Sports
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Nethra Kumanan becomes first Indian woman sailor to qualify for Olympics
New Delhi: Nethra Kumanan on Wednesday became the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics after she was assured of a top-place finish in the laser radial event of the Asian…
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My dream is to be the highest wicket-taker for India: RCB’s Mohammed Siraj
Chennai: Fast-rising pacer Mohammed Siraj is ready to put in the hard yards and make full use of the opportunities that will help him realise a long-cherished dream of becoming India’s highest wicket-taker…
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Former India hockey coach Harendra Singh named head coach of US men’s team
Colorado Springs: Former India hockey coach Harendra Singh, who trained both the national men’s and women’s teams at different stages of his accomplished career, has been appointed as the new head coach of…
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IPL 2021: I expect the guys to play with intensity, says Kohli
New Delhi: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) opening clash against defending champions Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli motivated his boys in a pep talk and asked…
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Malaysia to host Global T20 Canada in June 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Cricket has been chosen to play host to the Global T20 Canada between June-July 2021. The Global T20, owned and managed by Bombay Sports Co. Ltd., is the only…
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Right time to get a women’s league to build strong women’s team in India: Mandhana
New Delhi: Star India batter Smriti Mandhana feels a women’s cricket league will definitely help in building a potent squad as the Indian Premier League (IPL) has done it for the men’s…
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Sailor Kumanan makes history, qualifies for Olympics
Mussanah: Chennai-based Nethra Kumanan created history, becoming the first Indian woman sailor to secure an Olympic quota place by taking an unassailable lead in the Laser Radial event in the Mussanah Open Championship…
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Sania Mirza back in Sports Ministry’s TOPS programme
New Delhi: Ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup — formerly Fed Cup — tie against Latvia on April 16-17, India’s tennis ace Sania Mirza got a morale boost as she was included…
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IPL 2021: Punjab Kings’ Chris Gayle flaunts ‘Moon Walk’ after finishing quarantine
Mumbai: Punjab Kings batsman Chris Gayle has finished his mandatory seven-day quarantine ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which gets underway from Friday. The ‘Universe Boss’ on…
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ICC rankings: Fakhar Zaman gains big after 193-run knock against SA
Dubai: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman has moved up seven places to number 12 in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings for batsmen after he played a knock of 193 against South Africa on…
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FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation
Lausanne: Football’s world governing body FIFA on Wednesday suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) with immediate effect due to third-party interference. It also banned the Chadian Football Association (FTFA) due to government…
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Here’s what Sania Mirza has to say about sexist comments women face in sports
Mumbai: Indian tennis star and six-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza is one of the most influential sports stars. On Tuesday, Sania Mirza dropped an Instagram reel video in which she opened…
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Stay physically and mentally healthy: Yuvraj on World Health Day
New Delhi: On the occasion of World Health Day, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Wednesday said that our greatest wealth is good health and urged people to stay physically and mentally…
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Taslima Nasreen makes Islamophobic remarks on Moeen Ali; Jofra Archer calls her out
New Delhi: Jofra Archer might be an aggressive bowler on the field but the England pacer won hearts with his calm and composed reply to Bangladesh author Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday. Taslima…
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You get stuck into this never-ending nightmare: Maxwell talks about bio-bubble challenges
Chennai: Big-hitting Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says being continuously confined to bio-bubbles can become a “nightmare” and cricketers are leading a “difficult lifestyle” right now to ensure that they continue to do their…
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Padikkal tests negative for Covid, joins RCB training camp
Chennai: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Devdutt Padikkal has tested negative for Covid-19 and joined the team’s training camp, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said in a statement on Wednesday. “I would…
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RCB’s Daniel Sams tests Covid positive
Chennai: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler Daniel Sams has tested positive for Covid-19, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said in a statement on Wednesday. Sams had a negative report upon his…
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MS Dhoni announces animated spy series ‘Captain 7’
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to produce an animated series, titled “Captain 7”. The first season of the spy series, which is currently in pre-production, will…
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KKR look for balance in brand new season
New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders ended up on the losing side of the scrap for the final playoff spot in the Indian Premier League last season due to their poor net run rate…
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International Day of Sports for Development and Peace: Sania, Sharath take part in panel discussion
New Delhi: Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and Table Tennis player Sharath Kamal Achanta were among the athletes who took part in the virtual panel discussion organised by the Parliamentary Research and…
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‘Words fail me at this moment’: Mohammed Siraj thanks Anand Mahindra for gifting SUV
Hyderabad: Indian Pacer Mohammed Siraj thanked industrialist and chairman of the Mahindra group, Anand Mahindra for gifting him a Mahindra Thar SUV for his performance in Test series win Down Under in Australia…
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IPL 2021: Nortje, Rabada arrive in Mumbai to join DC squad
Mumbai: South Africa pace duo Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday arrived in Mumbai to join the Delhi Capitals (DC) squad ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Delhi…
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IPL 2021: 2 more groundstaff, one plumber test positive for Covid-19 at Wankhede
New Delhi: Days before the start of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League, two groundstaff members and one plumber have tested positive for Covid-19 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.…
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IPL: I feel one part of my heart has gone away with father, says Krunal Pandya
Chennai: India all-rounder Krunal Pandya on Monday said that the last two months have been difficult for him and his brother Hardik Pandya after their father passed away in January this year.…
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Wouldn’t call it cheating but it wasn’t in ‘good spirit of the game’: Akhtar on run-out row
New Delhi: Former Pakistan pacer Shoiab Akhtar has expressed disappointment after opening batsman Fakhar Zaman missed his double ton following a controversial run-out in the second ODI against South Africa on Sunday.…
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Anjum banks on low heart rate for Tokyo glory
New Delhi: Anjum Moudgil, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games silver-medallist is banking on her low heart rate, an indicator of high fitness level to tackle the gruelling women’s 50 metres rifle…
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IPL 2021: Usha International continues association with MI for 8th consecutive year
New Delhi: Usha International, one of India’s leading consumer durables company continues its association with five-time champions Mumbai Indians, as an official partner for the eighth consecutive year. The 14th edition of…
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Fakhar Zaman run-out: MCC says it”s up to umpires to decide if de Kock was at fault
London: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman’s contentious run-out in the second ODI against South Africa has sparked a debate on spirit of the game with Marylebone Cricket Club saying it was “up to the umpires…
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IPL 2021: Permission has been given for matches in Mumbai: Nawab Malik
Mumbai: Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik on Monday confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches would be going ahead in Mumbai as planned and there would be no hurdles. His confirmation…
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Pakistan hockey officials keen on revival of bilateral ties against India
Karachi: Top officials of the cash-strapped Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will push for the revival of bilateral ties against India during the 47th FIH Congress in New Delhi next month. PHF officials will…
