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No Khel Ratna recommendation for 2025, 17 athletes get Arjuna Awards
In a surprising turn, India’s prestigious Khel Ratna award will not have a recipient in 2025, marking this as the third time since its establishment in 1991-92. Meanwhile, the Arjuna Award will honor seventeen exceptional athletes for their achievements, while coaches are set to receive the Dronacharya Awards. Additionally, the Army Paralympic Node will be…
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‘He quit his job’: Unnati’s emotional tribute to father after World C’ships debut win
Making a remarkable debut at the BWF World Championships, Unnati Hooda scored a swift victory in straight games. She expressed heartfelt thanks to her father, who sacrificed his career to coach her diligently. Inspired by Ayush Shetty’s surprising triumph over a top competitor, Unnati is determined to focus on her performance and give her best…
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Hockey WC qualification scenarios: What India need vs Pakistan
India have to beat or draw against Pakistan to keep their hopes of reaching the second round alive. England are currently top of Pool D with six points. India are second with three points, while Pakistan and Wales have one point each after two matches. The top two teams from each pool will move into…
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Ashwin reveals the Manjrekar criticism he initially hated but later called a ‘guru’
After facing backlash during his first tour to Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin experienced a strong critique from Sanjay Manjrekar that stung him deeply. However, rather than succumbing to negativity, Ashwin leveraged this feedback to enhance his bowling skills and fitness. In a surprising move, he later reached out to Manjrekar to express gratitude for the constructive…
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Rishabh Pant creates history, becomes first Indian to achieve this feat in Tests
India’s star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant created history on Tuesday during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The India wicketkeeper-batter became the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. Pant reached the milestone with a big six off Lahiru Kumara. The shot also brought up his 20th Test fifty.
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74% big-turn deliveries: Manav Suthar out-turns Jadeja, Kuldeep in Galle
Manav Suthar played an important role in keeping the Sri Lankan batters under pressure. He also produced the highest percentage of deliveries with a large turn in the match so far. As many as 74% of his deliveries turned more than 4.5 degrees, the best among all the spinners. Suthar returned figures of 4/76 as…
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How Bangladesh beat lure of white-ball riches to save its Tests
Bangladesh’s pace resources have now become the talk of the cricket town. They had shown their potential in demolishing Pakistan — both at home and away in last two years. The Test win in Darwin is the realisation of the talent and the immaculate process focusing on Test cricket put in place by the Bangladesh…
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How Devdutt Padikkal’s alertness saved KL Rahul’s wicket in Galle – WATCH
KL Rahul looked set to walk back when Prabath Jayasuriya trapped him on the back pad in the 11th over. KL Rahul was not confident about taking the review and was almost walking back. But Padikkal quickly asked him to review the decision. It turned out to be a crucial call. KL Rahul looked relieved…
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Australia make major change to squad after shock Bangladesh defeat
Back-up wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis and reserve bowler Scott Boland have also retained their places in the squad. Both players could come into contention for the second Test, which begins on Saturday.
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‘Sab talvaar chalayenge’: Pant’s hilarious Jadeja banter caught on stump mic
India had reduced Sri Lanka to 99/5 by lunch, with Manav Suthar leading the attack. However, Ravindra Jadeja was yet to take a wicket at that stage. Sarfaraz Khan was heard telling Jadeja to remain patient, as the Indian bowlers would share the wickets among themselves.