Madhav Agarwal

Madhav Agarwal

Sports Writer

Experience:

6-10-years

Been working in with various print and digital media organisations for the last eight years. Now working with Insidesport.in since September 2023. If cricket is bread & butter, the Olympic sports is ramen & sushi. Like to write on topics that might have missed your attention.

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Latest News by Madhav Agarwal

PSL playoffs scenarios: Quetta, Karachi & Islamabad in three-way battle for two spots

Cricket

2 years

PSL playoffs scenarios: Quetta, Karachi & Islamabad in three-way battle for two spots

Retired wrestler Sakshi Malik expresses desire to become WFI president

Wrestling

2 years

Retired wrestler Sakshi Malik expresses desire to become WFI president

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy: Rahane highlights importance of 'low-profile' coaches in domestic setup

In battle of World No.1 & 2, Satwik/Chirag reign supreme, enter French Open final

Badminton

2 years

In battle of World No.1 & 2, Satwik/Chirag reign supreme, enter French Open final

Australian Shane Watson might not take Pakistan head coach job, suggests report

Cricket

2 years

Australian Shane Watson might not take Pakistan head coach job, suggests report

India reclaim No. 1 Test ranking, becomes best team in all formats again

Cricket

2 years

India reclaim No. 1 Test ranking, becomes best team in all formats again

Shubman reveals his day two conversation with Anderson, and Bairstow doesnt like it

Cricket

2 years

Shubman reveals his day two conversation with Anderson, and Bairstow doesn't like it

R Ashwins bunny Ben Stokes owns an unwanted record now, dismissed 13th time by spinner

Cricket

2 years

R Ashwin's bunny Ben Stokes owns an unwanted record now, dismissed 13th time by spinner

Indias poor show at World Olympic Boxing Qualifier continues, Mohammad Hussamuddin ousted too

Olympics

2 years

India's poor show at World Olympic Boxing Qualifier continues, Mohammad Hussamuddin ousted too

Kuldeep Yadavs mystery spin and ability to block with bat make him indispensable in Tests

Cricket

2 years

Kuldeep Yadav's mystery spin and ability to block with bat make him indispensable in Tests

Sumit Nagal signs off from Indian Wells Masters with $30,050, loses to Raonic in round 1

Tennis

2 years

Sumit Nagal signs off from Indian Wells Masters with $30,050, loses to Raonic in round 1

Its time for Shreyas Iyer & Ishan Kishan to come up with truth, says ex-India batsman

Cricket

2 years

It's time for Shreyas Iyer & Ishan Kishan to come up with 'truth', says ex-India batsman

French Open Badminton: Lakshya Sen finally displays form, makes first semis since July 2023

Badminton

2 years

French Open Badminton: Lakshya Sen finally displays form, makes first semis since July 2023

As son Shubman continues to hit tons at No. 3, father Lakhwinder unimpressed with new role

Cricket

2 years

As son Shubman continues to hit tons at No. 3, father Lakhwinder unimpressed with new role

After Watson, more names thrown in to coach Pakistani team as PCB hell bent on foreign staff

Cricket

2 years

After Watson, more names thrown in to coach Pakistani team as PCB hell bent on foreign staff

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier: Nishant Dev registers one-sided victory, enters pre-quarters

Olympics

2 years

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier: Nishant Dev registers one-sided victory, enters pre-quarters

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma scores 12th Test ton, surpasses Joe Root in list of most hundreds

Cricket

2 years

IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma scores 12th Test ton, surpasses Joe Root in list of most hundreds

IPL 2024: Sanju Samson reveals how he got Rajasthan Royals captaincy

Cricket

2 years

IPL 2024: Sanju Samson reveals how he got Rajasthan Royals' captaincy

Matthew Wade prioritises domestic cricket over IPL, set to miss Gujarat Titans season opener

Cricket

2 years

Matthew Wade prioritises domestic cricket over IPL, set to miss Gujarat Titans' season opener

To beat India in India...: Ravi Shastri comes up with unique plan for England

Cricket

2 years

To beat India in India...: Ravi Shastri comes up with unique plan for England

IND vs ENG: R Ashwin can extend playing career till 40, feels childhood coach Sunil

Cricket

2 years

IND vs ENG: R Ashwin can extend playing career till 40, feels childhood coach Sunil

Best prepared I have ever been: Javelin ace Neeraj Chopra opens up on Paris 2024 chances

Olympics

2 years

'Best prepared I have ever been': Javelin ace Neeraj Chopra opens up on Paris 2024 chances

Is Mohammed Shami joining politics? What happens to his cricket career then?

