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Virat Kohli survives unbelievable run-out as Khaled Ahmed messes up simplest of chances | WATCH

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Indian cricket team turned on a beast mode with the bat after bowling Bangladesh for 233 on Day 4 of the second Test. Led by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma's blistering starts, the hosts tumbled down several records in a bid to get a result from the game. Meanwhile, in a comical incident in the third session on the fourth day, Virat Kohli survived an unbelievable run-out dismissal. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/cYR1QMj via IFTTT

Mohammad Yousuf steps down as Pakistan cricket selector citing personal reasons

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Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf on Sunday resigned from his post of national selector citing personal reasons. Yousuf was part of the broad-based selection panel featuring former Test players, head coaches, captains and an analyst, among others. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KuOP0QG via IFTTT

Emiliano Martinez banned from two FIFA World Cup Qualifying games for obscene celebration

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Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was slapped with a two-match ban from FIFA for 'violation of the principles of fair play' on Saturday, September 28. The star goalkeeper will miss Argentina's next two World Cup 2026 Qualifying games against Venezuela and Bolivia next month.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/4LyJrvP via IFTTT

Kamindu Mendis leads Sri Lanka to historical record against New Zealand for first time in 41 years

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Kamindu Mendis' sensational start to Test cricket continues as the left-handed batter took Sri Lanka to a massive record en route to his historical feats in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ealj4WV via IFTTT

Punjab Kings part ways with Trevor Bayliss and Sanjay Bangar ahead of IPL 2025, reports

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Punjab Kings reportedly sacked their head coach Trevor Bayliss and head of cricket development Sanjay Bangar ahead of the IPL 2025 on Thursday. The franchise has for a complete staff overhaul after their recent appointment of Ricky Ponting as a head coach. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ZUk9Lm4 via IFTTT

GAW vs BR, CPL 2024 Dream11 prediction: Best picks for Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals

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Barbados Royals have suffered a blip in what was looking like an otherwise tremendous campaign in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The Royals have lost a couple of games on the trot against the Saint Lucia Kings and would be keen to return to the winning ways and make a final push for a top-two spot. The Kings, who have won three matches in a row are at the top of the table and are suddenly looking like the title contenders and the second team on the table is Guyana Amazon Warriors, the Royals' Wednesday opponents. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qPjdLko via IFTTT

Former French and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane announces shock retirement

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Raphael Varane announced a surprise retirement from all forms of football on Wednesday, September 25. The star French defender had signed a two-year contract with Serie A side Como two months ago but stunned his fans with a retirement despite being aged 31. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/nR1VNOf via IFTTT

Virat Kohli on cusp of breaking Sachin Tendulkar and Don Bradman's records in Kanpur Test vs Bangladesh

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Virat Kohli hasn't been in great form in 2024 in international cricket. His only notable innings at the T20 World Cup came in the final while he has played only two Test matches so far in 2024 having missed five matches against England earlier this year at home. In the first Test match against Bangladesh, Kohli could only muster 23 runs in two innings but even then, managed to break Sachin Tendulkar's record to become the fastest to 12000 runs at home in international cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/d5mikSC via IFTTT

'Jisko run banana hai dekh lo' - Rishabh Pant reveals hilarious message from Rohit Sharma before declaration

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When India came out to bat on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, they had a lead of over 300 runs already. It seemed as if it was only a matter of time before they declared with Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill accelerating the run-scoring by the end of the first session. However, both players were nearing their respective centuries as well and with the declaration in mind, skipper Rohit Sharma gave an indirect message hilariously to his teammates at lunch. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/4hO3TY7 via IFTTT

Arshdeep Singh's six-wicket haul leads India D to big win over India B in Duleep Trophy

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Arshdeep Singh's six-wicket haul, Ricky Bhui and Sanju Samson's centuries and a counter-attacking fifty from Shreyas Iyer led India D to a huge win over India B in the third round of the Duleep Trophy 2024. Despite not being named in India's squads for the two Test matches against Bangladesh, left-arm pacer Arshdeep starred with a 6/40 in his team's 257-run win over India D at the Rural Development Trust Stadium B in Anantapur.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/5sU0amP via IFTTT

Shubman Gill turning out to be second innings specialist for India in Tests

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Shubman Gill, on Saturday (September 21) notched his fifth Test century showing his class against Bangladesh in the second innings of the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This was his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score this year in the second innings of Test matches this year with two of them ending in a century with the other two scores reading 91 and 52*. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ovKw6ya via IFTTT

