Shoaib Akhtar and Rahul Dravid have enjoyed several duels against each other during their playing days. While Akhtar never shied away from expressing himself on the field, Dravid was the completely opposite and rarely tried to get involved in on-field clashes with the opposition players.

The two have completely different personalities and the battels between the were mostly low-key affairs. However, there were times when Akhtar tried to rile up Dravid and get on to his nerves when the two crossed paths. One such instance was recently recalled by the former Pakistan pacer, who revealed how Dravid lost his cool on him during a game.

Akhtar, who has on several occasions in the past admitted Dravid was one of the toughest batter he has bowled to, revealed Dravid ran into him during India's innings and the two ended up colliding. Akhtar then exchanged a few words with the batting great, who was in no mood to back off and got into a heated argument with the former Pakistan pacer.

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"It was the first time I saw this gentleman of cricket behave… in that match, he wanted to have a word with me. We ran into each other and we collided. Before that, as I ran in to bowl, and before I took my jump, Mohammad Kaif moved away. I did not say anything to him but I was very angry. So, I got him and Yuvraj out," Akhtar said in a video posted by Star Sports.

"We were close to winning that game, and Rahul Dravid ran into me. I told him you run on your side and I will run on mine. Rahul got flared up. I told him 'Rahul, why are you getting so aggressive? I know the climate is changing but the thing is I can't understand that 'tu bhi ladh sakta hai' (you too can fight)," he added.

While he didn't mention the details, the match Akhtar is referring to can possibly be the 5th ODI between India and Pakistan during the series between the arch-rivals in 2004. Dravid and Akhtar had to be separated by Pakistan players after their heated on-field clash during the game.

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Akhtar, however, termed the heated argument with Dravid a one-off thing and lauded the Indian legend for being a gentleman. Dravid is one of the most humble cricketers to have played the game and always remained calm and composed on the field even in high-pressure&nbsp;situations.

"But it was a one-off thing. Rahul is a gentleman. But coming back to the match, I had bowled really fast in that spell. I made sure that after 2003 WC, I left an impact on the Indian team. It was always in my mind to bowl fast after the 2003 World Cup," said Akhtar.

Shoaib Akhtar and Rahul Dravid have enjoyed several duels against each other during their playing days. While Akhtar never shied away from expressing himself on the field, Dravid was the completely opposite and rarely tried to get involved in on-field clashes with the opposition players.

Shoaib Akhtar and Rahul Dravid have enjoyed several duels against each other during their playing days. While Akhtar never shied away from expressing himself on the field, Dravid was the completely opposite and rarely tried to get involved in on-field clashes with the opposition players. The two have completely different personalities and the battels between the were mostly low-key affairs. However, there were times when Akhtar tried to rile up Dravid and get on to his nerves when the two crossed paths. One such instance was recently recalled by the former Pakistan pacer, who revealed how Dravid lost his cool on him during a game. Akhtar, who has on several occasions in the past admitted Dravid was one of the toughest batter he has bowled to, revealed Dravid ran into him during India's innings and the two ended up colliding. Akhtar then exchanged a few words with the batting great, who was in no mood to back off and got into a heated argument with the former Pakistan pacer. Also Read: Virat Kohli's century drought in international cricket goes past triple digits as he touches 1,000 days "It was the first time I saw this gentleman of cricket behave… in that match, he wanted to have a word with me. We ran into each other and we collided. Before that, as I ran in to bowl, and before I took my jump, Mohammad Kaif moved away. I did not say anything to him but I was very angry. So, I got him and Yuvraj out," Akhtar said in a video posted by Star Sports. "We were close to winning that game, and Rahul Dravid ran into me. I told him you run on your side and I will run on mine. Rahul got flared up. I told him 'Rahul, why are you getting so aggressive? I know the climate is changing but the thing is I can't understand that 'tu bhi ladh sakta hai' (you too can fight)," he added. While he didn't mention the details, the match Akhtar is referring to can possibly be the 5th ODI between India and Pakistan during the series between the arch-rivals in 2004. Dravid and Akhtar had to be separated by Pakistan players after their heated on-field clash during the game. Also Read: 'Was looking for an opportunity'- Deepak Chahar looks back at his stunning performance against Zimbabwe Akhtar, however, termed the heated argument with Dravid a one-off thing and lauded the Indian legend for being a gentleman. Dravid is one of the most humble cricketers to have played the game and always remained calm and composed on the field even in high-pressure situations. "But it was a one-off thing. Rahul is a gentleman. But coming back to the match, I had bowled really fast in that spell. I made sure that after 2003 WC, I left an impact on the Indian team. It was always in my mind to bowl fast after the 2003 World Cup," said Akhtar.

'You too can fight': Shoaib Akhtar recalls his heated on-field clash with India legend Rahul Dravid

Kobe Bryant's widow told a court Friday she was devastated when she learned first responders had snapped graphic photographs of her dead husband and daughter in the wreckage of the helicopter crash that killed them. A tearful Vanessa Bryant said she lives in fear of the pictures surfacing on the internet, and "constantly being spread."&nbsp;

"Once it's spread, you can't get it back," she said.

US basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter were among nine people who died when their chopper smashed into a hillside near Los Angeles in 2020.

Vanessa Bryant alleges she has suffered emotional distress because personnel from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and firefighters took pictures of the scene which they later shared, including at a bar, with friends and other first responders.

One sheriff's deputy acknowledged that he had sent the pictures to a fellow deputy as the pair played "Call of Duty."

Vanessa Bryant told a Los Angeles court on Friday she had bolted out of the house to find a place to cry away from her daughters when she learned of the existence of the photos.

"I broke down and cried, and I wanted to run down the block and just scream," the Los Angeles Times reported her saying.

"I don't want my children to ever come across them," she said. "I have three little girls."

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Bryant is suing Los Angeles County for unspecified millions of dollars in damages, in a case that has been joined to that of Chris Chester, whose wife and daughter also perished in the crash.

The suits allege negligence and invasion of privacy.

Attorneys say the grisly mobile phone pictures were snapped as "souvenirs" by first responders who had no business taking photos. Lawyers for Los Angeles County do not dispute that the photos were taken, but insist they have never been made public and have now been deleted.

Chester told the courtroom in Los Angeles of his disbelief when he learned of the pictures a month after the tragedy -- including that they had been flaunted at a bar and at an awards ceremony.

"I had largely insulated my family from the details" of the crash, he said.

"Now, I thought there would be pictures of the remains" on the internet, he said, adding he had instantly warned his sons: "Please don't start Googling for them."

"I'm fearful every day," he told the nine-strong jury. "There's been a lot of things that people thought didn't exist -- that have turned up on the internet."

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Mira Hashmall, representing the county in the civil litigation, said earlier that the case, which began last week, hinged on this issue of public dissemination.

"From the time of the crash to now, the county has worked tirelessly to prevent its crash site photos from getting into the public domain," she said.

"Over two and a half years later, no county photos have appeared in the media, none can be found online, and the plaintiffs admit they've never seen them."

