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Bishan Singh Bedi, former India captain and legendary spinner, passes away at 77

October 23, 2023 admin

Former left-arm spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi. File. | Photo Credit: V.V. Subrahmanyam Former India captain and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on October 23. He was 77-years-old. Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi during the cricket match. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Born in Amritsar in 1946, Bedi played 67 Tests for India and took…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | Spin test from Afghanistan trio awaits unstable Pakistan middle-order

October 22, 2023 admin

Time running out: Babar and Co. will have to regroup quickly as they approach the must-win territory. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B While the on-field rivalry between Pakistan and Afghanistan is still in its infancy, crowd disturbances, edge-of-the-seat finishes, and scuffles between players have already lent it the kind of rhetoric that perhaps better…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs NZ | I bowled good line and length and took whatever came my way: Mohammed Shami

October 22, 2023 admin

India’s Mohammed Shami celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ODI between India and New Zealand. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR The seasoned fast bowler was equally quick on the draw while addressing the media. Fresh from a five for 54 yield against New…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs PAK | Neighbours’ rivalry lends an element of intrigue to the contest

October 22, 2023 admin

Team game: Afghanistan coach Trott was insistent that not just the spinners, but the other members, too, have to pull their weight. | Photo Credit: Jothi Ramalingam B One of the charms of international sports is the rivalries between countries for various reasons ranging from political to regional or shared borders and even style of…

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ICC World Cup | Pakistan inspired by Saeed Anwar’s Chennai magic

October 22, 2023 admin

Pakistan opening batsman Saeed Anwar is seen during his monumental knock of 194 against India in Chennai on May 21, 1997. | Photo Credit: The Hindu ArchivesN Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq will channel the spirit of record-setting compatriot Saeed Anwar and his country’s winning relationship with Chennai on October 23 in an effort to revive the…

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Women’s Indian Open golf | Diksha Dagar finishes creditable third; rookie Aline Krauter cruises to a five-shot win

October 22, 2023 admin

On top: Krauter after winning the $400,000 Hero Women’s Indian Open golf title. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. Diksha Dagar finished a creditable third before Aline Krauter added another chapter to the tale of a ‘rookie’ winning the $400,000 Hero Women’s Indian Open golf title at the DLF Golf and Country Club here. Commencing the…

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ICC World Cup | Shubman Gill fastest to 2,000 runs in ODI cricket

October 22, 2023 admin

Shubman Gill plays a; shot during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand in Dharamsala on October 22, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Opener Shubman Gill on October 22 bettered Hashim Amla’s record to become the fastest batsman to reach 2,000 runs in ODI cricket during the World Cup match against New…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 ENG vs SA | One of my better hundreds purely on the conditions that were out there, says Heinrich Klaasen

October 22, 2023 admin

Heinrich Klaasen in action during ICC Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and England. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Heinrich Klaasen batted for nearly a couple of hours – battling hot and humid conditions – and eventually went on to score his fourth century in ODI cricket. But then, it wasn’t easy. As much…

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Dina Taljaard — Realising her dreams through Netherlands cricketer Sybrand Engelbrecht’s Cricket World Cup heroics

October 22, 2023 admin

Pleased as punch: Dina, right, mother of Netherlands cricketer Sybrand Engelbrecht, with her daughter and grandsons at Lucknow. | Photo Credit: P.K. AJITH KUMAR Dina Taljaard was denied an opportunity to compete at the Olympics in 1968 and then the World gymnastics championship, for no fault of hers. Her country, South Africa, was banned from…

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ICC World Cup | Virat Kohli powers India’s chase after Shami’s five-for

October 22, 2023 admin

Like the endearing warmth of the fireplace in a cold Himalayan cottage, India too found its comfort zone up in the hills. Virat Kohli (95, 104b, 8×4, 2×6) played the shepherd guiding his flock, and chasing New Zealand’s 273, the Men in Blue coasted home with a four-wicket victory. India finished with 274 for six…

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