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Rohit, Vinesh, Manika, Thangavelu Dream11 is IPL title recommended for Khel Ratna sponsor this season NEW :Star While Rohit has been antasy sports plat- cricketer Rohit Sharma and recognised for his ever-ris- form Dream11 will decorated woman wrestler ing accomplishments with be Indian Premier Vinesh Phogat were among the bat, Vinesh has been re- F League's title sponsors for the four athletes recom- warded for her gold medals this season. mended on Tuesday for this in the 2018 Commonwealth Fantasy gaming platform year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel and Asian Games besides a Dream11 on Tuesday won Ratna award -- the coun- bronze in the 2019 Asian the Indian Premier League try's highest sporting hon- Wrestling Championships. title sponsorship rights with our. Thangavelu got the a bid of Rs 222 crore, re- Woman paddler Manika recognition for his gold placing Chinese mobile Batra and Rio Paralympic medal in the 2016 Rio Para- phone company Vivo for a gold-winning high jumper lympics in the T42 high four-and-a-half-month deal. Mariappan Thangavelu jump category. T42 applies makar, shooter Jitu Rai, Indian cricketer to get the Dream11 has been one of were the other two to athletes with single above and wrestler Sakshi Malik Khel Ratna in 1998, fol- the IPL sponsors for a cou- sportspersons recom- the knee amputations or a were collectively given this lowed by Dhoni in 2007 ple of years now. mended for the prestigious disability that is compara- award. and Kohli in 2018, who won "Dream11 has won the award by a 12-member se- ble. The 33-year-old Rohit it jointly with weightlifter rights with a bid of Rs 222 lection committee of the Star paddler Manika was will only be the fourth crick- Mirabai Chanu. crore," Patel told PTI. Sports Ministry. recommended for her re- eter after Sachin Tendulkar, The committee, compris- It was learnt that Tata This is only the second markable performance in just-retired Mahendra ing the likes of Virender Se- group didn't place a final time that four athletes have 2018, a year during which Singh Dhoni and current hwag and former hockey bid while two education The BCCI and Vivo last from 2018 to 2022 with a the killing of 20 Indian sol- been recommended for the she won the Common- skipper to be captain Sardar Singh, met technology companies -- week decided to suspend whopping Rs 2,199 crore diers, triggered public out- top sporting accolade. wealth Games gold medal conferred with the Khel at the Sports Authority of BYJUs (201 crore) and Un- their partnership for the bid. rage and led to calls of boy- In 2016, star shuttler P V and Asian Games bronze in Ratna. (SAI) headquarters in academy (170 crore) -- 2020 IPL beginning on Chinese sponsorship be- cotting Chinese companies Sindhu, gymnast Dipa Kar- women's singles. Tendulkar was the first New Delhi. came second and third re- September 19 in the UAE came a bone of contention and products. spectively. amid the clamour to boy- after the BCCI declared it There were questions Vivo and the BCCI had cott Chinese products amid would review the deals fol- raised on the BCCI's deci- Where will Dhoni play his last last week suspended a Rs widespread anti-China sen- lowing the violent clashes sion to retain Chinese spon- 440 crore per year deal for timent in India. between the armies of both sors even as the union gov- this season owing to the In 2017, VIVO had re- the countries in eastern ernment banned close to 60 border stand-off between tained the IPL title spon- Ladakh. Chinese apps and social me- match? VVS has a clue India and China. sorship rights for five years The clash, which led to dia platforms. ow that Mahen- cricketing fan of his. So, dra Singh Dhoni they will enjoy each and 'He said we should show attitude and Nhas retired from every moment MS Dhoni international , the fo- spends on the cricket field,’ cus will be on his Indian Laxman said on Star Premier League perfor- Sports’ show Cricket Con- courage while facing the Aussies' mances and ultimately nected. NEW DELHI:Chetan him along with Dr M V Srid- where would he play his last “I think MS Dhoni’s Chauhan, who passed away har (who passed away in match. farewell game will be when- on Sunday, was the leg- 2017) was instrumental in Former India batsman ever he plays his last match endary 's making sure that the right VVS Laxman reckons for CSK. And I can tell you longest-serving opening decision took place in co-or- Dhoni would bid the game for sure, just like the way partner in . dination with the BCCI." farewell at his ‘home Sachin had that farewell Chauhan played 40 Tests As the manager, Laxman ground’ Chepauk in Chen- match at the Wankhede, I for India, scoring 2,084 recalls Chauhan was very ef- nai. think the farewell match runs. He was unlucky not to ficient and every demand Dhoni announced his re- will be at the Chepauk.’ register a Test century de- from the players was imme- tirement from international successful franchise has seen. “And all the fans, not only spite coming close on a few diately acted upon. cricket via Instagram on been MS Dhoni’s leader- “Till the time he is going at the ground but around occasions -- he fell twice in "He was that kind of char- August 15th. ship. So, he will go out and to play cricket, he will be the world, not only the In- the 90s and five times in the acter, he used to always be “Number one is we all he will do everything possi- captaining CSK. I think dian fans but all the cricket- 80s. very welcoming for any re- have to recognise that he ble for CSK to win the tro- each and every movement ing fans will be watching Even after his playing days quest from our side. He (Dhoni) is very passionate phy. But as far as the fans of MS Dhoni will be that last game of MS when- he made an impact, serving would always get those re- about CSK. One of the rea- are concerned, I think the watched very closely, will be ever that will happen,” Lax- in various roles in the Delhi quests fulfilled. He always sons CSK has been the most euphoria will be there to be relished by each and every man concluded. and Districts Cricket Associ- used to make sure that we as ation -- as president, vice- cricketers, we as the team, president, secretary and got everything possible so Olympics-bound Vinesh pulls out of chief selector. that we could just focus on One role that has gone the game and not get dis- rather unoticed among the chat with the entire team af- third Test which we won to tracted with what was hap- national camp citing health risk many tributes posted after ter the second's day play of claim the series. He hugged pening outside the cricket his passing has been as the the Kolkata Test where he me and told me 'This is how field." NEW DELHI:Vinesh Scheme) and many exposure manager of the Indian team, said 'It is very important we you are supposed to play "What really impressed Phogat, the only Indian trips. They should think especially for his role in the realise that we represent the when you are representing me was that even though he woman wrestler to have about it." historic Test victory against country. There are a lot of the country, with lot of pas- was a stalwart as far as qualified for Tokyo The women's camp will Australia in Kolkata in expectations on us and it is sion, bravery and courage'," cricket is concerned, he was Olympics, has pulled out of begin in 50kg, 53kg, 57kg, March 2001, when India very important for us to fight recalls Laxman also a very efficient admin- the national camp citing 62kg, 68kg but WFI can won after being asked to fol- and show that attitude and Laxman also hailed istrator, that is a brilliant health safety concerns amid bring in wrestlers from 76kg, low on and subsequently courage when we are facing Chauhan's role in helping combination to have." the COVID-19 pandemic, a another Olympic weight cat- went on to win the series. the Australians," Laxman the Indian team handle the Laxman recalls his last decision which has irked the egory, as well. V V S Laxman, who scored tells Harish infamous 'Monkeygate' con- meeting with Chauhan two national federation. "We can actually think an incredible 281 -- arguably Kotian/Rediff.com. troversy during the India years ago when he was doing The rescheduled national about it. But we will also let the most important innings "At the end when we won tour of Australia in 2007- commentary for the India camp for Olympic weight the upcoming wrestlers in by an Indian batsman a a the match, he was very 2008, when the visitors versus West Indies T20I category wrestlers is set to 53kg (Vinesh's category) to Test this century -- led In- proud of what we had nearly pulled out of the tour game in Lucknow. begin from September 1 in be at camp. After all, we have dia's amazing comeback in achieved. At the end of the after Harbhajan Singh was "It is really unfortunate Lucknow (women) and to look at 2024 as well," said the Eden Gardens Test, and series, he was very happy accused of racially abusing that he passed away, he was Sonepat (men). Tomar.The men's freestyle recalls how Chetan Chauhan and proud with the victory," Andrew Symonds. so fit and active. He was so However, Vinesh is not camp will begin with all six