<p>Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from participating in the ISSF Championships following Russia's ongoing military operation in Ukraine.</p>

<p>"Following the respective decision of the IOC Executive Board and a meeting with the IOC President, the ISSF decided that athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in ISSF Championships," stated an official ISSF statement.</p>

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<p>"This decision entered into force at 16.00 CET on March 1, 2022, and is valid until upon further notice," he added.</p>

<p>Following rising tension between Russia and Ukraine, the sports fraternity has become proactive and many events in Russia have been cancelled, including the Russian Grand Prix.</p>

<p>The Champions League final has also been moved out of Russia and it will now take place in Paris.</p>

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<p>UEFA and FIFA have also barred Russia from international football until further notice.</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday had announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to "consequences they have never seen."</p>


Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from participating in the ISSF Championships following Russia's ongoing military operation in Ukraine. "Following the respective decision of the IOC Executive Board and a meeting with the IOC President, the ISSF decided that athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in ISSF Championships," stated an official ISSF statement.

Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from participating in the ISSF Championships following Russia's ongoing military operation in Ukraine. "Following the respective decision of the IOC Executive Board and a meeting with the IOC President, the ISSF decided that athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in ISSF Championships," stated an official ISSF statement. ALSO READ: Ukraine crisis: Football's first reported losses as two Ukrainian players killed during Russian invasion "This decision entered into force at 16.00 CET on March 1, 2022, and is valid until upon further notice," he added. Following rising tension between Russia and Ukraine, the sports fraternity has become proactive and many events in Russia have been cancelled, including the Russian Grand Prix. The Champions League final has also been moved out of Russia and it will now take place in Paris. ALSO READ: Adidas suspends partnership with Russian football union amid inavsion of Ukraine UEFA and FIFA have also barred Russia from international football until further notice. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday had announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to "consequences they have never seen."

ISSF bans athletes from Russia, Belarus after Ukraine invasion

<p>Ireland Men will play white-ball series'&nbsp;against India, New Zealand, South Africa and Afghanistan over a two-month period, starting June 26 at Malahide.</p>

<p>Thirteen of the matches will be played across the international venues in Ireland, while the men's series against South Africa will be hosted at The Bristol County Ground in Bristol.</p>

<p>The three-match ODI series between Ireland Men and New Zealand - the world's top-ranked ODI side - will be part of the ICC World Cup Super League, being a crucial set of fixtures in Ireland's 2023 World Cup qualification campaign.</p>

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<p>India men's visit replicates the two-match series staged in Malahide in 2018 in front of sell-out crowds in the middle of that summer's heatwave.</p>

<p>The five-match T20I series against Afghanistan is currently being finalised with dates and venues to be announced shortly.</p>

<p>Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland, said: "2022 is set to be the biggest summer of international cricket ever in Ireland, with Irish cricket fans able to enjoy watching some of the world's best players on show."</p>

<p>"We are delighted to welcome back India Men's team for the first time since 2018, as well as the number one-ranked ODI side - the Black Caps, who were last here in 2017. Just as important, given we will shortly after be heading to a T20 World Cup, are the two T20I series against South Africa and Afghanistan. Our thanks go to Gloucestershire Cricket Club for agreeing to host the South African series," he added.</p>

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<p>Ireland Men v India Men T20I series</p>

<p>June 26: Ireland v India, 1st T20I (Malahide)</p>

<p>June 28: Ireland v India, 2nd T20I (Malahide)</p>

<p>Ireland Men v New Zealand Men series</p>

<p>July 10: Ireland v New Zealand, 1st ODI (Malahide)</p>

<p>July 12: Ireland v New Zealand, 2nd ODI (Malahide)</p>

<p>July 15: Ireland v New Zealand, 3rd ODI (Malahide)</p>

<p>July 18: Ireland v New Zealand, 1st T20I (Stormont)</p>

<p>July 20: Ireland v New Zealand, 2nd T20I (Stormont)</p>

<p>July 22: Ireland v New Zealand, 3rd T20I (Stormont)</p>

<p>Ireland Men v South Africa Men T20I series</p>

<p>August 3: Ireland v South Africa, 1st T20I (Bristol)</p>

<p>August 5: Ireland v South Africa, 2nd T20I (Bristol).</p>


Ireland Men will play white-ball series' against India, New Zealand, South Africa and Afghanistan over a two-month period, starting June 26 at Malahide. Thirteen of the matches will be played across the international venues in Ireland, while the men's series against South Africa will be hosted at The Bristol County Ground in Bristol.

