) Weightlifting Karnam Malleswari: Bronze: Women's 69 kg (2000) Mirabai Chanu: Silver: Women's 49 kg (2020) Javelin Throw Neeraj Chopra: Gold: Men's javelin throw (2020) Prospective Medalists for 2024 As we discussed previously, India has several strong candidates expected to perform well in the 2024 Olympics. These include athletes across various disciplines such as badminton, boxing, wrestling, and shooting. Here are some of the prominent names to watch out for: Badminton: P. V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen Boxing: Amit Panghal and Lovlina Borgohain Wrestling: Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat Shooting: Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker Athletics: Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable Weightlifting: Mirabai Chanu With a strong contingent and rigorous preparations, India aims to make a significant impact in the 2024 Olympics. Athletics,Norman Pritchard,#Olympics Badminton,Saina Nehwal,#IndianAthletes Boxing,P. V. Sindhu,#Tokyo2020 Field Hockey,Vijender Singh,#Paris2024 Shooting,Mary Kom,#OlympicMedalists Tennis,Lovlina Borgohain,#Athletics Wrestling,Abhinav Bindra,#Badminton Weightlifting,Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore,#Boxing Javelin Throw,Vijay Kumar,#FieldHockey Olympics 2024,Gagan Narang,#Shooting Indian Athletes,Leander Paes,#Tennis Olympic Medalists,Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav,#Wrestling Sports History,Sushil Kumar,#Weightlifting , Yogeshwar Dutt,#JavelinThrow , Sakshi Malik,#NeerajChopra , Bajrang Punia,#PVSindhu , Ravi Kumar Dahiya,#SainaNehwal , Karnam Malleswari,#MaryKom , Mirabai Chanu,#RaviDahiya , Neeraj Chopra,#MirabaiChanu , Tokyo 2020,#BajrangPunia , Paris 2024,#SushilKumar , Gold Medal,, , Silver Medal,, , Bronze Medal,,

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Plots Rishabh Pant’s Trade to CSK; KL Rahul to Leave LSG for Ex-Franchise - Reports Rishabh Pant to CSK: "Delhi Capitals captain and ace keeper-batter Rishabh Pant could join MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in a trade deal ahead of IPL 2025, per the latest reports. The most capped Delhi player, Pant, could switch bases for the first time since his league debut, as franchise owners are undecided on his retention. Despite his return to form last season, finishing with 446 runs in 13 innings, Pant failed to guide his team to a playoff finish." Changes at Delhi Capitals: "With head coach Ricky Ponting also departing and considering the upcoming mega auction, DC’s decision-makers are contemplating removing Pant from the captaincy and trading him to CSK. This move could be a win-win situation for both the team and Pant, especially with uncertainties around MS Dhoni’s participation in the next edition." Rahul to Lead RCB: "Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giant captain (LSG) KL Rahul might leave the team and rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the upcoming season. Following a public fallout with LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka, Rahul’s relationship with the franchise soured. Reports suggest that Rahul will replace Faf du Plessis as the new captain of RCB, helping the team build a new squad aiming for their first IPL trophy." Mumbai Indians’ Turmoil: "Amidst the reshuffling, one of the most successful IPL teams, Mumbai Indians, may witness significant departures. Rohit Sharma, despite his stellar record and multiple IPL trophies, could leave the franchise. Reports suggest that teams like LSG, DC, and Punjab Kings may target Sharma for IPL 2025. Similarly, Suryakumar Yadav, another MI star, might leave due to disagreements with Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. Teams like KKR could be eyeing Surya for his invaluable contributions in the middle overs." Conclusion: "IPL 2025 is poised to be a season full of surprises and significant team changes. With potential trades and new leadership dynamics, fans can expect a thrilling tournament ahead." Hashtags #IPL2025 #RishabhPant #KLRahul #DelhiCapitals #CSK #RCB #MumbaiIndians #Cricket #IPLAuction #TeamChanges Keywords IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, cricket trades, IPL auction, team changes CSV Tags IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, cricket trades, IPL auction, team changes

