The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition is living upto expectations. So far, a lot of action and drama has taken place in every sports and viewership has been top-notch worldwide. In hockey, the men's and women's category is progressing towards the semi-final rounds but the group stages have already given&nbsp;plenty of big moments to&nbsp;fans.

During Canada and England men's clash, on Thursday (August 04), tempers flared between Canadian defender&nbsp;Balraj Panesar and England striker&nbsp;Chris Griffith. Their altercation made heads turn as Bajraj grabbed the Englishman by his collar during the final few minutes of the proceedings in Birmingham, England.

The exact reason behind the fight is not known, however, it was quite an ugly scene as the duo were separated by&nbsp;other players.

Here's the viral video:

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Following the tussle, Balraj faced the brunt of his action and was shown the red card. Griffith was also punished by the officials and the 31-year-old was handed a yellow card. Talking about the clash, Canada were no match to England as the home side thrashed them 11-2 and ended at the second spot in Pool B, with Manpreet Singh-led India topping&nbsp;the group.

India will now face South Africa whereas England will lock horns with Australia in the men's hockey semi-finals.

The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition is living upto expectations. So far, a lot of action and drama has taken place in every sports and viewership has been top-notch worldwide.

The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition is living upto expectations. So far, a lot of action and drama has taken place in every sports and viewership has been top-notch worldwide. In hockey, the men's and women's category is progressing towards the semi-final rounds but the group stages have already given plenty of big moments to fans. During Canada and England men's clash, on Thursday (August 04), tempers flared between Canadian defender Balraj Panesar and England striker Chris Griffith. Their altercation made heads turn as Bajraj grabbed the Englishman by his collar during the final few minutes of the proceedings in Birmingham, England. The exact reason behind the fight is not known, however, it was quite an ugly scene as the duo were separated by other players. Here's the viral video: WATCH: Canada @FieldHockeyCan defender Balraj Panesar was shown the #RedCard during their final group stage #Hockey match against @EnglandHockey at #CWG22. pic.twitter.com/zl1RCdG5Io — BNN Canada (@BNNCA) August 5, 2022 × ALSO READ | India vs Australia SF live streaming: When and where to watch CWG 2022 women's hockey match in India? Following the tussle, Balraj faced the brunt of his action and was shown the red card. Griffith was also punished by the officials and the 31-year-old was handed a yellow card. Talking about the clash, Canada were no match to England as the home side thrashed them 11-2 and ended at the second spot in Pool B, with Manpreet Singh-led India topping the group. India will now face South Africa whereas England will lock horns with Australia in the men's hockey semi-finals.

CWG'22: Canada's Balraj Panesar makes heads turn, grabs England forward Chris Griffiths by collar - WATCH

Indian para table tennis star and Tokyo Paralympics medalist Bhavina Patel confirmed another medal for her country as she stormed into the final of the women`s singles category after defeating Sue Bailey of England in the semifinal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Friday.

Bhavina was the star of India`s para table tennis team as she defeated her opponent 3-0 in her women`s singles class 3-5 match. She won over Bailey by 11-6, 11-6, 11-6 within just three games and assured India another medal. Bhavina Patel reached the semifinal of the women's singles category after defeating Akanisi Latu of Fiji in her third match of the tournament at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Thursday.In her women`s singles class 3-5 match, she defeated Latu 11-1, 11-5, 11-1.

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Bhavina was dominance personified as she crushed her opponent in straight sets. On the other hand, Raj Aravindan and Sonalben Patel crashed out of the singles competition after registering losses in semi-final. Raj lost his semi-final match to Naslru Sule by 1-3. Sule emerged victorious by 11-7, 8-11, 4-11, 7-11 in his men`s singles classes 3-5 match. Raj was off to a good start as he won his first game convincingly. But he suddenly lost momentum and crashed to defeats in the next three games and lost the match. Raj Aravindan Alagar had also booked his ticket to the semifinal after defeating England`s Dan Bullen in his third match of the campaign. Playing his men`s singles class 3-5 match, Raj won it by 11-5, 11-2, 9-11, 11-2.

Also, Sonalben Patel lost her semifinal match to Christina Ikepoye of Nigeria. She lost to Ikepoye by 1-3. Sonalben was off to a good start as she won her first game by 11-8. But her next games were not good and she lost them by 6-11, 4-11, 7-11 and was eliminated from the women`s singles competition. India`s para table tennis star Sonalben Patel advanced to the semifinal of the women`s singles category after defeating Nigeria`s Chinenye Obiora at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday. In her women`s singles class 3-5 singles match, she defeated Obiora by 8-11, 11-5, 11-7, 11-5.

Indian para table tennis star and Tokyo Paralympics medalist Bhavina Patel confirmed another medal for her country as she stormed into the final of the women`s singles category after defeating Sue Bailey of England in the semifinal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Friday.