Ireland Men will play white-ball series' against India, New Zealand, South Africa and Afghanistan over a two-month period, starting June 26 at Malahide. Thirteen of the matches will be played across the international venues in Ireland, while the men's series against South Africa will be hosted at The Bristol County Ground in Bristol. The three-match ODI series between Ireland Men and New Zealand - the world's top-ranked ODI side - will be part of the ICC World Cup Super League, being a crucial set of fixtures in Ireland's 2023 World Cup qualification campaign. ALSO READ: 'It can be a hard one to swallow': Dinesh Karthik on Wriddhiman Saha getting dropped from India's Test squad India men's visit replicates the two-match series staged in Malahide in 2018 in front of sell-out crowds in the middle of that summer's heatwave. The five-match T20I series against Afghanistan is currently being finalised with dates and venues to be announced shortly. Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland, said: "2022 is set to be the biggest summer of international cricket ever in Ireland, with Irish cricket fans able to enjoy watching some of the world's best players on show." "We are delighted to welcome back India Men's team for the first time since 2018, as well as the number one-ranked ODI side - the Black Caps, who were last here in 2017. Just as important, given we will shortly after be heading to a T20 World Cup, are the two T20I series against South Africa and Afghanistan. Our thanks go to Gloucestershire Cricket Club for agreeing to host the South African series," he added. ALSO READ: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Test series against Australia Ireland Men v India Men T20I series June 26: Ireland v India, 1st T20I (Malahide) June 28: Ireland v India, 2nd T20I (Malahide) Ireland Men v New Zealand Men series July 10: Ireland v New Zealand, 1st ODI (Malahide) July 12: Ireland v New Zealand, 2nd ODI (Malahide) July 15: Ireland v New Zealand, 3rd ODI (Malahide) July 18: Ireland v New Zealand, 1st T20I (Stormont) July 20: Ireland v New Zealand, 2nd T20I (Stormont) July 22: Ireland v New Zealand, 3rd T20I (Stormont) Ireland Men v South Africa Men T20I series August 3: Ireland v South Africa, 1st T20I (Bristol) August 5: Ireland v South Africa, 2nd T20I (Bristol).

Ireland to host Team India in June for two T20Is

<p>Novak Djokovic split with his long-time coach Marian Vajda at the end of the 2021 season, ending one of tennis's most enduring and successful partnerships, the Serbian former world number one said.</p>

<p>Slovak Vajda has been a near-constant through Djokovic's career, helping him to 20 Grand Slam titles and an unprecedented 361 weeks as the top-ranked player.</p>

<p>“Marian has been by my side during the most important and memorable moments in my career," Djokovic said on his website.</p>

<p>"Together we have achieved some incredible things and I am very grateful for his friendship and dedication over the last 15 years.</p>

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<p>"While he might be leaving the professional team he will always be family and I can’t thank him enough for all he has done."</p>

<p>The pair parted ways after the ATP Finals in Turin, a statement on Djokovic's website said.</p>

<p>Croatian former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic joined Djokovic's coaching team in 2019 and will continue to work closely with the Serb.</p>

<p>“During my time with Novak, I have been lucky to watch him transform into the player he is today," said Vajda.</p>

<p>"I will look back on our time together with immense pride and am so very thankful for the success we have achieved.</p>

<p>"I remain his biggest support on and off the court and look forward to new challenges."</p>

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<p>Djokovic lost his world number one ranking to Russian Daniil Medvedev this week after suffering a shock 6-4 7-6(4) defeat by Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals.</p>

<p>Djokovic was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January and compete for a record 21st Grand Slam crown after being deported from the country over his lack of COVID-19 vaccination.</p>

<p>Spanish rival Rafa Nadal won the Melbourne Park tournament and took a record 21st Grand Slam crown in his absence.</p>


Novak Djokovic split with his long-time coach Marian Vajda at the end of the 2021 season, ending one of tennis's most enduring and successful partnerships, the Serbian former world number one said.

Novak Djokovic split with his long-time coach Marian Vajda at the end of the 2021 season, ending one of tennis's most enduring and successful partnerships, the Serbian former world number one said. Slovak Vajda has been a near-constant through Djokovic's career, helping him to 20 Grand Slam titles and an unprecedented 361 weeks as the top-ranked player. “Marian has been by my side during the most important and memorable moments in my career," Djokovic said on his website. "Together we have achieved some incredible things and I am very grateful for his friendship and dedication over the last 15 years. ALSO READ: Ukraine crisis: Football's first reported losses as two Ukrainian players killed during Russian invasion "While he might be leaving the professional team he will always be family and I can’t thank him enough for all he has done." The pair parted ways after the ATP Finals in Turin, a statement on Djokovic's website said. Croatian former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic joined Djokovic's coaching team in 2019 and will continue to work closely with the Serb. “During my time with Novak, I have been lucky to watch him transform into the player he is today," said Vajda. "I will look back on our time together with immense pride and am so very thankful for the success we have achieved. "I remain his biggest support on and off the court and look forward to new challenges." ALSO READ: World Athletics joins sporting bodies in banning Russian and Belarusian athletes Djokovic lost his world number one ranking to Russian Daniil Medvedev this week after suffering a shock 6-4 7-6(4) defeat by Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals. Djokovic was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January and compete for a record 21st Grand Slam crown after being deported from the country over his lack of COVID-19 vaccination. Spanish rival Rafa Nadal won the Melbourne Park tournament and took a record 21st Grand Slam crown in his absence.

