5th T20I: Sanju Samson & Mukesh Kumar star as India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs; win series 4-1

5th T20I: Sanju Samson & Mukesh Kumar star as India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs; win series 4-1

Harare, July 14 - Vice-captain Sanju Samson smashed his second T20I fifty through a 45-ball 58, while fast-bowler Mukesh Kumar picked his career-best figures in the format through 4-22 as India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final game at

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Minnu Mani to captain 18-member India ‘A’ squad on women’s multi-format tour of Australia

Minnu Mani to captain 18-member India ‘A’ squad on women’s multi-format tour of Australia

New Delhi, July 14 - Off-spin all-rounder Minnu Mani has been named captain of the 18-member India ‘A’ women’s squad set to tour Australia for a multi-format series starting from August 7.

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Tensions mount as PCB insists on hosting Champions Trophy 2025 solely in Pakistan: Report

Tensions mount as PCB insists on hosting Champions Trophy 2025 solely in Pakistan: Report

New Delhi, July 14 - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a firm stance on hosting the Champions Trophy 2025 entirely within its territory, dismissing any considerations for a hybrid model.

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Former Pakistan allrounder Billy Ibadulla passes away at 88

Former Pakistan allrounder Billy Ibadulla passes away at 88

New Delhi, July 14 - Former allrounder Billy Ibadulla, who was the first Pakistani to score a century on Test debut, passed away on Friday at 88.

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Emotions are still going through, it was an unbelievable experience: Samson on WC win

Emotions are still going through, it was an unbelievable experience: Samson on WC win

Harare, July 14 - Sanju Samson, India’s vice-captain on T20I tour of Zimbabwe, recalled being a member of T20 World Cup winning team last month, saying emotions from the victorious scenes at Barbados are still going through his mind and called it an

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‘I’m a believer of dreams’: Southgate and England stand on the cusp of greatness

‘I’m a believer of dreams’: Southgate and England stand on the cusp of greatness

Berlin, July 14 - The 1996 Euros were not a pleasant one for English manager Gareth Southgate. The former Three Lions defender was the one who missed the penalty in the shootouts against Germany in the semi-finals of what was their home tournament.

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England will miss Anderson, it’s difficult to replace his rare skill: Ian Chappell

England will miss Anderson, it’s difficult to replace his rare skill: Ian Chappell

New Delhi, July 14 - Former Australia captain Ian Chappell believes England are going to miss James Anderson in Test cricket, citing the difficulty to replace his rare skills of swinging the ball.

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‘Bharat in Paris’: Celebrating India’s Olympic Movement and adoption of Esports

‘Bharat in Paris’: Celebrating India’s Olympic Movement and adoption of Esports

New Delhi, July 14 - All roads on Sunday converged at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to witness the first major convening of traditional sports and Esports ahead of the Paris Olympics that is scheduled to be held from July 26 to August 11.

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Jay Shah instructs BCCI to release Rs 1 cr financial aid for ailing Anshuman Gaekwad

Jay Shah instructs BCCI to release Rs 1 cr financial aid for ailing Anshuman Gaekwad

New Delhi, July 14 - BCCI secretary Jay Shah has instructed the country's cricket board to release Rs 1 crore in financial assistance to former India cricketer and coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who has been battling blood cancer for over a year.

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Wimbledon 2024: De Groot claims 15th consecutive Grand Slam title in women’s wheelchair tennis

Wimbledon 2024: De Groot claims 15th consecutive Grand Slam title in women’s wheelchair tennis

London, July 13 - Dutch wheelchair tennis legend Diede De Groot added another chapter to her historic winning spree in Para-tennis by winning her sixth Wimbledon trophy and 42nd major championship across singles and doubles.

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Wimbledon 2024: Krejcikova overcomes Paolini in three sets for first title at SW19

Wimbledon 2024: Krejcikova overcomes Paolini in three sets for first title at SW19

London, July 13 - Barbora Krejcikova overcame a second-set loss to beat Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles final, claiming her first Wimbledon title and second Grand Slam crown on Saturday. Krejcikova, the No. 31 seed, from the Czech Republic, defeated

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Ricky Ponting steps down as Delhi Capitals head coach after seven seasons at the helm

Ricky Ponting steps down as Delhi Capitals head coach after seven seasons at the helm

New Delhi, July 13 - Ricky Ponting, Australia’s two-time ODI World Cup-winning captain, has stepped down as the head coach of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise said in a statement on Saturday.

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Sonam Kapoor exudes grace at the Wimbledon Women’s Final in London

Sonam Kapoor exudes grace at the Wimbledon Women’s Final in London

Mumbai, July 14 - Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, recently seen in the streaming movie 'Blind', attended the Wimbledon Women's Final in London.

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Paris Olympics: Antim Panghal, Aman Sehrawat only Indian wrestlers given seedings

Paris Olympics: Antim Panghal, Aman Sehrawat only Indian wrestlers given seedings

Paris, July 13 - Indian wrestlers Antim Panghal (women’s 53kg) and Aman Sehrawat (men’s 57kg) have been seeded fourth and sixth in their respective weight categories at the upcoming 2024 Olympics Games in Paris, starting on July 26.

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Three PanAm teams seal berths to Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 to be held in India

Three PanAm teams seal berths to Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 to be held in India

Mumbai, July 13 - Argentina won the title in the 2024 Junior Pan American Championships as three teams from the region confirmed their berths in the next Junior Men's Hockey World Cup to be held in India in December 2025.

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Euro 2024: Kobbie Mainoo has the ‘wow factor’, says Rio Ferdinand ahead of Euro final

Euro 2024: Kobbie Mainoo has the ‘wow factor’, says Rio Ferdinand ahead of Euro final

Berlin, July 13 - The 2024 European Championship has acted as a stepping stone for youngsters. The tournament has showcased the absolute best talent that is on offer. In a footballing world where we are used to hearing the names Cristiano Ronaldo and

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4th T20I: Very happy to be here, says Tushar Deshpande on international cricket debut

4th T20I: Very happy to be here, says Tushar Deshpande on international cricket debut

Harare, July 13 - Ahead of his T20I debut for India in the fourth T20I against Zimbabwe, fast-bowler Tushar Deshpande said he was elated to be here and getting his chance to represent the country in international cricket.

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4th T20I: Tushar Deshpande handed international debut as India elect to bowl first against Zimbabwe

4th T20I: Tushar Deshpande handed international debut as India elect to bowl first against Zimbabwe

Harare, July 13 - Fast-bowler Tushar Deshpande has been handed his T20I debut as India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth game of the ongoing series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

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IIT Madras unveils tech-driven initiatives to help India become a global chess powerhouse

IIT Madras unveils tech-driven initiatives to help India become a global chess powerhouse

New Delhi, July 13 - As Indian talent continues to excel in the field of chess, like Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, IIT Madras on Saturday announced new initiatives to propel the country into a global chess powerhouse using advanced technology.

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World Chess title challenger Gukesh to represent India in Olympiad

World Chess title challenger Gukesh to represent India in Olympiad

Chennai, July 13 - Indian chess Grandmaster (GM) and the challenger for the world title D Gukesh will be part of the country’s team that will compete in the upcoming Olympiad to be held in Budapest, Hungary, said the official of All India

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