Indian para table tennis star and Tokyo Paralympics medalist Bhavina Patel confirmed another medal for her country as she stormed into the final of the women`s singles category after defeating Sue Bailey of England in the semifinal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Friday. Bhavina was the star of India`s para table tennis team as she defeated her opponent 3-0 in her women`s singles class 3-5 match. She won over Bailey by 11-6, 11-6, 11-6 within just three games and assured India another medal. Bhavina Patel reached the semifinal of the women's singles category after defeating Akanisi Latu of Fiji in her third match of the tournament at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Thursday.In her women`s singles class 3-5 match, she defeated Latu 11-1, 11-5, 11-1. ALSO READ | India vs Australia SF live streaming: When and where to watch CWG 2022 women's hockey match in India? Bhavina was dominance personified as she crushed her opponent in straight sets. On the other hand, Raj Aravindan and Sonalben Patel crashed out of the singles competition after registering losses in semi-final. Raj lost his semi-final match to Naslru Sule by 1-3. Sule emerged victorious by 11-7, 8-11, 4-11, 7-11 in his men`s singles classes 3-5 match. Raj was off to a good start as he won his first game convincingly. But he suddenly lost momentum and crashed to defeats in the next three games and lost the match. Raj Aravindan Alagar had also booked his ticket to the semifinal after defeating England`s Dan Bullen in his third match of the campaign. Playing his men`s singles class 3-5 match, Raj won it by 11-5, 11-2, 9-11, 11-2. Also, Sonalben Patel lost her semifinal match to Christina Ikepoye of Nigeria. She lost to Ikepoye by 1-3. Sonalben was off to a good start as she won her first game by 11-8. But her next games were not good and she lost them by 6-11, 4-11, 7-11 and was eliminated from the women`s singles competition. India`s para table tennis star Sonalben Patel advanced to the semifinal of the women`s singles category after defeating Nigeria`s Chinenye Obiora at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday. In her women`s singles class 3-5 singles match, she defeated Obiora by 8-11, 11-5, 11-7, 11-5.

Bhavina Patel assures India of another medal at CWG 2022, Raj Aravindan & Sonalben Patel bow out

Since the early 2010s, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the mainstays of Team India. While both the cricketers have a huge following, their fans often engage in a tussle on social media platforms regarding who is the best among the duo.

However, when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer was asked to comment on the Kohli vs Rohit debate on social media, Arun Dhumal gave an interesting take.&nbsp;

"We never think about it. It is the passion of fans that drives them and this debate. When you are attached to an emotion, then you tend to say all that. And social media is a platform where you can talk about anything. They speak their heart out because there are no restrictions. That is why people think it persists. We saw the same with Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, or later between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar. On social media, matters amplify to an extent that people believe all this is true," Dhumal stated in a video posted on senior journalist Vimal Kumar's YouTube channel.

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Dhumal also spoke about the much-talked about Kohli vs BCCI captaincy saga. "As far as the issue of captaincy is concerned, it was his call. He decided that&nbsp;mujhe ab nahi karni hai captaincy&nbsp;(that I don’t want to captain). It is possible that someone feels it’s best to do it after the World Cup, but that is their point of view. But he wanted to quit, and it was purely his decision. And we respected it. He has contributed so much to Indian cricket that everyone in the cricket board respects him. We would like to see Virat in action on the ground," he added.

Both Rohit and Kohli are indispensable to the Indian cricket team and are expected to reunite for India's upcoming Asia Cup 2022 campaign. At present, Kohli has been rested for India's ongoing white-ball tour of West Indies.

Since the early 2010s, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the mainstays of Team India. While both the cricketers have a huge following, their fans often engage in a tussle on social media platforms regarding who is the best among the duo.

Since the early 2010s, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the mainstays of Team India. While both the cricketers have a huge following, their fans often engage in a tussle on social media platforms regarding who is the best among the duo. However, when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer was asked to comment on the Kohli vs Rohit debate on social media, Arun Dhumal gave an interesting take. "We never think about it. It is the passion of fans that drives them and this debate. When you are attached to an emotion, then you tend to say all that. And social media is a platform where you can talk about anything. They speak their heart out because there are no restrictions. That is why people think it persists. We saw the same with Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, or later between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar. On social media, matters amplify to an extent that people believe all this is true," Dhumal stated in a video posted on senior journalist Vimal Kumar's YouTube channel. ALSO READ | 'I don't want to lead': BCCI treasurer reveals it was Virat Kohli's decision to leave India captaincy Dhumal also spoke about the much-talked about Kohli vs BCCI captaincy saga. "As far as the issue of captaincy is concerned, it was his call. He decided that mujhe ab nahi karni hai captaincy (that I don’t want to captain). It is possible that someone feels it’s best to do it after the World Cup, but that is their point of view. But he wanted to quit, and it was purely his decision. And we respected it. He has contributed so much to Indian cricket that everyone in the cricket board respects him. We would like to see Virat in action on the ground," he added. Both Rohit and Kohli are indispensable to the Indian cricket team and are expected to reunite for India's upcoming Asia Cup 2022 campaign. At present, Kohli has been rested for India's ongoing white-ball tour of West Indies.