Novak Djokovic parts ways with long-time coach Marian Vajda

<p>FIFA&nbsp;and&nbsp;UEFA&nbsp;have taken a big step in the wake of the Ukraine crisis. In the aftermath of the sad turn of events in Ukraine, Russia's national teams and clubs have been suspended from international football until further notice.</p>

<p>With this, it seems likely that Russia will be excluded from this year's World Cup as well as from the women's Euro 2020 tournament.</p>

<p>"FIFA and UEFA have today decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice," UEFA said in a statement. "These decisions were adopted today by the Bureau of the FIFA Council and the Executive Committee of UEFA, respectively the highest decision-making bodies of both institutions on such urgent matters," they added.</p>

<p>The move was very likely to take place soon as there has been a lot of noise in the sporting fraternity to ban Russian teams, or players, from various sports.</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Russia&nbsp;was scheduled to host Poland in a World Cup qualifying playoff on March 24. Hence&nbsp;if they remain suspended at that time, they would be out of the World Cup and unable to progress to the finals in Qatar, to be held later this year in November.</p>

<p>The Polish FA had made it clear that they will not&nbsp;play against the Russian team. Moreover,&nbsp;the Czech Republic and Sweden -- who are in the same playoff path&nbsp;--&nbsp;had also ruled out locking horns with Russia.</p>

<p>While everything is on the decline for Russian sports, since the Ukraine invasion, not all is lost. The&nbsp;only way Russia could still see them featuring in&nbsp;the playoffs would be courtesy a drastic&nbsp;improvement in the current state of affairs in Ukraine. Nonetheless, at present, their sporting icons are facing the music due to the country's attack on Ukraine.</p>

<p>"Both Presidents (of the soccer bodies) hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and rapidly so that football can again be a vector for unity and peace amongst people," UEFA said.</p>

<p>The organisation also pointed out that a further decision would be made at a later date about the impact on the women's Euro 2022 tournament, set to be held in England during mid-2022. The Russian team have qualified for the showpiece event.</p>


FIFA and UEFA have taken a big step in the wake of the Ukraine crisis. In the aftermath of the sad turn of events in Ukraine, Russia's national teams and clubs have been suspended from international football until further notice.

FIFA and UEFA have taken a big step in the wake of the Ukraine crisis. In the aftermath of the sad turn of events in Ukraine, Russia's national teams and clubs have been suspended from international football until further notice. With this, it seems likely that Russia will be excluded from this year's World Cup as well as from the women's Euro 2020 tournament. "FIFA and UEFA have today decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice," UEFA said in a statement. "These decisions were adopted today by the Bureau of the FIFA Council and the Executive Committee of UEFA, respectively the highest decision-making bodies of both institutions on such urgent matters," they added. The move was very likely to take place soon as there has been a lot of noise in the sporting fraternity to ban Russian teams, or players, from various sports. ALSO READ | IOC recommends banning participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes and officials in international events For the unversed, Russia was scheduled to host Poland in a World Cup qualifying playoff on March 24. Hence if they remain suspended at that time, they would be out of the World Cup and unable to progress to the finals in Qatar, to be held later this year in November. The Polish FA had made it clear that they will not play against the Russian team. Moreover, the Czech Republic and Sweden -- who are in the same playoff path -- had also ruled out locking horns with Russia. While everything is on the decline for Russian sports, since the Ukraine invasion, not all is lost. The only way Russia could still see them featuring in the playoffs would be courtesy a drastic improvement in the current state of affairs in Ukraine. Nonetheless, at present, their sporting icons are facing the music due to the country's attack on Ukraine. "Both Presidents (of the soccer bodies) hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and rapidly so that football can again be a vector for unity and peace amongst people," UEFA said. The organisation also pointed out that a further decision would be made at a later date about the impact on the women's Euro 2022 tournament, set to be held in England during mid-2022. The Russian team have qualified for the showpiece event.

FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from international football until further notice in the wake of Ukraine crisis

<p>The Badminton World Federation on Tuesday announced its decision to suspend Russian and Belarusan athletes, officials from participating in any BWF-sanctioned international tournaments until further notice.</p>

<p>"Following consultation with international sport movement partners overnight, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has updated its position regarding Russia`s military invasion of Ukraine," BWF in a statement said.</p>

<p>BWF has strengthened its measures against the governments of Russia and Belarus by suspending athletes and officials representing these countries from participating in any BWF-sanctioned international tournaments until further notice. This is in line with new recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board released Monday aimed at preserving the integrity of competitions and ensuring the safety of all athletes. It also supports a united and coordinated approach within the sports movement in handing down sanctions against Russia and Belarus.BWF already moved to cancel all BWF-sanctioned tournaments in Russia and Belarus effective immediately. The enforced non-participation of badminton athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus commences at the German Open 2022 (8-13 March).</p>

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<p>A small number of Russian athletes competing in two back-to-back international Para badminton tournaments in Spain in Weeks 9 and 10 of the calendar will be allowed to participate as they have already arrived on location. This is on the premise that it is not possible on short notice to enforce the suspension of players due to organisational reasons as per the IOC EB`s latest resolution. These players, however, will compete as neutral athletes, with no national flags or anthems."BWF remains committed to supporting the people of Ukraine, and the Ukrainian badminton community, as part of the sports movement`s mission to promote peace and solidarity between all people," BWF in a statement added.</p>


The Badminton World Federation on Tuesday announced its decision to suspend Russian and Belarusan athletes, officials from participating in any BWF-sanctioned international tournaments until further notice.

The Badminton World Federation on Tuesday announced its decision to suspend Russian and Belarusan athletes, officials from participating in any BWF-sanctioned international tournaments until further notice. "Following consultation with international sport movement partners overnight, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has updated its position regarding Russia`s military invasion of Ukraine," BWF in a statement said. BWF has strengthened its measures against the governments of Russia and Belarus by suspending athletes and officials representing these countries from participating in any BWF-sanctioned international tournaments until further notice. This is in line with new recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board released Monday aimed at preserving the integrity of competitions and ensuring the safety of all athletes. It also supports a united and coordinated approach within the sports movement in handing down sanctions against Russia and Belarus.BWF already moved to cancel all BWF-sanctioned tournaments in Russia and Belarus effective immediately. The enforced non-participation of badminton athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus commences at the German Open 2022 (8-13 March). ALSO READ | From FIFA to IOC: How sporting bodies have shunned Russia after Ukraine invasion A small number of Russian athletes competing in two back-to-back international Para badminton tournaments in Spain in Weeks 9 and 10 of the calendar will be allowed to participate as they have already arrived on location. This is on the premise that it is not possible on short notice to enforce the suspension of players due to organisational reasons as per the IOC EB`s latest resolution. These players, however, will compete as neutral athletes, with no national flags or anthems."BWF remains committed to supporting the people of Ukraine, and the Ukrainian badminton community, as part of the sports movement`s mission to promote peace and solidarity between all people," BWF in a statement added.

Ukraine crisis: BWF suspend Russian and Belarusan athletes, officials

From FIFA to IOC: How sporting bodies have shunned Russia after Ukraine invasion

<p>After being dropped from India's Test squad, Wriddhiman Saha made heads turn courtesy his stunning revelation. Saha, who has represented India in 40 Tests, revealed that he is being threatened by a 'respected journalist' after he didn't respond&nbsp;to his interview request.</p>

<p>Taking to his official Twitter handle, Saha shared a screenshot of the conversation with the journalist and wrote, "After all of my contributions to Indian cricket..this is what I face from a so-called “Respected” journalist! This is where the journalism has gone."</p>

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<p>Following the recent turn of events, ex-India head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on the Saha row. He dwelled on the relationship between players and journalists in the current era. Speaking during the launch of veteran journalist Khalid A-H Ansari's memoir, 'It's a Wonderful World', Shastri said, “It's changed from the time we played."</p>

<p>"The equation we had with journalists was far, far better than the equation you see with the boys today. I was part of the dressing room for the past seven years. And I don’t blame (the players). The spotlight that is there on today’s players is nowhere like what it was on us. We (only) had the print media… there was TV that had just started," he stated.</p>

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<p>Revealing how he asked the Indian players to deal with the press during his coaching tenure, Shastri&nbsp;asserted, "We've tried to discuss it with them. Speak as much as you can to the media but make sure it's a proper kind of press conference, take everyone's questions at one go, because what happens is a lot of things are taken out of context these days. I'm being honest about it. Because of the competition that exists (between media organisations).</p>

<p>"As a result, the player has no choice but to go into a shell. He says, 'I'd rather look within, focus on the game, let my cricket do the talking, and once I'm done and dusted, I can speak to whoever I want to,'" added the former Indian all-rounder.</p>


After being dropped from India's Test squad, Wriddhiman Saha made heads turn courtesy his stunning revelation. Saha, who has represented India in 40 Tests, revealed that he is being threatened by a 'respected journalist' after he didn't respond to his interview request.

