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Prince Yadav during a practice session in Chennai on Friday. | Photo Credit: R. Ragu India, having clinched the ODI series against Afghanistan with victories in the first two outings in Dharamshala and Lucknow, is set to try out the bench strength in the third and final game here on Saturday (June 20, 2026) ….
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Priyansh Arya. | Photo Credit: Shayan Acharya Consistency has defined Priyansh Arya’s rise over the last couple of years. After being retained by Punjab Kings following a strong IPL campaign last year, Priyansh began the 2026 season in stunning fashion, smashing 283 runs in his first seven innings at a strike rate of 250.44. Though…
Jill and Jane Powell.. | Photo Credit: P.K. Ajith Kumar The scoreboard said: Jane Powell and Jill Powell 63 not out. Jane smiles at the memory. The twins were part of an England side that toured India. “The scorer could not tell us apart, so he added our runs together and bracketed us together,” Jane tells The…
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TNTA President Vijay Amritraj and SDAT Member-Secretary J. Meghanath Reddy with the award winners. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU The WTA 250 event has been allotted a slot in the official tennis calendar from November 2 to 8 at the SDAT-Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam. However, the tournament’s staging hinges on financial support from the State…
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Rajesh Pawar. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For Rajesh Pawar, the appointment as chairman of Mumbai’s senior men’s selection committee is both a recognition of years spent nurturing talent and a challenge he is eager to embrace. “It is an honour but even more importantly, a huge responsibility,” Pawar told The Hindu after the Mumbai…
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Yakin believes the tactical changes after the second hydration break gave Switzerland the edge against Bosnia and Herzegovina. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The hydration break — arriving at the 22nd minute mark of each half — was introduced by FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup to protect players from the overbearing heat in venues across…
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Jaswinder Singh. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Jaswinder Singh, a football coach of Indian-origin, was recently appointed as the head coach of FC Jurong, one of Singapore’s most successful clubs. The Singaporean has been part of the club’s youth teams since 2020 and has steadily risen through the ranks. In a chat with The Hindu,…
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Surreal: Akram said he felt a deep sense of responsibility when he entered Court Philippe-Chatrier. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT As Alexander Zverev sank to the ground after his crowning glory at the French Open men’s final in Paris, Indian official Syed Akram Javeed enjoyed a huge victory of his own. After all, Akram, who stood just…
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At Chepauk, time acquires the consistency of tamarind – thick, tart, and impossible to rush. The MCC clock watches a day-night ODI ripen with magisterial indifference. Beneath the sail-like canopy roofs, the afternoon heat presses down with bureaucratic efficiency. Vendors continue their circuits, conversations drift through the stands, and the sea air arrives from the…
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Avishka Fernando made a fine hundred. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: X@OFFICIALSLC The last time Sri Lanka-A and India-A met in the tri-nation tournament, tempers flared, emotions spilled over and the result was settled only after a dramatic Super Over. But with Sunday’s final looming, Sri Lanka-A captain Sahan Arachchige wants his side to focus…
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