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Will Sakshi Malik Come Out Of Retirement? Olympic Bronze Medallist Clears Air

March 4, 2024 admin

Olympic bronze-winning grappler Sakshi Malik on Monday ruled out a return to competitive wrestling, saying the long-standing protest against former national federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment has left her mentally tormented. The 31-year-old Malik had announced retirement in December last year after Sharan Singh’s close aide Sanjay Singh was elected…

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Haris Rauf’s Central Contract May Be ‘Restored’ After Controversial Termination

March 4, 2024 admin

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf‘s central contract may be “restored” after a review by the legal team of the country’s Board, an official source in the PCB said on Monday. Rauf’s central contract was terminated two days before the start of Pakistan Super League for refusing to play in the three-Test series against Australia that they…

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Delhi High Court Asks Centre, WFI To Reply To Wrestlers’ Plea Against Federation Elections

March 4, 2024 admin

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses of the Centre and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on a petition filed by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian for declaring as illegal the December 2023 elections held by the sports body and setting it aside. Justice Sachin Datta…

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“Really Poor Management”: Lahore Qalandars’ Owner Slams PCB For Terminating Haris Rauf’s Central Contract

March 4, 2024 admin

File image of Haris Rauf© Twitter Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars’ owner, Sameen Rana lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board for announcing the termination of pacer Haris Rauf‘s contract, just two days before the T20 tournament. PCB terminated the central contract of Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action for pulling out of the…

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Among ICC Men’s Player Of The Month Nominees For February

March 4, 2024 admin

Prolific India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, the leading run-scorer in the ongoing Test series against England, has been nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for February alongside New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka. “The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the shortlists of nominees for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player…

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Indian Men’s, Women’s Table Tennis Teams Script History; Qualify For Paris Olympics

March 4, 2024 admin

File photo of Sharath Kamal© AFP The Indian men’s and women’s teams on Monday scripted history as they qualified for the Olympics for the first time ever based on their world rankings. After the conclusion of the World Team Championships Finals in Busan last month, which served as the last qualifying event for the Paris…

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Ranji Trophy semifinal | Yash Rathod’s unbeaten 97 leads Vidarbha’s spirited fightback against Madya Pradesh

March 4, 2024 admin

Vidarbha’s Yash Rathod plays in action during the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Madhya Pradesh in Nagpur. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam A spunky unbeaten 97 by Yash Rathod helped Vidarbha script a superb fightback and reach 343 for six in their second innings against Madhya Pradesh on the third day of their Ranji Trophy…

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“International Comeback Is Far”: In-form India Star’s Response Despite Ranji Trophy Heroics

March 4, 2024 admin

Shardul Thakur‘s sizzling 109 and Tanush Kotian‘s unbeaten 74 offset R Sai Kishore‘s six-wicket haul, putting Mumbai in command by powering them to a 207-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semifinal on Sunday. Ultimately, Mumbai won the match by an innings and 70 runs. Thakur, meanwhile, admitted…

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“Apno Ne Loota”: Ex India Star’s Commentary On Wicketkeeper’s Terrible Run Out Attempt Viral. Watch

March 4, 2024 admin

Cricket sometimes give us funny moments that is hilarious to the core. While professional sport is all about serous competition, sometimes there are moments which has everyone laughing. The same was visible in a video posted by former Indian cricket team star Aakash Chopra. In the video, a wicketkeeper can be seen going for a…

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Ravichandran Ashwin always trying to find ways to get you out, says Joe Root

March 4, 2024 admin

Mighty impressed with Ravichandran Ashwin’s range, aggressive mindset and relentless pursuit of wickets, senior England batter Joe Root has said that the veteran Indian off-spinner is a constant threat who hardly believes in the concept of wearing the opposition down. Ashwin, who recently went past the 500-wicket milestone in the traditional format becoming only the…

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