After being dropped from India's Test squad, Wriddhiman Saha made heads turn courtesy his stunning revelation. Saha, who has represented India in 40 Tests, revealed that he is being threatened by a 'respected journalist' after he didn't respond to his interview request. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Saha shared a screenshot of the conversation with the journalist and wrote, "After all of my contributions to Indian cricket..this is what I face from a so-called “Respected” journalist! This is where the journalism has gone." After all of my contributions to Indian cricket..this is what I face from a so called “Respected” journalist! This is where the journalism has gone. pic.twitter.com/woVyq1sOZX — Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) February 19, 2022 × ALSO READ | Tactics will be different, approach will be different: Sunil Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy debut Following the recent turn of events, ex-India head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on the Saha row. He dwelled on the relationship between players and journalists in the current era. Speaking during the launch of veteran journalist Khalid A-H Ansari's memoir, 'It's a Wonderful World', Shastri said, “It's changed from the time we played." "The equation we had with journalists was far, far better than the equation you see with the boys today. I was part of the dressing room for the past seven years. And I don’t blame (the players). The spotlight that is there on today’s players is nowhere like what it was on us. We (only) had the print media… there was TV that had just started," he stated. ALSO READ | Shouldn't be different selection criteria for different people: Wriddhiman Saha's coach on Dravid's remark Revealing how he asked the Indian players to deal with the press during his coaching tenure, Shastri asserted, "We've tried to discuss it with them. Speak as much as you can to the media but make sure it's a proper kind of press conference, take everyone's questions at one go, because what happens is a lot of things are taken out of context these days. I'm being honest about it. Because of the competition that exists (between media organisations). "As a result, the player has no choice but to go into a shell. He says, 'I'd rather look within, focus on the game, let my cricket do the talking, and once I'm done and dusted, I can speak to whoever I want to,'" added the former Indian all-rounder.

Wriddhiman Saha row: Former India coach Ravi Shastri opines on relationship between players and media

<p>Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah have been one of the most dependable bowlers for&nbsp;India across formats. While Shami was missed&nbsp;a lot of white-ball series for Team India in recent times,&nbsp;being rested, he remains a regular in Tests and forms a strong bowling pair with Bumrah.</p>

<p>For the unversed, Bumrah made his international debut in early 2016 -- three years after Shami -- and featured in the longest format of the game in January 2018. Since then, both Bumrah and Shami have gone from strength to strength as a daunting fast-bowling pair. Talking to the Indian Express, Shami recently stated that he felt 'a bit strange' seeing Bumrah because of his bowling action.</p>

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<p>“The first time I saw him was during the IPL. It felt a bit strange seeing him because of his bowling action. I wondered how someone could bowl so fast with that action and where he got the power from. When he got drafted in the Indian team, I knew him better. He performed and became part of the Test team. Today, you see a different Jasprit Bumrah. He has such control, he has everything,” Shami told the&nbsp;<em>Indian Express.</em></p>

<p>Revealing what he will like to take from Bumrah, Shami said, "The one thing I would love to have from him is his yorker. Such a lovely ball. It’s fun to bowl together. With the kind of Test match bowling we have now, I don’t think we ever had such a period in our cricketing history. If you look at our graph for the last five years, I feel it is the highest. I enjoy bowling with Jassi, Umesh, Ishant and all of them." He added, "We know each other’s ability. The best quality of this bowling unit is that whenever someone is down, we lift each other up and give confidence. These are the things one remembers in life. We walk together through thick and thin."</p>

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<p>Both Bumrah and Shami were among wickets in the India-South Africa Test series, held early this year in the African nation. However, they couldn't take the side to their maiden Test series win in South Africa. They are now gearing up to spearhead the pace unit in India's forthcoming home Test series versus Sri Lanka, which gets underway on March 04.</p>

<p><strong>India's Test squad for Sri Lanka series:&nbsp;</strong>Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas, Hanuma Vihari, Gill, Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat, Ashwin (subject to fitness), Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep, Bumrah (VC), Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Sourabh Kumar</p>
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Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah have been one of the most dependable bowlers for India across formats. While Shami was missed a lot of white-ball series for Team India in recent times, being rested, he remains a regular in Tests and forms a strong bowling pair with Bumrah.

Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah have been one of the most dependable bowlers for India across formats. While Shami was missed a lot of white-ball series for Team India in recent times, being rested, he remains a regular in Tests and forms a strong bowling pair with Bumrah. For the unversed, Bumrah made his international debut in early 2016 -- three years after Shami -- and featured in the longest format of the game in January 2018. Since then, both Bumrah and Shami have gone from strength to strength as a daunting fast-bowling pair. Talking to the Indian Express, Shami recently stated that he felt 'a bit strange' seeing Bumrah because of his bowling action. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli can't be replaced: Gavaskar on in-form Shreyas Iyer's batting position for Team India in T20Is “The first time I saw him was during the IPL. It felt a bit strange seeing him because of his bowling action. I wondered how someone could bowl so fast with that action and where he got the power from. When he got drafted in the Indian team, I knew him better. He performed and became part of the Test team. Today, you see a different Jasprit Bumrah. He has such control, he has everything,” Shami told the Indian Express. Revealing what he will like to take from Bumrah, Shami said, "The one thing I would love to have from him is his yorker. Such a lovely ball. It’s fun to bowl together. With the kind of Test match bowling we have now, I don’t think we ever had such a period in our cricketing history. If you look at our graph for the last five years, I feel it is the highest. I enjoy bowling with Jassi, Umesh, Ishant and all of them." He added, "We know each other’s ability. The best quality of this bowling unit is that whenever someone is down, we lift each other up and give confidence. These are the things one remembers in life. We walk together through thick and thin." ALSO READ | Not Rahul or Kishan! Ex-Australia spinner names batter who should open with Rohit for India in T20Is Both Bumrah and Shami were among wickets in the India-South Africa Test series, held early this year in the African nation. However, they couldn't take the side to their maiden Test series win in South Africa. They are now gearing up to spearhead the pace unit in India's forthcoming home Test series versus Sri Lanka, which gets underway on March 04. India's Test squad for Sri Lanka series: Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas, Hanuma Vihari, Gill, Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat, Ashwin (subject to fitness), Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep, Bumrah (VC), Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Sourabh Kumar

'I wondered how someone could...': Md Shami shares his first reaction on seeing pacer Jasprit Bumrah

<p>Mohammed Shami is gearing up to represent India in the forthcoming two-match Test series versus Sri Lanka at home. While he remains an integral part of Team India across formats, he plays Tests more regularly than the white-ball formats and has accounted for 209 scalps in 57 matches in whites.</p>

<p>Ahead of India's red-ball assignment versus the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Islanders, Shami revealed the Indian batter who loves batting at the nets. Shami named Cheteshwar Pujara in this regard, who according to the pacer irritates the bowlers by making them bowl at least 100-200 deliveries.</p>

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<p>“We are professionals, it’s never a case of likes. The BCCI pays us so well to do what we like, so one enjoys bowling (laughs). But no one can irritate you like Cheteshwar Pujara. As everyone knows, unless he hits 100 to 200 balls, he doesn’t get sleep,”&nbsp;Shami told when he turned up as&nbsp;a guest at&nbsp;<i>The Indian Express' Idea Exchange.</i></p>

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<p>Currently, Pujara is representing the Saurashtra side in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2021/22 edition after being dropped from the Test line-up. The right-hander's century-drought continues in the purest format since early 2019 and paid the price for being overlooked for the SL home series.</p>

<p><strong>India's squad for the SL series:</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas, Hanuma Vihari, Gill, Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat, Ashwin (subject to fitness), Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep, Bumrah (VC), Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Sourabh Kumar</p>


Mohammed Shami is gearing up to represent India in the forthcoming two-match Test series versus Sri Lanka at home. While he remains an integral part of Team India across formats, he plays Tests more regularly than the white-ball formats and has accounted for 209 scalps in 57 matches in whites.

Mohammed Shami is gearing up to represent India in the forthcoming two-match Test series versus Sri Lanka at home. While he remains an integral part of Team India across formats, he plays Tests more regularly than the white-ball formats and has accounted for 209 scalps in 57 matches in whites. Ahead of India's red-ball assignment versus the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Islanders, Shami revealed the Indian batter who loves batting at the nets. Shami named Cheteshwar Pujara in this regard, who according to the pacer irritates the bowlers by making them bowl at least 100-200 deliveries. ALSO READ | Tactics will be different, approach will be different: Sunil Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy debut “We are professionals, it’s never a case of likes. The BCCI pays us so well to do what we like, so one enjoys bowling (laughs). But no one can irritate you like Cheteshwar Pujara. As everyone knows, unless he hits 100 to 200 balls, he doesn’t get sleep,” Shami told when he turned up as a guest at The Indian Express' Idea Exchange. ALSO READ | Hope Virat Kohli celebrates his 100th Test milestone with a century against Sri Lanka: Sunil Gavaskar Currently, Pujara is representing the Saurashtra side in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2021/22 edition after being dropped from the Test line-up. The right-hander's century-drought continues in the purest format since early 2019 and paid the price for being overlooked for the SL home series. India's squad for the SL series: Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas, Hanuma Vihari, Gill, Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat, Ashwin (subject to fitness), Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep, Bumrah (VC), Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Sourabh Kumar

