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After Pakistan’s cybercrime summons, Rizwan & Imam face domestic cricket setback
Following their recent tour in England, Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq find themselves under scrutiny due to a cybercrime investigation triggered by evidence from their mobile phones. As a result of their inability to meet fitness requirements, both players will miss the opening round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I, amid the aftermath of a…
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10 days, 1,981 runs, no winner: ENG vs SA Test that ended with a ship to catch
In 1939, England and South Africa played a “Timeless Test” match without any time limit. South Africa batted for nearly three days, scoring 530 runs in their first innings. England replied with 316 runs, and South Africa then added 481 more. England chased a massive 696-run target, reaching 654/5 after ten days of play.
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Spider-Man, Batman all had to pay rent: Carlsen, now a father, is no exception
Magnus Carlsen’s transition into fatherhood has reshaped how he approaches chess, work and time. Despite unprecedented success, he still sees himself as a provider, balancing the joy of raising his son with the demands of a global career. Fatherhood helped cement his decision to abandon the classical World Championship, revealing a man reallocating ambition around…
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‘Still have curfew?’: Warner takes dig at Barmy Army, fans hit back with ‘Broad’ meme
David Warner playfully engaged with the Barmy Army on social media, starting with light-hearted jabs at Saim Ayub’s batting performance. He cheekily mentioned Marnus Labuschagne’s ongoing century drought and poked fun at England’s curfew struggles. The Barmy Army quickly fired back by highlighting Warner’s past difficulties against Stuart Broad, to which Warner humorously suggested they…
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From Tihar Jail to acquittal: The 22-year ordeal of a former India cricketer
After two decades in legal turmoil, former Indian cricketer Jacob Martin has finally been acquitted of all charges related to a 2004 case of forgery and cheating. The court’s ruling highlighted the absence of credible evidence against Martin, allowing him to close this challenging chapter of his life and career. He can now look forward…
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‘Gukesh not in a position to defend’: Carlsen on Championship clash vs Sindarov
Magnus Carlsen says Gukesh should not view his upcoming World Championship match against Javokhir Sindarov as a title defence, but as an opportunity to gain. Carlsen believes Gukesh’s peak level matches or exceeds Sindarov’s, though early momentum will be crucial. He also highlights chess’s psychological nature, suggesting confidence and pressure could significantly influence the short…
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How MS Dhoni is quietly shaping Jharkhand’s next generation
East Zone’s Duleep Trophy triumph on Thursday, their first since 2012, offered perhaps the clearest indication yet of the strength of Jharkhand’s emerging batting core. Captain Ishan Kishan led from the front, aggregating 350 runs in the final, while Shikhar Mohan, Kumar Kushagra, Md Kounain Quraishi and Anukul Roy were among the Jharkhand players who…
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‘There’s a lot of quality in Pakistan’: Coach defends players despite horror run
Michael Smith, the batting coach for Pakistan, emphasizes that young talent requires time and opportunities to flourish. As the team undergoes a transformative period on this tour, he highlights the encouraging developments seen in players such as Saud Shakeel and Shan Masood. Smith believes consistent performances over extended innings are crucial, and future tours will…
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Elon Musk feels ‘chess will be fully solved one day’; what does Carlsen think?
Elon Musk believes chess will eventually be fully solved by AI, drawing comparisons with checkers. Magnus Carlsen was less certain, saying he isn’t a computer expert but noting chess is already “semi-solved” as a likely draw. Carlsen also praised AI for making chess more accessible, while backing the Global Chess League’s exciting team format and…
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‘He is not being neglected’: Sourav Ganguly’s blunt verdict on Shami
Sourav Ganguly stated Mohammed Shami is not overlooked by selectors and remains a champion. Shami’s domestic cricket performances are encouraging, and he has achieved much. Ganguly believes it is too early to predict Shami’s 2027 World Cup inclusion. He also praised Ishan Kishan’s Duleep Trophy efforts for a potential Test return. Ganguly stressed the importance…