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Savita Punia-led India women's hockey team will step onto the pitch once again as they face Australia in the semi-finals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition in Birmingham. The Indian team is riding high on confidence after ending as the second-best side in Pool A, only behind England, by beating the likes of Ghana, Canada and Wales.

Beating Canada 3-2, India stormed into the last four and will be facing the mighty Australians. While the Aussies are favourites, India will&nbsp;like to take inspiration from their Tokyo 2020 win over the Kangaroos, in the quarter-finals. Will the result favour the Indians once again?

All you need&nbsp;to know about the live streaming details of the marquee face-off:

When will India vs Australia&nbsp;Women's Hockey CWG 2022&nbsp;clash kickoff?

The India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022&nbsp;clash will start at 8:15 PM IST&nbsp;on Friday (August 05).

Where will&nbsp;India vs Australia&nbsp;Women's Hockey CWG 2022&nbsp;be played?

The India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022&nbsp;match will take place&nbsp;in Birmingham, England.

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Where will India vs Australia&nbsp;Women's Hockey CWG 2022 be telecast&nbsp;on TV in India?

India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022&nbsp;match's live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network.

Where will India vs Australia&nbsp;Women's Hockey CWG 2022 match's live streaming take place&nbsp;in the country?

India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022&nbsp;match's&nbsp;live streaming&nbsp;will be on Sony Liv.

Savita Punia-led India women's hockey team will step onto the pitch once again as they face Australia in the semi-finals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition in Birmingham.

Savita Punia-led India women's hockey team will step onto the pitch once again as they face Australia in the semi-finals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition in Birmingham. The Indian team is riding high on confidence after ending as the second-best side in Pool A, only behind England, by beating the likes of Ghana, Canada and Wales. Beating Canada 3-2, India stormed into the last four and will be facing the mighty Australians. While the Aussies are favourites, India will like to take inspiration from their Tokyo 2020 win over the Kangaroos, in the quarter-finals. Will the result favour the Indians once again? All you need to know about the live streaming details of the marquee face-off: When will India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022 clash kickoff? The India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022 clash will start at 8:15 PM IST on Friday (August 05). Where will India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022 be played? The India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022 match will take place in Birmingham, England. ALSO READ | CWG'22, badminton R-16 live streaming: When & where to watch Sindhu-starrer Indian shuttlers' games? Where will India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022 be telecast on TV in India? India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022 match's live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network. Where will India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022 match's live streaming take place in the country? India vs Australia Women's Hockey CWG 2022 match's live streaming will be on Sony Liv.

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Mohammed Shami remains one of India's finest pacers in the modern era. A regular in the Test and ODI line-up, Shami hasn't played a lot of T20Is prior to and even before the last year's World Cup, held in the UAE. Before represting India in the 2021 T20 WC, Shami's last appearance in the format came in December 2020.

Before the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia, Shami has reportedly been informed by the BCCI selection committee that he isn't in consideration for T20Is. As per a report in Inside Sport, the selectors want to continue with Shami in Tests and ODIs, however, they want to try youngsters in the shortest format of the game.

“Shami isn’t getting any younger and we need him fresh for Tests. That is why he is not being considered for T20s. We have had a chat with him post-T20 World Cup on his workload management. This is how it is going to be now. For now, he is not in plans for T20s and the focus will be on youngsters,” a member of the selection committee told the portal.

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Shami last played T20 cricket during IPL 2022, where he was part of the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) camp. The 31-year-old returned with 20 wickets in 16 games, at an average of 18.30, and ended with sixth-most wickets overall.&nbsp;

The Indian seamer has so far played just 17 T20Is in his international career since 2014. Shami's case is similar to that of opener Shikhar Dhawan, who has also been sidelined from Tests and T20Is but remains in the scheme of things in ODIs. The idea behind such a decision also has to do with the players' workload management.

Mohammed Shami remains one of India's finest pacers in the modern era. A regular in the Test and ODI line-up, Shami hasn't played a lot of T20Is prior to and even before the last year's World Cup, held in the UAE.

Mohammed Shami remains one of India's finest pacers in the modern era. A regular in the Test and ODI line-up, Shami hasn't played a lot of T20Is prior to and even before the last year's World Cup, held in the UAE. Before represting India in the 2021 T20 WC, Shami's last appearance in the format came in December 2020. Before the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia, Shami has reportedly been informed by the BCCI selection committee that he isn't in consideration for T20Is. As per a report in Inside Sport, the selectors want to continue with Shami in Tests and ODIs, however, they want to try youngsters in the shortest format of the game. “Shami isn’t getting any younger and we need him fresh for Tests. That is why he is not being considered for T20s. We have had a chat with him post-T20 World Cup on his workload management. This is how it is going to be now. For now, he is not in plans for T20s and the focus will be on youngsters,” a member of the selection committee told the portal. ALSO READ | 'Saw the same with Gavaskar-Kapil, Ganguly-Sachin' - BCCI treasurer shares take on Kohli vs Rohit debate Shami last played T20 cricket during IPL 2022, where he was part of the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) camp. The 31-year-old returned with 20 wickets in 16 games, at an average of 18.30, and ended with sixth-most wickets overall. The Indian seamer has so far played just 17 T20Is in his international career since 2014. Shami's case is similar to that of opener Shikhar Dhawan, who has also been sidelined from Tests and T20Is but remains in the scheme of things in ODIs. The idea behind such a decision also has to do with the players' workload management.

