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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Athletics

Badminton

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Cricket

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Hockey

Motorsport

Olympics

Squash

Swimming

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Latest News by Madhav Agarwal

Is Kidambi Srikanth back in form finally? Win over WR-5 Jonatan Christie gives ample proof

Badminton

2 years

Is Kidambi Srikanth back in form finally? Win over WR-5 Jonatan Christie gives ample proof

India vs Afghanistan: Virat Kohli to miss first T20I, confirms coach Rahul Dravid

Cricket

2 years

India vs Afghanistan: Virat Kohli to miss first T20I, confirms coach Rahul Dravid

Coach Dravid clears the air on Kishan & Iyer non-selection, says its no disciplinary action

Cricket

2 years

Coach Dravid clears the air on Kishan & Iyer non-selection, says it's no disciplinary action

Tum sabke liye mai akela hi kaafi hoon: Virender Sehwag to ex-Pakistani bowlers

Cricket

2 years

'Tum sabke liye mai akela hi kaafi hoon': Virender Sehwag to ex-Pakistani bowlers

Asian Shooting Championships: Pistol shooter axed from team after sexual harassment allegations

Shooting

2 years

Asian Shooting Championships: Pistol shooter axed from team after sexual harassment allegations

Malaysia Open 2024: HS Prannoy ousted, Satwik-Chirag enter second round

Cricket

2 years

Malaysia Open 2024: HS Prannoy ousted, Satwik-Chirag enter second round

Harmanpreet Kaurs lack of form is hurting India a lot

Cricket

2 years

Harmanpreet Kaur's 'lack of form is hurting India a lot'

Iyer & Kishan left out of AFG series due to disciplinary issues? Report suggests so

Cricket

2 years

Iyer & Kishan left out of AFG series due to disciplinary issues? Report suggests so

Selectors in all likelihood are looking beyond Ishan Kishan

Cricket

2 years

'Selectors in all likelihood are looking beyond Ishan Kishan'

Virat Kohli nears massive record in T20s, to become first Indian to achieve feat

Cricket

2 years

Virat Kohli nears massive record in T20s, to become first Indian to achieve feat

Indian women look for their first bilateral series win against Aussies, improve poor T20I record

Cricket

2 years

Indian women look for their first bilateral series win against Aussies, improve poor T20I record

Rudrankksh & Mehuli land gold in 10m air rifle mixed team, yet dont win Paris quota; Know Why

Shooting

2 years

Rudrankksh & Mehuli land gold in 10m air rifle mixed team, yet don't win Paris quota; Know Why

PV Sindhu to make a comeback soon? Star included in Badminton Asia Team Championships squad

Badminton

2 years

PV Sindhu to make a comeback soon? Star included in Badminton Asia Team Championships squad

Hardik Pandya puts his body through a lot, Jasprit Bumrah is absolutely unique

Cricket

2 years

'Hardik Pandya puts his body through a lot, Jasprit Bumrah is absolutely unique'

Pakistans foreign coaches end association after PCBs no clause on NCA coaching: Report

Cricket

2 years

Pakistan's foreign coaches end association after PCB's 'no clause' on NCA coaching: Report

Ranji Trophy: After steep loss, Delhi troubles to mount due to Ishant & Sainis unavailability

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy: After steep loss, Delhi troubles to mount due to Ishant & Saini's unavailability

Ranji Trophy Talking Points: Minnows stun Delhi, Sarfaraz Khans failure & Riyan Parags ton

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy Talking Points: Minnows stun Delhi, Sarfaraz Khan's failure & Riyan Parag's ton

2008 VB Series star opens up about drinking issue, says sab peete hain

Cricket

2 years

2008 VB Series star opens up about 'drinking issue', says 'sab peete hain'

Ranji Trophy: Domestic Giant Jalaj Saxena achieves rare feat, only third in history to do so

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy: Domestic Giant Jalaj Saxena achieves rare feat, only third in history to do so

Ranji Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane reveals reason for missing Mumbai vs Bihar encounter

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane reveals reason for missing Mumbai vs Bihar encounter

Big blow for Pakistan as long-serving coach Grant Bradburn ends association

Cricket

2 years

Big blow for Pakistan as long-serving coach Grant Bradburn ends association

Is it time for Indian womens team to look beyond Harmanpreet Kaur the skipper?

Cricket

2 years

Is it time for Indian women's team to look beyond Harmanpreet Kaur the skipper?

