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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Anjum Moudgil, Saurabh Chaudhary back in India reckoning after shooting trials
Anjum Moudgil NEW DELHI: Olympian shooters Anjum Moudgil and Saurabh Chaudhary are back in reckoning for India team spots along with world championship bronze medallist Mehuli Ghosh, following their encouraging performances in the National Selection Trials 3&4 for rifle and pistol in Dehradun recently. India's leading female rifle shooter and two-time Olympian Anjum had missed out on the first half of the international season comprising three World Cups, but following her fine showing in the 50m rifle 3-positions event she is back among the top-three having replaced Paris Olympian Shriyanka Sadangi, as per the National Rifle Association of India's latest domestic rankings list for Group A (eligible for India selection) shooters. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! World record holder Sift Kaur Samra remains the top-ranked 3P woman shooter in the country with an average of 593.38, followed by Ashi Chouksey (592.25) and Anjum (591.68). Shriyanka (589.90), Mehuli (588.58), and Surabhi Bharadwaj (588.08) complete the top six in the highly-competitive field. Former Asian Games gold medallist Chaudhary is back as India No.1 in men's 10m air pistol with an average score of 583.93, followed by Aditya Malra (582.75) and Anmol Jain (582.33). Amit Sharma (582), Nishant Rawat (582), and Samrat Rana (581.45) are fourth, fifth and sixth respectively. Among 10m air rifle shooters, 2024 Asian Championship gold medallist Mehuli has regained the domestic No. 1 spot with an average of 633.65, followed by Elavenil Valarivan (633.28) and Ananya Naidu (632.83). Arya Rajesh Borse (632.25), Ramita (632.05), and Sonam Uttam Maskar (631.60) also feature in the top six. In women's 10m air pistol, Suruchi continues to dominate the national circuit with an average score of 588.25. She enjoying a nearly 10-point lead over her No.2 Palak (578.38). Paris Olympics double bronze medallist Manu Bhaker and Surbhi Rao both average 578 after the trials. Rhythm Sangwan (577.88) and Esha Singh (577.83) follow closely at fifth and sixth spots, respectively. When Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir looked at the pitch to decide India Playing XI Manu, who skipped T3 and T4 rounds, continues to lead the 25m sports pistol rankings with an average score of 588.65. Simranpreet Kaur Brar (583.75), Esha Singh (583.50), Rahi Sarnobat (582.28), Abhidnya Patil (580.43), and Divya T.S. (580.38) round off the top six. Anish Bhanwala, after winning Trials 3&4, is the No.1 25m rapid-fire pistol marksman with an average of 581.25. He is followed by Neeraj Kumar (578.75) and Adarsh Singh (578.55). The next three spots are held by Bhavesh Shekhawat (576.63), Pradeep Singh Shekhawat (576.30), and Mandeep Singh (576.00). In men's 10m air rifle, reigning Asian champion Rudrankksh Patil sits on top with an average of 633.98, just 0.58 ahead of Arjun Babuta (633.40). Kiran Jadhav, with an average score of 632.35 tops, is third. Chain Singh retains the top spot in men's 3P event with average score of 592.63, while Olympian Akhil Sheoran (591.35) is second and Aishwary Pratap Singh is third. Niraj Kumar (591.25), Paris Olympic bronze medallist Swapnil Kushale (589.15), and Army Marksmanship Unit's Babu Singh (587.05) complete the top six. PTI Rewrite Article Translate Article Publish Article Publish Articlebeta Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Kuldeep Yadav is India's next best attacking option after Jasprit Bumrah': Ex-Australia captain slams shock Edgbaston selections
Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has questioned India's team selection for the second Test at Edgbaston, expressing surprise over the exclusion of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav . India made three changes to their playing XI, bringing in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Akash Deep in place of Shardul Thakur, Sai Sudharsan, and Jasprit Bumrah. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bowl. Reacting on social media, Finch wrote: 'If Bumrah was fit to play then surely you need to pick the best bowler in the world? At the very least Kuldeep has to be in the XI if you're worried about taking 20 wickets. Yes, he might be more expensive but he's the next best attacking option!' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Finch's remarks echoed the sentiments of many fans and experts who were stunned by India's selection decisions. Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the world's best all-format bowlers, was left out despite being reportedly fit. Kuldeep, India's standout spinner in the first Test, also missed out on selection. With India trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, the absence of two key wicket-taking options has sparked intense debate. When Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir looked at the pitch to decide India Playing XI After being put in to bat, India's stand-in skipper Shubman Gill explained the reasoning: "Would've bowled first as well. If there's anything in the wicket, it's on the first day. Three changes - Reddy, Washi and Akash Deep come in. No Bumrah. Just to manage his workload. We did get a good break, and this is an important match for us. But the third Test being at Lord's, we think there'll be more in that pitch, so we'll use him there. We were tempted to play Kuldeep, but looking at the last match, our lower order didn't do well, so we decided to add some depth to the batting. " Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India no. 1 R Praggnanandhaa makes honest admission: 'It's difficult to play classical'