Mohammed Shami not part of Team India's T20I plans, confirms BCCI selection committee member

Newly crowned women's European champions England rose to fourth in the latest FIFA rankings published on Friday, with four-times World Cup winners United States holding on to the top spot. The rankings come after a busy month for women`s football in which continental championships for Africa, North America, South America and Oceania took place alongside the Euros, as part of qualifying for the 2023 Women`s World Cup.

The United States won their ninth CONCACAF W Championship title in July to remain in first place, a spot they have occupied since 2017.

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England`s Euros win on home soil pushed them up four spots from eighth, while runners-up Germany leapfrogged losing semi-finalists Sweden into second. South Africa moved up to 54th off the back of their first Women`s Africa Cup of Nations title, while Zambia, who reached the tournament`s semi-finals, were the most improved side in the rankings, rising 23 places to 80th.

Copa America Femenina winners Brazil remained in ninth place. Joint World Cup hosts Australia and New Zealand were 12th and 22nd.

Newly crowned women's European champions England rose to fourth in the latest FIFA rankings published on Friday, with four-times World Cup winners United States holding on to the top spot.

Newly crowned women's European champions England rose to fourth in the latest FIFA rankings published on Friday, with four-times World Cup winners United States holding on to the top spot. The rankings come after a busy month for women`s football in which continental championships for Africa, North America, South America and Oceania took place alongside the Euros, as part of qualifying for the 2023 Women`s World Cup. The United States won their ninth CONCACAF W Championship title in July to remain in first place, a spot they have occupied since 2017. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo to be benched by Erik Ten Hag for Man United's Premier League opener: Report England`s Euros win on home soil pushed them up four spots from eighth, while runners-up Germany leapfrogged losing semi-finalists Sweden into second. South Africa moved up to 54th off the back of their first Women`s Africa Cup of Nations title, while Zambia, who reached the tournament`s semi-finals, were the most improved side in the rankings, rising 23 places to 80th. Copa America Femenina winners Brazil remained in ninth place. Joint World Cup hosts Australia and New Zealand were 12th and 22nd.

FIFA rankings: Women's Euros title propels England to fourth spot

Indian athletes continue to win hearts with their glittering performances at the CWG 2022 edition, being held in Birmingham. Murali Sreeshankar, on Thursday (August 04), scripted&nbsp;history after clinching the silver medal in the men's long jump event in Birmingham 2022. The 23-year-old Sreeshankar, thus, has now became&nbsp;the first-ever Indian to claim a silver medal in the men's long jump event at the&nbsp;Games.

The youngster produced a sensational performance in his event with a jump of&nbsp;8.08 metres in his fifth attempt and secured the&nbsp;second spot, behind Bahamas' Laquan Nairn. It is to be noted that&nbsp;Nairn also had the best jump of 8.08 metres. However, he edged past Sreeshankar by a whisker&nbsp;as his second best attempt was of&nbsp;7.98 metres, compared to the Indian counterpart's&nbsp;7.84 metres. Thus, there wasn't much to separate between the two.

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For the unversed, the rules state that if two jumpers are tied on the same distance, the one with a better second-best effort will go past the other to claim the first spot. On the other hand, another talented Indian long jumper&nbsp;Mohammed Anees Yahiya had also qualified for the finals. He, however, finished&nbsp;at the fifth position courtesy of a&nbsp;best jump&nbsp;of 7.97 metres.

Before Sreeshankar's heroics in the ongoing CWG, India's Suresh Babu had settled for&nbsp;bronze in the 1978 edition of the games. Talking about the women's long jumpers from the country, Prajusha Maliakkal fetched silver in the 2010 edition in Delhi whereas legendary athlete Anju Bobby George earned&nbsp;a bronze medal 20 years back.

Indian athletes continue to win hearts with their glittering performances at the CWG 2022 edition, being held in Birmingham. Murali Sreeshankar, on Thursday (August 04), scripted history after clinching the silver medal in the men's long jump event in Birmingham 2022.

Indian athletes continue to win hearts with their glittering performances at the CWG 2022 edition, being held in Birmingham. Murali Sreeshankar, on Thursday (August 04), scripted history after clinching the silver medal in the men's long jump event in Birmingham 2022. The 23-year-old Sreeshankar, thus, has now became the first-ever Indian to claim a silver medal in the men's long jump event at the Games. The youngster produced a sensational performance in his event with a jump of 8.08 metres in his fifth attempt and secured the second spot, behind Bahamas' Laquan Nairn. It is to be noted that Nairn also had the best jump of 8.08 metres. However, he edged past Sreeshankar by a whisker as his second best attempt was of 7.98 metres, compared to the Indian counterpart's 7.84 metres. Thus, there wasn't much to separate between the two. ALSO READ | CWG'22, badminton R-16 live streaming: When & where to watch Sindhu-starrer Indian shuttlers' games? For the unversed, the rules state that if two jumpers are tied on the same distance, the one with a better second-best effort will go past the other to claim the first spot. On the other hand, another talented Indian long jumper Mohammed Anees Yahiya had also qualified for the finals. He, however, finished at the fifth position courtesy of a best jump of 7.97 metres. Before Sreeshankar's heroics in the ongoing CWG, India's Suresh Babu had settled for bronze in the 1978 edition of the games. Talking about the women's long jumpers from the country, Prajusha Maliakkal fetched silver in the 2010 edition in Delhi whereas legendary athlete Anju Bobby George earned a bronze medal 20 years back.