Cricket

2 years

Is Mohammed Shami joining politics? What happens to his cricket career then?

Afghanistan batsman Noor Ali Zadran bids adieu to international cricket after 15 years

Cricket

2 years

Afghanistan batsman Noor Ali Zadran bids adieu to international cricket after 15 years

Igor Stimac comes up with 35 probables for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers vs Afghanistan

Football

2 years

Igor Stimac comes up with 35 probables for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers vs Afghanistan

Nadals loss is Nagals gain: India No. 1 in ATP Masters main draw after legend pulls out

Tennis

2 years

Nadal's loss is Nagal's gain: India No. 1 in ATP Masters main draw after legend pulls out

Visitors field coaches Paul Collingwood & Marcus Trescothick as substitute fielders

Cricket

2 years

Visitors field coaches Paul Collingwood & Marcus Trescothick as substitute fielders

IND vs ENG: Five debuts in one series for India reminiscent of era when Rahul Dravid first played

Cricket

2 years

IND vs ENG: Five debuts in one series for India reminiscent of era when Rahul Dravid first played

Devdutt Padikkal makes India debut, Rajat Patidar misses out in Dharamshala Test

Cricket

2 years

Devdutt Padikkal makes India debut, Rajat Patidar misses out in Dharamshala Test

Australia announce unchanged playing XI for 2nd Test, Ben Sears to debut for New Zealand

Cricket

2 years

Australia announce unchanged playing XI for 2nd Test, Ben Sears to debut for New Zealand

Steve Smiths Test ranking points drop drastically, go below 800 first time since 2014

Cricket

2 years

Steve Smith's Test ranking points drop drastically, go below 800 first time since 2014

PV Sindhu keeps calm to post narrow win in first round, Kidambi Srikanth progresses too

Badminton

2 years

PV Sindhu keeps calm to post narrow win in first round, Kidambi Srikanth progresses too

Ex-Delhi Capitals coach in line to take charge of Pakistani team, in talks with PCB: Report

Cricket

2 years

Ex-Delhi Capitals coach in line to take charge of Pakistani team, in talks with PCB: Report

IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal learnt Bazball from England? Rohit Sharma takes a dig at Ben Duckett

Cricket

2 years

IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal learnt Bazball from England? Rohit Sharma takes a dig at Ben Duckett

Rohit clarifies stand on Iyer & domestic cricket, says its core of Indian cricket

Cricket

2 years

Rohit clarifies stand on Iyer & domestic cricket, says 'it's core of Indian cricket'

Theres a good chance of India playing an extra seamer, confirms Rohit Sharma

Cricket

2 years

There's a 'good chance' of India playing an extra seamer, confirms Rohit Sharma

Indian mens hockey teams Paris 2024 schedule out, to start campaign vs NZ on July 27

Olympics

2 years

Indian men's hockey team's Paris 2024 schedule out, to start campaign vs NZ on July 27

Ranji Trophy: Complete team performance sees Vidarbha enter finals, to play Mumbai for title

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy: Complete team performance sees Vidarbha enter finals, to play Mumbai for title

Sumit falls short of making Indian Wells Masters main draw, signs off with USD 14k paycheck

Tennis

2 years

Sumit falls short of making Indian Wells Masters main draw, signs off with USD 14k paycheck

IND vs ENG: Low-scoring Ranji matches signal pacers could rule the roost in Dharamshala

Cricket

2 years

IND vs ENG: Low-scoring Ranji matches signal pacers could rule the roost in Dharamshala