Anahat Singh finishes second in U-17 British Junior Open, loses to Egyptian Elhammamy

Squash

2 years

Anahat Singh finishes second in U-17 British Junior Open, loses to Egyptian Elhammamy

Varun Tomar secures Paris 2024 Olympics quota, shoots gold in 10m air pistol

Shooting

2 years

Varun Tomar secures Paris 2024 Olympics quota, shoots gold in 10m air pistol

Former India bowler points out reason for Siraj & Bumrahs success in second Test

Cricket

2 years

Former India bowler points out reason for Siraj & Bumrah's success in second Test

Ranji Trophy 2024: Tendulkar Jr. fails to impress in first outing against Tripura

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy 2024: Tendulkar Jr. fails to impress in first outing against Tripura

India & CSK all-rounder impresses on Ranji Trophy return after four years

Cricket

2 years

India & CSK all-rounder impresses on Ranji Trophy return after four years

Sumit Nagal misses out on Australian Open wild card, lower-ranked Chinas Shang makes cut

Tennis

2 years

Sumit Nagal misses out on Australian Open wild card, lower-ranked China's Shang makes cut

Cricket

2 years

'You won't get a bigger brand ambassador': Irfan Pathan is all praise for Jasprit Bumrah

Shardul Thakur will have to wait a while to play his next Test match

Cricket

2 years

'Shardul Thakur will have to wait a while to play his next Test match'

Shuttler Lakshya Sen determined to secure Paris 2024 berth after lackluster 2023

Badminton

2 years

Shuttler Lakshya Sen determined to secure Paris 2024 berth after lackluster 2023

Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmeds injury mystery solved, to miss NZ T20Is now: Report

Cricket

2 years

Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed's injury mystery solved, to miss NZ T20Is now: Report

I wish to see your parents: Wasim Akram loses cool after derogatory remark on wife

Cricket

2 years

'I wish to see your parents': Wasim Akram loses cool after derogatory remark on wife

Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes Ranji Trophy debut at 12 for Bihar, age fraud claims surface

Cricket

2 years

Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes Ranji Trophy debut at 12 for Bihar, age fraud claims surface

After struggle with injuries, India all-rounder wants to contribute with ball too

Cricket

2 years

After struggle with injuries, India all-rounder wants to contribute with ball too

Ranji Trophy 2024: Ajinkya Rahane misses Mumbais first game, Sarfaraz Khan in

Cricket

2 years

Ranji Trophy 2024: Ajinkya Rahane misses Mumbai's first game, Sarfaraz Khan in

Not just Babar Azam, Steve Smith struggling too for form since 2023

Cricket

2 years

Not just Babar Azam, Steve Smith struggling too for form since 2023

Davis Cup 2024: India makes one change for tie against Pakistan

Tennis

2 years

Davis Cup 2024: India makes one change for tie against Pakistan

Cape Town pitch wasnt great but have to feel for groundsmen: SA coach

Cricket

2 years

Cape Town pitch 'wasn't great' but 'have to feel for groundsmen': SA coach

In Numbers: Jasprit Bumrah on par with Pat Cummins & Kagiso Rabada after 32 Tests

Cricket

2 years

In Numbers: Jasprit Bumrah on par with Pat Cummins & Kagiso Rabada after 32 Tests

Despite being ruthless, Aussies pick one Indian batter who gives them most grief

Cricket

2 years

Despite being 'ruthless', Aussies pick one Indian batter who gives them 'most grief'

Harmanpreet Kaur doesnt believe shes in bad form, says got out in weird manner

Cricket

2 years

Harmanpreet Kaur doesn't believe she's in bad form, says got out in 'weird manner'

Look at the Australia dressing room.. | Anjum Chopra praises Aussies post 3-0 India win

Cricket

2 years

'Look at the Australia dressing room..' | Anjum Chopra praises Aussies post 3-0 India win

Aamer Jamal pulls off no ball trick against Marnus Labuschagne

Cricket

2 years

Aamer Jamal pulls off 'no ball' trick against Marnus Labuschagne

India vs South Africa: We should be sacked for poor prediction, says Sanjay Manjrekar

Cricket

2 years

India vs South Africa: 'We should be sacked for poor prediction', says Sanjay Manjrekar

South Africa dont have batters who can score 150-200 runs and trouble Indian team

Cricket

2 years

'South Africa don't have batters who can score 150-200 runs and trouble Indian team'

Fancy extra striker Kerala Blasters? Sanju Samson shows football skills in local tournament

Cricket

2 years

'Fancy extra striker Kerala Blasters'? Sanju Samson shows football skills in local tournament

After doping ban, & Asian Games fiasco, Dipa Karmakar proves her worth at Senior Nationals

Olympics

2 years

After doping ban, & Asian Games fiasco, Dipa Karmakar proves her worth at Senior Nationals

KL Rahuls defensive approach behind Indias collapse, feels Sanjay Manjrekar

Cricket

2 years

KL Rahul's 'defensive approach' behind India's collapse, feels Sanjay Manjrekar

Unpredictable Pakistan drop another catch at slips, make amends later

Cricket

2 years

Unpredictable Pakistan drop another catch at slips, make amends later

Ex-Aussie cricketer digs up past, talks about David Warners involvement in Sandpaper gate