CWG'22: History made! Murali Sreeshankar attains BIG feat with silver medal in men's long jump

The Indian contingent is adding to its medal tally with each passing day at the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition in Birmingham. Among the badminton stars, the mixed team badminton final saw the PV Sindhu-starrer lose to Malaysia and end with a silver medal.&nbsp;

Now, the action moves to the individual events where the likes of Sindhu,&nbsp;Aakarashi Kashyap, Kidambi Srikanth and youngster Lakshya Sen will be in action on Thursday (August 04), i.e. the seventh day of the showpiece event.&nbsp;

On the other hand, the likes of&nbsp;B. Sumeeth Reddy/Ashwini Ponnappa will&nbsp;also&nbsp;take on Callum Hemming/Jessica Pugh of England today. Here's everything to know about the Indian shuttlers' schedule for Day 7 at CWG 2022:

What time will Indian badminton players' Round of 32&nbsp;kick off on Day 7 of CWG'22?

<ol>
	<li>At 3:00 pm:&nbsp;Women’s Singles Round of 32 - PV Sindhu to face Abdul Razzaq&nbsp;</li>
	<li>At 4:00 pm:&nbsp;Men’s Singles Round of 32 - Kidambi Srikanth against Daniel Wanagaliya&nbsp;</li>
	<li>At 4:00 pm:&nbsp;Mixed Doubles Round of 32 - B. Sumeeth Reddy/Ashwini Ponnappa versus Callum Hemming/Jessica Pugh</li>
	<li>At 10:00 pm:&nbsp;Women’s Singles Round of 32 - Aakarshi Kashyap to lock horns with Pakistan's Mahoor Shahzad</li>
	<li>At 11:30 pm:&nbsp;Men’s Singles Round of 32 - Lakshya Sen vs Vernon Smeed</li>
</ol>

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At which channel will&nbsp;the Indian badminton players' events be telecast at Commonwealth Games 2022?

The matches comprising Indian badminton stars will be telecast&nbsp;on the Sony Sports Network.

How to watch the live streaming of Indian badminton players' fixtures on Day 7 at CWG'22?

The matches' live streaming will be on the Sony LIV app and website.

The Indian contingent is adding to its medal tally with each passing day at the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition in Birmingham. Among the badminton stars, the mixed team badminton final saw the PV Sindhu-starrer lose to Malaysia and end with a silver medal.

The Indian contingent is adding to its medal tally with each passing day at the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition in Birmingham. Among the badminton stars, the mixed team badminton final saw the PV Sindhu-starrer lose to Malaysia and end with a silver medal. Now, the action moves to the individual events where the likes of Sindhu, Aakarashi Kashyap, Kidambi Srikanth and youngster Lakshya Sen will be in action on Thursday (August 04), i.e. the seventh day of the showpiece event. On the other hand, the likes of B. Sumeeth Reddy/Ashwini Ponnappa will also take on Callum Hemming/Jessica Pugh of England today. Here's everything to know about the Indian shuttlers' schedule for Day 7 at CWG 2022: What time will Indian badminton players' Round of 32 kick off on Day 7 of CWG'22? At 3:00 pm: Women’s Singles Round of 32 - PV Sindhu to face Abdul Razzaq At 4:00 pm: Men’s Singles Round of 32 - Kidambi Srikanth against Daniel Wanagaliya At 4:00 pm: Mixed Doubles Round of 32 - B. Sumeeth Reddy/Ashwini Ponnappa versus Callum Hemming/Jessica Pugh At 10:00 pm: Women’s Singles Round of 32 - Aakarshi Kashyap to lock horns with Pakistan's Mahoor Shahzad At 11:30 pm: Men’s Singles Round of 32 - Lakshya Sen vs Vernon Smeed ALSO READ | CWG 2022: India's weightlifter Lovepreet Singh makes country proud, secures bronze in men's 109 kg final At which channel will the Indian badminton players' events be telecast at Commonwealth Games 2022? The matches comprising Indian badminton stars will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network. How to watch the live streaming of Indian badminton players' fixtures on Day 7 at CWG'22? The matches' live streaming will be on the Sony LIV app and website.

CWG 2022, badminton singles round live streaming: When and where to watch PV Sindhu & Co.'s matches?

