Published 07:35 IST, November 21st 2024
Exciting events and innovations spanning cricket, chess, football, and badminton are abound in the sports world. These are the top 10 trending sports stories that are now generating headlines:
As he gets ready to play China’s Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has cautioned his countryman D Gukesh. Erigaisi counselled Gukesh to pay more attention to his preparation than allow the weight of being a favourite divert him. Especially considering Liren’s poor results before the game, Gukesh’s ascent in chess circles qualifies him as one of the frontrunners for the championship.
India’s women’s hockey team won the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy, beating Olympic silver medallists China 1-0 in a dramatic final. Deepika’s spectacular penalty corner goal in the 31st minute sealed the victory and championship. The teenage striker also finished as the tournament’s best scorer, with 11 goals, solidifying India’s domination in Asian women’s hockey.
The upcoming IPL mega auction in Jeddah has sparked a wave of criticism, with former Australian captain Ricky Ponting leading the charge. The auction, set to take place on November 24-25, clashes with the window between the first and second Tests of the ongoing series. Ponting voiced concerns about the disruption this could cause to both players’ schedules and the broadcasters’ plans.
The inclusion of veteran bowler Ishant Sharma in Delhi’s 24-man squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy may be his last appearance in domestic cricket. Sharma wants to create an impression before perhaps leaving the home circuit, so his invitation is a big step in that direction. The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), led by Ayush Badoni, has shown a formidable team.
Former T20I captain of India Hardik Pandya will make his first appearance in domestic cricket since 2018 and compete in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda. Aiming to increase his match fitness and form ahead of international assignments, Pandya will be under the leadership of his brother Krunal Pandya.
As the Border-Gavaskar Test series heats up, Ricky Ponting has highlighted a significant flaw in India’s selection, namely the withdrawal of veteran Cheteshwar Pujara. Ponting believed that Pujara’s ability to wear out the Australian bowlers with his lengthy innings might have been critical in India’s attempt to retain the Cup.
Genoa has announced Patrick Vieira as their next manager. With great anticipation, Vieira—who has a lot of experience both as a player and a coach—takes over With Mario Balotelli, whom he has had an unstable relationship with at Nice, his presence might affect his future.
Former cricketer Simon Doull has blasted Gautam Gambhir’s coaching term with the Indian side, claiming that it might be shorter than Greg Chappell’s controversial time. Despite some triumphs, Gambhir has been chastised for India’s poor performances, which included a series loss to Sri Lanka and a record Test defeat at home to New Zealand.
Indian badminton players PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have progressed to the second round of the China Masters Super 750 in Shenzhen. Both players showed great form, with Sindhu winning decisively in the women’s singles and Sen doing the same in the men’s category, boosting India’s medal prospects at the competition.
After India’s 3-1 series triumph over South Africa, Hardik Pandya has flown to the top of the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings. As Pandya keeps shining with both bat and ball, thereby bolstering his case as one of the top all-rounders in global cricket, this represents a major turning point in his career.
Fans may get an exciting glimpse of the most recent events in the sports world via these stories, which showcase the amazing talent, continuous struggles, and noteworthy achievements in a variety of sports. Stay tuned for further developments.
Updated 07:35 IST, November 21st 2024
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