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19 Jan

Australian Open: First-round loss ends Venus Williams’ campaign

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At the John Cain Arena in Melbourne, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams' remarkable comeback to the Australian Open ended in a first-round loss to Olga Danilovic of Serbia, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4. The Melbourne crowd enthusiastically cheered Williams on during her first-round match, making her the oldest player to compete in the Australian Open in the Open Era at 45. Against the 24-year-old Danilovic, the American displayed moments of her signature strength but was unable to maintain momentum over the course of three sets. Danilovic retaliated more consistently from the baseline in the second set after Williams won a close…

08 Jan

IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill and the New Zealand Squad arrive in Vadodara ahead of 1st ODI

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Before the forthcoming ODI series against New Zealand, which is set to start on January 11, Indian ODI skipper Shubman Gill arrived at Vadodara Airport. The New Zealand squad arrived in the town on the same day as the Indian captain, which caused a stir in the city. At the airport, Gill was greeted warmly by fans who had come to see their skipper. The 26-year-old Indian hitter grinned as he greeted the fans. Loud cheers welcomed the Blackcaps as they left the terminal as well. A few players from New Zealand shot videos of the event after appearing taken…

11 Oct

Batting at No. 8, Thinking Like No. 3: Richa Ghosh’s Fearless Formula

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During a Senior Women’s T20 Trophy match in October 2019, Bengal found themselves at 35/2 after 10.3 overs when 16-year-old Richa Ghosh came out to bat. At the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot, she would go on to score 67 runs off 36 balls, hitting two sixes and nine fours, which helped Bengal reach a total of 136/7 – with over 100 runs being made after the 10-over mark. Bengal's victory over Delhi by 60 runs that day was more than sufficient. Richa believes that the knock was instrumental in her receiving a call-up to the Indian squad at the…

24 Sep

Bumrah Gears Up for Test Action, Selectors Shortlist Suthar for Debut

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Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian pace bowler, has notified the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his availability for selection for the two-Test series against the West Indies in Ahmedabad and Delhi beginning on October 2. On Wednesday afternoon, the senior selection committee will convene online to choose a 15-member squad for India. At present, Bumrah is playing in the T20 Asia Cup held in the UAE. If India reaches the final, there will be only a three-day interval before the first Test in Ahmedabad. It will be intriguing to see whether Bumrah is selected for the Test…

18 Sep

Varun Chakravarthy crafts a new chapter in Indian cricket

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Two days before India's final group-stage match against Oman, the International Cricket Council announced that spin wonder Varun Chakravarthy has risen to the top of the ICC T20I bowling rankings. Due to a string of strong and reliable performances in the game's shortest format, the mystery spinner moved up three spots in the world rankings and passed New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy. Following in the footsteps of leg-break expert Ravi Bishnoi and Jasprit Bumrah, Chakravarthy's remarkable achievement makes him just the third Indian bowler to hold the top spot in T20I bowling records. Chakravarthy's quick ascent highlights his growing impact…

15 Sep

Symbolic Silence: Suryakumar and Salman Skip Gesture Amid Political Tensions

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India vs Pakistan Handshake Row: Suryakumar had made up his mind on the morning of the game and signaled to the squad that he would not oblige the handshake. Frosty emotions between both sides due to recent tensions at the border. Both captains, India's Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha, were greeted with the traditional roars as they entered the half-filled Dubai International Stadium. However, Surya and Agha did not exchange traditional handshakes during the Asia Cup's final match. Both captains handed over their team lists to the umpire, paused for the traditional talk with the commentator (Ravi Shastri…

02 Aug

Jasprit Bumrah was released from the Indian team

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In the present fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against England at The Oval, fast-bowling star Jasprit Bumrah was left out of the playing XI because of workload management, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Before reaching the location for the play on day two, Bumrah was not seen on the Indian squad bus. Mr. Jasprit Bumrah has been cut from India's roster for the series' fifth Test matchup with England. At London's Kennington Oval, the fifth and final Test of the series is currently in progress, the BCCI announced in a release. Due to workload management,…

26 May

The SRH hitter Abhishek Sharma has joined an elite list with a bang

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The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batsman Abhishek Sharma has made a spectacular debut on an elite list. The only batter to score more than 400 runs in consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons with a strike rate higher than 180 is Sharma. Additionally, he is only the second hitter to achieve 400+ runs at 180+ strike rate in multiple IPL seasons; the other player being Glenn Maxwell of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) (in 2014 and 2023). Additionally, he is just the second hitter to reach 400+ runs in an IPL season (484 runs in 2024) with a 200+ strike rate; the…

08 Feb

Bangladesh Clinches SAFF Women’s Championship Title

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The 2024 SAFF Women's Championship concluded with Bangladesh securing the title after a 2–1 victory over Nepal in the final held in Kathmandu. This marks Bangladesh's second SAFF Women's Championship win, with standout performances from players like Ritu Porna Chakma, who was named the Most Valuable Player, and Deki Lhazom, who emerged as the top scorer with eight goals. The tournament showcased the growing competitiveness of women's football in South Asia.

01 Feb

The error was characterized as a “blow call” by commentators including Charles Barkley

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NBA referees faced criticism after a significant error during the Memphis Grizzlies' 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets. Officials mistakenly granted a timeout to Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins, despite him not requesting one, halting play during a clear fast-break opportunity for the Rockets' Jaylen Wells. Although the Grizzlies secured the win, the error drew sharp rebuke from commentators, including Charles Barkley, who labeled it a "blown call." Jenkins expressed frustration, clarifying that he had signaled his team to continue playing, not to call a timeout. This incident follows recent officiating controversies in the league, highlighting ongoing concerns about the quality…