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India aims for 2-0 series win against Bangladesh; Kohli & Rohit under pressure
Kanpur: India would want their big guns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to fire when the mighty hosts aim for a clean sweep against a beleaguered Bangladesh in the second and final…
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Pant climbs to 6th in ICC test rankings, Gurbaz breaks into ODI top 10
Dubai: India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has re-entered the top 10 Test batting rankings, cementing his return to form after a long gap as the latest ICC rankings across the format shake-up, with…
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Rahul bhai was regimented, Gambhir is relaxed: Ashwin
Chennai: Gautam Gambhir is more relaxed compared to his predecessor Rahul Dravid, who had a “regimented” style of functioning, feels Indian team’s oldest member Ravichandran Ashwin. Dravid, who was in charge of…
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Indian men and women win maiden Chess Olympiad gold medals
Budapest: India on Sunday scripted history in the Chess Olympiad as its men’s and women’s teams clinched their maiden titles in a rare sweep of gold medals after beating their respective opponents…
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Ashwin scalps six wickets, India trump Bangladesh by 280 runs
Chennai: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s mastery over his craft, underlined by a six-wicket haul, proved too immense for Bangladesh as India cantered to a massive 280-run victory in the first Test with…
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FIFA announces new format for 2024 Intercontinental Cup
Zurich: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced the Intercontinental Cup 2024, an exciting new format that will feature stand-alone intercontinental competitions and give more fans the chance to watch their…
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Shakib Al Hasan becomes oldest Bangladeshi Test cricketer
Chennai: Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan etched his name in Bangladesh cricket history on Saturday by becoming the oldest player from his nation to feature in a Test match. At 37 years…
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Gill, Pant fifties carry India to 205/3 at lunch on Day 3 against Bangladesh
Chennai: Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant cantered to fluent fifties as India reached 205 for three at lunch in their second innings on the third day to take total control of the…
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1st Test: Ashwin, Jadeja guide India to 376; Mahmud claims five-fer
Chennai: Veteran off-spin all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin top-scored with a fine 113 as India’s first innings ended at 376 in 91.2 overs on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai…
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Ashwin’s 102, Jadeja’s 86 rescue India in Chennai Test vs Bangladesh
Chennai: Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin sparkled on home turf with his sixth Test hundred as he combined with Ravindra Jadeja to steer India out of trouble and post a formidable 339 for…
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Ind vs Ban: Mahmud’s 3 wicket haul restricts hosts to 88/3 at lunch on Day 1
Chennai: Pacer Hasan Mahmud tore through the Indian top order with a three-wicket haul as Bangladesh reduced the hosts to 88 for three at lunch on the opening day of the first…
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Sourav Ganguly lodges police complaint alleging cyberbullying
Kolkata: Kolkata Police on Wednesday started a probe after receiving a complaint from former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, accusing a person of defamation and cyberbullying, a senior officer said. In…
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IPL 2025: Ponting to join Punjab Kings as head coach, say sources
New Delhi: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting will join the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) as their head coach ahead of the mega auction for the 2025 season of…
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ICC announces equal prize money for men and women in World Cups
Dubai: The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced equal prize money for men and women in World Cups, starting with the women’s T20 showpiece in the UAE next month. The winners of…
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WFI to meet CGF CEO in push to include wrestling in 2026 Commonwealth Games
New Delhi: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) officials, led by president Sanjay Singh, are set to meet Katie Sadleir, CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), on Tuesday in Delhi to…
