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Scripting redemption, joining the elite: Major record, milestone from skip
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gill was under immense scrutiny heading into the series, having not touched even the 40-run mark outside Asia since his dazzling 91 at Brisbane against Australia way back in 2021, which launched him into stardom. Leading up to the series, the right-hander had failed to deliver quality perfor
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"Biggest challenge of my career": Granit Xhaka opens up on Sunderland move
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"I love challenges, and this is a big one--perhaps the biggest of my career so far. I've taken it on, I'm here now, and I want to prove myself day by day, weekend by weekend on the pitch," he noted.
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All-weather warrior: Two big series in England, Australia seal Jaiswal's g
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With his audacious shot-making, temperament, long enough to play marathon knocks on the pitch and a sound technique, the tall Mumbaikar looks the perfect heir apparent to former Indian Test captain and his once opening partner Rohit Sharma. During the tour of England, Jaiswal made fans fe
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Indian Super League: Best Brazilian XI in League's history
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Brazil's bond with football is deep and everlasting. Famous for their flair, skill, and unmatched love for the game, Brazilian players always bring a special charm to the pitch and the Indian Super League (ISL) has witnessed this magic time and again, according to the official website of the
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NITI Aayog member pitches for accelerating India's transition to electric
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gauba stressed that India possesses large reserves of rare earth minerals, but there is an urgent need to "rapidly explore, survey, mine and process them."
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"They will handle it, no problem": Chetan Sharma on Oval pitch controversy
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former India cricketer and current Champions League T10 commissioner Chetan Sharma weighed in on the recent pitch controversy between Oval curator Lee Fortis and India head coach Gautam Gambhir, while also strongly supporting the decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the fifth Test. Addressin
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"If every part of my skill increases when I'm not playing...": Krishna spe
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Krishna's four-wicket haul, which caused England's batting to collapse from 142/2 to 215/7, bowling in tandem with Mohammed Siraj, was one of the highlights of an action-packed day two of the fifth Test at The Oval. The lanky pacer started the series on a poor note, taking just six wickets i
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Kiran Bedi pitches 'SWAT' framework for senior citizens at national confer
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi on Thursday proposed a "SWAT" (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) framework for senior citizens to guide policymaking on ageing in India, calling for coordinated efforts at the grassroots level to address challenges faced by the elderly
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Conference on Ageing in India opens with call for 'ease of living' charter
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The inaugural session of the National Conference on Ageing in India on Thursday opened with a strong pitch for a dedicated "ease of living" charter for the elderly, aimed at ensuring dignity, security and active participation of senior citizens in society.
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"Let's not just make too much out of it...": Ganguly on Gambhir-Fortis arg
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ganguly was speaking in a press event at Kolkata. Notably, ahead of the fifth Test, Gambhir had an altercation with Lee regarding the practice facilities and allegedly not being given access to the pitch for an inspection from closed quarters. As he stepped away, the Indian head coach animat
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Iconic nicknames that define Indian Super League stars
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Football is a game driven by emotion, and few things reflect that passion better than a well-earned nickname. Whether powerful, playful, or deeply personal, each nickname carries a story, often shaped by a player's style, personality, or unforgettable moments on the pitch, as per the offici
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"Don't know what the fuss was all about, a coach has every right to look a
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the pre-match press conference of the final Test, Gill said, "I don't know what exactly happened yesterday and why the pitch curator did what he did. We have played four matches, and no one tried to stop us. Everyone has played so much cricket, and the coaches and the captain hav
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