Virat Kohli urges a collective effort to make India a 'Sports Forward Nation' by 2036, emphasizing a holistic approach that includes infrastructure and public education. He highlights the progress in women's sports, praising female athletes for their self-driven success and stressing the need for continued support and infrastructure development across all sports.
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England must defeat Afghanistan in their crucial Champions Trophy match to stay in the tournament. Following a disappointing loss to Australia, England's inconsistent batting and weak bowling performance need improvement. Afghanistan's strong spin attack poses a challenge. Both teams are at risk of elimination, making this a high-stakes match.
India, having won the last two Test series in Australia, aims for a historic third consecutive victory. With the current series tied at 1-1, Ravindra Jadeja expresses confidence in India's ability to secure the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The upcoming Melbourne Test holds crucial significance for the team's aspirations. India began the series with an emphatic 295-run win in Perth but faced a 10-wicket defeat in Adelaide. The rain-marred third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw.
Former India captain MS Dhoni had a warm exchange with Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid after Rajasthan's six-run win over Chennai in the IPL. Nitish Rana's 81 and Wanindu Hasaranga's four-wickets were pivotal in Rajasthan's win, despite Chennai's valiant chase led by Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Star Australian batter Steve Smith expressed frustration after finishing with 9,999 Test runs in the series against India. Despite a tough pitch and challenging opponents, Smith praised the team's collective effort. Mitchell Starc highlighted the gruelling series, while Nathan Lyon and Marnus Labuschagne celebrated Australia's achievement of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after ten years.
New Zealand's Amelia Kerr won the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for 2024, excelling in batting, bowling, and fielding. Kerr's standout performances in T20Is, including a record 29 wickets, earned her the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year. She is the first New Zealander to receive the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.
KL Rahul is set to miss Karnataka's Ranji Trophy match against Punjab due to an elbow niggle. He has reported his concerns to the BCCI medical team and may return for the final league game against Haryana. The Karnataka Cricket Association will announce the team soon, with Shubman Gill available for Punjab.
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