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Derek Underwood was the best spinner I had ever played against: Sunny Gavaskar
Derek Underwood who passed away on Monday was one of the very best left arm spinners that the cricket world has ever seen. Although he was a spinner, he pushed the ball…
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Film Maidaan captivates audience; shows S.A. Rahim is still a hero
Indian football is going through one of the most horrendous phases in its history. Its present world ranking in the FIFA list is 121 out of the 210 affiliated countries. Despite the presence of…
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Mitchell Starc is IPL’s biggest flop so far; can he pull himself out of the pit?
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is undergoing a terrible time in the ongoing IPL tournament. He had emerged as the highest paid player when he bagged a whopping contract of 24.75 crores from Kolkata…
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Touching story about Eid by Munshi Premchand still strikes a chord with readers
Dhanpat Rai Shrivastava, better known by his pen name Munshi Premchand, was one of the most famous writers of the pre-independence period. His stories had a strong emotional quality about them and he was…
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The Mayank Dilemma: Should he be burdened with more pressure or allowed to mature at his own pace
Young Mayank Yadav has taken the IPL by storm. Although he is only 21 years old, he has clocked speeds of about 150 kph or more and is being viewed as India’s…
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Urgent, stringent steps needed to ensure safety of India’s women athletes
Sport is about sportsmanship and fair play. However not everyone involved with sports, as a player, official or coach, upholds the high principles of sport. Women players have to contend with many…
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Tragic tale of India’s first ever opening batsman Janardan Navle in Test cricket
Since it began in 2008, the IPL has transformed cricket into a high octane, entertainment packed spectacle that attracts millions of viewers worldwide and generates millions of dollars. As a result, IPL cricketers…
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Yusuf Pathan was a fighter on the cricket field, now he is facing an uphill task in electoral battle
Former cricketer Yusuf Khan Pathan claims that he has the support of several top IPL cricketers as he prepares for his first ever fight in the 2024 general elections. The 41-year-old Yusuf…
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Cricket: Record shattering victory over Mumbai Indians is a huge confidence booster for SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s epic victory over Mumbai Indians will go down as one of the greatest matches ever seen in the history of the IPL. Records tumbled down like a house of cards and nothing seemed too…
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Ramamurthy Naidu, the strongman from Andhra who awed King George V
Throughout the course of human history there have been folk tales as well as recorded incidents of people who displayed incredible strength. Every country and every culture in the world has stories…
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With new captain and coach, Sunrisers Hyderabad is aiming for better results in IPL 2024
The record of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL has not been encouraging. Only once it won the trophy in 2016 and in 2018 it finished runner up. What ails this team which is…
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Abbas Ali Baig, Hyderabad’s debonair batsman, turns 85 today
Abbas Ali Baig who is celebrating his 85th birthday today was once described as the Golden Boy of Hyderabad’s Golden generation of cricketers. He epitomised the glamour of a well bred cricketer…
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If India wishes to host 2036 Olympics, it must begin preparing players now, says P V Ramana
During a session of the International Olympic Committee in October last year, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally declared India’s interest in bidding for the 2036 Olympics. But is the sports system of India geared up…
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Can Hyderabad’s athlete fetch medals for India in Paris Olympics?
The Olympic Games is the biggest sports extravaganza on the planet. This year it is scheduled to be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11. But what are the chances of Hyderabad…
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At 30, Miya Magic Siraj has developed greater variety; seems set for more success
Mohammed Siraj has turned 30 today. He has reached that golden phase of his career when he still has the energy and stamina of youth but also has a wealth of experience that…