Cricket

2 years

Ex-Aussie cricketer digs up past, talks about David Warner's involvement in Sandpaper gate

Trouble for Bajrang, Vinesh & Sakshi as young wrestlers demand action against trio

Wrestling

2 years

Trouble for Bajrang, Vinesh & Sakshi as young wrestlers demand action against trio

Enough in the pitch for seamers: Rohit Sharma optimistic of getting 20 wickets

Cricket

2 years

'Enough in the pitch for seamers': Rohit Sharma optimistic of getting 20 wickets

Virender Sehwag picks his favorite David Warner Test innings, its 180 vs India at Perth

Cricket

2 years

Virender Sehwag picks his favorite David Warner Test innings, it's 180 vs India at Perth

Alana Warne recreates legends ball of the century against Pooja Vastrakar

Cricket

2 years

Alana 'Warne' recreates legends 'ball of the century' against Pooja Vastrakar

Zagreb Open: Bajrang Punia opts out due to thumb surgery, ad-hoc panel to send 13-member team

Wrestling

2 years

Zagreb Open: Bajrang Punia opts out due to thumb surgery, ad-hoc panel to send 13-member team

Ex-India opener predicts playing XI for Cape Town Test, sees no change in batting order

Cricket

2 years

Ex-India opener predicts playing XI for Cape Town Test, sees no change in batting order

After 0-3 drubbing in ODIs vs AUS, T20I series could be a real struggle for Harmanpreet & Co.

Cricket

2 years

After 0-3 drubbing in ODIs vs AUS, T20I series could be a real struggle for Harmanpreet & Co.

Test cricket on a decline? Aussie skipper Pat Cummins begs to differ

Cricket

2 years

Test cricket on a decline? Aussie skipper Pat Cummins begs to differ

There was a bit of a fight to keep David Warner in his early years, says Michael Clarke

Cricket

2 years

'There was a bit of a fight to keep' David Warner in his early years, says Michael Clarke

David Warner says, I havent found my caps, as PM Albanese joins call to return baggy green

Cricket

2 years

David Warner says, 'I haven't found my caps', as PM Albanese joins call to return baggy green

Waqar Younis laughs at decision to not play Shaheen Shah Afridi in SCG Test

Cricket

2 years

Waqar Younis 'laughs' at decision to not play Shaheen Shah Afridi in SCG Test

Pro Kabaddi: Bengal Warriors Shrikant Jadhav not bogged down by losses, says still early days

Kabaddi

2 years

Pro Kabaddi: Bengal Warriors' Shrikant Jadhav not bogged down by losses, says still early days

Malaysia Open 2024: Rankings could slip further as Indians handed tough draw

Badminton

2 years

Malaysia Open 2024: Rankings could slip further as Indians handed tough draw

David Warners missing Baggy Green prompts Shan Masood to suggest country-wide search

Cricket

2 years

David Warner's missing Baggy Green prompts Shan Masood to suggest 'country-wide search'

India vs South Africa: Play R Ashwin over Shardul Thakur, says former chief selector

Cricket

2 years

India vs South Africa: Play R Ashwin over Shardul Thakur, says former chief selector

Looking to go 3-0 in the series: Annabel Sutherland warns struggling India

Cricket

2 years

'Looking to go 3-0 in the series': Annabel Sutherland warns struggling India

Sania Mirza to make a comeback, but as a commentator for Australian Open 2024

Tennis

2 years

Sania Mirza to make a comeback, but as a commentator for Australian Open 2024

Indian wrestling continues to suffer, no participation at Zagreb Open as draws announced

Wrestling

2 years

Indian wrestling continues to suffer, no participation at Zagreb Open as draws announced

Mitchell Marsh set for big pay rise by Cricket Australia, to enter top-tier: Report

Cricket

2 years

Mitchell Marsh set for big pay rise by Cricket Australia, to enter top-tier: Report

Pat Cummins confirms, Australia to go with unchanged side in David Warners farewell Test

Cricket

2 years

Pat Cummins confirms, Australia to go with unchanged side in David Warner's farewell Test

India batsman left out of Mumbai Ranji squad for first two matches, Sarfaraz Khan in

Cricket

2 years

India batsman left out of Mumbai Ranji squad for first two matches, Sarfaraz Khan in

Olympic silver-medalist Rohan Dennis charged over allegedly killing cyclist wife

Cycling

2 years

Olympic silver-medalist Rohan Dennis charged over allegedly killing cyclist wife

Why is Virat Kohli not captain of Test team? Why is a weaker player leading?

Cricket

2 years

'Why is Virat Kohli not captain of Test team? Why is a weaker player leading?'