Relatives of other victims were last year granted $2.5 million in compensation over the photo-taking. An investigation into the crash found the pilot had probably become disorientated after flying the Sikorsky S-76 into fog.

Bryant is widely recognized as one of the greatest basketball players ever, a figure who became the face of his sport during a glittering two decades with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a five-time NBA champion in a career that began in 1996 straight out of high school and lasted until his retirement in 2016.

Kobe Bryant's widow told a court Friday she was devastated when she learned first responders had snapped graphic photographs of her dead husband and daughter in the wreckage of the helicopter crash that killed them.

Kobe Bryant's widow told a court Friday she was devastated when she learned first responders had snapped graphic photographs of her dead husband and daughter in the wreckage of the helicopter crash that killed them. A tearful Vanessa Bryant said she lives in fear of the pictures surfacing on the internet, and "constantly being spread." "Once it's spread, you can't get it back," she said. US basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter were among nine people who died when their chopper smashed into a hillside near Los Angeles in 2020. Vanessa Bryant alleges she has suffered emotional distress because personnel from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and firefighters took pictures of the scene which they later shared, including at a bar, with friends and other first responders. One sheriff's deputy acknowledged that he had sent the pictures to a fellow deputy as the pair played "Call of Duty." Vanessa Bryant told a Los Angeles court on Friday she had bolted out of the house to find a place to cry away from her daughters when she learned of the existence of the photos. "I broke down and cried, and I wanted to run down the block and just scream," the Los Angeles Times reported her saying. "I don't want my children to ever come across them," she said. "I have three little girls." Also Read: Trial into sharing of pictures from Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash set to begin Bryant is suing Los Angeles County for unspecified millions of dollars in damages, in a case that has been joined to that of Chris Chester, whose wife and daughter also perished in the crash. The suits allege negligence and invasion of privacy. Attorneys say the grisly mobile phone pictures were snapped as "souvenirs" by first responders who had no business taking photos. Lawyers for Los Angeles County do not dispute that the photos were taken, but insist they have never been made public and have now been deleted. Chester told the courtroom in Los Angeles of his disbelief when he learned of the pictures a month after the tragedy -- including that they had been flaunted at a bar and at an awards ceremony. "I had largely insulated my family from the details" of the crash, he said. "Now, I thought there would be pictures of the remains" on the internet, he said, adding he had instantly warned his sons: "Please don't start Googling for them." "I'm fearful every day," he told the nine-strong jury. "There's been a lot of things that people thought didn't exist -- that have turned up on the internet." Also Read: He had fantastic temperament: Ex-Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson defends Ryan Giggs in assault trial Mira Hashmall, representing the county in the civil litigation, said earlier that the case, which began last week, hinged on this issue of public dissemination. "From the time of the crash to now, the county has worked tirelessly to prevent its crash site photos from getting into the public domain," she said. "Over two and a half years later, no county photos have appeared in the media, none can be found online, and the plaintiffs admit they've never seen them." Relatives of other victims were last year granted $2.5 million in compensation over the photo-taking. An investigation into the crash found the pilot had probably become disorientated after flying the Sikorsky S-76 into fog. Bryant is widely recognized as one of the greatest basketball players ever, a figure who became the face of his sport during a glittering two decades with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a five-time NBA champion in a career that began in 1996 straight out of high school and lasted until his retirement in 2016.

Kobe Bryant's widow says she fears photos of fatal crash that killed her husband will spread online

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has not enjoyed the best of spells at the club ever since completing his £80million move to the club from Leicester City in 2019. Despite having some great outings for the club, Maguire has struggled for consistency and has failed to live up to the expectations at United.

The ongoing 2022-23 season has been no different as Maguire has been on the receiving end of intense criticism from United fans after the club suffered back-to-back defeats in their first two games in the Premier League under new manager Erik Ten Hag.

United lost their opener against Brighton 2-1 before Brentford thrashed them 4-0 in their second league game to pile pressure on Ten Hag and increase United's miseries after a disappointing campaign last season. However, despite his average performances, Maguire is reportedly being eyed by United's Premier League rivals Chelsea as a potential signing.

As per a report in the Daily Mail, Chelsea have made a hock enquiry about Maguire's situation at Manchester United amid doubts over the England defender's future. Maguire has failed to impress the fans, who believe he doesn't deserve the captain's armband and should be sold by the club despite being their most expensive defensive signing.

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As per the report, Chelsea will consider having Maguire included in a potential deal which will see American forward Christian Pulisic move to Old Trafford. United have expressed interest in signing Pulisic as they aim to bolster their attack in the ongoing season amid a lack of quality options up front.

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Chelsea have been quite active in the transfer market so far this summer having made some top signings. They landed centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and also roped in&nbsp;Marc Cucurella from Brighton. Chelsea have made Leicester City's&nbsp;Wesley Fofana their priority signing for the centre-back position but Maguire has emerged as a surprising alternative&nbsp;for the Blues.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has not enjoyed the best of spells at the club ever since completing his £80million move to the club from Leicester City in 2019.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has not enjoyed the best of spells at the club ever since completing his £80million move to the club from Leicester City in 2019. Despite having some great outings for the club, Maguire has struggled for consistency and has failed to live up to the expectations at United. The ongoing 2022-23 season has been no different as Maguire has been on the receiving end of intense criticism from United fans after the club suffered back-to-back defeats in their first two games in the Premier League under new manager Erik Ten Hag. United lost their opener against Brighton 2-1 before Brentford thrashed them 4-0 in their second league game to pile pressure on Ten Hag and increase United's miseries after a disappointing campaign last season. However, despite his average performances, Maguire is reportedly being eyed by United's Premier League rivals Chelsea as a potential signing. As per a report in the Daily Mail, Chelsea have made a hock enquiry about Maguire's situation at Manchester United amid doubts over the England defender's future. Maguire has failed to impress the fans, who believe he doesn't deserve the captain's armband and should be sold by the club despite being their most expensive defensive signing. Also Read: He had fantastic temperament: Ex-Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson defends Ryan Giggs in assault trial As per the report, Chelsea will consider having Maguire included in a potential deal which will see American forward Christian Pulisic move to Old Trafford. United have expressed interest in signing Pulisic as they aim to bolster their attack in the ongoing season amid a lack of quality options up front. Also Read: Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel slapped with ban and £35,000 fine following on-field bust-up with Antonio Conte Chelsea have been quite active in the transfer market so far this summer having made some top signings. They landed centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and also roped in Marc Cucurella from Brighton. Chelsea have made Leicester City's Wesley Fofana their priority signing for the centre-back position but Maguire has emerged as a surprising alternative for the Blues.

Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United? Premier League rivals eye shock move for England defender

England's Test head coach Brendon McCullum said the hosts were a bit timid in their approach after their shambolic defeat against South Africa in the first Test at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. South Africa thrashed England by an innings and 12 runs while wrapping up the game inside just three days to take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match Test series.

McCullum credited South Africa for playing outstanding cricket in the game while insisting England didn't play poorly at Lord's despite the hosts being completely outplayed at Lord's. The England Test coach argued the hosts can't become a bad team in a matter of few days and there were areas they would like to improve.

