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

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Latest News by Madhav Agarwal

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

Cricket

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 years

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

WPL Match 4 Preview: UP Warriorz & Delhi Capitals look for first wins of the season

Cricket

3 years

WPL Match 4 Preview: UP Warriorz & Delhi Capitals look for first wins of the season

Pro Kabaddi Playoffs: Which teams will make it to semis?

Kabaddi

3 years

Pro Kabaddi Playoffs: Which teams will make it to semis?

CSK recruit, bagged for INR 8.4 Cr, slams blazing 134 in Col CK Nayudu Trophy

Cricket

3 years

CSK recruit, bagged for INR 8.4 Cr, slams blazing 134 in Col CK Nayudu Trophy

Jurels 90 from 149 deliveries no flash in the pan success, prepped by facing 140 overs daily

Cricket

3 years

Jurel's 90 from 149 deliveries no flash in the pan success, prepped by facing 140 overs daily

Cheteshwar Pujara knocks on Team India doors again with gritty knock in Ranji Trophy quarters

Cricket

3 years

Cheteshwar Pujara knocks on Team India doors again with gritty knock in Ranji Trophy quarters

India legend wants Rohit Sharma to fulfill his wish when team wins Ranchi Test

Cricket

3 years

India legend wants Rohit Sharma to fulfill his wish when team wins Ranchi Test

India A skipper hints Ranji Trophy & Test cricket almost at same level, CHECK WHY

Cricket

3 years

India A skipper hints Ranji Trophy & Test cricket almost at same level, CHECK WHY

WPL Preview Match 3: Gujarat Giants looks for a turnaround from last season, face Mumbai Indians

Cricket

3 years

WPL Preview Match 3: Gujarat Giants looks for a turnaround from last season, face Mumbai Indians

IND vs ENG: Kuldeep Yadav or Steve Smith? Sunil Gavaskar makes hilarious stance comparison

Cricket

3 years

IND vs ENG: Kuldeep Yadav or Steve Smith? Sunil Gavaskar makes hilarious stance comparison

Neeraj Chopra to head to Turkey for training, after stint in South Africa

Athletics

3 years

Neeraj Chopra to head to Turkey for training, after stint in South Africa

IND vs ENG: England spinner Leach to undergo knee surgery after getting injured in Hyd Test

Cricket

3 years

IND vs ENG: England spinner Leach to undergo knee surgery after getting injured in Hyd Test

Ex-Pakistan cricketer wants Rizwan as T20I captain, and not Shaheen Afridi

Cricket

3 years

Ex-Pakistan cricketer wants Rizwan as T20I captain, and not Shaheen Afridi

WPL Preview Match 2: Smriti Mandhanas RCB up against tough-looking UP Warriorz

Cricket

3 years

WPL Preview Match 2: Smriti Mandhana's RCB up against tough-looking UP Warriorz

IND vs ENG: In Virats absence should India have opted for Pujara, asks ex-ENG pacer

Cricket

3 years

IND vs ENG: In Virat's absence should India have opted for Pujara, asks ex-ENG pacer

Ranji Trophy: Sarfarazs brother Musheer slams maiden double ton in quarters vs Baroda

Cricket

3 years

Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz's brother Musheer slams maiden double ton in quarters vs Baroda

WATCH: Sri Lankan Chamari sings Indian national anthem during WPL match, wins hearts

Cricket

3 years

WATCH: Sri Lankan Chamari sings Indian national anthem during WPL match, wins hearts

IND vs ENG: Should Sarfaraz Khan, better player of spin, batted ahead of Rajat Patidar?

Cricket

3 years

IND vs ENG: Should Sarfaraz Khan, better player of spin, batted ahead of Rajat Patidar?

WATCH | Mumbai Indians Sajana S silences Delhi Capitals with last-ball six

Cricket

3 years

WATCH | Mumbai Indians' Sajana S silences Delhi Capitals with last-ball six

Karnataka cricketer Hoysala K passes away due to cardiac arrest, had once played in KPL

Cricket

3 years

Karnataka cricketer Hoysala K passes away due to cardiac arrest, had once played in KPL

Joe Root is our best player, never doubted him: Zak Crawley

Cricket

3 years

Joe Root 'is our best player', 'never doubted him': Zak Crawley

If you were not told who was the debutant..: Ex-India opener lavishes praise on Akash Deep

Cricket

3 years

'If you were not told who was the debutant..': Ex-India opener lavishes praise on Akash Deep

Janneke Schopman, Indian womens hockey coach resigns after fall out with Hockey India: Report

Hockey

3 years

Janneke Schopman, Indian women's hockey coach resigns after fall out with Hockey India: Report

PSL: Hawk-Eye apologises to PCB over Rilee Rossouw error - Report

Cricket

3 years

PSL: Hawk-Eye apologises to PCB over Rilee Rossouw error - Report

IND vs ENG: Joe Root bounces back strongly from stupidest shot debacle, slams 31st ton

Cricket

3 years

IND vs ENG: Joe Root bounces back strongly from 'stupidest' shot debacle, slams 31st ton

As fit Shreyas Iyer misses Ranji Trophy, Irfan Pathan asks pertinent question

Cricket

3 years

As 'fit' Shreyas Iyer misses Ranji Trophy, Irfan Pathan asks pertinent question

Pune Challenger: No. 1 seed Sumit Nagal loses to wildcard entrant Niki Poonacha

Tennis

3 years

Pune Challenger: No. 1 seed Sumit Nagal loses to wildcard entrant Niki Poonacha

WPL 2024 a chance for India to bridge gap with Aussies, identify players for T20 World Cup

