India's M S Dhoni named Nepal's Cricket Ambassador

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was today appointed Ambassador of Nepal Cricket in a function in Kathmandu. Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, Posta Bahadur Bogati, made the announcement about Dhoni's association with Nepal Cricket.

The appointment of Dhoni will also help promote Nepal's tourism industry, according to acting chief of the country's Tourism Board Subhash Niraula.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Jayanta Prasad, was also present on the occasion. Dhoni interacted with the office bearers of Cricket Association of Nepal, journalists and his fans. Dhoni was accompanied by his wife Sakshi during the two-day visit.

Earlier, Dhoni also visited Kirtipur Cricket Stadium, situated in the premises of Tribhuvan University in the outskirt of Nepal. Dhoni is scheduled to pay a visit to Pashupatinath Temple tomorrow, before wrapping up his visit.

Earlier, speaking to media, he said, "Youths should come forward for sports besides studies as it helps to earn goodwill for the country."

"Cricket is an upcoming sport in Nepal and I want to see Nepali youths forming a famous cricket team in future," he said.

Dhoni said that he would be happy to promote cricket here and added that he would be glad if he could contribute to the development of cricket in Nepal.

Delhi daredevils get a promotional ride at Delhi metro

What was to be promotional joy ride became more of a chaotic ride as Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag along with a few of his teammates boarded the Delhi Metro on Friday, ironically, to help raise awareness among the commuters about etiquettes of travelling.

The very reason of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tying up with the Delhi Daredevils was to raise awareness about keeping the trains and platforms clean, not obstructing trains' doors and standing behind the yellow line at platforms.

But the purpose seemed completely defeated as soon as the Daredevils team members came to board the Metro at the INA station.

Yuvraj Singh Press Conference, hopeful to play soon

Watch Cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who underwent treatment for cancer in the US, has said he hopes to be in a fit "mental and physical condition" to return to the game in a few months.

Yuvraj returned to India after three months on Monday.He underwent chemotherapy at a hospital in Indianapolis.

Doctors say Yuvraj, 30, is expected to make a full recovery and resume his cricket career.He was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, called mediastinal seminoma.Yuvraj spent a couple of weeks recuperating in London after finishing his treatment in the US."I am happy to be back.

In a couple of months I should be in mental and physical health to be back on the field," Yuvraj told reporters in the Indian capital, Delhi, on Wednesday.It was his first press conference since his return from the US.However, he said it would not be "easy to get back on the field soon".

'Tough job'"It will take time, my body will take time. At the moment, it is very important for me to take care of my health, be on a good diet and focus totally on my health," Yuvraj said.

"To return to the field with all the pressure of playing for India will be a big achievement. My body has to recuperate. I am going to work hard towards it. I want to wear the Indian cap again.

I am convinced I will be back playing for India."Yuvraj had been reading Armstrong book while in bed during his illness.

Yuvraj spoke about his treatment and said he had recovered well."Chemotherapy leads to hair loss, body ache, depression.

I knew about it and I felt if I had to recover then I would have to go through it," he said."Just getting up and doing something was a tough job. It was difficult to even get out of the house. After a couple of times, even going to the gym was difficult.

I walked a bit, played video games, watched movies, learnt some cooking."t took six months to come to know that I was suffering from cancer says Yuvraj Singh.

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Akram reckons that criticism on the Indian team is completely justified and selectors need to take some brave decisions.

"The criticism on the Indian team is fully justified. Dhoni is talking about phasing out the senior players and that's exactly how the entire world feels. The onus is now on the Indian selectors, who have to take some brave decisions. Dravid, Laxman and Tendulkar have been legends but past laurels don't win you matches. You need to accept reality and move on."

"For a cricketer who is nearing 40, these are signs that tell him to move away from the intensity of international cricket."

For the record, Rahul Dravid is 39 while Sachin Tendulkar is aged 38 and VVS Laxman is 37.

Akram termed India's performance as a matter of "sub-continental shame".