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P Chidambaram will be blown away by 'Hurricane Umran Malik,' says BCCI

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 Against the Gujarat Titans on Wednesday, Umran Malik put in an excellent solo performance, collecting all five wickets that the SunRisers Hyderabad took in the game, but it wasn't enough to stop Hardik Pandya's side from claiming another spectacular win, to strengthen their position at the top. of the whiteboard. It was Malik's first five-wicket shot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and his performance increased calls for a quick link with the national team, particularly with an upcoming T20 World Cup coming to Australia later this year. Among those who were persuaded by Malik's rapid pace was Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram. “Hurricane Umran Malik sweeps away everything in its path. The pace and aggressiveness are a sight to behold. After today's performance there is no doubt that he is the find of this edition of the IPL," he tweeted. Listen to the latest songs only at JioSaavn.com "The BCCI should give him an exclusive coac

Why table tennis holds a unique place on the Lagos calendar

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 • The state commits to hosting more events The state of Lagos is known as the table tennis capital of Africa. The state, which hosts the continent's best players in various competitions every year, has become a destination for athletes, some of whom see playing in the famous Molade Okoya Thomas Hall at Teslim Stadium as reaching the holy grail. As it has been for the past eight years, Lagos is once again the home of the African table tennis elite, who will compete on three fronts. Yesterday Lagos State Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat assured the ITTF that the state is ready to host future World Championships after successfully hosting several ITTF sanctioned tournaments over the past eight years. During a courtesy visit by the ITTF team to his Lagos office, the Deputy Governor said the state would continue to support table tennis and assured that he was ready to welcome the world based on his experience organizing several tournaments in the past. “We are delighted that our efforts hav