"I thought South Africa played exceptionally well, they utilised the conditions that they were presented with and they deserved the victory," McCullum said after South Africa's comprehensive victory in the series-opener at Lord's.

"We've got a little bit of work to do but you don't go from being a good cricket team a few weeks ago to a bad team overnight so we'll try and maintain some of those positives and the beauty is we get an opportunity to come back in a few days' time," he added.

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South Africa dominated the proceedings in the Test match from the word go as Kagiso Rabada ran riot with a five-wicket haul to dismantle England in their first innings. Thanks to Rabada's sensational spell, South Africa bundled out England for a paltry 165. In reply, the visitors rose on Sarel Erwee's brilliant 73 to post 326 runs on the board in their first innings and take a healthy lead.

South African pacers continued their red-hot form in England's second innings as Rabada and Anrich Nortje picked up five wickets between them to skittle out the hosts for 149 runs and secure a thumping win for South Africa by an innings and 12 runs.

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When asked if their fresh aggressive approach, which has been labelled as 'Bazball' cost them the game, McCullum said he felt England were a bit timid and the conditions didn't allow them to play freely in the Test match.

"I thought if anything we were maybe a touch timid. The conditions didn’t allow us to play with that same freedom but that’s cricket, you’ve got to adapt and try to absorb some of that pressure," McCullum&nbsp;said.

"We want to be the best versions of ourselves. It's not always going to work. As we said at the outset, you've got to buckle up for the ride. It's not nice in times like this but we'll come back stronger," added the England Test head coach.

England's Test head coach Brendon McCullum said the hosts were a bit timid in their approach after their shambolic defeat against South Africa in the first Test at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.

England's Test head coach Brendon McCullum said the hosts were a bit timid in their approach after their shambolic defeat against South Africa in the first Test at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. South Africa thrashed England by an innings and 12 runs while wrapping up the game inside just three days to take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match Test series. McCullum credited South Africa for playing outstanding cricket in the game while insisting England didn't play poorly at Lord's despite the hosts being completely outplayed at Lord's. The England Test coach argued the hosts can't become a bad team in a matter of few days and there were areas they would like to improve. "I thought South Africa played exceptionally well, they utilised the conditions that they were presented with and they deserved the victory," McCullum said after South Africa's comprehensive victory in the series-opener at Lord's. "We've got a little bit of work to do but you don't go from being a good cricket team a few weeks ago to a bad team overnight so we'll try and maintain some of those positives and the beauty is we get an opportunity to come back in a few days' time," he added. Also Read: 'We just think of his centuries': Yuzvendra Chahal comes to Virat Kohli's defence amid his lean patch South Africa dominated the proceedings in the Test match from the word go as Kagiso Rabada ran riot with a five-wicket haul to dismantle England in their first innings. Thanks to Rabada's sensational spell, South Africa bundled out England for a paltry 165. In reply, the visitors rose on Sarel Erwee's brilliant 73 to post 326 runs on the board in their first innings and take a healthy lead. South African pacers continued their red-hot form in England's second innings as Rabada and Anrich Nortje picked up five wickets between them to skittle out the hosts for 149 runs and secure a thumping win for South Africa by an innings and 12 runs. Also Read: 'You too can fight': Shoaib Akhtar recalls his heated on-field clash with India legend Rahul Dravid When asked if their fresh aggressive approach, which has been labelled as 'Bazball' cost them the game, McCullum said he felt England were a bit timid and the conditions didn't allow them to play freely in the Test match. "I thought if anything we were maybe a touch timid. The conditions didn’t allow us to play with that same freedom but that’s cricket, you’ve got to adapt and try to absorb some of that pressure," McCullum said. "We want to be the best versions of ourselves. It's not always going to work. As we said at the outset, you've got to buckle up for the ride. It's not nice in times like this but we'll come back stronger," added the England Test head coach.

'We were maybe a touch timid': Brendon McCullum reacts after South Africa thrash England in 1st Test

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) to take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

A bench of Justices Manmohan and Najmi Waziri said the "persistent recalcitrance" of the IOA to comply with the Sports Code made it imperative that its affairs be put in the hands of the COA comprising former Supreme Court judge Justice Anil R. Dave, former Chief Election Commissioner Dr. S.Y. Quraishi, and former Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup.

The court directed the executive committee of IOA to forthwith hand over the charge to the newly appointed committee and said that the members of the CoA will be assisted by three eminent sportspersons, namely, Shooter Olympian Abhinav Bindra, Long Jump Olympian Anju Bobby George, and Archer Olympian Bombayla Devi Laishram. The IOA is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the National Olympic Committee for India.

The court, which considered in detail the issues concerning the tenure of office bearers and voting rights, struck down the post of "Life President"&nbsp;and any such permanent post for an individual in the IOA for being illegal and said that the maximum term for the President and likewise to all Office Bearers and members of the EC has to be limited to 3 tenures as per the law.

It said that sportspersons, both men and women, should be included in the general and executive committees of the sports body.&nbsp;

"There is every reason to acknowledge women's significant presence in the sporting world. Sports administration is not a male preserve. It is a matter of record that in all its 95 years of existence the IOA has never had a woman as its President or Secretary General. Surely women do aspire to be in significant positions in the decision-making process. Their presence both in the GB (general body), as well as the EC (executive committee) of the IOA, will lend to the fruition of their valid aspirations. Accordingly, women shall comprise half of the category of sportspersons with voting rights in the General Body as well as in the EC," the court said.

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The court's order was passed on a petition by senior advocate Rahul Mehra seeking strict compliance by the IOA and the National Sports Federations with the Sports Code and judicial dicta.

"The history of persistent recalcitrance of the IOA for almost half a century to comply with the Sports Code, despite its consistent assurance to the Government, the societal concerns, and the larger public good, make it imperative that the IOA's affairs be put in the hands of a Committee of Administrators (CoA)," it said.

"Accordingly, persons of eminence from the fields of law, public administration, elections, and international relations are appointed as members of the CoA, to be assisted by eminent sportspersons, as Consultants," the court ordered.

It directed the centre to not grant recognition or facilities to any sports bodies that do not comply with the sports code and further called for the implementation of "structural reforms" to remove the mismanagement in the sports bodies and to democratize these institutions.

"This Court is of the view that the Sports Code must be made applicable to every constituent of every NSF, including IOA as well as its constituents". "Accordingly, respondent No.1/Union of India is directed not to grant recognition or any facility (monetary or otherwise) to the IOA or to any NSF and/or any of its affiliated Associations, if they refuse to comply with the Sports Code as directed by this Court," it said.

"The Central and State Governments may well consider passing a comprehensive legislation with regard to recognition and management of sports bodies incorporating the best practices and the IOC Charter without which no facility (monetary or otherwise) should be granted by any State and Union of India," the court said.

The court recorded the present petition highlighted that "the electoral colleges of most of the sports bodies are controlled by a few individuals where genuine sportsmen find it difficult to get elected and play an important role in management&nbsp;and IOA Constitution in vogue stipulates that President of IOA can be for life".

