Injured opener Shubman could miss England series

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Indian opener Shubman Gill could miss the entire five-Test series against England owing to an undisclosed injury. It is still not clear whether Gill’s condition warrants a surgery ahead of the series starting August 4.

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Neeraj, Shubhankar, Anjum nominated for Khel Ratna

Olympics-bound javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been recommended for the Khel Ratna by the Athletics Federation of India. Meanwhile, Shubhankar Sharma has been recommended for the award by the Indian Golf Union. Olympics-bound rifle shooter Anjum Moudgil was recommended for the award by the National Rifles Association of India.

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It’s official: Swimmer Nataraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj officially booked himself a Tokyo Olympics berth today after the sport’s world governing body FINA approved his ‘A’ standard qualification time in the men’s 100m backstroke time trial at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome.

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Bopanna, Divij miss cut for men’s doubles at Olympics

In a setback to India’s medal chances in the tennis event at the Tokyo Olympics, Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan have missed the cut for men’s doubles. It was imperative for Bopanna to be in men’s doubles so that he can be paired with Sania Mirza in the mixed team competition. Mirza is set to compete in her fourth Olympics with Ankita Raina in women’s doubles. Agencies