'One fielder here... mid-wicket': Rishabh Pant sets field for Bangladesh in hilarious video - WATCH

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Rishabh Pant, the fighter and entertainer, returned to Test cricket in both capacities for India against Bangladesh in the series opener in Chennai as he smashed his sixth century in the format while not leaving any chance to get a bit cheeky either when being behind the stumps or while batting. One of the moments caught everyone's eye on Day 3 when Rishabh Pant was setting the field for Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/w3zy5no via IFTTT

Shubman Gill smashes his 5th Test century, breaks multiple records of Virat Kohli

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Shubman Gill slammed his fifth Test century for India having recovered from an eight-ball duck in the first innings of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai as the hosts took ascendancy on Day 3 on Saturday, September 21. Gill, who didn't have a great outing in the Duleep Trophy, has been a bit under pressure in the last couple of months since being touted as the next Indian captain, however, in the second innings, he put his head down and completed a magnificent knock. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/bkYNmuF via IFTTT

Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and other India Test hopefuls struggle in Duleep Trophy

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The format of the Duleep Trophy was changed this season moving it from zonal teams with the senior selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar picking four teams - India A, India B, India C and India D. A lot of Test hopefuls and the players looking to make a comeback are featuring in the tournament this time. But their performances are clearly below par with the likes of Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad among others not being consistent. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Slh5w4C via IFTTT

Who is Hasan Mahmud? 24-year-old Bangladesh pacer to dismiss Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in Chennai Test

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Hasan Mahmud surprised India on the opening day of the ongoing Test match against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Most cricket experts had stated that the likes of Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will have to step up for the visitors to challenge India. But the 24-year-old pacer ran riot in the opening session sending back Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill leaving India tottering at 34/3. Not many in India were aware of the threat Hasan would bring to the table. Let us know more about the young bowler. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Q63mKqA via IFTTT

IND vs BAN Pitch Report: How will surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium for India vs Bangladesh 1st test play?

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IND vs BAN Pitch Report: The Indian cricket team will return to action after a big break as they host Bangladesh in the first Test match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from Thursday. Najmul Shanto-led visitors will enter the game after their historic Test series win against Bangladesh but are set to face the strong Indian team at Chepauk.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/evQxuj6 via IFTTT

India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Hockey Final Highlights: India win 1-0, clinch trophy for 5th time

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India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Hockey Final Highlights: India win 1-0, clinch trophy for 5th time Indian men's hockey team will be aiming for back-to-back Asian Champions Trophy titles as they take on hosts China in the final. India are coming off beating South Korea 4-1 in the semi-finals and will be confident of a good show against China in the summit clash. India have won the Asian Champions Trophy four times in 2011, 2016, 2018 (joint-winners with Pakistan) and 2018 and would be going for their fifth title while China aim for their first. India and China met in the tournament opener and the Men in Blue proved to be too good for the hosts, winning it 3-0. Can China avenge the opening loss? Follow all the live updates of IND vs CHN hockey final- from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/PuM4CfF via IFTTT

SL vs NZ Test Series: Schedule, venues, squads, live streaming and all you need to know

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New Zealand's tour of Sri Lanka is all set to commence on September 18. The two teams will face each other in the two-match Test series at a crucial juncture in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The Kiwis are at the third position in the WTC standings with a PCT of 50 while Sri Lanka are fifth with a PCT of 42.86 and victory in this series will strengthen their position. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0tBrnmV via IFTTT

Sri Lanka announce squad for New Zealand Test series, Oshada Fernando returns after 18 months

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Sri Lanka have announced their Test squad for the two-match series against New Zealand. Oshada Fernando has returned to the Test side for the first time since March 2023, having played against the same opposition, New Zealand, 18 months ago. Fernando has replaced Nishan Madushka in the 16-man squad for the Test series in Galle. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/XndQWUr via IFTTT

Saleema Imtiaz becomes first Pakistani woman to be nominated as International cricket umpire

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Saleema Imtiaz has become the first Pakistani woman to be appointed to the ICC International Panel of development umpires, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed. The move marks a historic landmark in the women's sport in Pakistan. Imtiaz will now be able to officiate in the women's bilateral international matches and ICC women's events. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ojGWIQF via IFTTT

