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Babar surpasses Kohli in becoming fastest Asian batter to reach 10K runs
Galle: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Sunday became the fastest batter from Asia and eleventh overall from his country to cross 10,000 runs in international cricket. Babar achieved the landmark during his…
- Sports
Virat Kohli who is under attack for ‘poor performance’ gets support from Babar Azam in Pakistan
The beleaguered Indian ace Virat Kohli has been the subject of intense debate over the last few weeks. His form has dipped alarmingly and there are those who are calling for his dismissal.…
- Sports
Kohli needs some ‘extra chances’, says Ashish Nehra
New Delhi: India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli is going through a long patch of poor form. Kohli, one of the finest all-format batsmen in modern day cricket, has been struggling with the…
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Mughal princess Roshanara is linked with cricket; Mohun Bagan beat Great Britain team
There have been many unusual incidents and strange facts in Indian sports which have been lost in the mists of history. The passing of the years have relegated these events to the background and the present generation…
- Sports
Sourav Ganguly turns 50: Let’s revisit some great achievements of ‘Dada’
New Delhi: Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, who was regarded as ‘God of off-side’ by Rahul Dravid, made many spectacular contributions in the field of cricket and continues to do so as…
- Entertainment
Kapil Dev to be guest of honor at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Mumbai: Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev will be seen as the guest of honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), which will be celebrated physically after a gap of two…
- Sports
MS Dhoni turns 41, cricket fraternity extends birthday wishes for “Captain Cool”
New Delhi: Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who still commands a huge fan following among cricket fans, turns 41 on Thursday, July 7. The Ranchi-based Dhoni, recognised as one of India’s…
- Opinions
Ghulam Ahmed centenary: My brief encounter with the legend
I met Ghulam Ahmed saheb only once, but four decades later the moment remains enshrined in my mind. I was holding additional charge of sports at The Hindu and Sportstar when the…
- Hyderabad
Cricketers were lucky to have a mentor like Ghulam Ahmed, says Azharuddin
The memories of Ghulam Ahmed and his outstanding achievements can never fade from the minds of all those who knew him. Players and administrators who interacted with him remember his sterling qualities, good…
- Sports
The legend of Ghulam Ahmed turns 100; he was like Caeser, not born again
The contribution of Ghulam Ahmed to cricket in Hyderabad and India is extremely difficult to quantify in mere words. He was a legendary player, inspirational leader, far thinking administrator and a very capable…
- India
Sarfaraz Khan: The fast rising star may shine for Team India soon
The city of Mumbai has produced many top class cricketers. When we think of Mumbai, the names of cricketers that come to mind immediately are those of Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. There are…
- Sports
Rohit Sharma thanks fans for completing 15 years in international cricket
Leicester: India skipper Rohit Sharma has thanked all the people who have helped him become the player that he is today as the Mumbai batter remembered the day he made his international…
- Photos
Ranji Trophy finals: Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh
Bengaluru: Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan plays a shot during the Ranji Trophy final cricket match between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (PTI Photo/Shailendra…
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Senior umpire Parthasarathy recalls an instance of blatant favouritism by BCCI
In any battle on the sports field the umpire plays a crucial role. A good umpire can add to the value of the contest while an inefficient umpire can ruin the game. But the…
- Sports
Andhra Pradesh win U19 T20 National championship for deaf
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh won the 1st U19 T20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf, after beating Gujarat by five wickets. Opting to field after winning the toss, Andhra Pradesh bowlers restricted Gujarat…