played a role in that memo- Laxman adds. "He was the manager dur- hale and hearty when I met comfortable travelling to Olympic weight categories, rable triumph. "I remember him hugging ing that series. I think some- him in Lucknow during the Lucknow as she is fearful of including the 65kg in which "I remember him having a me in Chennai after the one who is as experienced as West Indies match." her health amid the raging medal hopeful Bajrang Pu- pandemic. nia competes. "I am not going to attend "Bajrang will be there in Finch fears for mental health of the camp. I am training Sonepat for the camp along everyday with coach Om with his personal coach Prakash, who follows the Shako Bentinidis. Only plan which my personal Sushil has got exemption," players in 'bio-bubbles' coach Woller Akos sends me said Tomar.Bajrang is tran- NEW DELHI:The men- of years, in particular," Finch said the Australian every week. The situation is ing at the Inspire Institute for tal health of cricketers con- Finch told reporters in a team's sports psychologist not good to travel to Luc- Sports (IIS) in Bengaluru fined to bio-secure bubbles video call. Michael Lloyd had tailored know," Vinesh said. with Bentinidis and fellow during COVID-19 will be "It's going to be some- plans for players and was The 2019 World Champi- wrestler Jitender Kumar, tested over the next two thing to monitor heavily. talking to each about recog- onship bronze-medallist said who competes in Sushil's years, and Australia's staff Because it could be a few nising "when things might she "falls sick very easily" so "The selection committee tion to stay and train at the category (74kg). are working hard to prepare months that guys are in be a little bit off". she does not want to take a will decide if Vinesh will get Chhatrasal stadium in Delhi, India have earned players for the challenges, these bio-bubbles and be- The 33-year-old opener chance with her health. exemption or not. The camp instead of the national camp, Olympic qualification limited overs captain Aaron ing stuck in a hotel room by added that players were on "My stomach is pretty sen- is for players. We want Tomar said, his case is "dif- through Bajrang (65kg), Finch said on Tuesday. tralia to prepare for India's yourself for a couple of notice about adhering to sitive. You can't go out of the preparation to kick off now ferent". Ravi Dahiya (57kg), and Finch will lead a 21-man tour during the home sum- weeks on end -- or four-five bio-security protocols, a SAI centre in Lucknow, so for Olympics," said WFI as- "We know that Chhatrasal Deepak Punia (86kg) from squad to England for a T20 mer. months ... that could be re- month after England pace- you can't get yourself a few sistant secretary Vinod is a huge facility. There is a among men. international series starting To mitigate the risk of in- ally tough." man Jofra Archer was sanc- things which you need. In Tomar. gym, mats and enough train- With Narsingh Yadav also September 4 in Southamp- fections, players' move- Melbourne-based Finch, tioned for a breach during Lucknow, cases are rising "We are not running a ing partners for Sushil. We coming back after serving his ton, followed by a one-day ments will be heavily re- along with about five mil- the Test series against West but it's safe in , so I shop for our benefit, the don't know at which Akhada four-year doping ban, the series at another bio-secure stricted during lion other people in Aus- Indies. am more comfortable here." camp is for players and when Vinesh is training, what kind 74kg has become more com- venue in Manchester. competition, which could tralia's second city, has "We’ve been really strong The Wrestling Federation they express such apprehen- of facilities are there," he petitive. Some of Finch's squad are take a toll on their mental been locked down for all with the guys in the last of India (WFI) is not im- sions, it's a bit surprising," he said. It will be interesting to see also expected to travel to well-being, said Finch. but a few weeks since couple of weeks .... Because pressed with reasons given added. "The SAI has supported who prevails in trials for United Arab Emirates for "I definitely feel it's going March as authorities battle at the end of the day, if that by the Asian Games gold- When asked about Sushil these players with TOPS Olympic qualification tour- the Indian Premier League to be a real issue and a real to control COVID-19 out- falls over then we’re all out medallist. Kumar being given exemp- (Target Olympic Podium naments next year. before returning to Aus- factor over the next couple breaks. of jobs."