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‘CoE is not just a rehab centre’: VVS defends facility amid India’s injury crisis
VVS Laxman defends the Centre of Excellence’s role beyond rehabilitation. He stresses player monitoring and continuous assessment over assigning blame. Injuries are an unavoidable part of a cricketer’s demanding career. The facility uses multiple parameters to assess player fitness before selection. Communication between the Centre and team management remains seamless.
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‘Can’t go series by series’: Rahane demands clarity over Rohit Sharma’s WC spot
Ajinkya Rahane advocates for a firm commitment to Rohit Sharma’s position ahead of the 2027 World Cup. He suggests that selectors should avoid evaluating the seasoned opener based on individual series, as this ambiguity can negatively affect a player’s mental state and performance. Rahane highlights Rohit’s invaluable experience as vital for success in the major…
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‘I don’t care how old he is’: Brett Lee’s big warning for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
According to Brett Lee, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcases outstanding cricket skills. Following a stellar IPL season, he was quickly called to join India’s T20I team, where he shone in the Zimbabwe tour, being honored as Player of the Series. Lee underscores the need to safeguard the young prodigy from extreme pressure, stressing that his biggest…
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The Stateless Kings: How Chess preserves an ideal in a fractured world
Aarav Dengla traces the journeys of chess players caught between their game and the politics of their countries. From Viktor Korchnoi’s defection from the Soviet Union to Alireza Firouzja’s break with Iran and Ian Nepomniachtchi playing under the FIDE flag after opposing Russia’s war, he explores how FIDE has stood between players and geopolitical upheavals,…
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West Indies suffer major blow, miss direct qualification for 2027 World Cup
West Indies and Ireland are set to clash in the qualifiers for the 2027 Cricket World Cup after Afghanistan’s recent victory guaranteed their place in the tournament. This will be the third straight World Cup for West Indies where they need to qualify, while Ireland also missed direct entry following their lost against Afghanistan. The…
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‘We want to write our own WC history’: Fulton on India’s bid for podium finish
Head coach Craig Fulton talks to TOI about India’s preparations and challenges as they aim for a podium finish which has eluded them for 51 years…
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‘I can’t imagine the pain’: Nadal’s emotional tribute to Messi after father’s death
An outpouring of sympathy enveloped the sports world following the death of Jorge Messi, father of football legend Lionel Messi, at 68 due to a prolonged illness. Rafael Nadal shared a deeply emotional statement for the family, and during a game, Rodrigo De Paul paid homage to Jorge’s crucial role in shaping Messi’s illustrious career.
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Basant Meghwal makes history with silver at World Athletics U20 Championships
In a groundbreaking performance, Basant Kumar Meghwal elevated himself into the record books by winning a silver medal in the men’s high jump, reaching a personal best of 2.21 meters. This victory makes him the first Indian high jumper to achieve this honor at the championship. Additionally, Ashish Yadav’s silver medal in javelin throw helped…
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‘I would have banned Ganguly’: Srinath on Waugh’s wait during 2001 Eden Test toss
Javagal Srinath expressed that he might have imposed a ban on Sourav Ganguly for his delay in tossing the coin, though he acknowledged Ganguly’s exceptional leadership and his ability to foster new talent. The landscape of Indian cricket saw immense transformation following the match-fixing scandal in the late 1990s, with players united in their commitment…
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Watch: De Paul scores stunner, reveals Messi’s No. 10 jersey in emotional tribute
Rodrigo De Paul scored Inter Miami’s opening goal with a spectacular long-range strike. He then revealed Lionel Messi’s iconic number ten jersey beneath his own shirt. This emotional tribute honored his close friend, who was absent from the match. Messi missed the game after the passing of his father, Jorge Messi, at sixty-eight. De Paul’s…