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STORIES ON THE WIRE: SPO-IYER-INTERVIEW

Getting in and out of side doesn't create good pattern: Shreyas Iyer By Kushan Sarkar

New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Every player wants a sense of security and Shreyas Iyer is no different as he believes that "getting in and out of the team doesn't create a good pattern" and dents a player's self belief in the long run.

SPO-ICC-WC-RULE Kumble-led ICC Cricket Committee to discuss boundary count back rule in its next meeting

New Delhi, July 28 (PTI) The ICC's Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee will discuss issues concerning the epic World Cup final, including the controversial boundary count back rule, in its next meeting, said the apex body's general manager of cricket Geoff Allardice.

SPO-BOX-OLY-TRAINING

Indians not going out, foreigners might come in for Olympic boxing training By Poonam Mehra

New Delhi, July 28 (PTI) Athletes heading off to foreign shores to prepare themselves for Olympics is common in India. But boxing is set to buck the trend in the run-up to the qualifiers for next year's Tokyo Games to prevent any "travel-related burnouts".

SPO-NRAI-IOA NRAI supports IOA proposal to boycott 2022 CWG for shooting's exclusion

New Delhi, July 28 (PTI) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Sunday said it supports the Indian Olympic Association's proposal to boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham for excluding shooting from the roster.

SPO-CGF-IOA We want India to participate in 2022 CWG, look forward to meeting IOA officials: CGF official

By Philem Dipak Singh New Delhi, July 28 (PTI) The Commonwealth Games Federation on Sunday said it "absolutely" wants India to participate in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games after the IOA wrote to the government, proposing a boycott for dropping shooting from the roster.

SPO-BOX-LD PRESIDENTS

Mary Kom, Simranjit win gold as Indian boxers grab nine medals in President's Cup New Delhi, July 28 (PTI) Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) and 2018 World Championships bronze winner Simranjit Kaur (60kg) grabbed a gold each as Indian boxers finished their campaign at the 23rd President's Cup in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia with nine medals on Sunday.

SPO-AMIR

Amir planning to settle down in UK: Source Karachi, Jul 28 (PTI) Left-arm Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who quit Test cricket recently, is planning to obtain a British passport and settle down in the United Kingdom, a source said.

SPO-QADIR-ARTHUR

Arthur should make way for others to take Pakistan cricket forward: Qadir Karachi, Jul 28 (PTI) Spin legend Abdul Qadir doesn't want South African Mickey Arthur to continue as Pakistan's head coach, saying it's time others should be given a chance to take the national team forward.

SPO-WREST-TRIALS

Sarita shocks Pooja Dhanda, easy win for Vinesh By Amanpreet Singh

Lucknow, July 28 (PTI) Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were expectedly not troubled but World Championship bronze medallist Pooja Dhanda was sensationally knocked out by Sarita Mor in the World Championship trials, here on Sunday.

SPO-ALLBLACKS-ICC New Zealand's All Blacks team takes dig at ICC

Wellington, July 28 (PTI) New Zealand's All Blacks took a dig at the International Cricket Council's boundary countback rule after the national rugby team retained the Freedom Cup following a draw against South Africa.