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Cricket: The Indo-Pak rivalry has lost its fire, only intangible smoke remains
Nowadays, whenever an India versus Pakistan match is played, the result is a foregone conclusion. Sunday’s game confirmed the fact that India and its one-time arch-rival are no longer at the same…
- India
India-Pakistan Asia Cup match: Oppn parties slam BJP, BCCI
Mumbai: Opposition parties in Maharashtra have slammed the BJP and the BCCI over the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match scheduled for September 14, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray asking if…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches World Cricket Festival 2025
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia officially launched the World Cricket Festival (WCF) 2025, its most ambitious sporting and cultural initiative yet. The launch ceremony, hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Riyadh, gathered senior…
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Cricket: Faced with growing backlash, BCCI explains why it will not boycott Pakistan in Asia Cup
Any sports contest between India and Pakistan can never be free of political appendages. Be it cricket, hockey, or any other sport, there will always be a political angle to the competition.…
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Opinion: Cheteshwar Pujara’s qualities are rare; BCCI must use him as a coach
Cheteshwar Pujara, who recently retired from cricket, was often referred to as the second wall of India, after Rahul Dravid. Pujara wasn’t just a batsman. He was India’s tallest warrior, the man…
- Sports
Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from all forms of Indian cricket
New Delhi: Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, bringing the curtains down on a distinguished career highlighted by the art of batting for…
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Cricket: Bob Simpson, who built the great Aussie victory machine, is no more
With the death of Bob Simpson, Australian cricket has lost a giant personality. He was one of the most influential figures in the history of Australian cricket as a player, captain, and…
- Entertainment
Messi, SRK, Virat Kohli likely to unite for a big event in India
Hyderabad: Football is the most popular sport in the world. In India, cricket is still number one, but football has been growing very fast in the last few years. With social media,…
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Former top-notch wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani exposes BCCI’s double standards
With befitting fanfare, Syed Kirmani’s autobiography titled Stumped – Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-two yards, was launched in Hyderabad at a glittering ceremony on Sunday. As reported in these columns, there…
- Sports
Cricket: Lion-hearted Siraj confirmed his stature as India’s main strike bowler
During the recently concluded tour of England, Mohammed Siraj has confirmed his stature as India’s most important strike bowler. His presence in the team made up for the absence of Jasprit Bumrah,…
- Sports
You can’t just have the ‘Big Three’ playing Test cricket: Graham Gooch
London: Batting great Graham Gooch reckons that the fiercely fought five-match series between India and England is exactly the impetus that the “under-pressure” Test format needs but fears that the existing trend…
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Little master blaster Gavaskar displayed courage; he saved Pakistani hosts from detention
Cricket matches between India and Pakistan have produced plenty of tense moments on the field. However, off the field, there has usually been a cordial relationship between the players of both sides.…
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Cricket: Splendid fight back proved Indians have matured into a battle-hardened team
Sometimes a draw is as good as a victory. After India hung on grimly to deny success to the English bowlers in the fourth Test at Manchester, the visiting team could hold…
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For denying two tickets, England paid heavy price and lost its power to India
As every cricket fan knows, the Lords ground is the home of cricket. It holds a significant cultural and traditional importance in the history of the game. Similarly, the Marylebone Cricket Club…
- Sports
Joe Root can chase down Sachin Tendulkar’s record: Ollie Pope
Manchester: England vice-captain Ollie Pope won’t be surprised if Joe Root overtakes Sachin Tendulkar to become the all-time leading run getter in Tests. Root surpassed Ricky Ponting on Friday to move up…
