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India vs Bangladesh: India may look to keep pacers in play against Bangladesh

CHENNAI: There's still a couple of days to go before the ball rolls. India are fighting for a spot in the World Test Championship Final in June 2025 and the first stop is Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2024

India's practice session drops hints about Rohit Sharma's playing XI in first Test against Bangladesh

The Indian machinery for the first Test against Bangladesh, beginning September 19, looked much well oiled in their practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2024

Sathiyan set to partner Sreeja in mixed doubles

CHENNAI: After a three-year association with Manika Batra in mixed doubles, paddler Sathiyan Gnanasekaran has mutually parted ways with her. Tamil Nadu player Sathiyan will combine forces with Sreeja Akula, with their partnership set to start at the end of this season or beginning of next.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2024

Team India huddles up in Chennai for the Test series against Bangladesh

Team India has resumed preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh after a month-long break. The squad, led by Rohit Sharma, began practice under the guidance of new coach Gautam Gambhir at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2024

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli arrive in Chennai ahead of Bangladesh Test - Watch

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli have arrived in Chennai for the first of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting on September 19.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2024

South Asian Athletics Championship: India, Sri Lanka share the spoils with 3 gold

CHENNAI: Hosts India received a tough fight from neighbours Sri Lanka as both won three gold medals each on the opening day of the junior South Asian Athletics Championship (SAAC) on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Sep 12, 2024

Rs 11,637 crore economic impact: ICC report says ODI World Cup 2023 boosted India's economy by a staggering $1.39 billion

NEW DELHI: The ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 contributed USD 1.39 billion (Rs 11,637 crore) to India's economy, according to a report by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament, held from October 5 to November 19, 2023, took place across 10 cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala,…

The Times of India · Sep 12, 2024

Rohit Sharma's 'workouts and fun' fitness routine ahead of India vs Bangladesh Test series - Watch

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is gearing up for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which begins on September 19 in Chennai.

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2024

HS Prannoy to take a break from game

CHENNAI: In an all-important Olympic year, HS Prannoy had to battle past struggles to compete in the Paris Games. The seasoned Kerala-born shuttler was ravaged by a spate of setbacks, including a chronic gastrointestinal disorder and a back injury.

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2024

In Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan athletes have an icon to follow

CHENNAI: All it took was one gigantic effort at the biggest sporting stage for Pakistan javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem to inspire the next generation. With his gold medal in the Paris Olympics, Nadeem made Pakistan believe again; he ended a painful 40-year wait for a yellow metal and became the…

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2024