Sports
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Life-size statue of Tendulkar to come up at Wankhede
Mumbai: In his own words, life has come full circle for Sachin Tendulkar, who is set to be honoured with a life-size statue at the Wankhede Stadium, the place where it all…
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IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen to represent India
New Delhi: Reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain will lead the charge as the Indian contingent fielded by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) looks to…
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Saudi grants Syrian boy’s wish to meet Cristiano Ronaldo
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has fulfilled the wish of an orphan Syrian boy by inviting him to watch his favorite football player Cristiano Ronaldo in action. Ten-year-old Nabil Saeed,…
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Injured Andy Murray withdraws from Dubai Tennis Championships
Dubai: Britain’s Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Dubai Tennis Championships, which will be held from February 27 to March 4, due to a recurring hip injury, the tournament organisers announced on…
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Sania Mirza’s farewell match to be held in Hyderabad on March 5
Hyderabad: Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza is all set to bid adieu to professional tennis on the 5th of March this year. She has been receiving numerous tributes from fans and prominent…
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Women’s T20 World Cup: It’s a pretty special effort from the group, says Meg Lanning
Cape Town: After winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for a record sixth time, Australia captain Meg Lanning acknowledged her side for putting in a ‘pretty special effort’, which saw them…
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Shoaib Akhtar’s speed record has stood for 20 years; can any bowler break it?
It was 20 years ago, during the 2003 cricket World Cup that Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest ball ever in the history of cricket. Bowling to Nick Knight of England, he…
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Saudi deaf women’s chess team participates in continental tournament
Riyadh: A Saudi women’s chess team with hearing disabilities is participating for the first time in the major continental tournament, local media reported. The first Asia-Pacific Deaf Sprint and Blitz Championship for…
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Steve Smith to lead Australia in Pat Cummins’ absence in Indore Test
New Delhi: Steve Smith will lead the Australian Test team against India in the third Test match in Indore starting March 1 as Pat Cummins will not return next week from Australia…
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Anjum Chopra consoles Harmanpreet as India crashes out of Women’s T20 WC
Cape Town: Just after India’s campaign in 2023 ICC Womens T20 World Cup ended with a narrow five-run loss to Australia at Newlands Cricket Ground, former India skipper Anjum Chopra was seen…
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IPL 2023: Aiden Markram named new Sunrisers Hyderabad captain
New Delhi: Aiden Markram has been named as the new captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the 2023 edition, starting from March 31. The Hyderabad-based franchise announced…
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For 1st time ever, Saudi sends female team to Int’l tennis event
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marked another milestone in the Kingdom’s history by sending its first female team to an International Tennis Federation (ITF) event. A four-member Saudi team takes…
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Video: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Saudi Arabia’s foundation day
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday celebrated Saudi Arabia’s foundation day at Mrsool Park in Riyadh, KSA. In the video that was shared by the footballer and went viral on social…
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‘End of an era’: Tributes pour in as Sania Mirza draws curtain on her glorious career
New Delhi: Tributes poured in for the former doubles World No.1 Sania Mirza, one of India’s most celebrated athletes, after she retired from professional tennis at the age of 36, playing her…
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Sapna Gill accuses Prithvi Shaw of molesting her; files complaint
Mumbai: Social media influencer Sapna Gill, who was arrested for allegedly attacking India cricketer Prithvi Shaw’s car and manhandling him, has sent an application to the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai, for…