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Keep learning new strokes rather than focusing on becoming complete batter: Kohli
New Delhi: The great Virat Kohli has placed more importance on having the ability to add new strokes as a batter rather than the technique. The 35-year-old himself displayed the ability to…
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Saudi Pro League: Al-Ittihad sacks coach Nuno Santo after poor run
Riyadh: Al-Ittihad parted ways with Nuno Espirito Santo, the Saudi Pro League champions said, following a poor run of results under the Portuguese coach. Nuno was under pressure because of their struggles…
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Virat Kohli is a credit to the game of cricket, says Richards
Dubai: Virat Kohli is a “credit” to the game of cricket, said West Indies batting great Vivian Richards on Thursday, lauding the Indian maestro’s ability to emerge unscathed from the most difficult…
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Cricket: PCB accepts chief selector Inzamam’s resignation as rift grows
Karachi: The rift between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq intensified with the country’s sport’s governing body accepting the former skipper’s resignation amid a conflict of interest allegation. Even…
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England beat Netherlands by 160 runs for consolation win
Pune: England secured only their second win of the World Cup, beating the Netherlands by 160 runs here on Wednesday. Opting to bat, England posted 339 for 9 and then returned to…
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No footwork becomes great footwork too: Tendulkar on Maxwell’s fiery knock
Mumbai: In awe of Glenn Maxwell’s incredible knock, batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday said while cramps severely affected his footwork, a great hand-eye coordination and exceptional bat speed helped the Australian…
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BCCI seeks copy of FIR in World Cup 2023 ticket black marketing case
Kolkata: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sought the copy of an FIR filed by Kolkata Police in the case of Cricket World Cup 2023 match ticket black…
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Suniel Shetty, Adnan Sami attend Irfan Pathan’s party for Afghan players
Mumbai: Actor Suniel Shetty and singer Adnan Sami attended the dinner party hosted by former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan and his wife Safa Baig, at his residence for the Afghanistan cricket team.…
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14-year-old Delhi girl sets powerlifting world record
New Delhi: A 14-year-old Delhi girl has set a new powerlifting world record in the recently-held WPC World Championships at Manchester in the UK. Ishti Kaur, a Class 10 student of GD…
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Keeping emotions in control important part of my game: Virat Kohli
New Delhi: Very few cricketers have been as intensely scrutinised as Virat Kohli but even for a boss personality like him, it is tough to seclude himself from all that attention. The…