Lakshya Sen And Indian Cricket Team
India has won a total of three medals in Paris Olympics 2024 so far and all three medals have come from shooting. There will be many important matches for Indian players today on the 9th day of the current Olympics. Lakshya Sen will play a match against Viktor Axelsen in the semi-finals in the men’s singles of badminton. At the same time, Lovlina Borgohain will challenge in the quarter-finals in boxing. Apart from this, the second ODI match will be played between India and Sri Lanka today. The first match between the two teams was a tie.
Indian hockey team will face Great Britain
In the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian hockey team will face the Great Britain team in the quarter-finals on August 4 at 1:30 pm Indian time. The quarter-final match was also played between the two teams in the Tokyo Olympics and the Indian hockey team defeated them by a margin of 3-1. Looking at the form of the Indian team this time too, a similar performance is expected from them.
After missing out on a hat-trick, Manu Bhaker explained the reason
After missing out on her third medal at the Olympics, Manu said, “I was really nervous about it. I was trying my best to stay calm and do my best. But it wasn’t enough.” Manu looked disappointed after scoring 28 in the eight-shooter final but lost to bronze medalist Veronica Major of Hungary in a shoot-off. She said, “The Olympics were great for me, but there is always a next time so I am already looking forward to the next one.”
Lakshya Sen will go to make history
Lakshya Sen has performed brilliantly in the men’s singles badminton event in the current Olympics. He will play his semifinal match against Viktor Axelsen. If he wins this match, he will ensure a medal for India in badminton. He is the first Indian player to reach the semifinal of men’s singles badminton event. No one had been able to do this feat before him.
Big statement by Manu Bhaker’s coach Jaspal Rana
Manu Bhaker’s coach Jaspal Rana said that this is her historic achievement. I am happy that I am a part of it. The real challenge for Manu begins now. She has won an Olympic medal and now she has to continue her campaign to bring more medals to the country in the future. Since what happened here is now part of history, preparations for the Los Angeles Olympics begin now.
Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of ODI series
All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against India due to injury. The Sri Lankan team was already struggling with the absence of fast bowlers Mathisha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka and now their team will be weakened due to the absence of Hasaranga. The hamstring injury is hampering his fitness.
Jeff Vandersay gets a place in the Sri Lankan team
Jeff Vandersay has been included in the team in place of Sri Lanka’s star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. He has played a match against the Indian team before, but he was not able to take a single wicket. So far he has taken 27 wickets in 22 ODIs for the Sri Lankan team.
Special facilities will be available in the new NCA
BCCI has announced its plans to unveil the new National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Jay Shah tweeted on Instagram that it is a great pleasure to announce that BCCI’s new NCA is almost complete and will open soon in Bengaluru. The new NCA will have three world-class playing fields, 45 practice pitches, indoor cricket pitches, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and state-of-the-art training, recovery and sports science facilities. This initiative will help the current and future cricketers of our country develop their skills in the best possible environment!
Ishan Kishan will play domestic cricket
According to a Cricbuzz report, 26-year-old Ishan Kishan has agreed to play for Jharkhand state for the upcoming domestic season. He may also get the captaincy of the state. Ishan has informed the Jharkhand State Cricket Association about his availability. He has captained the Indian team in Under-19.
The second ODI match will be played between IND vs SL today
The second ODI match between India and Sri Lanka will be played on August 4 at the R Premadasa Stadium. The first ODI match between the two teams was a tie. If we take a look at the weather update for this match to be played between the two teams, according to AccuWeather, there is a 73% chance of rain in the afternoon and 70% chance in the evening on August 4.
Rohit Sharma completed 15000 runs as an opener
Rohit Sharma touched the 15000 run mark as an opener in international cricket during his innings of 58 runs in the match against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma became the third opening batsman from India to touch the 15,000 run mark in international cricket and also became the second fastest batsman to score 15,000 runs as an opener. He achieved this feat in the 352nd innings. Before Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar have achieved this feat for India.
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