Former India allrounder Abhishek Nayar and former Netherlands allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate will join India's support staff as assistant coaches for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. The pair will reunite with new head coach Gautam Gambhir, having recently served as his assistant coaches during Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2024 title run. Morne Morkel, a former South Africa fast bowler, has been approached to become India's new bowling coach. The first assignment will be a white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, starting on July 27.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has addressed rumours about his relationship with tennis star Sania Mirza, urging caution when sharing unverified information on social media. Shami criticized those spreading misinformation and urged people to exercise caution when sharing unverified information. He urged people to think twice before sharing information from unverified sources and to achieve success and elevate themselves to be perceived as a good person.
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh is upset by the exclusion of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Yuzvendra Chahal from the white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The T20I leg will begin on July 27 in Pallekele, while the ODIs will be played in Colombo between August 3 and 7. The selection committee of the BCCI and Gautam Gambhir decided to leave out Abhishek and Samson from the squad for the Sri Lanka series. Samson, who scored his maiden international hundred in India's last ODI match, was dropped from the 50-over series but was picked for the T20Is.
Actress Natasa Stankovic is currently in Serbia with her son Agastya, following her recent separation from Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya. Stankovic shared pictures of herself cycling and a selfie after a workout session on social media. She also shared photos and videos of her son playing with a ball and holding a giant watermelon. The couple confirmed their separation on July 18, expressing their mutual decision to part ways. They are blessed with Agastya and will continue to co-parent. They renewed their wedding vows in February 2023.
Woong Ki, a Korean coach with a successful track record in archery, has faced challenges with authorities ahead of the Paris Olympics. Despite his efforts to help India win a medal, he has been excluded from the coaching team and asked to return to South Korea. Woong Ki expressed disappointment at not being allowed to accompany the Indian team to Paris, especially considering the importance of the Olympics for Indian archery. The AAI had recommended Woong Ki as part of the coaching staff for the Indian contingent, but their list was not fully approved by the IOA. The squad now includes Indian coaches and support staff, but not Woong Ki. The situation remains unresolved, with no solution found so far.
Woong Ki has been pivotal in the team's success, leading them to notable achievements in recent competitions like the Asian Games and World Cup. The Indian archery team, comprising both men and women, has qualified for all five events in the Olympics for the first time since 2012. Their performance at international events has been promising, raising hopes for a medal in Paris. The team has been training in Marseille in preparation for the upcoming competition. Woong Ki's absence is particularly felt as India aims for success in multiple events at the Olympics.
Deepti Sharma, the Indian all-rounder, is returning to play in The Hundred 2024 for London Spirit, replacing the injured Grace Harris. Deepti previously played for the Spirit in 2021 and will rejoin the team after the Asia Cup. She will miss the start of the competition due to her national team commitments, with Erin Burns filling in for the first two games. The competition begins on July 23, with London Spirit facing Southern Brave on July 24. Three Indian players, including Deepti, Richa Ghosh, and Smriti Mandhana, will participate in The Hundred, with Ghosh and Mandhana also missing the first week. Several other player replacements have been confirmed due to injuries and schedule conflicts. England's Test batters will join the men's Hundred after their Test against the West Indies, while bowlers like Ben Stokes will join later for workload management.
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