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India’s spin spearhead, proven match-winner & astute cricket mind. Ravinchandran Ashwin leaves behind rich legacy

Off-spinner will continue to feature in franchise and club cricket. Ashwin is India's second-highest wicket-taker with 537 wickets in Tests, behind Anil Kumble's 619.

‘PCB is sold out’—Pakistanis convinced that they won’t get to host Champions Trophy

The hybrid model, being floated as an alternative, involves Pakistan hosting some of the matches while others would be played in neutral venues or in India.

As ex-cricketer Sanjay Bangar’s daughter reignites debate on trans people in sport, here’s what rules say

‘System is forcing me into an impossible situation. Setting standards I couldn’t have met even if I’d wanted to,’ wrote Anaya Bangar who lives in Manchester and transitioned recently.

Champions Trophy 2025: Give reason for not sending India to Pakistan, ICC asks BCCI

In case India refuses to travel to Pakistan for any reason, another team may come in as replacement, local news quoted sources.

Our take on Iran’s attack on Israel, parole to Ram Rahim & Hathras stampede case—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Royalty by blood, Anshuman Gaekwad exuded class, elegance on and off cricket ground

Baroda great was a proud man & he carried it on his sleeve, says ex-India cricketer Kiran More. 'He always maintained his dignity; he always interacted with people with adab.'

Before The Wall, there was The Great Wall. Anshuman Gaekwad, the gutsy cricketer, no-nonsense coach

Renowned for his defensive batting, Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India between 1975 and 1987. As many as 22 of the Tests were against the dominant West Indies.

NCLT allows BCCI insolvency plea against Byju’s parent company for defaulting on Rs 158.9 crore

Indisputable that firm availed BCCI’s services through sponsorship rights, says NCLT, dismissing opposition to insolvency on grounds that deal involved transfer of some rights only. 

Why BCCI filed insolvency plea against Byju’s parent company & what happens to ed-tech firm now

NCLT has admitted BCCI’s insolvency plea against Byju’s over Rs 158 cr of allegedly unpaid dues from sponsorship deal. ThePrint explains what it means for ed-tech firm.

On Camera

Indians should adopt stray dogs. It’s what Hindu value system teaches

Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Centre appoints Army ex-vice chief Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as military adviser to NSC Secretariat

New Delhi: Former Indian Army Vice Chief Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) has been appointed the new Military Advisor (MA) to the National...

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.