On Suryakumar Yadav as T20I Captain: "Surya has all the necessary qualities to be a good captain. He has been a great batter for us, and we believe he is a deserving candidate. We want a captain who is likely to be available more, and Surya fits that bill," said Ajit Agarkar, chairman of selectors. Regarding Hardik Pandya, Agarkar added, "Hardik is still a very important player with unique skill sets, but his fitness struggles have made it challenging to consider him for captaincy. The decision was made with the future in mind." On Team Dynamics and Transitions: Agarkar emphasized the importance of a supportive environment, "A happy dressing room is important. I'm taking over a very successful team - T20 World champions, WTC runners-up, and ODI World Cup runners-up. The idea is to go forward from there." On Player Selection: Addressing the omission of certain players, Agarkar mentioned, "Any player who is dropped will feel hard done by. But our job is to only pick 15. For instance, Rinku performed really well ahead of the T20 World Cup but couldn't make the cut. We can only pick 15." He also clarified the status of some players, "He hasn't been dropped but rested. There are a lot of Test series coming up, and he will be playing a lot of those." On Senior Players: Newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke about the senior duo, "Rohit and Virat have shown what they can deliver at the big stage, whether it is the T20 World Cup or the ODI World Cup. Both of them have a lot more cricket left in them. We've got the Champions Trophy and a tour of Australia coming up, and they will be motivated. If they maintain their fitness, they could even be part of the 2027 World Cup." On Fast Bowlers: "Workload management for someone like Jasprit Bumrah is important. He is a rare bowler, and we want him to play important games. That's why the workload management for fast bowlers is crucial," Agarkar explained. On Team Composition: "We don't plan on having three different teams. We just need to find the right combination of players who can suit across different formats," Agarkar said, emphasizing the need for flexibility. On Support Staff: Agarkar expressed satisfaction with the BCCI's support, "I'm really happy with BCCI. They've agreed with most things I've asked for. The crux of the support staff will remain as they are, with the rest finalized after the Sri Lanka tour. Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate will be assistant coaches, T Dilip will continue as fielding coach, and Sairaj Bahutule will be the interim bowling coach for the Sri Lanka tour." Hashtags #AjitAgarkar #GautamGambhir #TeamIndia #T20ICaptaincy #SuryakumarYadav #HardikPandya #Cricket #BCCI #IndianCricket Keywords Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir, Team India, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, T20I captaincy, Indian cricket team, selectors, BCCI, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, cricket news CSV Tags Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir, Team India, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, T20I captaincy, Indian cricket team, selectors, BCCI, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, cricket news, support staff, player selection, workload management, team dynamics

Gautam Gambhir's 'World No.1' Remark on Sanju Samson Goes Viral Amid ODI Snub Sanju Samson has retained his spot in India's T20I squad for the Sri Lanka tour but was left out of the ODI side. This decision has drawn significant attention, especially with Gautam Gambhir's praise of Samson going viral. This tour marks Gambhir's first assignment as head coach. Key Developments Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli: Both have confirmed their availability for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka next month. The BCCI's senior selection committee will finalize the squad in a Zoom meeting chaired by Jay Shah, who is currently attending the ICC annual conference in Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav: The BCCI has decided that Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian T20I team for the three-match series against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma will continue as the ODI captain. Suryakumar's appointment comes after the selectors expressed concerns over Hardik Pandya's fitness for the captaincy role. Future Leadership: The selection committee is open to changing the T20I captaincy if Suryakumar's performance does not meet expectations. The BCCI aims for Suryakumar to lead India in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Although Pandya seemed a strong candidate, the BCCI and selectors explained their long-term plans to him, prioritizing stability and performance in the lead-up to the next World Cup. Hashtags #SanjuSamson #GautamGambhir #TeamIndia #SuryakumarYadav #T20ICaptain #Cricket #BCCI #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #CricketNews Keywords Sanju Samson, Gautam Gambhir, ODI snub, T20I squad, India cricket, Suryakumar Yadav, T20I captain, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, BCCI, Sri Lanka tour, cricket news Tags Sanju Samson, Gautam Gambhir, ODI squad, T20I squad, India cricket, Suryakumar Yadav, T20I captain, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, BCCI, Sri Lanka tour, cricket news, cricket updates, Team India

Suryakumar Yadav Likely to Become Next T20I Captain

Suryakumar Yadav has led India in two T20I series following the 2023 ODI World Cup, securing victories against Australia and South Africa. Under his leadership, India won 5 out of 7 matches. As a batter, Suryakumar excelled, scoring 300 runs, including two fifties and a century. He is currently ranked No. 2 in the world in T20Is.

Potential Leadership Change

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain, replacing Hardik Pandya. BCCI sources indicate that this decision is being contemplated with the T20 World Cup in mind, favoring a player who can commit to a longer tenure. While Hardik Pandya will still be available for the T20I series, the captaincy might be handed over to Suryakumar. The official announcement is expected by 20th July.

Key Points

Suryakumar Yadav: Likely next T20I captain

Performance: Led India to 5 wins in 7 matches, scoring 300 runs

BCCI Decision: Aiming for long-term captaincy ahead of the T20 World Cup

Hardik Pandya: Will remain in the team but might not captain

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Final Match of the 2024 Women's T20 Series: The final match of the 2024 women's T20 series between India and South Africa was held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. With the second T20 match being washed out on Sunday, the series ended in a 1-1 draw. Gautam Gambhir Appointed Indian Cricket Team Head Coach: Gautam Gambhir has been named the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid. Sanju Samson, Jaiswal Return Among 3 Changes: India's likely playing XI for the third T20I against Zimbabwe may see three changes, including the return of Sanju Samson and Jaiswal. Hashtags: #WomensT20 #CricketSeries #IndiaVsSouthAfrica #ChennaiMatch #GautamGambhir #IndianCricketCoach #RahulDravid #SanjuSamson #Jaiswal #T20Series #TeamIndia #CricketUpdates Keywords: Women's T20 series, India vs South Africa, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, series draw, Gautam Gambhir, Indian cricket team head coach, Rahul Dravid, Sanju Samson, Jaiswal, third T20I, Zimbabwe, Indian cricket, cricket changes. Tags: Women's T20 series, India vs South Africa, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, series draw, Gautam Gambhir, Indian cricket team head coach, Rahul Dravid, Sanju Samson, Jaiswal, third T20I, Zimbabwe, Indian cricket, cricket changes.