David Warner picks the toughest bowler he faced, and its not any Indian

Cricket

2 years

David Warner picks the toughest bowler he faced, and it's not any Indian

Aussie women indulge in a game of cricket, with rugby ball

Cricket

2 years

Aussie women indulge in a game of cricket, with rugby ball

Ignored during IPL Auction, Nasir Lone gets maiden Ranji call-up for J&K

Cricket

2 years

Ignored during IPL Auction, Nasir Lone gets maiden Ranji call-up for J&K

Rashid Latif shares video of tearaway fast bowler, gets called out for edited clip

Cricket

2 years

Rashid Latif shares video of 'tearaway' fast bowler, gets called out for edited clip

India vs South Africa: Irfan Pathan backs Prasish Krishna to come good in second Test

Cricket

2 years

India vs South Africa: Irfan Pathan backs Prasish Krishna to come good in second Test

Want to see Rizwan as captain: Shahid Afridi not in favour of son-in-law as captain

Cricket

2 years

'Want to see Rizwan as captain': Shahid Afridi not in favour of son-in-law as captain

David Warner retires: Openers career timeline in ODIs

Cricket

2 years

David Warner retires: Opener's career timeline in ODIs

David Warner Retires: Southpaw one of the best Australia has ever seen

Cricket

2 years

David Warner Retires: Southpaw one of the best Australia has ever seen

Hosts UAE record stunning victory over experienced Afghanistan in second T20I

Cricket

2 years

Hosts UAE record stunning victory over experienced Afghanistan in second T20I

Year Ender 2023: From Sheetal Devi to Satwik-Chirag, best of Indian Sports this year

Athletics

2 years

Year Ender 2023: From Sheetal Devi to Satwik-Chirag, best of Indian Sports this year

Looks less mobile now: Ex-India fielding coach slams Deepti Sharmas drop in standards

Cricket

2 years

'Looks less mobile now': Ex-India fielding coach slams Deepti Sharma's 'drop in standards'

Indian Sports Calendar 2024: Full list of major events to be hosted by India

Athletics

2 years

Indian Sports Calendar 2024: Full list of major events to be hosted by India

KL Rahul spills the beans on wife Athiya Shettys superstitions, when hes batting

Cricket

2 years

KL Rahul spills the beans on wife Athiya Shetty's superstitions, when he's batting

At 16, Unnati Hooda champion-material for sure, as father focused on improving skill

Badminton

2 years

At 16, Unnati Hooda champion-material for sure, as father focused on improving skill

Shubman Gill & Rachin Ravindra future legends? Ex-England captain feels so

Cricket

2 years

Shubman Gill & Rachin Ravindra future legends? Ex-England captain feels so

Rupinder Pal Singh helps womens hockey team improve drag-flicks ahead of Paris qualifiers

Hockey

2 years

Rupinder Pal Singh helps women's hockey team improve drag-flicks ahead of Paris qualifiers

Able lieutenant to Bumrah: Dinesh Karthik rues absence of Mohammed Shami

Cricket

2 years

'Able lieutenant to Bumrah': Dinesh Karthik rues absence of Mohammed Shami

Overlooked at IPL 2024 Auction, U-19 star claims hat-trick against Afghanistan

Cricket

2 years

Overlooked at IPL 2024 Auction, U-19 star claims hat-trick against Afghanistan

Irfan apologises after Rahuls batting assessment, Gavaskar says wont accept

Cricket

2 years

Irfan apologises after Rahul's batting assessment, Gavaskar says 'won't accept'

BBL 13: Chris Lynn six hits the roof, crosses 100m mark with ease

Cricket

2 years

BBL 13: Chris Lynn six hits the roof, crosses 100m mark with ease

Stuart Broad awarded CBE for services in cricket, Marcus Trescothick an OBE

Cricket

2 years

Stuart Broad awarded CBE for services in cricket, Marcus Trescothick an OBE

India vs South Africa: No Cheteshwar Pujara in Tests, Harbhajan Singh wonders why

Cricket

2 years

India vs South Africa: No Cheteshwar Pujara in Tests, Harbhajan Singh wonders why

India most under-achieving sports team in the world? Michael Vaughan feels, yes

Cricket

2 years

India 'most under-achieving sports team in the world'? Michael Vaughan feels, yes

Hafeez cries foul over Rizwans dismissal, says technology putting curse on beautiful game

Cricket

2 years

Hafeez cries foul over Rizwan's dismissal, says 'technology putting curse on beautiful game'

Pat Cummins has special plans after blowing away Pakistan at MCG, wants to chill

Cricket

2 years

Pat Cummins has special plans after blowing away Pakistan at MCG, 'wants to chill'

Pretty funny way to end: Mitchell Marsh takes sly dig at Pakistan after win

Cricket

2 years

'Pretty funny way to end': Mitchell Marsh takes sly dig at Pakistan after win

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