R Praggnanandhaa (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Teen Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes the gradual shift of elite players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura away from classical chess is largely due to the mental and physical fatigue associated with the longer format. Both Carlsen, a five-time world champion, and world No.2 Nakamura have increasingly opted for freestyle, rapid, and blitz formats over traditional classical events. Praggnanandhaa, who has already claimed three major classical titles in 2024—the Tata Steel Masters, Superbet Classic, and Uz Chess Cup—feels that the intense preparation required for classical games is a key factor behind the growing preference for faster formats. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "It's difficult to play classical chess because everyone is well prepared... the opening preparation part is huge in classical chess. If you compare it to freestyle, you don't have to prepare before a game, while in classical chess, you're basically forced to. "I don't think anyone actually enjoys that process, but you're forced to and you have to have a plan for everything. That requires a lot of effort," he explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The 19-year-old from Chennai also pointed out the toll that repeated classical tournaments can take on a player's mind and body. Poll Which chess format do you enjoy the most? Classical Rapid Blitz Freestyle "And when you play a lot of such tournaments, then your energy is also (drained)... I mean you can also be mentally and physically exhausted. So all these things happen. I think that's the reason why everyone prefers other formats," he said. When Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir looked at the pitch to decide India Playing XI Praggnanandhaa admitted he personally enjoys freestyle and rapid formats more, though he still views classical as the foundation of serious chess. "I mean, I myself like freestyle much more because of the fact that you don't have to prepare before a game. That doesn't mean we don't want to work on (our) chess. We enjoy working on chess. "But the fact that you have to (put endless hours in preparations)... you're forced to do before the game like three-four hours of preparation, then it's not really something that everyone enjoys. So yeah, I like freestyle. I like rapid and it's a bit more than classical for sure. But I think classical is still the main thing." He also credited the Adani group for supporting his growth as a professional player over the past 18 months. "Adani Sportsline have been supporting me for the last one-and-a-half years already. And it's quite important because we do travel a lot and training is also expensive than what people think," said Praggnanandhaa. "For example, last year, I played in the Candidates, which required a team to help and then also like in-person camps. So all these things require support and that's where I think the Adani group has been supporting me in a huge way. "And they were also there when I didn't have (a good) last year; they were there supporting me throughout. So, yeah, a huge thanks to them." Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Mohammed Shami forced me to quit': Hasin Jahan calls pacer a criminal in explosive allegation
NEW DELHI: 's estranged wife has once again levelled serious allegations against the Indian cricketer, claiming he has refused to provide basic financial support for her and their daughter, and has tried to ruin her life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jahan, who married Shami in 2014, shared her personal ordeal, stating she was forced to give up her career after marriage and is now left without any source of income. 'I used to model and act before I got married. Shami forced me to quit my profession. He wanted me to live only a housewife's life. I loved Shami so much that I happily accepted it,' Jahan said. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The couple's bitter legal battle has been ongoing for years and frequently played out in public. According to Jahan, her current financial dependence on Shami compelled her to seek legal recourse. 'Now I have no earnings of my own. Shami has to bear all the responsibility for our maintenance. That is why we had to approach the court when he denied this. Thank God there is a law in our country which orders people to bear their responsibilities,' she said. She further questioned Shami's character, accusing him of endangering the future of their daughter. Poll Do you believe that financial support should be guaranteed in a marriage? Yes, it's essential. No, it depends on circumstances. Only if children are involved. I have no opinion. 'If you are entering a relationship with someone, it is not written on their face that they have a poor character, are a criminal, or will play with your and your daughter's future. I too became a victim like this,' she added. 'God has forgiven the biggest criminals. He cannot see the protection, future, and happiness of his daughter. He should also give up his stubbornness of wanting to ruin Hasin Jahan's life. He cannot destroy me because I am on the path of justice while he is on the path of injustice.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On Tuesday, the Calcutta High Court directed Shami to pay Rs 4 lakh per month—Rs 1.5 lakh to Jahan and Rs 2.5 lakh to their daughter—as interim maintenance. The court observed this sum was 'just, fair and reasonable' to ensure their financial stability during the ongoing legal proceedings. Jahan had earlier moved the High Court against a 2023 sessions court order that had directed Shami to pay Rs 50,000 to her and Rs 80,000 to their daughter. The High Court revised the amount, noting that Shami's income and financial disclosures indicate he is capable of paying more. When Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir looked at the pitch to decide India Playing XI 'In view of materials placed before me... the quantum of interim monetary relief as fixed by the Court below requires revision,' the court order by Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee stated. 'The petitioner's wife, who has remained unmarried and is living independently with the child, is entitled to a levelled maintenance that she enjoyed during her continuance of marriage and which reasonably secures her future as well as the future of the child,' it further said. Jahan had earlier filed an FIR in 2018 against Shami and his family under multiple charges, including domestic violence, dowry harassment, and allegations of match-fixing, which she later reiterated in court filings. She had initially sought Rs 7 lakh per month for herself and Rs 3 lakh for their daughter as interim monetary relief.
