T20 World Cup: Marsh and Maxwell ready to make big impact against Bangladesh in Super 8

T20 World Cup: Marsh and Maxwell ready to make big impact against Bangladesh in Super 8

North Sound (Antigua), June 20 - Mitchell Marsh has declared himself ready to bowl in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, providing Australia an additional option ahead of their crucial game against Bangladesh in Antigua. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell believes

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T20 World Cup: India’s batting-depth can make huge difference in Super 8, says Robin Singh

T20 World Cup: India’s batting-depth can make huge difference in Super 8, says Robin Singh

New Delhi, June 20 - Robin Singh, the former India all-rounder, believes the Rohit Sharma-led side is in pretty good form ahead of starting their 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight campaign against Afghanistan at Barbados on Thursday night, adding that their

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T20 World Cup: Salt, Bairstow take England to 8-wicket victory over WI

T20 World Cup: Salt, Bairstow take England to 8-wicket victory over WI

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 20 - In a resounding start to their Super 8 campaign at the T20 World Cup, England showcased their prowess with a commanding 8-wicket victory over hosts West Indies.

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Brandon King suffers side strain, doubtful for rest of T20 World Cup

Brandon King suffers side strain, doubtful for rest of T20 World Cup

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 20 - In a significant blow to the West Indies' T20 World Cup campaign, star batsman Brandon King is a major doubt for the remainder of the tournament after sustaining a side strain during their match against England

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T20 World Cup: Will think whether to play both Kuldeep and Yuzi, says Dravid ahead of Afghanistan clash

T20 World Cup: Will think whether to play both Kuldeep and Yuzi, says Dravid ahead of Afghanistan clash

Bridgetown, June 20 - As the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, India's head coach Rahul Dravid has hinted at a potential change in the playing XI that could see wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav making his tournament debut against Afghanistan

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T2O World Cup: South Africa edge past USA by 18 runs in a thrilling contest

T2O World Cup: South Africa edge past USA by 18 runs in a thrilling contest

North Sound (Antigua), July 19 - South Africa managed to edge out a resilient USA team by 18 runs in a gripping encounter at the start of the Super 8 stage match of Group 2 in the T20 World Cup at Sir Vivian

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T20 World Cup: Just wait and watch, he will perform, says Irfan Pathan on Virat Kohli

T20 World Cup: Just wait and watch, he will perform, says Irfan Pathan on Virat Kohli

New Delhi, June 19 - As India gear up for their first Super Eight stage game in the T20 World Cup 2024 against Afghanistan on Thursday in Barbados, the spotlight is firmly on the team's batting form, particularly that of former captain Virat

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2nd ODI: Mandhana, Harmanpreet, Vastrakar shine as India beat South Africa by four runs; win series 2-0

2nd ODI: Mandhana, Harmanpreet, Vastrakar shine as India beat South Africa by four runs; win series 2-0

Bengaluru, June 19 - Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana slammed a century each and pacer Pooja Vastrakar bowled a superb final over as India Women defeated South Africa by four runs in a well-fought second One-day International that ended in

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T20 World Cup: It will be a good battle between Farooqi and Indian top-order, says Ian Bishop

T20 World Cup: It will be a good battle between Farooqi and Indian top-order, says Ian Bishop

Bridgetown, June 19 - Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop believes the match-up between Afghanistan’s left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi and the Indian top-order will be a good battle during the Super Eight clash of 2024 men’s T20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval

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Bengaluru hospital successfully performs rare heart re-transplant

Bengaluru hospital successfully performs rare heart re-transplant

Bengaluru, June 20 - Doctors at a city hospital here on Wednesday said they have successfully performed a rare heart re-transplant procedure in the country.

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Ancient India wasn’t just economic, cultural leader in world but also of science, tech: Ola founder

Ancient India wasn’t just economic, cultural leader in world but also of science, tech: Ola founder

New Delhi, June 19 - Ola Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Wednesday expressed his joy over the inauguration of the new campus of Nalanda University by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar's Rajgir, saying that ancient India was not just the "economic

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28 pc GST on gaming firms triggered a cascade of repercussions: Report

28 pc GST on gaming firms triggered a cascade of repercussions: Report

New Delhi, June 19 - The 28 per cent GST on skill-based online games has triggered a cascade of repercussions, including funding constraints, reduced growth trajectories, job losses, and heightened uncertainty across the sector, a report said on Wednesday.

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Lifting heavy weights at retirement age preserves leg strength: Research

Lifting heavy weights at retirement age preserves leg strength: Research

London, June 19 - Lifting heavy weights around the time of retirement could preserve leg strength into older age, a new research has suggested.

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How Yoga made Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma fearless in space

How Yoga made Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma fearless in space

Bengaluru, June 19 - NV Raghuram, yoga teacher of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma and the founder of Yoga Bharati, on Wednesday revealed that yoga made Sharma "fearless and more adaptable than any other astronaut" in his team.

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NSE warns investors of 2 individuals promising assured returns in stock market

NSE warns investors of 2 individuals promising assured returns in stock market

New Delhi, June 19 - The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday issued an advisory cautioning investors of two individuals promising assured returns on investment in the stock market.

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Himachal CM opens 32 MW solar power facility

Himachal CM opens 32 MW solar power facility

Shimla, June 20 - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday formally inaugurated the 32 MW Pekhubela solar power plant, developed by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), at Pekhubela in Una district.

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AP means Amaravati, Polavaram, says CM Naidu

AP means Amaravati, Polavaram, says CM Naidu

Amaravati, June 20 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, on Thursday visited Amaravati capital region to get first-hand information about the status of the capital’s development work and said Andhra Pradesh stands for Amaravati and Polavaram.

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Greece aims at tenfold increase in electric taxis in Athens by 2026

Greece aims at tenfold increase in electric taxis in Athens by 2026

Athens, June 20 - Greece aims to increase the number of electric taxis circulating in the Athens wider area tenfold by 2026, as part of efforts for a shift to climate-friendly electromobility, officials said.

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Asian Development Bank approves $40 mn loan to Bhutan

Asian Development Bank approves $40 mn loan to Bhutan

Manila, June 20 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 40 million US dollars to help Bhutan further strengthen its public financial management and green growth.

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Russian air defence intercepts 15 Ukrainian drones

Russian air defence intercepts 15 Ukrainian drones

Moscow, June 20 - The Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones overnight during a series of attacks that caused damage and resulted in one fatality, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on Thursday.

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