Pakistan boxer goes missing from Olympic qualifiers after stealing money from teammates bag

Olympics

2 years

Pakistan boxer goes missing from Olympic qualifiers after stealing money from teammate's bag

PCB chief orders training with PAK Army after none of the sixes went into stands

Cricket

2 years

PCB chief orders training with PAK Army after none of the sixes 'went into stands'

WPL: Retired Shabnim Ismail, 35, breaches 130 kmph barrier for first time in womens cricket

Cricket

2 years

WPL: Retired Shabnim Ismail, 35, breaches 130 kmph barrier for first time in women's cricket

Axelsen marks comeback at French Open, says laid few foundation stones for Olympics

Badminton

2 years

Axelsen marks comeback at French Open, says 'laid few foundation stones for Olympics'

IND vs ENG: On cusp of 100 Tests, R Ashwin picks his finest spell, turning moment in career

Cricket

2 years

IND vs ENG: On cusp of 100 Tests, R Ashwin picks his finest spell, turning moment in career

Pullela Gopichands trusted deputy, coach Siyadutt quits ahead of Paris Olympics

Badminton

2 years

Pullela Gopichand's trusted deputy, coach Siyadutt quits ahead of Paris Olympics

Drama continues as PCB may restore pacer Haris Raufs central contract soon

Cricket

2 years

Drama continues as PCB may restore pacer Haris Rauf's central contract soon

Team Indias practice session at 12.30 PM, skipper Rohit Sharma yet to reach Dharamshala

Cricket

2 years

Team India's practice session at 12.30 PM, skipper Rohit Sharma yet to reach Dharamshala

India to get old table tennis coach after six years, Massimo Costantini likely to join soon

Olympics

2 years

India to get 'old' table tennis coach after six years, Massimo Costantini likely to join soon

Big blow to India as shuttler B Sai Praneeth retires, to start coaching career in USA

Badminton

2 years

Big blow to India as shuttler B Sai Praneeth retires, to start coaching career in USA

TN coach pins blame on skipper R Sai Kishore for loss, says should have bowled first

Cricket

2 years

TN coach pins blame on skipper R Sai Kishore for loss, says 'should have bowled' first

Despite an average of 10.50, ex-South Africa skipper sees Rajat Patidar playing in Dharamshala

Cricket

2 years

Despite an average of 10.50, ex-South Africa skipper sees Rajat Patidar playing in Dharamshala

Ranji Trophy: Sarfarazs brother Musheer among runs for Mumbai again, bails team out of trouble

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz's brother Musheer among runs for Mumbai again, bails team out of trouble

Retired Wagner could play in second Test, skipper Southee doesnt rule out possibility

Cricket

2 years

Retired Wagner could play in second Test, skipper Southee doesn't rule out possibility

WTC points table: Australias victory over New Zealand ensures India moves top of the pile

Cricket

2 years

WTC points table: Australia's victory over New Zealand ensures India moves top of the pile

National record holder in long jump, Aldrin fails miserably at World Indoor Athletics Cships

Athletics

2 years

National record holder in long jump, Aldrin fails miserably at World Indoor Athletics C'ships

No one can become MS Dhoni: Sunil Gavaskar clarifies bold statement on Dhruv Jurel

Cricket

2 years

'No one can become MS Dhoni': Sunil Gavaskar clarifies bold statement on Dhruv Jurel

This puppy fat you have..: Ex-India coachs words that transformed Kuldeep Yadavs career

Cricket

2 years

'This puppy fat you have..': Ex-India coach's words that transformed Kuldeep Yadav's career

Domestic giant Faiz Fazal laments not getting enough chances for India

Cricket

2 years

Domestic giant Faiz Fazal laments not getting enough chances for India

After Neeraj Chopra, Asian Athletics Cships silver medalist DP Manu to train in South Africa

Olympics

2 years

After Neeraj Chopra, Asian Athletics C'ships silver medalist DP Manu to train in South Africa

Pro Kabaddi: Most raid points, most tackle points in PKL after Puneri Paltan lift trophy

