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Ricky Ponting’s Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

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Ricky Ponting’s Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting argued that a 20 percent match fee fine imposed on star India batter Virat Kohli for an altercation against debutant Sam Konstas “is not harsh enough”. Konstas’ much-anticipated debut in Australia turned out to be one of the most entertaining in a long while. Not only did the…

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Indian Players Wear Black Armband In Memory Of Manmohan Singh

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Indian Players Wear Black Armband In Memory Of Manmohan Singh

Virat Kohli wearing black armband© AFP The Indian cricket team sported black armbands on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia to honour former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died in New Delhi. Singh, a two-time former prime minister from 2004 to 2014, died at the All India Institute of Medical…

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Steady Leadership, Unmatched Wisdom: India’s Sports Community Mourns Dr Manmohan Singh’s Demise

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Steady Leadership, Unmatched Wisdom: India’s Sports Community Mourns Dr Manmohan Singh’s Demise

India’s sports fraternity on Thursday joined the nation in mourning the demise of two-time former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, paying homage to his “calm leadership and wisdom” in stirring condolence messages. Singh, 92, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here after losing consciousness at his home owing to…

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karnataka Clinch Thriller; Mumbai, Maharashtra Record Identical Wins

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karnataka Clinch Thriller; Mumbai, Maharashtra Record Identical Wins

Mayank Agarawal’s unbeaten 139 took Karnataka over the line against Punjab by one wicket, while Mumbai and Maharashtra recorded identical nine-wicket wins in their respective Vijay Hazare Trophy matches on Thursday. While Jharkhand lost to Haryana by 64 runs despite Utkarsh Singh’s (3/22 and 27) efforts, teams in Group E – Kerala versus…

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Vinod Kambli Will Not Achieve “100 Per Cent Memory”: Doctor Treating Ex-India Star Makes Big Statement

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Vinod Kambli Will Not Achieve “100 Per Cent Memory”: Doctor Treating Ex-India Star Makes Big Statement

Vinod Kambli, former India cricketer, was admitted to a private hospital in Thane on Saturday after health complications. Dr Vivek Dwivedi, who is leading the team treating the cricket star, stated that Kambli had a high-grade fever when admitted. On Thursday, Dwivedi provided another update on Kambli’s condition and said the ex-India batter…

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Why Did Virat Kohli Escape An ICC Ban Despite ‘Physical Contact’ With Sam Konstas In Boxing Day Test – Explained

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Why Did Virat Kohli Escape An ICC Ban Despite ‘Physical Contact’ With Sam Konstas In Boxing Day Test – Explained

The one incident that got the cricket world talking the most on the first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne was Virat Kohli‘s altercation with Sam Konstas. The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test here when the…

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ICC Fines Virat Kohli After Sam Konstas Clash During Boxing Day Test, Report Says He’ll Lose Rs…

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ICC Fines Virat Kohli After Sam Konstas Clash During Boxing Day Test, Report Says He’ll Lose Rs…

Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation because of which the Indian superstar was fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point even though it was played down as an accidental bump by the 19-year-old debutant. The brief showdown took place after…

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On Dropping Shubman Gill From 4th Test XI, India Coach Abhishek Nayar’s ‘Rohit Sharma’ Response

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On Dropping Shubman Gill From 4th Test XI, India Coach Abhishek Nayar’s ‘Rohit Sharma’ Response

India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Thursday defended axing Shubman Gill from the Boxing Day Test, saying it was in team’s best interest to not only have Rohit Sharma back to his usual opening slot but also add some sting to the attack by drafting in spin all-rounder Washington Sundar. Gill, who missed…

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Babar Azam Makes History, Becomes Only Third Player Ever To Achieve Elusive Feat

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Babar Azam Makes History, Becomes Only Third Player Ever To Achieve Elusive Feat

Pakistan batter Babar Azam made history in Centurion by becoming only the third player to score over 4,000 runs in all three formats of the game. On the opening day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa, Babar returned to the Test squad after being dropped during the England series. His…

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How Sam Konstas, Who Hit Jasprit Bumrah For 2 Sixes On Debut, Was Inspired By A Bowling Machine Error

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How Sam Konstas, Who Hit Jasprit Bumrah For 2 Sixes On Debut, Was Inspired By A Bowling Machine Error

Sam Konstas in action during Day 1 of the India vs Australia 4th Test.© AFP If going after the much-feared Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah came naturally to Sam Konstas, it had something to do with an innocuous mistake his father committed during the teenager’s childhood training. Making a Test debut that will be…

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