Cricket's much-anticipated inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics received a shot in the arm as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) shortlisted it for a review along with eight other sporting disciplines. 
Cricket has only featured once at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games, with Great Britain and hosts France as only participants.

According to ESPN Cricinfo, The development comes a day after the International Cricket Committee (ICC) was formally invited by both the LA28 and IOC to submit presentation in order to make their case considered. However, a final decision is expected to be announced ahead of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai sometime in mid-2023.

The other eight sports in consideration for the showpiece event are baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse, break dancing, karate, kick-boxing, squash, and motorsport. In February this year, the IOC said that a total of 28 sporting events will be part of the Los Angeles Games and also added that the 'potential new sports' will be considered with a focus on youth.

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As per IOC diktat, a sport should clear some set of criteria in order to be considered for inclusion. 
This includes priorities to cost and complexity reduction, engaging the best athletes and sports with safety and health first, global appeal, host country interest, gender equality, youth relevance, upholding integrity and fairness to support clean sports, and long-term sustainability. Cricket is currently being featured in the ongoing Commonwealth Games with the women's T20 format being played among eight nations, albeit only the women's teams are participating in it.

However, for a sporting event to be featured at the Olympic Games, it must be for both men and women. 
ICC CEO Geoff Allardice said he was pleased the way the cricket was viewed during the Birmingham Games and the sport has been a "star attraction" at the showpiece event. "We've seen from the Commonwealth Games how much the world's best players have enjoyed playing in front of big crowds and what I'm sure will be large TV audiences," Allardice told the website.

Cricket's much-anticipated inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics received a shot in the arm as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) shortlisted it for a review along with eight other sporting disciplines.

Cricket's much-anticipated inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics received a shot in the arm as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) shortlisted it for a review along with eight other sporting disciplines. Cricket has only featured once at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games, with Great Britain and hosts France as only participants. According to ESPN Cricinfo, The development comes a day after the International Cricket Committee (ICC) was formally invited by both the LA28 and IOC to submit presentation in order to make their case considered. However, a final decision is expected to be announced ahead of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai sometime in mid-2023. The other eight sports in consideration for the showpiece event are baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse, break dancing, karate, kick-boxing, squash, and motorsport. In February this year, the IOC said that a total of 28 sporting events will be part of the Los Angeles Games and also added that the 'potential new sports' will be considered with a focus on youth. ALSO READ | Saurav Ghosal creates history, becomes 1st Indian squash player to win a singles medal in CWG As per IOC diktat, a sport should clear some set of criteria in order to be considered for inclusion. This includes priorities to cost and complexity reduction, engaging the best athletes and sports with safety and health first, global appeal, host country interest, gender equality, youth relevance, upholding integrity and fairness to support clean sports, and long-term sustainability. Cricket is currently being featured in the ongoing Commonwealth Games with the women's T20 format being played among eight nations, albeit only the women's teams are participating in it. However, for a sporting event to be featured at the Olympic Games, it must be for both men and women. ICC CEO Geoff Allardice said he was pleased the way the cricket was viewed during the Birmingham Games and the sport has been a "star attraction" at the showpiece event. "We've seen from the Commonwealth Games how much the world's best players have enjoyed playing in front of big crowds and what I'm sure will be large TV audiences," Allardice told the website.

IOC to contemplate cricket's inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

A Russian court on Thursday found U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia despite them being illegal, after the athlete said she had made an honest mistake by packing them.

Her sentencing, which is due to take place within hours, could pave the way for a prisoner swap between Russia and the United States that would include the 31-year-old athlete and an imprisoned Russian who was once a prolific arms dealer.

Griner had admitted bringing in the vape cartridges infused with hashish oil, but earlier pleaded with the court`s judge not to "end her life" with a harsh prison sentence, before breaking down in tears in court. 
The Russian prosecutor called for Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and a Women`s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star, to be sentenced to 9-1/2 years prison if she was found guilty of bringing illegal drugs into the country.

Griner was detained at Moscow`s Sheremetyevo airport on Feb. 17 with vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. She pleaded guilty but said she had neither intended to bring a banned substance to Russia nor to hurt anybody.

"I made an honest mistake and I hope that in your ruling, that it doesn`t end my life here," Griner said in court before breaking down in tears. "My parents taught me two important things: one, take ownership of your responsibilities and two, work hard for everything that you have. That`s why I pled guilty to my charges."

The case threw the Texan athlete into the geopolitical maelstrom triggered when President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24. With U.S.-Russian relations at their most strained since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, U.S. President Joe Biden is under pressure to intervene on behalf of Americans held in Russia.

"I know everybody keeps talking about political pawn and politics, but I hope that is far from this courtroom," Griner said. Cannabis is illegal in Russia for both medicinal and recreational purposes.

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SPORTING LEGEND 
Griner`s lawyers told the court she should be acquitted but that if the court deemed it necessary to punish her, she should be treated leniently, casting her as a sporting legend alongside Usain Bolt and Michael Schumacher.

"In sprinting there is Usain Bolt, in Formula 1 Michael Schumacher, and in women`s basketball there is Brittney Griner," lawyer Maria Blagovolina, a partner at Rybalkin Gortsunyan Dyakin and Partners law firm, told the court.