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The court said the government monitoring of compliance is expected to be prompt, robust, and meticulous at all times and a sports federation that does not comply with the law of the land would receive no recognition from the government and the same applies to IOA as well.

"If the compliance is not done by IOA, within the time specified hereinabove, its recognition by the Government shall stand suspended. The urgency for cooperation with the CoA and onus for compliance with the Sports Code is upon the IOA," it said.

It clarified, that the COA shall assist in the preparation and adoption of the constitution of IOA as per the Sports Code and court rulings and facilitate the holding of elections and the handing over of the affairs of the body to a democratically elected body in terms of its constitution which will be adopted, preferably within a period of 16 weeks from the date the CoA members give their assent.

The honorarium payable to the CoA members and facilities to be extended to them will be akin to what may be fixed by the Supreme Court in the case related to the All India Football Federation and for the moment, as interim honorarium, a deposit of Rs 3 lakh per month shall be made with each CoA member and Rs 1.5 lakh each with the consultant sportsperson, the court said. 
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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) to take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) to take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). A bench of Justices Manmohan and Najmi Waziri said the "persistent recalcitrance" of the IOA to comply with the Sports Code made it imperative that its affairs be put in the hands of the COA comprising former Supreme Court judge Justice Anil R. Dave, former Chief Election Commissioner Dr. S.Y. Quraishi, and former Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup. The court directed the executive committee of IOA to forthwith hand over the charge to the newly appointed committee and said that the members of the CoA will be assisted by three eminent sportspersons, namely, Shooter Olympian Abhinav Bindra, Long Jump Olympian Anju Bobby George, and Archer Olympian Bombayla Devi Laishram. The IOA is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the National Olympic Committee for India. The court, which considered in detail the issues concerning the tenure of office bearers and voting rights, struck down the post of "Life President" and any such permanent post for an individual in the IOA for being illegal and said that the maximum term for the President and likewise to all Office Bearers and members of the EC has to be limited to 3 tenures as per the law. It said that sportspersons, both men and women, should be included in the general and executive committees of the sports body. "There is every reason to acknowledge women's significant presence in the sporting world. Sports administration is not a male preserve. It is a matter of record that in all its 95 years of existence the IOA has never had a woman as its President or Secretary General. Surely women do aspire to be in significant positions in the decision-making process. Their presence both in the GB (general body), as well as the EC (executive committee) of the IOA, will lend to the fruition of their valid aspirations. Accordingly, women shall comprise half of the category of sportspersons with voting rights in the General Body as well as in the EC," the court said. Also Read: 'Harsh decision': Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia reacts to FIFA's ban on AIFF The court's order was passed on a petition by senior advocate Rahul Mehra seeking strict compliance by the IOA and the National Sports Federations with the Sports Code and judicial dicta. "The history of persistent recalcitrance of the IOA for almost half a century to comply with the Sports Code, despite its consistent assurance to the Government, the societal concerns, and the larger public good, make it imperative that the IOA's affairs be put in the hands of a Committee of Administrators (CoA)," it said. "Accordingly, persons of eminence from the fields of law, public administration, elections, and international relations are appointed as members of the CoA, to be assisted by eminent sportspersons, as Consultants," the court ordered. It directed the centre to not grant recognition or facilities to any sports bodies that do not comply with the sports code and further called for the implementation of "structural reforms" to remove the mismanagement in the sports bodies and to democratize these institutions. "This Court is of the view that the Sports Code must be made applicable to every constituent of every NSF, including IOA as well as its constituents". "Accordingly, respondent No.1/Union of India is directed not to grant recognition or any facility (monetary or otherwise) to the IOA or to any NSF and/or any of its affiliated Associations, if they refuse to comply with the Sports Code as directed by this Court," it said. "The Central and State Governments may well consider passing a comprehensive legislation with regard to recognition and management of sports bodies incorporating the best practices and the IOC Charter without which no facility (monetary or otherwise) should be granted by any State and Union of India," the court said. The court recorded the present petition highlighted that "the electoral colleges of most of the sports bodies are controlled by a few individuals where genuine sportsmen find it difficult to get elected and play an important role in management and IOA Constitution in vogue stipulates that President of IOA can be for life". Also Read: Dire consequences! What FIFA's ban on AIFF means for Indian football The court said the government monitoring of compliance is expected to be prompt, robust, and meticulous at all times and a sports federation that does not comply with the law of the land would receive no recognition from the government and the same applies to IOA as well. "If the compliance is not done by IOA, within the time specified hereinabove, its recognition by the Government shall stand suspended. The urgency for cooperation with the CoA and onus for compliance with the Sports Code is upon the IOA," it said. It clarified, that the COA shall assist in the preparation and adoption of the constitution of IOA as per the Sports Code and court rulings and facilitate the holding of elections and the handing over of the affairs of the body to a democratically elected body in terms of its constitution which will be adopted, preferably within a period of 16 weeks from the date the CoA members give their assent. The honorarium payable to the CoA members and facilities to be extended to them will be akin to what may be fixed by the Supreme Court in the case related to the All India Football Federation and for the moment, as interim honorarium, a deposit of Rs 3 lakh per month shall be made with each CoA member and Rs 1.5 lakh each with the consultant sportsperson, the court said.

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Team India all-rounder Deepak Hooda is on the cusp of achieving a rare world record as the Men in Blue gear up to face Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three-match series which gets underway on Thursday (August 18). India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the series opener at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.

Hooda has been consistent with the willow for the Indian team ever since making his international debut earlier this year. The all-rounder was rewarded after a brilliant IPL 2022 campaign with the Lucknow Super Giants and has managed to live up to the expectations so far for the national team.

Hooda, who has showcased his batting prowess across different positions in the batting line-up in both ODIs and T20Is, is yet to lose a game for India. He has won a total of 14 matches (9 T20Is and 5 ODIs) that he has played for the country so far and will be hoping to extend this stellar streak against Zimbabwe on Thursday.

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If selected in the playing XI for the series-opener against the hosts, Hooda will be on the cusp of equalling the world record for winning the most consecutive matches since his debut in men's international cricket. With 14 wins on the trot, Hooda is currently only behind Romania's Satvik Nadigotla (15) on the elite list of players who have won the most consecutive matches since their&nbsp;international debut.

Most consecutive wins since international debut (men's)

15 - Satvik Nadigotla (Romania) 
14* - Deepak Hooda (India) 
13 - David Miller (South Africa) 
13 - Shantanu Vashisht (Romania) 
12 - Collis King (West Indies)

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Hooda delivered some of his best performances for the Indian team during the two-match T20I series against Ireland earlier this year. Hooda had slammed a total of 151 runs in two matches against Ireland, including a brilliant ton. He has since been among the runs consistently and will be looking to continue his fine form against Zimbabwe in the upcoming ODI series.

Hooda has so far played 5 ODIs and 9 T20Is so far for India, amassing 115 and 274 runs in the two formats respectively. The all-rounder currently averages 38.33 in T20Is and over 54 in T20Is for the Men in Blue.

