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India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, is known for his tendency to forget things—a quirky trait that has been humorously pointed out by several teammates, including Virat Kohli. Virat, who often jokes about Rohit's forgetfulness, once highlighted the Indian skipper's habit of misplacing items.


In a video chat shared by the BCCI on social media, Virat Virat and Gautam Gambhir had a lighthearted exchange ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh.

India are gearing up for the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai on Thursday.

Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis sensation, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning his second Grand Slam title of the year at the US Open. The 23-year-old world number one defeated American Taylor Fritz in straight sets, with a score line of 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, to secure his maiden US Open crown.

This victory comes on the heels of his triumph at the Australian Open earlier this year, making him the first Italian man to win the prestigious US Open title.

Jannik Sinner has secured his sixth title of the 2024 season, reaffirming his status as the world number one. Sinner's stellar record this year includes 55 wins and just 5 losses.

However, his journey to winning the US Open was not without issues. Before the tournament, an independent tribunal cleared him of any wrongdoing related to a case that had drawn significant public and player attention.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed worries on Wednesday regarding the team's ability to compete with the best in the world despite the batsmen' previous struggles against excellent spin bowling.

Talking to the media on the eve of the two-Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai, Gambhir also claimed that India's fixation on batting has been countered by the bowling quartet of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, addressed the media in Chennai ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which is set to begin on Thursday. Gambhir emphasized that India's focus will be on playing with intent, leaving no room for complacency against a Bangladesh side that recently claimed a victory over Pakistan.

Highlighting the importance of maintaining their winning ways, Gambhir remarked, "The winning style is the best style."

He underscored the significance of India's senior players, particularly praising the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who are expected to be crucial in India's strategy.

India's star shooter Manu Bhaker etched her name in the history books with her stellar performances at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old from Haryana is now a proud owner of two Olympic medals, a feeling that is yet to sink in for the shooter from Haryana. Manu won two bronze medals in Paris - one in women's 10 metre air pistol event and another in the mixed 10 metre air pistol team event.

With her sights set on the future, the young shooter is now focusing on her next significant target - the Los Angeles Olympics. Manu is now determined to change the colour of the medal.

In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Manu discussed how she overcame the disappointment of the Tokyo Olympics to achieve success in Paris, her reunion with coach Jaspal Rana, her aspirations for the Los Angeles Olympics, and much more ...

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young and talented Indian batsman, has been making waves in the cricketing world with his exceptional performances in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. His meteoric rise to the top has been nothing short of remarkable, especially considering his age and the level of competition he has faced.

In the recently concluded Test series against England in early 2024, Jaiswal showcased his immense potential and skill, overshadowing even the likes of Joe Root, who is currently ranked as the number one Test batsman by the ICC.

While Root struggled to find his footing, Jaiswal had a series that will be remembered for years to come, scoring a magnificent 712 runs in just 9 innings at an impressive average of 89. The highlight of his performance was undoubtedly his maiden double century, which left cricket enthusiasts and experts in awe of his talent.

Rising numbers of cricketers are spurning the international game to focus on lucrative franchise deals across the globe but Adam Zampa's heart remains set on winning more matches for Australia.


The spinner will play his 100th ODI against England at Trent Bridge on Thursday in a series criticised by pundits for lacking context and having nothing really at stake.

Declining interest in the 50-over game means Zampa will more than likely finish his career well short of Ricky Ponting's Australian record total of 374 ODIs.

But it won't be for a lack of trying for the 32-year-old who loves to pull on the green-and-gold Australian kit and still sees a future for the format.

India's star batsman Shreyas Iyer is currently not in contention for a spot in the Test cricket team. Iyer had a chance for a comeback, but his disappointing performance in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, where he scored only 104 runs in four innings, has further diminished his prospects.

The rise of young talents like Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, who impressed during the series against England earlier this year, has pushed Iyer down the pecking order.

A BCCI official has expressed doubts about Iyer's place in the current Test team, citing concerns over his shot selection during the Duleep Trophy.

As Ashwin turned 38 on Tuesday, he is preparing to take the field at MA Chidambaram ground, maybe for one last time in a Test at a venue he has always called home.

It won't be a surprise if the Test match against Bangladesh becomes Ashwin's last at Chepauk, even though all his fans would love to believe it isn't.

The monkey is never off the back. The albatross of the ICC trophy that had been hanging around the neck of Indian cricket for a decade might have been dealt with on the shores of Barbados a couple of months ago, but that doesn't mean Rohit Sharma & Co. can breathe easy.

The captain has dealt with pressure for a long time now and he knows that everything will be forgotten in a hurry if a result goes wrong here and there.

Real Madrid defeated Stuttgart 3-1 on Tuesday to begin their trophy defence, with Kylian Mbappe scoring on his first Champions League game for the club.

After Deniz Undav leveled Mbappe's opener moments into the second half, Antonio Rudiger headed home for the record 15-time champions in the 83rd minute.

The forthcoming series against Bangladesh will mark the first Test assignment for Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

After Sri Lankan spinners exposed Indian batting to win the series 2-0, Gambhir's debut ODI assignment did not conclude on a positive note.

When India kicks off a heavy Test schedule against Bangladesh on Thursday, skipper Rohit Sharma claimed that they have plans in place to control the workload of their pacers.

The first of India's ten Test matches will take place in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. Players like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj may find themselves taking on a lot of work over the course of 15 weeks, particularly in Australia from November to January.

India batting great Rahul Dravid has a stellar record against Australia, one of the most dominant teams during his era. His performances, especially in Test cricket, are particularly memorable, with several iconic innings against the Aussies.

Dravid's first tour to Australia in 1999 was nothing short of disastrous with a highest score of 35 in the first Test in Adelaide.