Alexander Boikov, her other lawyer, said some of the case files were drawn up in violation of the law. The United States has said Griner was wrongfully detained and has offered to exchange Russian prisoners for American citizens including Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan. "I want to say again that I had no intent on breaking any Russians laws," Griner told the court. "I had no intent, I did not conspire or plan to commit this crime."

GEOPOLITICAL `PAWN`?

One source familiar with the situation said that Washington was willing to exchange convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout, whose life helped inspire the 2005 Hollywood film "Lord of War" starring Nicholas Cage. 
Russian officials have said a deal has not been reached. They argue that Griner - known as "BG" to basketball fans - violated laws and should be judged accordingly. Griner appeared at the hearing in a grey T-shirt and round-rimmed glasses. Before taking a seat in the defendant`s cage, she held up a team picture of UMMC Ekaterinburg, the team she played for in Russia during the WNBA offseason.

In her testimony last week, Griner expressed puzzlement as to how the vape cartridges ended up in her luggage as she was flying back to Russia to join UMMC Ekaterinburg for the playoffs. "I still don`t understand to this day how they ended up in my bag," said Griner, the first pick overall in the 2013 WNBA draft. "If I had to guess on how they ended up in my bags, I was in a rush packing."

Griner had been prescribed medical marijuana in the United States to relieve pain from chronic injuries, a treatment method that is common among elite athletes because it has fewer side effects than some painkillers.

A Russian court on Thursday found U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia despite them being illegal, after the athlete said she had made an honest mistake by packing them.

A Russian court on Thursday found U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia despite them being illegal, after the athlete said she had made an honest mistake by packing them. Her sentencing, which is due to take place within hours, could pave the way for a prisoner swap between Russia and the United States that would include the 31-year-old athlete and an imprisoned Russian who was once a prolific arms dealer. Griner had admitted bringing in the vape cartridges infused with hashish oil, but earlier pleaded with the court`s judge not to "end her life" with a harsh prison sentence, before breaking down in tears in court. The Russian prosecutor called for Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and a Women`s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star, to be sentenced to 9-1/2 years prison if she was found guilty of bringing illegal drugs into the country. Griner was detained at Moscow`s Sheremetyevo airport on Feb. 17 with vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. She pleaded guilty but said she had neither intended to bring a banned substance to Russia nor to hurt anybody. "I made an honest mistake and I hope that in your ruling, that it doesn`t end my life here," Griner said in court before breaking down in tears. "My parents taught me two important things: one, take ownership of your responsibilities and two, work hard for everything that you have. That`s why I pled guilty to my charges." The case threw the Texan athlete into the geopolitical maelstrom triggered when President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24. With U.S.-Russian relations at their most strained since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, U.S. President Joe Biden is under pressure to intervene on behalf of Americans held in Russia. "I know everybody keeps talking about political pawn and politics, but I hope that is far from this courtroom," Griner said. Cannabis is illegal in Russia for both medicinal and recreational purposes. ALSO READ | Brittney Griner trial: Basketballer's lawyer says some of her case files were drawn up in violation of law SPORTING LEGEND Griner`s lawyers told the court she should be acquitted but that if the court deemed it necessary to punish her, she should be treated leniently, casting her as a sporting legend alongside Usain Bolt and Michael Schumacher. "In sprinting there is Usain Bolt, in Formula 1 Michael Schumacher, and in women`s basketball there is Brittney Griner," lawyer Maria Blagovolina, a partner at Rybalkin Gortsunyan Dyakin and Partners law firm, told the court. Alexander Boikov, her other lawyer, said some of the case files were drawn up in violation of the law. The United States has said Griner was wrongfully detained and has offered to exchange Russian prisoners for American citizens including Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan. "I want to say again that I had no intent on breaking any Russians laws," Griner told the court. "I had no intent, I did not conspire or plan to commit this crime." GEOPOLITICAL `PAWN`? One source familiar with the situation said that Washington was willing to exchange convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout, whose life helped inspire the 2005 Hollywood film "Lord of War" starring Nicholas Cage. Russian officials have said a deal has not been reached. They argue that Griner - known as "BG" to basketball fans - violated laws and should be judged accordingly. Griner appeared at the hearing in a grey T-shirt and round-rimmed glasses. Before taking a seat in the defendant`s cage, she held up a team picture of UMMC Ekaterinburg, the team she played for in Russia during the WNBA offseason. In her testimony last week, Griner expressed puzzlement as to how the vape cartridges ended up in her luggage as she was flying back to Russia to join UMMC Ekaterinburg for the playoffs. "I still don`t understand to this day how they ended up in my bag," said Griner, the first pick overall in the 2013 WNBA draft. "If I had to guess on how they ended up in my bags, I was in a rush packing." Griner had been prescribed medical marijuana in the United States to relieve pain from chronic injuries, a treatment method that is common among elite athletes because it has fewer side effects than some painkillers.