Team India all-rounder Deepak Hooda is on the cusp of achieving a rare world record as the Men in Blue gear up to face Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three-match series which gets underway on Thursday (August 18).

Team India all-rounder Deepak Hooda is on the cusp of achieving a rare world record as the Men in Blue gear up to face Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three-match series which gets underway on Thursday (August 18). India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the series opener at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Hooda has been consistent with the willow for the Indian team ever since making his international debut earlier this year. The all-rounder was rewarded after a brilliant IPL 2022 campaign with the Lucknow Super Giants and has managed to live up to the expectations so far for the national team. Hooda, who has showcased his batting prowess across different positions in the batting line-up in both ODIs and T20Is, is yet to lose a game for India. He has won a total of 14 matches (9 T20Is and 5 ODIs) that he has played for the country so far and will be hoping to extend this stellar streak against Zimbabwe on Thursday. Also Read: Virat Kohli's childhood coach shares 'slight concern' for his pupil ahead of Pakistan clash in Asia Cup If selected in the playing XI for the series-opener against the hosts, Hooda will be on the cusp of equalling the world record for winning the most consecutive matches since his debut in men's international cricket. With 14 wins on the trot, Hooda is currently only behind Romania's Satvik Nadigotla (15) on the elite list of players who have won the most consecutive matches since their international debut. Most consecutive wins since international debut (men's) 15 - Satvik Nadigotla (Romania) 14* - Deepak Hooda (India) 13 - David Miller (South Africa) 13 - Shantanu Vashisht (Romania) 12 - Collis King (West Indies) Also Read: Dhoni feared for his spot in India's T20I team: CSK insider on why Jadeja was removed as captain Hooda delivered some of his best performances for the Indian team during the two-match T20I series against Ireland earlier this year. Hooda had slammed a total of 151 runs in two matches against Ireland, including a brilliant ton. He has since been among the runs consistently and will be looking to continue his fine form against Zimbabwe in the upcoming ODI series. Hooda has so far played 5 ODIs and 9 T20Is so far for India, amassing 115 and 274 runs in the two formats respectively. The all-rounder currently averages 38.33 in T20Is and over 54 in T20Is for the Men in Blue.

Deepak Hooda on the cusp of achieving rare world record as India take on Zimbabwe in 1st ODI

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh returned to winning ways in style as he notched a knockout win over Ghana's Eliasu Sulley here on Wednesday. Vijender, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing, showed his class as he dominated Sulley.

Vijender landed the winning blow in the second round of what was to be a six-round contest to leave the reigning national West Africa Boxing Union Champion dazed. The 36-year-old Beijing Olympics bronze medallist needed only five minutes and seven seconds to dispatch the Ghanian, who till now had a 100 per cent knockout record.

It is Vijender's 13th pro-boxing win. His only loss on the professional circuit had come last year in March when he went down to Russia's Artysh Lopsan.

"It's good to be back. We start our season with a victory. It wasn't easy to fight against (Sulley). Will return to the gym in a week and will fight again in December or January," Vijender said after the win.

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Walking out to the "So high" song by the late Sidhu Moose Wala, Vijender oozed confidence from the beginning. He used his long reach and straight jabs to good effect, putting his opponent under pressure, to the delight of the partisan crowd.

He relied on a combination of punches to get the job done and was technically far more superior to Sulley. In the second round, he gave his opponent a chance to attack as he switched to counter attacking.

However, Sulley had no answer to Vijender's onslaught as he fell to the canvas and got the his first count of the night. The Bhiwani boxer then landed a series of straight jabs, hooks and upper cuts which took the wind out of Sulley as he clinched the rope. Another hook from behind spelt the end of the contest.

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In the other fights of the evening, Asad Asif Khan out-punched Amey Nitin in the featherweight category. 
Then Ashish Sharma suffered at the hands of Karthik Satish Kumar in the lightweight category.

Gurpreet Singh also notched an unanimous decision win over Saikhom Rebaldo while Faizan Anwar registered a knockout victory over Sachin Nautiyal in the welterweight competition.

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh returned to winning ways in style as he notched a knockout win over Ghana's Eliasu Sulley here on Wednesday. Vijender, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing, showed his class as he dominated Sulley.

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh returned to winning ways in style as he notched a knockout win over Ghana's Eliasu Sulley here on Wednesday. Vijender, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing, showed his class as he dominated Sulley. Vijender landed the winning blow in the second round of what was to be a six-round contest to leave the reigning national West Africa Boxing Union Champion dazed. The 36-year-old Beijing Olympics bronze medallist needed only five minutes and seven seconds to dispatch the Ghanian, who till now had a 100 per cent knockout record. It is Vijender's 13th pro-boxing win. His only loss on the professional circuit had come last year in March when he went down to Russia's Artysh Lopsan. "It's good to be back. We start our season with a victory. It wasn't easy to fight against (Sulley). Will return to the gym in a week and will fight again in December or January," Vijender said after the win. Also Read: Medical experts warn athletes against relying on unproven intravenous nutrition as trend grows in world sports Walking out to the "So high" song by the late Sidhu Moose Wala, Vijender oozed confidence from the beginning. He used his long reach and straight jabs to good effect, putting his opponent under pressure, to the delight of the partisan crowd. He relied on a combination of punches to get the job done and was technically far more superior to Sulley. In the second round, he gave his opponent a chance to attack as he switched to counter attacking. However, Sulley had no answer to Vijender's onslaught as he fell to the canvas and got the his first count of the night. The Bhiwani boxer then landed a series of straight jabs, hooks and upper cuts which took the wind out of Sulley as he clinched the rope. Another hook from behind spelt the end of the contest. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics executive arrested over bribery allegations In the other fights of the evening, Asad Asif Khan out-punched Amey Nitin in the featherweight category. Then Ashish Sharma suffered at the hands of Karthik Satish Kumar in the lightweight category. Gurpreet Singh also notched an unanimous decision win over Saikhom Rebaldo while Faizan Anwar registered a knockout victory over Sachin Nautiyal in the welterweight competition.

Vijender Singh knocks out Ghana's Eliasu Sulley to return to winning ways in pro boxing

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma said the team's approach in T20 cricket has changed from the time they last locked horns with Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 last year. India had lost against their arch-rivals at the showpiece event to suffer their first defeat against the Men in Green in a World Cup encounter.

India had never lost a World Cup match against Pakistan before the meeting between the two sides in the UAE last year. India had won all 12 encounters between the two teams in ODI and T20 World Cups. However, Pakistan brought an end to their losing streak with an emphatic ten-wicket win in Dubai last year.

Pakistan produced an excellent effort with the ball to restrict India to a moderate total of 151 runs before captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan combined to chase down the target with ten wickets to spare. The duo slammed half-centuries apiece to take Pakistan home comfortably and secure the country's first win against the Men in Blue in a World Cup game.

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Ahead of the meeting between the two sides in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed confidence in his team's chances citing the change in their approach.

