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‘Days of England & others playing dead cricket are gone,’ says former captain Mike Atherton

Atherton also said England’s entertaining brand of test cricket will be difficult to imitate because other teams do not boast of a similar group of swashbuckling batters.

Croatia undone by ‘true Messi’ performance, says coach Dalic

A vintage performance from Argentina skipper Lionel Messi took the game away from Croatia, coach Zlatko Dalic said after his side were beaten 3-0 by the South Americans on Tuesday.

Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri who mentored 10 world number ones dies at 91

Bollettieri dropped out of law school to become a coach, shaping the careers of top names, including Andre Agassi, Serena and Venus Williams, Monica Seles and Maria Sharapova.

Ecuadoreans celebrate team’s perfect start to World Cup in historic win against host Qatar

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso joined the festivities with his country 'making history'. The game marked the first time a host nation had been beaten in a World Cup opener.

Iran’s basketball team the latest to protest country’s hijab laws on international platforms

The basketball team refused to sing the national anthem during a match in the capital city. It comes days after the national water polo team did the same. The protests began 16 Sep

SKY storm ensures India beat Zimbabwe by 71 runs, sets up semi-final vs England — Key Takeaways

India had already mathematically qualified for the Men’s T20 World Cup semifinals due to Netherlands beating South Africa, but needed to defeat Zimbabwe to top the table.

South Africa taking nothing for granted at T20 World Cup, batsman Aiden Markham says

The Proteas are targeting a first limited overs World Cup triumph. On Sunday, they chased down India’s modest target of 134 by 5 wickets with 2 balls to spare.

Woman coach found hanging at P T Usha’s athletics academy hostel in Kerala

The woman, 27, had joined Usha School of Athletics, the brainchild of sprint legend P T Usha, one and half years ago and was giving training to students in the field events.

‘We respect each other’s game,’ Suryakumar enjoys growing partnership with Kohli

Calling it 'very good camaraderie', batsman Suryakumar explained that if he was getting boundaries from one end, Kohli would try to rotate and keep the intent to look for good shots.

Is India shining again? Why flashing victory sign too soon is a perilous national trait

Victory has been declared in all kinds of areas, from the quality of our airports to vaccination numbers. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous.

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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.