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Shukla, who had watched the cricket of two generational talents: Sachin and Virat from close quarters as an administrator in BCCI, spoke to ANI about how he was trying to convince Sachin to go on for a year or two more while he announced his retirement from international cricket in 2013 after a 24-year-long career. He also recalled a conversation with Sachin, during which the batting maestro had expressed confidence that Virat could break his major batting records.

Gujarat Titans completed the Morbi leg of the third edition of Junior Titans today, continuing the franchise's community-driven initiative focused on promoting outdoor sport, physical activity and active lifestyles among children from an early age, according to a release.

Prime Volleyball League (PVL) franchise Hyderabad Black Hawks Team Principal Owner, Kankanala Abhishek Reddy, extended a cordial invitation to the former Minister of Industries and Information Technology and Communications, KTR Gaaru, to witness the team's home matches at the GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, scheduled from October 2 to 26 later this year.

Meanwhile, the swimmers added three medals to their tally, with Rishabh Das clinching a bronze in the 200m Backstroke, Kushagra Rawat winning a Bronze medal in the 1500m freestyle, and the Indian relay team claiming a silver medal in the 4x200m Freestyle, as per a press release from the Swimming Federation of India (SFI).

ISL coaches Juan Pedro Benali (NorthEast United FC), Sergio Lobera (Odisha FC), and Owen Coyle (Chennaiyin FC) share their philosophies for advancing youth development and fostering a deep-rooted love for football among young Indians.

The draw, which saw 24 teams divided into six groups of four, was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.