"Asia Cup is happening after a long time, but we played Pakistan last year in Dubai, where obviously the result did not go our way. But the Asia Cup is different now. The team is playing differently and has prepared differently, so a lot of things have changed from then," said Rohit during a promotional event.

Much has changed for India since their defeat against Pakistan last year. India had failed to qualify for the knockout stage of the T20 World Cup 2021 following which Virat Kohli stepped down as captain to hand over reign&nbsp;to Rohit. Former head coach Ravi Shastri has also been replaced by the legendary Rahul Dravid at the helm.

Under Rohit's captaincy, India have been phenomenal so far in T20Is and are yet to lose a T20I series having won seven on the trot. The team has also adapted an agressive approach in their batting while the bowling line-up has also undergone some notable changes.

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Explaining his strategy for the Asia Cup 2022, Rohit said India won't focus on a single opposition but will be aiming to go the distance as a team. Rohit had led India to a memorable triumph during the last edition of the tournament in 2018 and will be hoping to repeat the feat this year.

"My thought has always been that we will not focus on the opponent, but we will continue to play our game. We played against West Indies, England and in both cases, we did not think about who our opposition was, but we focused on things that we had to do as a team and what we had to achieve," said Rohit.

"Similarly, in the Asia Cup, our focus will be on what to achieve as a team and not think about who we are facing - be it Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka," he added.

"But for us, we need to assess the conditions, keep in mind the fact that we will be playing in 40-plus degrees. We need to assess all those factors and prepare accordingly," he added.

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Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma said the team's approach in T20 cricket has changed from the time they last locked horns with Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 last year.

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma said the team's approach in T20 cricket has changed from the time they last locked horns with Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 last year. India had lost against their arch-rivals at the showpiece event to suffer their first defeat against the Men in Green in a World Cup encounter. India had never lost a World Cup match against Pakistan before the meeting between the two sides in the UAE last year. India had won all 12 encounters between the two teams in ODI and T20 World Cups. However, Pakistan brought an end to their losing streak with an emphatic ten-wicket win in Dubai last year. Pakistan produced an excellent effort with the ball to restrict India to a moderate total of 151 runs before captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan combined to chase down the target with ten wickets to spare. The duo slammed half-centuries apiece to take Pakistan home comfortably and secure the country's first win against the Men in Blue in a World Cup game. Also Read: Have experienced times when I felt alone in a room full of people who love me: Virat Kohli on mental health Ahead of the meeting between the two sides in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed confidence in his team's chances citing the change in their approach. "Asia Cup is happening after a long time, but we played Pakistan last year in Dubai, where obviously the result did not go our way. But the Asia Cup is different now. The team is playing differently and has prepared differently, so a lot of things have changed from then," said Rohit during a promotional event. Much has changed for India since their defeat against Pakistan last year. India had failed to qualify for the knockout stage of the T20 World Cup 2021 following which Virat Kohli stepped down as captain to hand over reign to Rohit. Former head coach Ravi Shastri has also been replaced by the legendary Rahul Dravid at the helm. Under Rohit's captaincy, India have been phenomenal so far in T20Is and are yet to lose a T20I series having won seven on the trot. The team has also adapted an agressive approach in their batting while the bowling line-up has also undergone some notable changes. Also Read: I can't compare myself to Dhoni or Rohit as a leader, their achievements are far greater: KL Rahul Explaining his strategy for the Asia Cup 2022, Rohit said India won't focus on a single opposition but will be aiming to go the distance as a team. Rohit had led India to a memorable triumph during the last edition of the tournament in 2018 and will be hoping to repeat the feat this year. "My thought has always been that we will not focus on the opponent, but we will continue to play our game. We played against West Indies, England and in both cases, we did not think about who our opposition was, but we focused on things that we had to do as a team and what we had to achieve," said Rohit. "Similarly, in the Asia Cup, our focus will be on what to achieve as a team and not think about who we are facing - be it Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka," he added. "But for us, we need to assess the conditions, keep in mind the fact that we will be playing in 40-plus degrees. We need to assess all those factors and prepare accordingly," he added.

India playing differently since the last time we played against Pakistan: Rohit Sharma ahead of Asia Cup clash

Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is one of the most popular cricketers of the current generation and is widely regarded as one of the best batters of the present era. Kohli has been one of the most consistent performers for the Indian team across formats in international cricket and has shattered several records with his remarkable performances over the years.

Kohli stressed the importance of focusing on mental health for young athletes as they have to constantly deal with pressure and expectations. Kohli, who has himself faced several highs and lows in his career so far, revealed he has had to deal with numerous difficult phases and there was a point when he felt alone despite being surrounded by his loved ones.

The senior Team India batter believes sport&nbsp;brings the best out of a player but at the same time dealing with the staggering amount of pressure can have an adverse effect on the mental health of athletes. The Indian captain has himself had to deal with intense criticism over the past couple of years due to his ongoing lean patch with the willow.

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"For an athlete, the sport can bring the best out of you as a player but at the same time, the amount of pressure that you are constantly under, can affect your mental health negatively. It is definitely a serious issue and as much as we try to be strong at all times, it can tear you apart," Kohli told The Indian Express.

Kohli has not been on top of his game for a while now as he continues to struggle for runs across formats. Kohli was once known for his incredible consistency and kept notching up centuries for fun, however, things have gone haywire for the former skipper in the last couple of years.

Despite being under constant scrutiny, Kohli has managed to stay strong and is expected to bounce back soon. He is currently enjoying a break and will be back in action in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022. Recalling the difficult situations he had to face, Kohli said mental health is as important as physical fitness for an athlete.

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"My tips to aspiring athletes would be that yes, physical fitness and focus on recovery are the key to being a good athlete, but at the same time, it is crucial to consistently keep in touch with your inner self," said the Indian superstar, who is arguable one of the most followed cricketers in the world.

"I personally have experienced times when even in a room full of people who support and love me, I felt alone, and I am sure that this is a feeling that a lot of people can relate to. So, take out time for yourself and reconnect with your core self. If you lose that connection, it wouldn’t take very long for other things to crumble around you."

"You need to learn how to compartmentalise your time so that there’s balance. It takes practice like anything else in life, but it’s something worth investing in, that’s the only way to feel a sense of sanity and enjoyment while doing your work," he added.

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Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is one of the most popular cricketers of the current generation and is widely regarded as one of the best batters of the present era.

Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is one of the most popular cricketers of the current generation and is widely regarded as one of the best batters of the present era. Kohli has been one of the most consistent performers for the Indian team across formats in international cricket and has shattered several records with his remarkable performances over the years. Kohli stressed the importance of focusing on mental health for young athletes as they have to constantly deal with pressure and expectations. Kohli, who has himself faced several highs and lows in his career so far, revealed he has had to deal with numerous difficult phases and there was a point when he felt alone despite being surrounded by his loved ones. The senior Team India batter believes sport brings the best out of a player but at the same time dealing with the staggering amount of pressure can have an adverse effect on the mental health of athletes. The Indian captain has himself had to deal with intense criticism over the past couple of years due to his ongoing lean patch with the willow. Also Read: Virat Kohli's childhood coach shares 'slight concern' for his pupil ahead of Pakistan clash in Asia Cup "For an athlete, the sport can bring the best out of you as a player but at the same time, the amount of pressure that you are constantly under, can affect your mental health negatively. It is definitely a serious issue and as much as we try to be strong at all times, it can tear you apart," Kohli told The Indian Express. Kohli has not been on top of his game for a while now as he continues to struggle for runs across formats. Kohli was once known for his incredible consistency and kept notching up centuries for fun, however, things have gone haywire for the former skipper in the last couple of years. Despite being under constant scrutiny, Kohli has managed to stay strong and is expected to bounce back soon. He is currently enjoying a break and will be back in action in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022. Recalling the difficult situations he had to face, Kohli said mental health is as important as physical fitness for an athlete. Also Read: I can't compare myself to Dhoni or Rohit as a leader, their achievements are far greater: KL Rahul "My tips to aspiring athletes would be that yes, physical fitness and focus on recovery are the key to being a good athlete, but at the same time, it is crucial to consistently keep in touch with your inner self," said the Indian superstar, who is arguable one of the most followed cricketers in the world. "I personally have experienced times when even in a room full of people who support and love me, I felt alone, and I am sure that this is a feeling that a lot of people can relate to. So, take out time for yourself and reconnect with your core self. If you lose that connection, it wouldn’t take very long for other things to crumble around you." "You need to learn how to compartmentalise your time so that there’s balance. It takes practice like anything else in life, but it’s something worth investing in, that’s the only way to feel a sense of sanity and enjoyment while doing your work," he added.

Have experienced times when I felt alone in a room full of people who love me: Virat Kohli on mental health

KL Rahul is all set to make his comeback to international cricket in India's upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe. He was last seen in action during the qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 where he was leading Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul underwent surgery for sports hernia post the IPL and missed the South Africa series at home.

He also had to miss India's tour of England amid his recovery and was set to make his return during India's tour of the West Indies. However, he was ruled out after contracting COVID-19 and is now set to make his comeback in the ODI series against Zimbabwe that gets underway on Thursday (August 18).

Rahul was appointed as the captain of the Indian team for the Zimbabwe series in the eleventh hour as he replaced Shikhar Dhawan as the stand-in skipper after his availability was confirmed by the BCCI. It will be Rahul's second series as captain and the star batter is ready for the challenge.

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Rahul might have led India only in a handful of matches so far, but he has plenty of experience as a captain having led for three seasons now in the IPL. Rahul has emerged as a very calm and collective leader, possessing similar traits to the likes of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who are known for similar approach.

When asked if he had a similar style to the likes of Dhoni and Rohit, Rahul played down the comparisons and said he can't be put in the same bracket as the duo as he is still young while they have far greater achievements under their belt.

"I don't know. I don't compare, personally. The names (MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma), I can't even compare myself as a leader with these guys because their numbers or achievements are far greater and what they have done for the country, I don't think anyone should be put in the same breath," Rahul said in the pre-match presser ahead of 1st ODI against Zimbabwe.

"For me, I am still young and this is my second series as captain. Obviously, I have played under them and learned a lot from them and as players and as guys in the team, you learn from each other over the years. I have a picked up a few qualities from these guys," he added.

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Rahul's captaincy stint was off to a poor start as he lost all four matches as captain during India's tour of South Africa earlier this year. However, he remains the designated vice-captain in white-ball cricket and is part of India's leadership group. Rahul believes in staying true to himself as a leader and allowing his players to express themselves.

"A captain has to be true to himself, then it spreads to the players. I am a calm person and I can't go out there and try to be something else. I believe that is not fair to myself and to the team and to the game. I try to be myself in the best way possible. You try to let other players be themselves and express themselves," said the stylish batter.

Rahul will be hoping to make a strong comeback for the Indian team in the upcoming three-match series in order to prepare well for the Asia Cup 2022 later this month. He is likely to open the batting with skipper Rohit&nbsp;in Asia Cup which gets underway in the UAE later this month.

KL Rahul is all set to make his comeback to international cricket in India's upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe. He was last seen in action during the qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 where he was leading Lucknow Super Giants.

KL Rahul is all set to make his comeback to international cricket in India's upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe. He was last seen in action during the qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 where he was leading Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul underwent surgery for sports hernia post the IPL and missed the South Africa series at home. He also had to miss India's tour of England amid his recovery and was set to make his return during India's tour of the West Indies. However, he was ruled out after contracting COVID-19 and is now set to make his comeback in the ODI series against Zimbabwe that gets underway on Thursday (August 18). Rahul was appointed as the captain of the Indian team for the Zimbabwe series in the eleventh hour as he replaced Shikhar Dhawan as the stand-in skipper after his availability was confirmed by the BCCI. It will be Rahul's second series as captain and the star batter is ready for the challenge. Also Read: Virat Kohli's childhood coach shares 'slight concern' for his pupil ahead of Pakistan clash in Asia Cup Rahul might have led India only in a handful of matches so far, but he has plenty of experience as a captain having led for three seasons now in the IPL. Rahul has emerged as a very calm and collective leader, possessing similar traits to the likes of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who are known for similar approach. When asked if he had a similar style to the likes of Dhoni and Rohit, Rahul played down the comparisons and said he can't be put in the same bracket as the duo as he is still young while they have far greater achievements under their belt. "I don't know. I don't compare, personally. The names (MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma), I can't even compare myself as a leader with these guys because their numbers or achievements are far greater and what they have done for the country, I don't think anyone should be put in the same breath," Rahul said in the pre-match presser ahead of 1st ODI against Zimbabwe. "For me, I am still young and this is my second series as captain. Obviously, I have played under them and learned a lot from them and as players and as guys in the team, you learn from each other over the years. I have a picked up a few qualities from these guys," he added. Also Read: Deepak Hooda on the cusp of achieveing rare world record as India take on Zimbabwe in 1st ODI Rahul's captaincy stint was off to a poor start as he lost all four matches as captain during India's tour of South Africa earlier this year. However, he remains the designated vice-captain in white-ball cricket and is part of India's leadership group. Rahul believes in staying true to himself as a leader and allowing his players to express themselves. "A captain has to be true to himself, then it spreads to the players. I am a calm person and I can't go out there and try to be something else. I believe that is not fair to myself and to the team and to the game. I try to be myself in the best way possible. You try to let other players be themselves and express themselves," said the stylish batter. Rahul will be hoping to make a strong comeback for the Indian team in the upcoming three-match series in order to prepare well for the Asia Cup 2022 later this month. He is likely to open the batting with skipper Rohit in Asia Cup which gets underway in the UAE later this month.

I can't compare myself to Dhoni or Rohit as a leader, their achievements are far greater: KL Rahul

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar blasted Marcus Stoinis after the Australian all-rounder accused Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain of chucking in the ongoing The Hundred tournament. Stoinis, who is playing for the Southern Brave in The Hundred seemingly accused Oval Invincibles' pacer Hasnain of chucking with a hand gesture during the clash between the two sides on Sunday.

