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Accidental cricketer: Konthoujam’s journey from boxing rings to first-class cricket
Before cricket, Bishworjit Konthoujam was a boxer who won school and state medals before making the switch to cricket. In his village, he would stop games and ask, “Ek ball karane do, please.” He had never played formal leather-ball cricket before adapting to the game. Years later, he has 147 first-class wickets and dismissed 15-year-old…
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‘I’m Surprised’: Aronian after Pragg wins India’s historic GCT title | Exclusive
American Grandmaster Levon Aronian has revealed how Praggnanandhaa turned a weakness he identified last year into a strength, helping the Indian grandmaster win the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Finals. Aronian, who had beaten Praggnanandhaa in GCT Finals last year, praised the youngester’s progress and fighting spirit while admitting he was surprised by how quickly the…
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11 coaches in last 5 years: Inside Pak cricket’s never-ending coaching carousel
Pakistan cricket has struggled with ongoing coaching instability, marked by numerous changes and management reshuffles since September 2021. The Pakistan Cricket Board has tried various structures and roles for senior management, leading to short-lived appointments of prominent figures like Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten. This unpredictable pattern underscores a long-standing challenge within the sport, raising…
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Rohit’s future, ODI roadmap and recent setbacks on agenda at BCCI meeting
Stalwart’s career, ODI team and the team’s poor performances in Ireland and England to be discussed as Indian cricket’s top brass meets on September 3 in Mumbai.
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India to host inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy; Check teams, dates and venues
India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027. The six-team tournament will be played in the T20I format across two venues. Sri Lanka lost hosting rights due to governance concerns, leading to India’s successful bid. Qualified teams include India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. This event signifies a…
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Amid ‘very long meetings’ and running chess world, has Anand lost ‘hunger’ to win?
Viswanathan Anand is juggling two contrasting roles at this time. He is the interim FIDE President and also a competitive chess player. While handling increased responsibilities at world chess’s governing body, the Indian Grandmaster remains focused on the Global Chess League. Representing Alaskan Knights, Anand says his hunger to win remains strong, while his experience…
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Scheduling roadblock: Irani Cup, ODIs leave little room to prepare for BGT
Too Many Overlaps As Captain Gill’s Call For Spin-Friendly Preparation vs Aus ‘A’ Coincides With Irani Cup, Asian Games, WI series.
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Bumrah, Samson back; Pandya misses out as India announce squad for Afghanistan T20Is
The Indian cricket team has officially unveiled their 15-member squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan, with Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The pace attack is bolstered by the return of Jasprit Bumrah, alongside Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. Notable batsmen include Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, although some players still…
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Jayawardene likely to continue as Mumbai Indians coach; status quo on trade chatter
Mahela Jayawardene is likely to continue as Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL 2027, with the franchise preferring continuity despite a disappointing 2026 season. While Hardik Pandya’s future remains a major talking point, MI are keen to retain him as a player, with Tilak Varma emerging as the frontrunner to take over the captaincy armband.
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Hardik Pandya’s comeback plans hit a fresh roadblock
Hardik Pandya’s return to international cricket is set to face another setback due to a leg niggle, casting doubts on his participation in the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. He remains under observation by the medical team at BCCI CoE.