IND vs PAK Asian Champions Trophy live updates: India beat Pakistan 2-1 to win all five league games

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IND vs PAK Asia Champions Trophy live updates: India vs Pakistan hockey match live, latest updates IND vs PAK Asian Champions Trophy live updates: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan meet each other in the league stage of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Both teams have qualified for the semifinals and hold the top two places in the six-team standings. The two will look to put their best foot forward ahead of the semis and look to be in the best shape for the knockouts. Follow for the latest updates. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/naEpSgU via IFTTT

'It was a tense moment': Navdeep Singh on his viral celebration at Paris Paralympic Games | Exclusive

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Navdeep Singh took the Javelin world by storm when he clinched the gold medal at the Paris Paralympic Games. Navdeep took the yellow metal with a personal best throw of 47.32m after the pole sitter Iranian athlete Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified in the F41 event.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8a7bSIQ via IFTTT

India TV Sports Wrap on September 13: Today's top 10 trending news stories

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India's Paralympics athletes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and were felicitated at an event later in the day in New Delhi on Thursday, September 12. PM Modi spoke to the likes of Navdeep, Simran, Sumit Antil, Nishad Kumar among others while also talking to coaches and physios. On the other hand, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya shared pictures and videos of him training with the red ball. Maybe a sign of things to come? Hardik last played a Test match for India six years ago in England. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/iKqr3j2 via IFTTT

'Indian legends should advise BCCI to...': Moin Khan wants Indian cricket team to 'honour ICC commitments'

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The former Pakistani cricketer Moin Khan asked team India to travel to Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The BCCI is yet to give any update on India's participation in the tournament as Pakistan continue to prepare to host the ICC tournament for the first time since 1996. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rbBRHvP via IFTTT

Bring back Ishan Kishan trends on Twitter as he scores century in Duleep Trophy on comeback

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Ishan Kishan has scored a century on his return to domestic cricket in the red-ball format. Playing for India C, the left-hander impressed with a knock of 111 runs off just 126 balls with 14 fours and three sixes. Interestingly, he was part of India D ahead of the first round but was ruled out due to injury. There was no mention of Kishan in the BCCI press release when the selectors announced squads for the second round. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/jVo938c via IFTTT

ENG vs AUS Live: When and where to watch England vs Australia T20 series on TV and streaming in India?

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England are done with their Test summer and 48 hours later, an entirely different bunch of players will be in action against Australia in a short but rather crucial T20 series given it marks the introduction of some new faces in the white-ball side. England have had pretty rough 11 months in white-ball cricket having unsuccessful defence of both ODI and T20 World Cups. The aftermath has seen a couple of retirements, white-ball coach Matthew Mott being sacked and a few veterans being snubbed. Jos Buttler has been persisted with but he will not be a part of this assignment due to a calf injury, hence, this England side does look a bit different. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/h0m2DgJ via IFTTT

Will Babar Azam lose Pakistan's captaincy ahead of Champions Trophy 2025? Here's an update

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Pakistan cricket is going through tough times at the moment with their recent Test series loss at the hands of Bangladesh at home. The team also got knocked out of the T20 World Cup in the league stage with a loss to the USA. Prior to that, the team had also finished at fifth place with only four wins in the ODI World Cup 2023 and failed to qualify for the semi-final. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/vhyEeLq via IFTTT

England vs Australia T20, ODI series: Full schedule, squads, match timings, streaming - all you need to know

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England will take on Australia in an elaborate white-ball assignment featuring three T20Is and five ODIs. The assignment will be key for both sides to assess where they stand in the format, keeping one eye on the Champions Trophy early next year. England will be without their regular skipper Jos Buttler in the T20Is, with Phil Salt set to stand in for him. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/CatWDrA via IFTTT

3 key talking points from India's squad for Bangladesh Test match as selectors keep one eye on BGT

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India announced the Test squad for the first of the two Test matches against Bangladesh in Chennai on the final day of the round-one matches of the Duleep Trophy. Apart from Yash Dayal's maiden call-up, which was fascinating, the rest of the squad didn't spring any surprise. However, the squad, if read between the lines, did indicate the team's planning for the future as well as staying with the first-choice players many of whom were returning to the fold. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/zkBiOKg via IFTTT

Randhir Singh, veteran sports administrator, becomes first Indian to be elected as OCA president