Kabaddi

2 years

Pro Kabaddi: Most raid points, most tackle points in PKL after Puneri Paltan lift trophy

Archers ripping in-swinger shows what England is missing in India Tests

Cricket

2 years

Archer's ripping in-swinger shows what England is missing in India Tests

Kieron Pollard ditches PSL for Anant Ambanis pre-wedding, to join Karachi Kings soon

Cricket

2 years

Kieron Pollard ditches PSL for Anant Ambani's pre-wedding, to join Karachi Kings soon

NZ vs AUS: Usman Khawaja again forced to remove dove sticker from his bat, HEREs WHY

Cricket

2 years

NZ vs AUS: Usman Khawaja again forced to remove dove sticker from his bat, HERE's WHY

Shikhar Dhawan slams quickfire 45 in DY Patil T20 Cup, Dinesh Karthik impresses too

Cricket

2 years

Shikhar Dhawan slams quickfire 45 in DY Patil T20 Cup, Dinesh Karthik impresses too

Team management contacted Ishan Kishan during IND vs ENG series, wasnt ready: Report

Cricket

2 years

Team management contacted Ishan Kishan during IND vs ENG series, wasn't ready: Report

IND vs ENG: With Rohit busy attending wedding, Kuldeep reaches Dharamsala

Cricket

2 years

IND vs ENG: With Rohit busy attending wedding, Kuldeep reaches Dharamsala

Shreyas Iyer gets KKR coachs backing, latter surprised with ouster from BCCI contracts list

Cricket

2 years

Shreyas Iyer gets KKR coach's backing, latter surprised with ouster from BCCI contracts list

New Zealand bowlers create unwanted wide record, concede 23 extras overall

Cricket

2 years

New Zealand bowlers create unwanted 'wide record', concede 23 extras overall

IND vs ENG: Why did Ravindra Jadeja the batter fail at no. 5? Ex-England captain has answer

Cricket

2 years

IND vs ENG: Why did Ravindra Jadeja the batter fail at no. 5? Ex-England captain has answer

MATCH FIXING allegations surface in Bengals first division league, ex-IPL star posts video

Cricket

2 years

MATCH FIXING allegations surface in Bengal's first division league, ex-IPL star posts video

NZ vs AUS: Cam Green slams unbeaten 174, stitches 116-run partnership with No. 11 batter

Cricket

2 years

NZ vs AUS: Cam Green slams unbeaten 174, stitches 116-run partnership with No. 11 batter

German Open Badminton: Treesa/Gayatri cruise into quarters, singles stars ousted

Badminton

2 years

German Open Badminton: Treesa/Gayatri cruise into quarters, singles stars ousted

To penalise two isnt correct: Ex-India player suggests Virat & Rohit also play Ranji Trophy

Cricket

2 years

'To penalise two isn't correct': Ex-India player suggests Virat & Rohit also play Ranji Trophy

Told everyone if Janneke stayed, womens team wont qualify for Paris: HI secretary general

Hockey

2 years

'Told everyone if Janneke stayed, women's team won't qualify for Paris': HI secretary general

Jonny Bairstow gifts teammates a golf trip to Bengaluru ahead of IND vs ENG Dharamshala Test

Cricket

2 years

Jonny Bairstow gifts teammates a golf trip to Bengaluru ahead of IND vs ENG Dharamshala Test

Aussie No. 4 Cameron Green slams second Test ton as others crumble vs New Zealand

Cricket

2 years

Aussie No. 4 Cameron Green slams second Test ton as others crumble vs New Zealand

Devdutt Padikkal to make India debut in fifth Test at Dharamshala: Report

Cricket

2 years

Devdutt Padikkal to make India debut in fifth Test at Dharamshala: Report

Not just Neeraj Chopra, India can pin hopes on steeplechase athlete for medal at Olympics

Olympics

2 years

Not just Neeraj Chopra, India can pin hopes on steeplechase athlete for medal at Olympics

Did Kuldeep Yadav deserve Grade A contract? Spinners stats challenge BCCI tiers

Cricket

2 years

Did Kuldeep Yadav deserve 'Grade A' contract? Spinner's stats challenge BCCI tiers

