David had retired from international cricket at 31, rejected by Indian selectors after playing only 2 test matches. He allegedly jumped to death from his balcony last week.
Ashwin has just released his memoir — 'I Have the Streets: A Kutty Cricket Story' — recounting stories from his early days as a player to playing in World Cup & his relationship with Dhoni.
England's batters have been hiding their failures under the pretext of Bazball. This classic case of escapism has now been exposed by India's 4-1 victory in the Test series.
Nari Contractor, who has turned 90, was hit by West Indian fast bowler Charlie Griffith’s delivery in 1962. The hit on the skull caused serious damage to Nari’s cricketing career.
Once 'Mr Dependable' of Indian cricket, Dravid is now the team's coach. His acting skills, displayed in brand endorsements over the years, add to his fan following.
The great English batter Wally Hammond said that Amarsinh was 'as dangerous an opening bowler as I have ever seen, coming off the pitch like the crack of doom'.
Dravid also said mistakes were made in the series but was hopeful that their one-day team would fare better in the World Cup, which India will host from 5 October to 19 November.
When the Indian team was filled with senior players, having a player who can set aside their ego & lead from the front is crucial. Dhoni has mastered both.
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.
Possible improvements in US-India trade ties and a lower tariff rate could ease pressure, but if that doesn’t eventuate, RBI may be forced to support the rupee further.
Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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