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Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh has become the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia. Randhir, a five-time Olympic shooter was named the president during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body in the presence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and top sports leaders from all 45 countries of Asia.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/9wXVMit via IFTTT

AIFF to pay hefty amount in compensation to former men's football team head coach Igor Stimac

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The All India Football  Federation (AIFF) and Igor Stimac reached an agreement over compensation fees on Sunday, September 8. The former men's head coach will be paid USD 400,000 for having his contract terminated before the expiration date in June 2024. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/oCWQc10 via IFTTT

Rishabh Pant smashes quick fifty on his red-ball cricket return to give India B fighting lead in Duleep Trophy

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Rishabh Pant scored a brilliant fifty after failing to make an impact in the first innings of the first round of the Duleep Trophy 2024 on Saturday. Rishabh and Sarafaraz Khan scored crucial innings after early setbacks for India B in their first match against India A at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/26Mj1xf via IFTTT

'Kahan ka mystery bowler': Danish Kaneria blasts Pakistan's frontline spinner for underwhelming performances

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Former Pakistan leg-spinner has berated 'mystery' spinner Abrar Ahmed for his inability to deceive batters and going overboard with his celebration despite frugal returns in Test cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/G6hN80J via IFTTT

Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal named India's flag Bearers for Paris Paralympics 2024 closing ceremony

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Archery gold-medallist Harvinder Singh and twin-medallist Preethi Pal will be India's flag-bearers at the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games 2024, Chef de Mission Satya Prakash Sangwan announced. The Indian contingent at the Paralympic Games has secured its best-ever medal tally in a single edition.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/nwheDki via IFTTT

Explained | How does Duleep Trophy 2024 points system work and how will the winner be decided?

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Duleep Trophy kicked off the Indian domestic season in Bengaluru and Ananthapur with India A, B, C and D in action which will see most of the Indian Test players in action with the upcoming Bangladesh Test series in the offing. The BCCI did away with the traditional zonal format for the Duleep Trophy this time around and spread more of the likely candidates in red-ball cricket for India across four different teams led by Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Abhimanyu Easwaran and Ruturaj Gaikwad. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/hzWdq9y via IFTTT

'My performance not matched my expectations': Shubman Gill looks to improve his red-ball form in Duleep Trophy

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Shubman Gill is all set to lead the India A team in the opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2024 starting on September 5. The star Indian cricketer is looking to improve his form in red-ball cricket after some inconsistent form in Test cricket lately. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ASyiTkp via IFTTT

Duleep Trophy 2024: Schedule, fixtures, updated squads and all you need to know

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The star cricketers are set to return to action as the Duleep Trophy tournament kicks off India's domestic season 2024-25 on Thursday, September 5. Shubman Gill-led India A team will clash against Rishabh Abhimanyu Easwaran's India B in the mouth-watering opening fixture in Bengaluru with plenty of star cricketers in their ranks. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/uxJTiok via IFTTT

Can Pakistan still qualify for WTC Final despite 2-0 series defeat against Bangladesh? Scenarios Explained

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Pakistan's state has gone from bad to worse in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as they have now lost two back-to-back series. Pakistan were clean swept by Australia earlier at the start of the year and now Bangladesh have handed them a 2-0 defeat in Rawalpindi. Pakistan have some soul-searching to do as Bangladesh were better in all three departments and despite being 448/6 behind in the series opener and 26/6 down in the second, they not just came back but won both the games. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/RqBpNeD via IFTTT

Ravichandran Ashwin reveals contrast in leadership style of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni

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Team India has witnessed the astute leadership of three tactically brilliant captains in the form of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma since the turn of the century. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/fyWVcDz via IFTTT

PAK vs BAN: Pakistan on back foot after Litton Das' big ton powers Bangladesh to heroic comeback on Day 3

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Bangladesh produced one of the best comebacks in Test cricket history on Day 3 of the second Test match against Pakistan on Sunday, September 1. Bangladesh lost their first six wickets to just 26 runs of the scoreboard but Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz played memorable knocks to post a total of 262 runs in the first innings. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8ApzEsu via IFTTT

PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with Indian medal winners at Paris Paralympics 2024 | WATCH

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with the Paris Paralympics medal winners. Modi spoke to Paris medallists Mona Agarwal, Preethi Pal, Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis, officials informed.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/btKI2vT via IFTTT