After guiding India to a historic 2024 T20 World Cup victory, Rohit Sharma is set to continue his leadership in the upcoming ICC World Test Championships and ICC Champions Trophy. BCCI secretary Jay Shah expressed optimism that Rohit will lead India to the finals and hopefully secure more trophies. India's thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in Barbados on June 29 ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought. Hashtags: #RohitSharma #ICCTrophies #IndianCricket #CricketChampions #BCCI #T20WorldCup #WorldTestChampionship #ChampionsTrophy #CricketVictory #TeamIndia Keywords: Rohit Sharma, ICC World Test Championships, ICC Champions Trophy, BCCI, Jay Shah, T20 World Cup 2024, Barbados, South Africa, cricket victory, Indian cricket, ICC trophy drought, cricket leadership. Tags: Rohit Sharma, ICC World Test Championships, ICC Champions Trophy, BCCI, Jay Shah, T20 World Cup 2024, Barbados, South Africa, cricket victory, Indian cricket, ICC trophy drought, cricket leadership

As the sun rises over the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, anxious tension fills the air. The battlefield is set, and two cricketing superpowers stand ready to unleash their fury upon one another. This is not merely a match, it's a reckoning, a chance for redemption, and a war for supremacy. On one side, stands the wounded Indian warriors, still nursing the scars of their crushing defeat in the 2023 ODI World Cup Final. Their pride was bruised, but with a hardened determination, they march onto the field with vengeance in their eyes. Opposing them are the Australian gladiators, defending champions, fresh from their triumph in the ODI World Cup. They stand tall, their golden armor gleaming under the Caribbean sun. Yet, they know that past glories mean little in this new battle. India strides into this clash with an unbeaten run throughout the league phase and the Super 8s so far. They've been painting the town red, dominating every opponent that's crossed their path. The Indian batting lineup's looking solid as a rock, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma finally hitting their stride after a slow start in the first half. Kohli's love affair with playing against the Aussies is no secret as he's racked up runs with a commanding batting average that's music to any cricket fan's ears. Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav have been carrying the team on their shoulders, consistently being the MVPs. Hardik Pandya's been a jack of all trades, master of most, proving he's worth his weight in gold as the primary all-rounder. While Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja are yet to set the world on fire, their potential is clear as day. In the bowling department, Bumrah and Kuldeep have been giving batsmen a run for their money. Bumrah's economy rate is tighter than a drum, making him a tough nut to crack. Arshdeep's been the cherry on top, chipping in with crucial wickets. All in all, the Indian XI is firing on all cylinders, smooth as silk. On the flip side, the Aussies are entering on the back of a horror after a crushing defeat against Afghanistan. But if there's one thing we all know about these guys, it's that they bounce back harder than a rubber ball on concrete, quite an Aussie spirit. David Warner and Travis Head have shown promise, but they'll need to step up to the plate against India's bowling sharks. Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell have been covering all bases in the middle order. The Aussie bowling has been revolving around Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, with Cummins on a hat-trick streak in two consecutive games. And with Indian batters sometimes struggling against spin, Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar might just be the ace up Australia's sleeve. It's shaping up to be a battle of titans, with both teams bringing their A-game to the table. St. Lucia's pitch has been a bit of a mixed bag, a proper batter's paradise along with giving bowlers a fighting chance as well. The scoring range at this venue has been consistently high, hovering between 170 and 220 brackets. Interestingly, chasing teams have found themselves in hot water, struggling to overhaul these totals. India enters this match with an itch and eagerness to settle the score after their previous defeat in the final. On the flip side, the Australians are keen to dust off their recent setback and maintain their impressive record against the Men in Blue. This showdown is shaping up to be a staunch cricket fan's dream, with intriguing match-ups and contrasting styles promising an exhilarating contest. Who will emerge victorious? Only time will tell! #INDvAUS #T20WorldCup2024 #Cricket #IndiaCricket #AustraliaCricket #CricketFans #CricketMatch #StLucia #SportsUpdate Tags INDvAUS, T20 World Cup 2024, Cricket, India Cricket, Australia Cricket, Cricket Fans, Cricket Match, St. Lucia, Sports Update Keywords India vs Australia, T20 World Cup 2024, cricket match, Super 8s, India cricket team, Australia cricket team, cricket rivalry, cricket fan