Ranji players to earn 75 lakh per year? BCCI looks to match fees with IPL salaries: Report

Cricket

2 years

Ranji players to earn 75 lakh per year? BCCI looks to match fees with IPL salaries: Report

WPL: Indian womens head coach wishes to create pool of fast bowlers for T20 World Cup

Cricket

2 years

WPL: Indian women's head coach wishes to create pool of fast bowlers for T20 World Cup

WPL: Kohli, Kohli chants echo Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB vs GG match

Cricket

2 years

WPL: 'Kohli, Kohli' chants echo Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB vs GG match

Pro Kabaddi: Telugu Titans part ways with Srinivas Reddy mid-season, get KK Hooda on board

Kabaddi

2 years

Pro Kabaddi: Telugu Titans part ways with Srinivas Reddy mid-season, get KK Hooda on board

Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand in second round of German Open, eye Paris qualification points

Badminton

2 years

Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand in second round of German Open, eye Paris qualification points

WPL: Out-of-form Gujarat Giants skipper Beth Mooney ready to move down the order

Cricket

2 years

WPL: Out-of-form Gujarat Giants skipper Beth Mooney ready to move down the order

KL Rahul flies to England as injury mystery intensifies, BCCI to get clarity by March 2: Report

Cricket

2 years

KL Rahul flies to England as injury mystery intensifies, BCCI to get clarity by March 2: Report

Ranji Trophy: Ktaka selector fumes at Mayank & Manish for poor shot selection

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy: K'taka selector 'fumes' at Mayank & Manish for poor shot selection

Former Bermuda batsman David Hemp named Bangladeshs new batting coach

Cricket

2 years

Former Bermuda batsman David Hemp named Bangladesh's new batting coach

State units support Rohit Sharmas hunger comment, want top stars to play Ranji Trophy

Cricket

2 years

State units support Rohit Sharma's 'hunger' comment, want top stars to play Ranji Trophy

Sakshi Malik writes a scathing post on Brij Bhushan Singh & Sanjay Singh-led WFI

Wrestling

2 years

Sakshi Malik writes a scathing post on Brij Bhushan Singh & Sanjay Singh-led WFI

Ranji Trophy: No. 10 & 11 batters slam tons for Mumbai, records galore

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy: No. 10 & 11 batters slam tons for Mumbai, records galore

WFI invites Vinesh & Bajrang to participate in selection trials for Paris 2024 qualifiers

Wrestling

2 years

WFI invites Vinesh & Bajrang to participate in selection trials for Paris 2024 qualifiers

Hanuma Vihari suffering for last 3-4 years, says friend & ex-Delhi batsman Robin Bist

Cricket

2 years

Hanuma Vihari suffering for 'last 3-4 years', says friend & ex-Delhi batsman Robin Bist

IND vs ENG: Ben Foakes has a man crush on Dhruv Jurel, confirms England skipper

Cricket

2 years

IND vs ENG: Ben Foakes has a 'man crush' on Dhruv Jurel, confirms England skipper

New Zealand star players could pick IPL 2024 over PAK vs NZ T20I series: Report

Cricket

2 years

New Zealand star players could pick IPL 2024 over PAK vs NZ T20I series: Report

NZ vs AUS: One of New Zealands most successful Test bowlers, Neil Wagner announces retirement

Cricket

2 years

NZ vs AUS: One of New Zealand's most successful Test bowlers, Neil Wagner announces retirement

BCCI to hike Test match fees? Decision soon with players opting to focus on IPL: Report

Cricket

2 years

BCCI to hike Test match fees? Decision soon with players opting to focus on IPL: Report

Injured Mohammed Shami undergoes heel surgery, will miss IPL 2024

Cricket

2 years

Injured Mohammed Shami undergoes heel surgery, will miss IPL 2024

WPL: 35-YO Shabnim Ismail still wants to be quickest in the world, aims to touch 130 kmph

Cricket

2 years

WPL: 35-YO Shabnim Ismail still wants to be quickest in the world, aims to touch 130 kmph

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