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East Bengal humiliate Mohun Bagan 4-1 to lift record-equalling Durand Cup
East Bengal thrashed arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-1 to win their 17th Durand Cup title. Edmund Lalrindika starred with a hat-trick, while Bipin Singh also scored. East Bengal raced to a 4-1 lead in the first half and comfortably held on after the break. The victory avenged their 2023 final defeat and moved them level with…
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India Open 2028 to be held in Guwahati, confirms BAI secretary general
BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra said the Super 750 event, scheduled for the last week of January 2028, would clash with heightened security protocols in the national capital around January 26.
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Sooryavanshi’s red-ball struggles continue; Gharami’s 146 leads East Zone’s recovery
Sudip Gharami smashed 146 as East Zone recovered strongly to reach 355/6 against North East on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy. Gharami shared a 150-run sixth-wicket stand with Shahbaz Ahmed, who remained unbeaten on 100. Kumar Kushagra also scored 55, while Jotin Singh took 3/55. East Zone finished the day in a strong…
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‘No point in playing anymore’: Karn Sharma, winner of 4 IPL titles, retires
Former India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has retired from all forms of cricket at 38 after a career spanning more than two decades. He played one Test, two ODIs and one T20I for India, along with 97 First-Class matches and over 90 IPL games. A four-time IPL champion, Sharma said he is proud of his journey…
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How Bangladesh’s loss to Australia boosts India’s WTC final hopes
Bangladesh’s recent loss to Australia in the second Test has paved the way for India’s ambition for the World Test Championship final. With a win against Sri Lanka, India can now surpass Bangladesh in the rankings. Australia’s triumph solidifies their top-tier position, while Bangladesh proudly holds a historic No. 6 ranking. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto…
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Alex Lanier scripts history, becomes first Frenchman to win BWF Championships singles title
Alex Lanier has etched his name in badminton history with a stunning win at the BWF World Championships, where he outplayed Japan’s Kodai Naraoka in straight games. This victory, celebrated on Sunday, is a groundbreaking moment as it marks France’s inaugural gold in men’s singles. Previously, Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue also triumphed in mixed…
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Before AI, there was the Mechanical Turk: The chess machine that wasn’t
The Mechanical Turk first appeared in 1770 as a chess-playing machine that astonished audiences across Europe and the Americas. It played Benjamin Franklin and Napoleon Bonaparte, but the secret was a skilled chess player hidden inside its cabinet. Despite widespread suspicion, the illusion endured for decades. Its story offers a striking reminder that the impression…
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21 former captains, including Gavaskar, renew appeal over Imran Khan’s medical treatment
In February this year, 14 legendary captains from five countries — including Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Greg Chappell, a former head coach of Team India — had made a fervent, emotional appeal to the Pakistan government about ensuring proper treatment for Imran, amid mounting concerns about the cricketing icon’s health. However, there was no response…
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Injury scare! Rishabh Pant hit on wrist, walks off retired hurt
Rishabh Pant went for a pull shot but could only glove the ball. He immediately appeared to be in discomfort and held his wrist. The physio quickly came onto the field and applied an ice pack to Pant’s wrist to prevent swelling. After a lengthy stoppage, tape was briefly applied to the wrist before being…
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‘Pleasing to the eye’: Ex-India cricketer calls Padikkal ‘boost’ for No. 3 spot
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 to register his second Test century and help India reach 300-5 against Sri Lanka on the opening day. Irfan Pathan praised the batter, calling him a boost for India’s No. 3 spot. Padikkal shared key partnerships with Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja, continuing his strong form after an impressive first Test.