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Chris Morris becomes most expensive buy in IPL at Rs 16.25 crore, surpasses Yuvraj Singh

Morris, who came with a base price of Rs 75 lakh, generated bids from four teams before finally going to Rajasthan Royals.

Faf du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket, to prioritise T20s now

The former South Africa captain made the announcement on Instagram and added that ODIs will also remain a part of his plans.

Uttarakhand CM orders probe into row over cricket coach Wasim Jaffer’s resignation

A controversy had erupted after Jaffer resigned as the head coach of the state's senior men's cricket team on 8 February over charges of religious bias in the selection of players.

Cricket has no religion? Tell that to Wasim Jaffer who always batted for India

Pakistan’s Danish Kaneria to Australia’s Dan Christian, it’s no coincidence that cricketers from minority communities have experienced hate.

YouTube video threatening journalists, activists ushers in QAnon conspiracy mindset in India

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Charges of communal bias a cover-up, I have played my cricket with dignity — Wasim Jaffer

Speaking to ThePrint, former India opener says he doesn’t need to explain himself, but is heartened to have found support among the cricketing community.

Fans could attend 2nd India-England Test in Chennai as new Covid guidelines allow 50% crowd

While the first Test, also in Chennai from 5 February, starts too soon for crowd to be permitted, the second, from 14 February, is a likely candidate.

Team India has more heroes than Team Avengers — victory is great but how they played is better

Indians took the blows in Adelaide, Sydney & Brisbane. They were injured but never broken & battled Australia's brawn with brain. These young cricketers will be remembered not just as winners, but heroes.

‘Well done, India’ — BCCI announces Rs 5 crore bonus after series win against Australia

The last time a visiting team came out triumphant was back in 1988 when the mighty West Indian outfit under the leadership of Viv Richards thrashed Allan Border's team by 9 wickets.

Young, fearless India pull off 3-wicket win against Australia, retain Border-Gavaskar trophy

Resuming at four for none on the final day, India overhauled the target with 18 balls to spare in a match that went down to the wire.

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Real estate job ad has played into BJP-TMC debate—Are Bengalis now ‘outsiders’ in Kolkata?

After real estate company Merlin Group advertised it wanted only non-Bengali candidates as sales personnel in Bengal, the old debate over Bohiragoto has sprung up again.

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?