'Unless he hits 100 to 200 balls, he doesn’t...' - Md Shami names India player who loves batting at the nets

<p>Saurabh Chaudhary clinched India`s first gold medal at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday. The 19-year-old Indian defeated Michael Schwald of Germany 16-6 in the gold medal match of the Men`s 10m Air Pistol event. Russian Artem Chernousov grabbed a bronze medal. The Indian Olympian finished third in the men`s 10m air pistol with a total of 584 points and made it to the first semifinal as one of the top 8 shooters.</p>

<p>He topped the group in semis. On Monday, India's Shreya Agrawal narrowly missed out on a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup`s 10m air rifle event. Shreya shot a total of 629.3, which was 0.1 less than eighth semi-finalist Eszter Meszaros of Hungary. As per the new rules applied for the first time at the shooting World Cup in Cairo, the top eight shooters qualify for the semi-finals, instead of direct finals, in the 10m air rifle and 10m air pistol individual events. The top eight are then split into two groups of four shooters. The top two from each group then progress to the gold medal match.</p>


Saurabh Chaudhary clinched India`s first gold medal at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday. The 19-year-old Indian defeated Michael Schwald of Germany 16-6 in the gold medal match of the Men`s 10m Air Pistol event.

Saurabh Chaudhary clinched India`s first gold medal at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday. The 19-year-old Indian defeated Michael Schwald of Germany 16-6 in the gold medal match of the Men`s 10m Air Pistol event. Russian Artem Chernousov grabbed a bronze medal. The Indian Olympian finished third in the men`s 10m air pistol with a total of 584 points and made it to the first semifinal as one of the top 8 shooters. He topped the group in semis. On Monday, India's Shreya Agrawal narrowly missed out on a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup`s 10m air rifle event. Shreya shot a total of 629.3, which was 0.1 less than eighth semi-finalist Eszter Meszaros of Hungary. As per the new rules applied for the first time at the shooting World Cup in Cairo, the top eight shooters qualify for the semi-finals, instead of direct finals, in the 10m air rifle and 10m air pistol individual events. The top eight are then split into two groups of four shooters. The top two from each group then progress to the gold medal match.

ISSF World Cup: Saurabh Chaudhary secures India's maiden gold in Cairo

<p>Rohit Sharma is set to start his captaincy tenure in the red-ball format as India is set to take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match Test series, starting on March 04 (Friday) in Mohali. So far, Rohit has got off to a flying start as the white-ball captain but it will be the first time that he will lead the national side in whites.</p>

<p>For the unversed, Rohit had&nbsp;led India on numerous occasions in white-ball formats before being the full-time limited-overs skipper, however, he never led in Test matches. He could've led India in the South Africa Tests, held early this year in the African nation, as then captain Virat Kohli had missed a game due to injury. During the SA tour, Hitman was named the vice-captain in whites.&nbsp;However, since he missed the whole tour due to injury, he couldn't lead in whites. Thus, the stage is finally set for the 34-year-old's debut as Test captain with the commencement of the SL series at home.</p>

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<p>Ahead of the series opener, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rohit to deliver even as the red-ball captain due to his experience. "With the experience that he has had over the years of captaining various teams, that should not be too much of an issue. Yes, this is the longer format, so the tactics will be different, the approach will be different. But he has got the experience, so don't really foresee anything majorly difficult for the captain," Gavaskar told Star Sports ahead of India's meeting with Sri Lanka at Mohali.</p>

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<p>Rohit was appointed India's full-time captain after Kohli resigned as the Test skipper post the SA series, which ended during mid-January 2022. It will be interesting to see how he takes the team forward in the purest format after the national side's highly-successful run under Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India's squad for SL Test series:</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas, Hanuma Vihari, Gill, Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat, Ashwin (subject to fitness), Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep, Bumrah (VC), Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Sourabh Kumar</p>


Rohit Sharma is set to start his captaincy tenure in the red-ball format as India is set to take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match Test series, starting on March 04 (Friday) in Mohali.

