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Shreyas Iyer surpasses MS Dhoni with unique India T20I captaincy record
Shreyas Iyer set a new Indian T20I captaincy record by winning his eighth consecutive toss during the first T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare, surpassing MS Dhoni’s previous mark of seven. Iyer chose to bowl first, citing expected bounce on the pitch. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza anticipated a high-scoring contest despite some early assistance for bowlers.
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Once played by Vallabhbhai Patel, bridge seeks India’s ‘chess’ moment: 17-yo Anshul leads its revival
Once enjoyed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, bridge has faded from India’s sporting landscape. Seventeen-year-old prodigy Anshul Bhatt hopes to change that. Inspired by Viswanathan Anand’s belief that bridge is where chess was two decades ago, Anshul is winning world titles, mentoring young players, conducting research, and building a movement to give the mind sport its…
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Who is Ashok Sharma? Farmer’s son makes India debut after 154.2 kmph IPL breakthrough
Ashok Sharma debuted for India in the T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare. He earned his cap after a strong domestic and IPL performance. His journey began in a small village, supported by family sacrifice. Sharma impressed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and IPL 2026. He is now part of India’s balanced bowling attack.
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Ashes 2027 schedule out: England to begin Australia showdown on June 18
England’s cricket board has revealed a busy 2027 home schedule. The men’s and women’s Ashes series against Australia will run concurrently. England will also host Pakistan and New Zealand for white-ball matches. The Rose Bowl in Southampton will stage a men’s Ashes Test for the first time. The Oval will host the 2027 World Test…
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‘I hope we can all unite’: Bindra urges to ‘strengthen education system’ amid protests
Without directly commenting on the ongoing protests or demands for the removal of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Bindra said the focus should remain on building a transparent and merit-based education system.
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India’s first CWG 2026 medal is already assured before the opening ceremony – Here’s how
India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 before the opening ceremony, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain assured of at least bronze after receiving a semifinal bye. She faces T.K.B.P. Taafaki on July 31 for a place in the final. India begins its Glasgow campaign with a 124-member contingent targeting success across…
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Indian judoka Arun Kumar withdrawn from 2026 CWG after failing dope test
India’s Commonwealth Games campaign suffered a blow as judoka Arun Kumar was ruled ineligible after an adverse finding in an out-of-competition NADA dope test. The promising 73kg judoka, a gold medallist at the 2025 Taipei Asian Open, was set for his CWG debut. His withdrawal reduces India’s Glasgow 2026 contingent from 125 to 124 athletes.
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After 14 years of Deschamps, France set to announce Zidane as new head coach
French football is anticipating a new era with Zinedine Zidane’s expected appointment. The federation president will announce the new men’s national team head coach Tuesday. Didier Deschamps departs after a successful fourteen-year tenure with the French team. Zidane returns to management after his successful spell with Real Madrid. The new coach will prepare for upcoming…
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From Kohli to Samson: How Zimbabwe became India’s T20I launchpad
India has consistently used Zimbabwe tours to debut new T20I players. Several prominent cricketers like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul first represented India there. Recent tours have also seen fresh faces like Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag emerge. These series provide a platform for emerging talent to gain international experience. The BCCI continues this practice,…
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PV Sindhu’s China Open campaign ends in heartbreak
PV Sindhu’s China Open campaign ended in the second round after a spirited 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 defeat to world No. 4 Chen Yufei. Fresh from her Japan Open title, Sindhu squandered four match points in the second game before the Tokyo Olympic champion staged a comeback to win a gripping 90-minute contest and reach the…