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Ashwin powers to 500 Test wickets mark, second Indian after Kumble
Rajkot: Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday became the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets during the third Test against England here. Ashwin also became only…
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Sarfaraz Khan hits brisk 50 in debut test match
After years of toil in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz Khan finally realized his dream of donning the Indian jersey in test cricket. The 26-year-old Mumbai batter’s journey to the international arena was laden…
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Rahul Dravid to remain India’s head coach ICC T20 World Cup
Rajkot: Rahul Dravid will continue to remain in the position of India’s head coach till the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in June this year, confirmed BCCI secretary Jay Shah. Dravid’s contract ended…
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‘Golden girls of Telangana’ shine at national atheletics championships
Hyderabad: Five women from Telangana have proved unequivocally that age is not a barrier to excellence. Their outstanding performances were recognised at the National Masters Athletics Championships in Hyderabad from February 8…
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India’s oldest Test cricketer Dattajirao Gaekwad dies
New Delhi: India’s oldest Test cricketer and former captain Dattajirao Gaekwad died on Tuesday due to age-related ailments. Gaekwad, who was the father of former India opener and national coach Aunshuman Gaekwad,…
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Kohli opts out of remainder of England Test series; Iyer axed
New Delhi: Star batter Virat Kohli has pulled out of the remainder of the Test series against England for personal reasons, the BCCI confirmed on Saturday, ending speculation around the premier player’s availability…
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Cricket world: India’s quandary; Bumrah in good form but who will fill Virat’s shoes?
There are clear cut indications now that India’s star batter Virat Kohli will not take part in any of the Tests of the ongoing series of matches against England. South Africa’s former player A.B. de…
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Watch: WWE legend Undertaker makes special appearance at Riyadh Season Cup final
Riyadh: WWE legend The Undertaker has made a surprise appearance at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to unveil the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 trophy. His appearance came before the kick-off…
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AB de Villiers shares ‘false information’ on Virat, Anushka’s 2nd child
Johannesburg: Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers on Friday apologised for sharing “false information” related to Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma that they were expecting their second child which has led…
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Gulf carrier Etihad to be Chennai Super Kings’ official sponsor
Mumbai: Gulf carrier Etihad Airways on Thursday entered into an agreement with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to become its official sponsor. The partnership will cover CSK’s events and platforms, while its players’…
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Chris Gayle to lead Telangana Tigers in Indian Veteran Premier League
Dehradun: Former West Indian batter Chris Gayle will captain Telangana Tigers in the inaugural edition of the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL), slated from February 23 to March 3 here at the…
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Emirates becomes official global airline partner of NBA
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines on Thursday, February 8, was named as the official global airline partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), marking a multiyear partnership between the two entities. With this collaboration,…
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Magical Bumrah was difference between two sides in 2nd Test: Hussain
London: The magical first innings spell by Jasprit Bumrah was the difference between India and England in the just-concluded second Test, according to former England captain Nasser Hussain, who said the visitors…
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India return to 2nd spot in WTC25 standings after Vizag win
Visakhapatnam: Following a remarkable 106-run victory over England in the second Test here on Monday, India have reclaimed the second position in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings, closing the gap…
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India bounce back against England’s ‘Bazballers’ to level series
Visakhapatnam: Indian bowlers won an engrossing battle against England’s firebrand batting for a series-levelling 106-run victory in the second Test here on Monday, blunting ‘Bazball’ with their resilience in a roller-coaster contest.…