Rohit Sharma is set to start his captaincy tenure in the red-ball format as India is set to take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match Test series, starting on March 04 (Friday) in Mohali. So far, Rohit has got off to a flying start as the white-ball captain but it will be the first time that he will lead the national side in whites. For the unversed, Rohit had led India on numerous occasions in white-ball formats before being the full-time limited-overs skipper, however, he never led in Test matches. He could've led India in the South Africa Tests, held early this year in the African nation, as then captain Virat Kohli had missed a game due to injury. During the SA tour, Hitman was named the vice-captain in whites. However, since he missed the whole tour due to injury, he couldn't lead in whites. Thus, the stage is finally set for the 34-year-old's debut as Test captain with the commencement of the SL series at home. ALSO READ | Hope Virat Kohli celebrates his 100th Test milestone with a century against Sri Lanka: Sunil Gavaskar Ahead of the series opener, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rohit to deliver even as the red-ball captain due to his experience. "With the experience that he has had over the years of captaining various teams, that should not be too much of an issue. Yes, this is the longer format, so the tactics will be different, the approach will be different. But he has got the experience, so don't really foresee anything majorly difficult for the captain," Gavaskar told Star Sports ahead of India's meeting with Sri Lanka at Mohali. ALSO READ | Captaincy an added responsibility, Rohit Sharma should not lose focus on his batting: Ex-India selector Rohit was appointed India's full-time captain after Kohli resigned as the Test skipper post the SA series, which ended during mid-January 2022. It will be interesting to see how he takes the team forward in the purest format after the national side's highly-successful run under Kohli. India's squad for SL Test series: Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas, Hanuma Vihari, Gill, Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat, Ashwin (subject to fitness), Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep, Bumrah (VC), Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Sourabh Kumar

Tactics will be different, approach will be different: Sunil Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy debut

<p>Paris Saint Germain were on a roll as they stormed past&nbsp;Saint-Etienne&nbsp;3-1 in a dramatic fashion in&nbsp;Ligue 1 on Sunday (February 27). Kylian Mbappe struck twice to take PSG to a memorable win and was ably assisted by superstar footballer Lionel Messi.</p>

<p>Messi produced moments of brilliance to revive PSG's fortunes after the club had conceded the opening goal of the game to Saint-Etienne. Trailing 1-0, the 34-year-old Messi changed the course of the game during the 42nd minute. The Argentinian converted a pass with his left foot into a magical assist before Mbappe ran&nbsp;two to three yards faster and made&nbsp;up for it by&nbsp;kicking it ferociously into the net.</p>

<p>In his second assist, Messi showcased his incredible skills once again and went past as many as four Saint-Etienne players to get the ball through to Mbappe. The French player didn't miss the chance to score a goal to the right of the keeper to put&nbsp;PSG on top,&nbsp;2-1 ahead in the game, in the span of five minutes. Eventually, the result went in favour of PSG 3-1, courtesy a goal from Danilo Pereira (52nd minute). <strong>Here's the video of the Messi-Mbappe show:</strong></p>

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<p>With this win, PSG have now moved onto 62 points in 26 games. They&nbsp;will now gear up to face the third-placed Nice this weekend before locking horns with Real Madrid in the Round of 16 clash of&nbsp;the UEFA Champions League.</p>


Paris Saint Germain were on a roll as they stormed past Saint-Etienne 3-1 in a dramatic fashion in Ligue 1 on Sunday (February 27). Kylian Mbappe struck twice to take PSG to a memorable win and was ably assisted by superstar footballer Lionel Messi.

Paris Saint Germain were on a roll as they stormed past Saint-Etienne 3-1 in a dramatic fashion in Ligue 1 on Sunday (February 27). Kylian Mbappe struck twice to take PSG to a memorable win and was ably assisted by superstar footballer Lionel Messi. Messi produced moments of brilliance to revive PSG's fortunes after the club had conceded the opening goal of the game to Saint-Etienne. Trailing 1-0, the 34-year-old Messi changed the course of the game during the 42nd minute. The Argentinian converted a pass with his left foot into a magical assist before Mbappe ran two to three yards faster and made up for it by kicking it ferociously into the net. In his second assist, Messi showcased his incredible skills once again and went past as many as four Saint-Etienne players to get the ball through to Mbappe. The French player didn't miss the chance to score a goal to the right of the keeper to put PSG on top, 2-1 ahead in the game, in the span of five minutes. Eventually, the result went in favour of PSG 3-1, courtesy a goal from Danilo Pereira (52nd minute). Here's the video of the Messi-Mbappe show: ALSO READ | View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paris Saint-Germain (@psg) × With this win, PSG have now moved onto 62 points in 26 games. They will now gear up to face the third-placed Nice this weekend before locking horns with Real Madrid in the Round of 16 clash of the UEFA Champions League.

WATCH: Lionel Messi's flawless assists lead to Mbappe's twin strikes in PSG's win over Saint-Etienne

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