The incident happened after Stoinis was dismissed by Hasnain on 37 off 27 balls. The Australian all-rounder was not happy after his dismissal and expressed his frustration by suggesting that the bowler was chucking. On his way back to the dugout, Stoinis was seen imitating Hasnain's bowling action trying to accuse him of chucking.

Stoinis was slammed by many for his gesture, including Akhtar, who lashed out at the Aussie star and called his gesture shameful. Akhtar said no player should be allowed to accuse a bowler of chucking when his action has been cleared by the ICC.

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"Shameful gesture by&nbsp;@MStoinis regarding bowling action of&nbsp;@MHasnainPak during #TheHundred2022. How dare you do such things?? Ofcourse&nbsp;@ICC stays quiet about them.&nbsp;No player should be allowed to do such things if someone's been cleared already," Akhtar wrote in a tweet while sharing a picture of Stoinis' gesture.

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Hasnain was found guilty of illegal bowling action earlier this year and was barred from bowling after he was reported during a match in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia. However, the Pakistan pacer was later cleared to return to bowling after fixing his action.

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Talking about the game, Stoinis was the top scorer for Southern Brave in the game with his 37 off 27 balls as they posted 137 runs on the board in their quota of 100 deliveries. However, it turned out to be a comfortable victory for the Oval Invincibles at the end as they rode on Will Jacks' stunning unbeaten 108 off 48 balls to help his team chase down the target with 18 balls to spare.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar blasted Marcus Stoinis after the Australian all-rounder accused Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain of chucking in the ongoing The Hundred tournament.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar blasted Marcus Stoinis after the Australian all-rounder accused Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain of chucking in the ongoing The Hundred tournament. Stoinis, who is playing for the Southern Brave in The Hundred seemingly accused Oval Invincibles' pacer Hasnain of chucking with a hand gesture during the clash between the two sides on Sunday. The incident happened after Stoinis was dismissed by Hasnain on 37 off 27 balls. The Australian all-rounder was not happy after his dismissal and expressed his frustration by suggesting that the bowler was chucking. On his way back to the dugout, Stoinis was seen imitating Hasnain's bowling action trying to accuse him of chucking. Stoinis was slammed by many for his gesture, including Akhtar, who lashed out at the Aussie star and called his gesture shameful. Akhtar said no player should be allowed to accuse a bowler of chucking when his action has been cleared by the ICC. Also Read: 'His tolerance was very little...' - Karthik explains what annoyed ex-India coach Ravi Shastri the most "Shameful gesture by @MStoinis regarding bowling action of @MHasnainPak during #TheHundred2022. How dare you do such things?? Ofcourse @ICC stays quiet about them. No player should be allowed to do such things if someone's been cleared already," Akhtar wrote in a tweet while sharing a picture of Stoinis' gesture. Shameful gesture by @MStoinis regarding bowling action of @MHasnainPak during #TheHundred2022 . How dare you do such things?? Ofcourse @ICC stays quiet about them. No player should be allowed to do such things if someone's been cleared already. pic.twitter.com/5idGdBqcUf — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 16, 2022 × Hasnain was found guilty of illegal bowling action earlier this year and was barred from bowling after he was reported during a match in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia. However, the Pakistan pacer was later cleared to return to bowling after fixing his action. Also Read: India tour of Zimbabwe: Shikhar Dhawan reacts on being replaced by KL Rahul as captain Talking about the game, Stoinis was the top scorer for Southern Brave in the game with his 37 off 27 balls as they posted 137 runs on the board in their quota of 100 deliveries. However, it turned out to be a comfortable victory for the Oval Invincibles at the end as they rode on Will Jacks' stunning unbeaten 108 off 48 balls to help his team chase down the target with 18 balls to spare.

'Shameful': Shoaib Akhtar blasts Marcus Stoinis after Aussie all-rounder accuses Pakistan pacer of chucking

A board member for the Tokyo Olympics was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of taking bribes, prosecutors said, along with three other men connected to the scandal.

Haruyuki Takahashi allegedly received $380,000 from high-street business suit retailer Aoki Holdings, an official partner of last year’s pandemic-delayed 2020 Games.

The 78-year-old was arrested along with Aoki chairman Hironori Aoki, 83, and two other executives from the retailer, according to Tokyo Prosecutors Office documents seen by AFP.

They accuse Takahashi of accepting bribes “with the understanding they were meant as thank-you money for the beneficial and preferential treatment" he bestowed on Aoki.

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According to the prosecutors, Takahashi had a total of 51 million yen ($380,000 at today’s rates) transferred to the bank account of a company he runs, in more than 50 transactions between October 2017 and March 2022.

The arrests came after Takahashi’s Tokyo home was raided last month by investigators, according to Japanese media, with searches also conducted at the Aoki chairman’s home and the disbanded Tokyo 2020 organising committee office.

Takahashi, a former executive at Japan’s biggest advertising agency, Dentsu, served on the Tokyo 2020 board from June 2014.

During that time he was reportedly considered a quasi-civil servant who was not permitted to accept money or gifts related to his position.

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The Tokyo 2020 organising committee wound down operations last month, but it maintains a presence to deal with assets and liabilities.

The Tokyo Olympics were held in 2021 after an unprecedented one-year delay because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Stadiums were largely empty with fans banned over surging virus infections in Japan.

A board member for the Tokyo Olympics was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of taking bribes, prosecutors said, along with three other men connected to the scandal.

A board member for the Tokyo Olympics was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of taking bribes, prosecutors said, along with three other men connected to the scandal. Haruyuki Takahashi allegedly received $380,000 from high-street business suit retailer Aoki Holdings, an official partner of last year’s pandemic-delayed 2020 Games. The 78-year-old was arrested along with Aoki chairman Hironori Aoki, 83, and two other executives from the retailer, according to Tokyo Prosecutors Office documents seen by AFP. They accuse Takahashi of accepting bribes “with the understanding they were meant as thank-you money for the beneficial and preferential treatment" he bestowed on Aoki. Also Read: The game would be losing something fundamental if we just watch T20 franchise stuff: Nasser Hussain According to the prosecutors, Takahashi had a total of 51 million yen ($380,000 at today’s rates) transferred to the bank account of a company he runs, in more than 50 transactions between October 2017 and March 2022. The arrests came after Takahashi’s Tokyo home was raided last month by investigators, according to Japanese media, with searches also conducted at the Aoki chairman’s home and the disbanded Tokyo 2020 organising committee office. Takahashi, a former executive at Japan’s biggest advertising agency, Dentsu, served on the Tokyo 2020 board from June 2014. During that time he was reportedly considered a quasi-civil servant who was not permitted to accept money or gifts related to his position. Also Read: 'Not buying any sports team' - Elon Musk clarifies after claiming he is going to buy Manchester United The Tokyo 2020 organising committee wound down operations last month, but it maintains a presence to deal with assets and liabilities. The Tokyo Olympics were held in 2021 after an unprecedented one-year delay because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Stadiums were largely empty with fans banned over surging virus infections in Japan.

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