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Ayush Vartak impresses in T20 Mumbai League, guided by Dhoni’s advice
Ayush Vartak. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Midway through the Indian Premier League season, when Chennai Super Kings summoned him for replacement trials, Ayush Vartak knew the opportunity extended far beyond impressing the support staff and earning a CSK call-up. For a week, the hard-hitting middle-order batter from Vasai found himself sharing space with some…
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Badminton should bring in a new format without disrupting the existing system: Padukone
Prakash Padukone. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO Starting 2027, badminton will replace the long-standing 3×21 format with the 3×15 scoring system, with the sport’s governing body betting on the latter’s perceived ability to bring greater excitement and improve player welfare by shortening matches. But the legendary Prakash Padukone felt that a middle path could have…
FIFA World Cup: Norwegian fans confident of a fine show by Haaland & Co.
Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrates scoring Norway’s third against Sweden in Monday’s friendly. | Photo Credit: AFP The FIFA World Cup is almost upon us. As lovers of the beautiful game gear up for the biggest tournament, people in the Norwegian capital are looking forward to its golden generation to dribble up some magic on the…
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Global Influence, Power Of Beauty and Regal Aristocracy impress
Global Influence, Power Of Beauty and Regal Aristocracy impressed when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (June 2). Inner sand: 600m: Hushad (Asbar), Double Your Money (M. Naveen) 40. Former finished four lengths ahead. 1200m: Imperador (Vishal B) 1-21, 1,000/1-8, 600/40. Pleased. Outer sand: 600m: Sensuous (Suraj) 45.5. Moved on the bit. Signs…
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More sixes, fewer viewers: is there a connection?
The first six overs and the last five. Is that what the IPL is about? When one-day cricket (50 overs) was threatening to take over the sport, attracting the crowds and the money and endangering the calendar, it had gone through a similar phase. First ten and last ten, television viewers told themselves, which meant…
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ICC suspension unexpected, but corrective measures under way: Cricket Canada
Officials of Cricket Canada have pledged corrective measures after the ICC suspended the body’s membership over governance and administrative deficiencies. The ICC suspended Cricket Canada with immediate effect for what it described as “serious breaches” of membership obligations. File Cricket Canada has termed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to suspend its membership as “unexpected” and…
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ATHLETICS | Middle distance runner Deeksha tests positive
File photo of K.M. Deeksha of Madhya Pradesh winning the women’s 1500m event at the 62nd National Inter State Athletics Championship at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on June 16, 2023. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR The National record holder in women’s 1500m, K.M. Deeksha, has tested positive for a banned substance and is…
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Tennis player Andreeva rips through Cirstea for return to Roland Garros semi-finals
Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in action during her quarter final match against Romania’s Sorana Cirstea on June 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva returned to the French Open semi-finals with a 6-0 6-3 win over Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea on a rainy Tuesday (June 2, 2026) to continue her run in a…
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BCCI will do everything to get Sooryavanshi to highest level of cricket, says Secretary Saikia
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their consecutive IPL titles following their five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad. The BCCI Secretary also praised teenage sensation 15-year-old teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his exceptional performances throughout…