Russia court finds basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberate drug smuggling

The cricketing fans are eagerly waiting for the commencement of the Asia Cup, which will be held in the UAE from August 27-September 11. The forthcoming mega event in Asia will be held in the shortest format of the game and will see India and Pakistan face each other at least twice and are most likely to also clash in the final.&nbsp;

Ahead of the marquee tournament, former Pakistan captain and keeper-batter Rashid Latif opined on the upcoming Indo-Pak clash and feels Babar Azam-led Men in Green are better placed than their arch-rivals Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. He also revealed India's flaws while speaking on his official YouTube channel ‘Caught Behind’.

"Win or loss is different. But I think Pakistan's strategy is looking much better. There are not many changes in the Pakistan side, whether it's T20I, ODI or Test. When you look at India, they have had around 7 captains in the past year, which is quite inappropriate in present situation," Latif said.

“Kohli isn't there, Rohit and Rahul were injured. Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant came as captains, Shikhar Dhawan (ODI) also came as a captain. They would have some problem making their best team. It is no doubt that India have the best players but they can't make their best-16, and I think they would have problems even forming their best XI,” the ex-Pakistani&nbsp;stumper further asserted.

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“Pakistan won because of India's mistakes last year, and I think this time, Pakistan will benefit from India's mistakes again,” added Latif.

There is a strong chance for India and Pakistan to face each other thrice as the two heavyweights are expected to meet in the tournament-finale. Even if that doesn't happen, the two Asian giants are set to lock horns in their respective T20 World Cup openers, at MCG, Melbourne.

The cricketing fans are eagerly waiting for the commencement of the Asia Cup, which will be held in the UAE from August 27-September 11. The forthcoming mega event in Asia will be held in the shortest format of the game and will see India and Pakistan face each other at least twice and are most likely to also clash in the final.

The cricketing fans are eagerly waiting for the commencement of the Asia Cup, which will be held in the UAE from August 27-September 11. The forthcoming mega event in Asia will be held in the shortest format of the game and will see India and Pakistan face each other at least twice and are most likely to also clash in the final. Ahead of the marquee tournament, former Pakistan captain and keeper-batter Rashid Latif opined on the upcoming Indo-Pak clash and feels Babar Azam-led Men in Green are better placed than their arch-rivals Rohit Sharma & Co. He also revealed India's flaws while speaking on his official YouTube channel ‘Caught Behind’. "Win or loss is different. But I think Pakistan's strategy is looking much better. There are not many changes in the Pakistan side, whether it's T20I, ODI or Test. When you look at India, they have had around 7 captains in the past year, which is quite inappropriate in present situation," Latif said. “Kohli isn't there, Rohit and Rahul were injured. Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant came as captains, Shikhar Dhawan (ODI) also came as a captain. They would have some problem making their best team. It is no doubt that India have the best players but they can't make their best-16, and I think they would have problems even forming their best XI,” the ex-Pakistani stumper further asserted. ALSO READ | 'I don't want to lead': BCCI treasurer reveals it was Virat Kohli's decision to leave India captaincy “Pakistan won because of India's mistakes last year, and I think this time, Pakistan will benefit from India's mistakes again,” added Latif. There is a strong chance for India and Pakistan to face each other thrice as the two heavyweights are expected to meet in the tournament-finale. Even if that doesn't happen, the two Asian giants are set to lock horns in their respective T20 World Cup openers, at MCG, Melbourne.

Asia Cup: Ex-Pakistan captain feels Babar Azam & Co. better placed than India, points out Men in Blue's flaws

Alexander Boikov, a lawyer of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who is awaiting sentencing on drugs charges in Russia, said on Thursday during closing arguments in her trial that some of the case files in relation to Griner were drawn up in violation of the law.

A Russian state prosecutor has asked for 9.5 years in prison for Griner, who was convicted of bringing cannabis into Russia. Griner`s defence team have requested a more lenient sentence.

Griner, on Thursday, asked a Russian court not to "end my life" as prosecutors requested she be sentenced to nine and a half years in prison on drug smuggling charges. "I made an honest mistake and I hope that your ruling doesn't end my life here," she told the court in the town of Khimki just outside Moscow.

Alexander Boikov, a lawyer of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who is awaiting sentencing on drugs charges in Russia, said on Thursday during closing arguments in her trial that some of the case files in relation to Griner were drawn up in violation of the law.

Alexander Boikov, a lawyer of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who is awaiting sentencing on drugs charges in Russia, said on Thursday during closing arguments in her trial that some of the case files in relation to Griner were drawn up in violation of the law. A Russian state prosecutor has asked for 9.5 years in prison for Griner, who was convicted of bringing cannabis into Russia. Griner`s defence team have requested a more lenient sentence. Griner, on Thursday, asked a Russian court not to "end my life" as prosecutors requested she be sentenced to nine and a half years in prison on drug smuggling charges. "I made an honest mistake and I hope that your ruling doesn't end my life here," she told the court in the town of Khimki just outside Moscow.

Brittney Griner trial: Basketballer's lawyer says some of her case files were drawn up in violation of law

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