Cricket Dominates Indian Sports News
The cricketing world in India saw several notable updates in the past 24 hours. Former India captain and Chennai Super Kings legend, MS Dhoni, made headlines not only for being spotted in a Mumbai Indians jersey, which sent the internet into a frenzy, but also for completing his DGCA Drone Pilot Certification program. This unique achievement showcases Dhoni's diverse interests beyond the cricket field.
In another significant development, Rohit Sharma shared his initial reactions regarding the upcoming ODI series against Australia, following his replacement as the team's ODI captain. This change has been a major talking point in Indian cricket circles. Meanwhile, young Indian batter Prithvi Shaw scored a century for Maharashtra in a practice match ahead of the Ranji Trophy season, though his performance was overshadowed by a heated on-field spat with Mumbai players.
The influence of head coach Gautam Gambhir on Team India's mentality was highlighted by spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who stated that Gambhir has instilled a "Spartan mentality" in the squad, leaving no room for mediocrity and pushing players to give their absolute best. On the rankings front, Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana continues to lead the latest ODI batting rankings.
There's also positive news regarding Rishabh Pant, who is reportedly set to return to the cricket field after his injury hiatus, with discussions about him possibly playing for Delhi in the second round of the Ranji Trophy.
Wrestling: Aman Sehrawat Faces Ban
In the world of wrestling, Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat has been handed a one-year ban by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The suspension comes after Sehrawat failed to make weight at the Senior World Championships.
Other Sporting Highlights
In chess, legendary players Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov are set to reignite their fierce rivalry after 30 years in a high-stakes chess event. This highly anticipated clash of titans is drawing significant attention from chess enthusiasts globally.