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Cricket: Eknath Solkar was the pioneer in snapping up breathtaking close catches
There is a well-known saying in cricket–Catches win Matches. One of the players who had proved that this adage was perfectly correct was India’s fielding legend, Eknath Solkar. He was an Indian…
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IPL 2025: Uncertainity looms over match as Kolkata police deny permission
Kolkata: Uncertainty looms over the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on April 6, 2025. The Kolkata police citing heavy security deployment across…
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With Impact Player rule, you can play only 50-50 all-rounders: Hardik Pandya
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya on Wednesday said now that the contentious Impact Player rule has been extended by three years, a cricketer has to be a pure all-rounder to find…
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Bracewell lauds bowlers ‘extraordinary’ show in win over Pakistan
Dunedin: New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell was full of praise for his bowlers after their commanding five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I at University Oval. Speaking after the match, Bracewell…
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‘I want to be proactive’: Pant shares most important aspect of being a captain
New Delhi: Ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant shared about the most important aspect of being a skipper in the tournament and…
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Gautam Gambhir to train young cricketers in Raipur
Raipur: Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to train young cricketers in Chhattisgarh for the first time. A special Cricket Masterclass and Training Camp will be held in April…
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Conquest of hearts and minds: Nadia fled Afghanistan and became an inspirational figure in Europe
Female footballer Nadia Nadim, who fled from Afghanistan along with her family when she was a child, is making waves in European society today. She is not only one of Europe’s leading…
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Indian Super League announces dates for 2024-25 season playoffs
Mumbai: The Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday announced the dates for the 2024-25 playoffs with two-legged semifinals scheduled between April 2-6 and the final to be played on April 12. The…
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Hyderabad eyes next Mohammed Siraj with Telangana Premier League
Hyderabad: In a bid to ensure recognition to local talent and nurture cricketers in the city and other parts of Telangana, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is gearing up to organise the…
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Nitish Kumar Reddy set to join Sunrisers Hyderabad after fitness test
Bengaluru: All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is all set to join Sunrisers Hyderabad after recuperating from a side strain that kept him on the sidelines since January. PTI has learned that Nitish successfully…
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Bumrah set to miss initial stage of IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians: Report
New Delhi: Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the initial IPL 2025 matches for five-time champions Mumbai Indians due to his ongoing recovery from a back injury which has kept…
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Photos: Delhi Capitals name Axar Patel as captain ahead of IPL 2025
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals have named star all-rounder and the men’s team’s longest-serving player Axar Patel as captain ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. KL Rahul was also…
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Lion-hearted Abid Ali leaves legacy behind: Hyderabad, world cricket will miss him
Syed Abid Ali, the quintessential all-rounder of Indian cricket from 1967 to 1974, was often described as a lion-hearted player. He passed away on Wednesday, March 12, leaving Hyderabad cricket fans in mourning. He…
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Rohit has no reason to retire, will be among best ODI captains: AB de Villiers
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma has no reason to retire, says South African batting great AB de Villiers, who believes the India skipper could go down as one of the greatest ODI captains…
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BCCI mourns Syed Abid Ali’s death
New Delhi: The BCCI on Thursday condoled the death of former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, saying he “embodied the spirit of the game” and his contribution to Indian cricket will always…
