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Watch: Rahane’s hilarious Shastri mimicry steals the show during Galle Test
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane entertained viewers during the Galle Test with a hilarious imitation of former head coach Ravi Shastri. Making his Test commentary debut, Rahane showcased his lighter side while recalling his long association with Shastri, including India’s 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph. His impression added humour to the broadcast and gave fans a…
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Hockey World Cup: Dominant India crush South Africa 6-1 to go top of Group D
The Indian women’s hockey team showcased their prowess by defeating South Africa decisively, 6-1. This thrilling win has catapulted India to the forefront of Pool D in the FIH Hockey World Cup. Key contributions came from Sunelita Toppo and Navneet Kaur, part of the six-player scoring lineup. Now, India need just one point against England…
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Hockey World Cup: Sunelita, Navneet, Sushila score for India | IND 3-0 SA
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BWF World C’ships: Lakshya Sen completes stunning comeback to enter next round
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‘That’s a bad one’: Manjrekar, Kartik’s on-air banter turns ugly – Watch
Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik get into an awkward exchange during the Galle Test broadcast. What begins as playful banter over Manjrekar’s facial expression soon turns personal, with both taking digs at each other’s appearance. Manjrekar eventually acknowledges that they are approaching a line and warns, “We are both going to cross…
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After 1,800 km dash, reserves Surya-Pramuthesh endure golden point heartbreak
A surprise call-up turned a Karnataka State Championships exit into a World Championships debut for mixed doubles team Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh. The Indian reserves flew 1,800 km to Delhi and pushed Turkey’s Emre Sonmez and Uasemen Bektas through a 73-minute thriller, losing despite seven match points. Their defeat featured the first golden point…
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18 years of ruthless Virat Kohli: The man who refused to stay ordinary
Virat Kohli’s career began with a modest debut in 2008. He achieved numerous accolades, including World Cups and the Asia Cup. Kohli then captained India to significant Test match victories overseas. He broke Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI century record during the 2023 World Cup. Kohli retired from Tests and T20Is after winning IPL titles.
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David Warner convicted of drink-driving; Big Bash captaincy under cloud
On Easter Sunday, David Warner, ex-Australian cricketer, was penalised and ordered to install an interlock device after being convicted of mid-range drink-driving during a random breath test. The court acknowledged the significant media attention and economic consequences he might face. However, the judge highlighted the critical aspect of deterrence with children present in the vehicle.
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‘We don’t share girlfriends!’: Inside the lives of badminton’s sibling partnerships
At the BWF World Championships in Delhi, sibling partnerships offer more than a shared surname. Scotland’s identical Grimley twins have spent two decades learning each other’s game, while France’s Popov brothers see doubles as an escape from the pressures of singles. Czech siblings Ondrej and Jiri Kral, meanwhile, embrace the comfort, and occasional friction, of…
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‘Not tough’: Sreejesh’s blunt take on India-Pakistan Hockey World Cup clash
India’s Hockey World Cup campaign hinges on a vital match against Pakistan. A victory will secure their progression to the tournament’s second round. Former captain PR Sreejesh noted changes in the India-Pakistan rivalry’s competitive edge. He also advised the team to adopt a higher defensive pressing strategy. Harmanpreet Singh’s leadership extends significantly beyond the hockey…