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Rajasthan stuck in 2012, Manipur in 2023: How actively are states with CWG medals promoting sports?
India’s states celebrated 39 Commonwealth Games medals, but how much are their sports departments actually promoting those achievements? This investigation tracks the social-media activity of state sports bodies, revealing glaring gaps, from Rajasthan’s last Facebook post in 2012 and Manipur’s silence to Haryana’s limited outreach. In contrast, states like Tamil Nadu show how one can…
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‘Meri galti nahi thi’: Harbhajan Singh reveals why he was expelled from NCA
Harbhajan Singh went on to become one of India’s most successful spinners. He represented India from 1998 to 2016 and finished his international career with more than 700 wickets across formats. He played 103 Tests and took 417 wickets, including 25 five-wicket hauls and five 10-wicket match hauls. In 236 ODIs, Harbhajan claimed 269 wickets,…
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‘Non-negotiable’: T Dilip reveals what still sets Virat Kohli apart in the field
Former fielding coach T Dilip praised Virat Kohli’s consistent on-field intensity. Kohli’s dedication during practice mirrored his match-day performance, inspiring others. Dilip’s most cherished moment was India’s 2024 T20 World Cup victory in Barbados. He also noted the fielding medal ceremony positively impacted the team’s attitude. Dilip’s tenure saw India achieve significant success across various…
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Afghanistan qualify for 2027 ODI World Cup
Afghanistan entered the third ODI knowing that a win would be enough to seal their place in the 2027 ODI World Cup. They had already beaten Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI, while the opening match of the five-match series was washed out. This will be Afghanistan’s fourth appearance in an ODI World…
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Sourav Ganguly receives death threats; Kolkata Police begin probe
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has reported receiving threatening letters to the police. His manager filed a complaint after two letters arrived with explicit threats. The police are now investigating the source and motive behind these communications. They are examining courier trails and tracking a mobile number for clues. The investigation aims to identify the…
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Babar Azam advised to stay away from media on England tour
Latif believes Babar could come under scrutiny from the English media and has suggested that former Pakistan captain Shan Masood should handle more of the team’s media interactions during the series.
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Rs 20cr revamp for Delhi World C’ships: Double-door entries and monkey whisperers
The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi has undergone major upgrades and innovative measures to ensure a smooth BWF World Championships, returning to India after 17 years. Pigeons and monkeys, not the feathers of a shuttle, captured headlines during the India Open in January. After that chaos, organisers have installed double doors, noise machines,…
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Trial by spin with a hint of reverse: Inside India’s final net session in Colombo
In Colombo, Sarfaraz Khan stepped in as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. As the Indian team geared up for the series opener on August 15, the squad undertook a rigorous net practice, strategically adapting to the dry, cracked pitch conditions similar to those typically seen on…
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‘Narendra naam se nafrat ho gayi hai’: Berwal’s Pak boxer story leaves PM Modi laughing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi heard memorable stories from India’s Commonwealth Games medalists. Boxer Narender Berwal shared an amusing anecdote about a Pakistani opponent’s reaction. Jadumani Singh recounted his significant victory on Kargil Vijay Diwas. He dedicated his win to Indian Army heroes, which Modi praised. India achieved its best-ever boxing haul at the Glasgow Games.
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Australia U-19’s Neel Patel ready to embrace India challenge: ‘The wickets will be quite different’ | Exclusive
Australian U-19 all-rounder Neel Patel, who has Indian roots, is relishing the opportunity to tour India. From balcony cricket with his grandfather to representing Australia, Patel speaks about his evolving batting, love for off-spin and his plans to adapt to India’s heat, spin and challenging conditions.