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The five-year-old Uchchaihshravas, who ran second his last start, should make amends in the Bold Venture Plate, the main event of Saturday’s (Oct. 17) races. 1. PEDDAPALLI PLATE (Div. I) (1,200m), 4-y-o and upward, rated 20 to 45 (Cat. III), 1.35 p.m.: 1. Equine Power (9) P. Sai K 60, 2. Cosmico (5) Gaurav 59.5,…
Saurabh Tiwary. | Photo Credit: P.K. Ajith Kumar Saurabh Tiwary was one of the hardest hitters of his time, but he reckons he could not have competed with today’s batters. “I won’t even be in the top 100 when it comes to hitting ability,” Saurabh tells The Hindu with a smile on a hot afternoon…
Versatility, by virtue of what it signifies, is attractive to the universe at large. In a nutshell, it denotes the ability to perform a gamut of roles. For an actor seeking this tag, it may involve portraying a psychopathic villain in one film and a romantic hero in the next. A vocalist evokes admiration when…
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Rachin Ravindra is equally adept against both pace and spin. | Photo Credit: File photo: Reuters Rachin Ravindra’s connection with India goes beyond his family’s roots. The 26-year-old Wellington-born all-rounder, whose parents emigrated from Bengaluru, made his Test debut against India in Kanpur in 2021. It was also in India during the 2023 ODI World…
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Suchith. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: S SUDARSHAN While Jammu & Kashmir’s run to the Ranji Trophy title was understandably the story of the 2025-26 domestic season, one other team’s journey was equally fascinating. Uttarakhand, which joined the domestic cricket circuit in 2018, made its maiden semifinal appearance last year. One player who was key…
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Noraiah, Caradoc and Saint Sizzle showed out when the horses were exercised here on Friday (Oct. 16) morning. Inner sand: 600m: Wwoww (V. Bunde), Sparks Fly (Shelar) 42. Pair easy. Break Point (S. Kamble) 38. Moved well. 800m: Bezalel (N.B. Kuldeep) 57, 600/42. Easy. Scorcher (T.S. Jodha) 52, 600/39. Moved nicely. Fire Away (S. Kamble)…
File photo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Photo Credit: The Hindu Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was on Friday (October 16, 2026) added to India’s squad for the series-deciding fifth and final T20I against the West Indies as cover for Arshdeep Singh, who has sustained a shoulder injury. The final match of the series, which is currently…
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Veteran Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia contemplated retirement last year, but the new coaching setup under Sjoerd Marijne rekindled her passion for the game. Following a remarkable turnaround this season, she now believes that an elusive Olympic medal is within India’s reach at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Savita made a crucial save…
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We are at Eden Gardens, the theatre of dreams, of hopes and aspirations, of ambition and desire. Except that, on this night, it is all this for India. For West Indies, it was the stuff of nightmare. In a must-win, virtual quarterfinal of the T20 World Cup this March, with the winner guaranteed a shot…
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Age no bar: Bhuvneshwar has shown that he is not done yet at the top level. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: K.R. DEEPAK Tim Southee is an authority on swing bowling. Ahead of India’s multi-format tour of New Zealand, the former Kiwi pacer shared his thoughts on all things fast bowling and much more. On…
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