Cricket

3 years

WPL 2024 a chance for India to bridge gap with Aussies, identify players for T20 World Cup

AUS vs NZ: Test specialist Steve Smith in Australia T20 World Cup plans, confirms McDonald

Cricket

3 years

AUS vs NZ: Test specialist Steve Smith in Australia T20 World Cup plans, confirms McDonald

IPL Schedule 2024: BCCI announces partial schedule, check list of all matches

Cricket

3 years

IPL Schedule 2024: BCCI announces partial schedule, check list of all matches

IPL 2024: Could brother Mohammed Kaif replace injured Shami at Gujarat Titans? Why not

Cricket

3 years

IPL 2024: Could brother Mohammed Kaif replace injured Shami at Gujarat Titans? Why not

IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans best pacer Shamis absence will leave big void in the department

Cricket

3 years

IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans' best pacer Shami's absence will leave big void in the department

Chances of Englands comeback against India? Vaughan thinks its a real long shot

Cricket

3 years

Chances of England's comeback against India? Vaughan thinks it's a 'real long shot'

WPL 2024: Right-arm pacer, left-arm spinner, Fatima Jaffer to add to MIs firepower

Cricket

3 years

WPL 2024: Right-arm pacer, left-arm spinner, Fatima Jaffer to add to MI's firepower

Anmol Kharb sees drastic jump in BWF rankings after BATC, leapfrogs 136 places

Badminton

3 years

Anmol Kharb sees drastic jump in BWF rankings after BATC, leapfrogs 136 places

WATCH | Indian batsman achieves rare record, equals Yuvraj Singhs record

Cricket

3 years

WATCH | Indian batsman achieves rare record, equals Yuvraj Singh's record

Ollie Pope: Spin-friendly Ranchi pitch doesnt define the result

Cricket

3 years

Ollie Pope: Spin-friendly Ranchi pitch 'doesn't define the result'

Mukesh & Akash Deep audition for second pacers spot, bowl to IND top-order at nets: Report

Cricket

3 years

Mukesh & Akash Deep audition for second pacer's spot, bowl to IND top-order at nets: Report

Coach Vimal Kumar has surprise pick for Paris Olympics medalist, chooses womens doubles team

Badminton

3 years

Coach Vimal Kumar has surprise pick for Paris Olympics medalist, chooses women's doubles team

Janneke Schopman finds dealing with Hockey India very, very hard, slams federation

Hockey

3 years

Janneke Schopman finds dealing with Hockey India 'very, very hard, slams federation

IND vs ENG: Really proud Rahul Dravid opens up on what seems like an easy win

Cricket

3 years

IND vs ENG: 'Really proud' Rahul Dravid opens up on what 'seems like an easy win'

IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah set to be rested for fourth Test in Ranchi - Report

Cricket

3 years

IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah set to be rested for fourth Test in Ranchi - Report

World Table Tennis Championships: Indian women continue to impress, post 3-2 win over Hungary

Table tennis

3 years

World Table Tennis Championships: Indian women continue to impress, post 3-2 win over Hungary

Indian women end FIH Pro League home leg with 1-1 (2-1) win over the USA

Hockey

3 years

Indian women end FIH Pro League home leg with 1-1 (2-1) win over the USA

Ranji Trophy: Another India batter retires from competitive cricket, plays last vs Haryana

Cricket

3 years

Ranji Trophy: Another India batter retires from competitive cricket, plays last vs Haryana

MS Dhoni picked captain for IPLs all-time greatest team, Rohit Sharma misses out

Cricket

3 years

MS Dhoni picked captain for IPL's all-time greatest team, Rohit Sharma misses out

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: On a six-hitting spree, Yashasvi Jaiswal equals world record

Cricket

3 years

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: On a six-hitting spree, Yashasvi Jaiswal equals world record

Ranji Trophy: Arjun Tendulkar claims career-best figures in encounter vs Gujarat

Cricket

3 years

Ranji Trophy: Arjun Tendulkar claims career-best figures in encounter vs Gujarat

BCCI diktat to play Ranji Trophy might not be for Ishan Kishan after all: Report

Cricket

3 years

BCCI diktat to play Ranji Trophy might not be for Ishan Kishan after all: Report

Pranati becomes third Indian to win a medal at Gymnastics World Cup, clinches bronze in vault

Olympics

3 years

Pranati becomes third Indian to win a medal at Gymnastics World Cup, clinches bronze in vault

BATC: Coach Gopichand has one complaint from doubles team of Ashwini/ Sindhu

Badminton

3 years

BATC: Coach Gopichand has one complaint from doubles team of Ashwini/ Sindhu

India pacer to retire after Ranji Trophy season, had played under MS Dhoni

Cricket

3 years

India pacer to retire after Ranji Trophy season, had played under MS Dhoni

Big blow to New Zealand as two key players out of Australia T20Is due to injuries

Cricket

3 years

Big blow to New Zealand as two key players out of Australia T20Is due to injuries

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal scores first fifty after in-flight health scare

Cricket

3 years

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal scores first fifty after in-flight health scare

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