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Bumrah fit, Rana out: BCCI fires physio ahead of Afghanistan T20Is
After months of rehab at the Centre of Excellence (CoE), Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy were declared fit to join the team which will fly to Japan for the Asian Games two days after the series. Also on Thursday morning, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced that Harshit Rana had suffered another injury during…
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‘India national team is not Indian cricket’: Gavaskar’s message to BCCI and ICC
Sunil Gavaskar highlights the need to reassess India’s congested cricket calendar, warning that relentless competition and travel may lead to player fatigue. He underscores the importance of nurturing domestic cricket as the foundation for the national team, advocating for improvements in this area to ensure sustained success in the future. This commentary aligns with the…
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Spider-Man, Batman all had to pay rent: Magnus 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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Tanya Chaudhary keeps Baghpat’s hammer-throw legacy alive with national record
Tanya Chaudhary has etched her name in history by setting a new national hammer throw record, achieving an impressive distance of 68.35m. This surpasses the former best of 67.02m set by Anushka Yadav during the Indian Athletics Series Final. Despite facing injuries and a tough qualification journey, she is now gearing up for the Asian…
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Sabalenka storms past Pegula, closes in on historic US Open three-peat
Aryna Sabalenka marches towards a remarkable U.S. Open hat-trick, having conquered Jessica Pegula in the semifinals. Demonstrating sheer dominance, she clinched the second set with ease. Now, Sabalenka eyes her opponent for the final, either Elena Rybakina or Coco Gauff. A win on Saturday would see her become the first since Serena Williams to claim…
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HC denies Vinesh Phogat entry to Worlds trials: ‘Not inclined to grant exemption’
The Delhi High Court has denied Vinesh Phogat an interim exemption to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Championships. The court emphasised the need for uniform eligibility criteria applicable to all athletes. Although Phogat’s maternity challenges will be assessed in terms of policy validity, the court has ruled against granting interim…
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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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‘Literally as old as my career’: Why Shami is impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami recently emphasised the importance of nurturing young Indian cricketers. He highlighted how the pressures of high-stakes tournaments have accelerated their development. Shami is dedicated to offering strategic insights during tough matches. He also reflected on his own drive to stay motivated, even while away from the national team and celebrated…
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Shree Charani creates history at 22, becomes fastest Indian to 50 T20I wickets
Shree Charani has made history by becoming the fastest Indian bowler to take fifty wickets in women’s T20 internationals, completing this achievement in her twenty-ninth T20I appearance. This pivotal moment elevates her status among the world’s top bowlers. Furthermore, India’s journey in the Asia Cup semifinal has added to the excitement surrounding her performance in…
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Root scripts history, surpasses Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Tests
On Thursday, Joe Root made history in Test cricket by claiming his 220th catch, overtaking Steve Smith’s record. This monumental achievement took place during England’s third Test against Pakistan, where they built a commanding lead in the first innings. Meanwhile, Pakistan struggled early in their second innings, facing significant challenges at the crease.