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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench: Why India’s bold T20I vision feels incomplete
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s omission from the first T20I against Afghanistan has reignited India’s biggest selection debate: experience versus explosive potential. While Sanju Samson failed to capitalise on his opportunity in England, the 15-year-old’s remarkable Zimbabwe series and India’s long-term attacking philosophy make a compelling case for persistence. The real question is whether India will truly back…
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India avenge 2024 final defeat, beat Sri Lanka to lift 8th Asia Cup title
In an exhilarating final, India Women clinched the Women’s T20 Asia Cup title by overcoming Sri Lanka. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana stood out, crafting a robust opening partnership that propelled India’s score. The bowlers shone, especially Shree Charani, who captured four wickets and effectively dismantled Sri Lanka’s batting lineup, securing India’s remarkable eighth victory…
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India women’s team refuses to take Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates were seen celebrating after their record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title. However, the Indian team did not collect the trophy from Naqvi during the presentation ceremony. The ceremony ended with Sri Lanka receiving their runners-up cheque, medals and mementoes from the officials.
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Six years after 2020 heartbreak, Zverev beats Shelton to finally win US Open
Alexander Zverev triumphantly claimed his second Grand Slam title at the US Open, overcoming American contender Ben Shelton in a gritty four-set battle. This prestigious win not only solidified Zverev’s comeback from his 2020 US Open final loss but also capped off an extraordinary 2026 season, where he further set records with his remarkable prize…
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‘We can’t receive the trophy from him’: Why India snubbed Mohsin Naqvi again, Saikia explains
India’s women’s cricket team made headlines by declining to participate in the Women’s Asia Cup trophy presentation, standing in unity with the men’s team from last year. The BCCI secretary linked this move to current military tensions with a neighboring nation. Celebrating their impressive eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, the team now looks ahead to…
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Meet Rufus, the hawk who has flown over Wimbledon every day for 18 years to chase away pigeons
Rufus, Wimbledon’s famous Harris’s hawk, has spent 18 years protecting the All England Club from pigeons. Starting work around 4am, he patrols courts and rooftops during the Championships and has even become a fan favourite. His extraordinary career includes surviving a 2012 kidnapping, while despite growing interest in drone technology, Wimbledon has no plans to…
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India women’s team refuses to take Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates were seen celebrating after their record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title. However, the Indian team did not collect the trophy from Naqvi during the presentation ceremony. The ceremony ended with Sri Lanka receiving their runners-up cheque, medals and mementoes from the officials.
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India alter winning combination vs Sri Lanka; Gunalan Kamalini replaces Pratika Rawal
In a pivotal match for the Asia Cup title, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bat after winning the toss. With aspirations of securing their eighth title, India has displayed remarkable superiority throughout the tournament. Both teams are unbeaten, but Sri Lanka will count on strong performances from Athapaththu and Dilhari to challenge the dominant…
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Shafali goes berserk in final, smashes fastest fifty in Women’s T20 Asia Cup
Shafali Verma made headlines by scoring the quickest fifty ever recorded in the tournament, achieving her milestone in a mere twenty-four balls against Sri Lanka. Her explosive performance of 68 runs off only 39 balls not only set a new record but also matched Chamari Athapaththu’s feats of multiple half-centuries. Together with Smriti Mandhana, they…
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‘Vande Mataram’ sung before India vs Afghanistan in a first for national team
The national song Vande Mataram was sung before the India vs Afghanistan cricket match on Sunday. Parliament had recently passed a bill making insults to the national song a punishable offense. The full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram was sung during the recent match. This amendment extends legal protection to the national song, similar to…