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Saturday, August 16, 2025
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Topic: Indian Cricket

Reliable, resilient, resolute—Aunshuman Gaekwad was a dynamic cricketer. He shone as coach

Teammates described Gaekwad as a 'mood‑uplifter', a friendly, jolly presence in the dressing room who was always available for guidance.

Dominator-in-chief Kohli played it with a straight bat. His Test absence is more than just a void

Kohli brought six packs to the Indian team and a fitness culture that was simply infectious. While this had its own share of detractors, its acceptance only grew louder.

When Cheteshwar Pujara stood between the Australians and the 2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy

In 'The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife', Puja Pujara offers a rare glimpse into Cheteshwar Pujara's journey to becoming one of India's greatest Test cricketers.

India vs Pakistan: Injury scare forces Shami to briefly leave the field

The pacer bowled 11 deliveries in the first over, with five wide balls. In 2023, Shami had injured his ankle during the ICC World Cup and was out of the national side for about a year.

Champions Trophy: In dream debut, Mohd Shami bowls his way into record books

Shami is now only the eighth Indian to take 200 wickets in ODIs. He is also the only second Indian bowler after Ravindra Jadeja to take a five-wicket haul in Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: Axar Patel misses hat-trick after Rohit Sharma drops a sitter in the slips

Miss proves costly. Bangladesh batters pile on runs

Champions Trophy 2025: India begins campaign, takes on Bangladesh with just two frontline pacers

Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana make the cut as Bangladesh wins toss, elects to bat.

From his biomechanics & anatomy to hypermobility, what makes Jasprit Bumrah unique

Bumrah’s bowling style has consistently sparked debate among fans, with many accusing him of using an illegal action ‘chucking’. Cricketers, analysts weigh in on his unorthodox style.

Rohit Sharma to be ‘rested’ for 5th Test against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah to lead

Coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to confirm whether Sharma would be at the toss Friday morning, saying he would take a call after looking at the pitch.

From ‘next Tendulkar’ to unsold at IPL auction, Prithvi is looking for The Shaw Redemption

Boy wonder Prithvi Shaw is at a crossroads. He can outrun his ‘reputation’ or fade away. Those who have known him long say he has been at this crossroads before & can mount another comeback.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.