India's success off the field has not been matched by their performances on it at World Cups over the last decade but with a near-perfect buildup, familiar conditions and recent history on their side, the hosts are favourites to end their title drought. Rohit Sharma and his men head into the 50-overs showpiece event as the world's top-ranked ODI team and with the hopes of 1.4 billion on their shoulders.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/NkcLmFR
Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games gold medallist, came up with a mighty throw of 20.36 metres on his sixth and last attempt to successfully defended his Asian Games title.
A record-breaking Avinash Sable on Sunday became the first Indian man to win a gold medal in 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Sable completed the race in record 8:19.50 seconds.
The Indian women's hockey team was held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea but the Savita Punia-led unbeaten side still continued to lead its pool in the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday.
Indian shooter Darius Kynan Chenai seized glory, winning a bronze medal in the men's trap individual final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. This brings India's shooting medal tally to 22 at the Games, their best-ever performance in the sport. In the women's trap final, Manisha Keer finished in sixth place.
Yuzvendra Chahal, the leg-spinner, has commented on his exclusion from India's squad for the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup, stating that he is accustomed to such omissions. This is the third consecutive global cricketing event that he has not been selected for. Chahal expressed his disappointment but emphasized his focus on playing Test cricket for India.
Indian boxer Parveen Hooda has secured a medal at the Asian Games and a quota for the Paris Olympics after winning in the 57kg category. She used her long reach and strategic approach to defeat her Uzbek opponent. Other Indian boxers have also secured Olympic quotas in their weight categories.