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Given the surfeit of riches produced in recent years, it seems the Indian team will not run short of finding world-class batters for many more years to come.

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04-03-202314 STORIES

On a quest: Nihal Baig took a liking to middle and long-distance running ever since his days at IIT Bombay and hasn’t looked back since.

Aeronautical engineer finds fulfillment in long-distance running — the story of Nihal Baig

Nihal Baig, an aeronautical engineer from IIT Bombay, has made rapid strides in middle and long-distance running. His accomplishments in recent weeks

Fighting for a cause: When in October of 2021, professional footballers in England threatened legal action against major gaming, betting and sports data companies — it was called Project Red Card — former Cardiff manager Russell Slade led the charge. Over a thousand players wanted to be compensated for the trading of their data — something they had no control over. Companies were profiting from their personal data, argued the players. Then last September they launched the lawsuit.

Last Word: Data rights is the new buzz-phrase in sport

There are too some players who are unhappy for the betting community to use their data. Players should be able to control who can use their data — tha

With three centuries in four innings in One-Day Internationals, including a double, Shubman Gill is now the man under the spotlight, and it won’t be surprising if Shikhar Dhawan’s opening slot permanently becomes his in the months to come.

Shubman Gill and the young brigade ready to take their place in the sun

Given the surfeit of riches produced in recent years, it seems the Indian team will not run short of finding world-class batters for many more years t

Moving from a dumbbell lunge to a barbell lunge and raising the bar overhead increases the centre of gravity.

Fitnesswise: Ways to make exercises more effective

Adding a few variations to your daily exercise programme can go a long way in helping you achieve your fitness goals.

Resplendent: The Rod Laver Arena and the Melbourne skyline during the semifinals of the Australian Open.

What’s behind the grandeur of the Australian Open?

Irrespective of the on-court heroics of some of the greatest names of the game, Melbourne Park, one of the biggest tennis facilities in the world, foc

Brendan McClements, after stints with Cricket Australia and the International Cricket Council in London and Dubai following his early days with Basketball Australia, knows well how the Indians connect with Australia through cricket.

Melbourne a must visit if you’re a sports fan, says Visit Victoria CEO

From Boxing Day Tests to Australian Opens and Formula One, Melbourne is a major centre of sporting activity. Brendan McClements, the CEO of Visit Vict

Shocker: Bottom-dweller Everton has begun a new era under Sean Dyche. Here, the Toffees’ James Tarkowski scores the lone goal of the match against table-topper Arsenal.

European Leagues: Premier League title race heats up as Arsenal slips

A loss and a draw for Arsenal in two games has brought the Premier League title race back to life.

The joy of success: Saurashtra’s Prerak Mankad takes a selfie with his team-mates after their victory over Karnataka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Ranji Trophy knockouts: Saurashtra juggernaut continues, inspired Bengal gets another shot at title

Defending champion Madhya Pradesh had to bite the dust with a 306-run loss to Bengal in the semifinals; Mayank Agarwal’s individual brilliance wasn’t

January 2023 winter transfers: Will million-dollar signings bear fruit in the long run?

The winter transfer window saw several youngsters, who shone at the FIFA World Cup, move for big-money signings to Premier League clubs.

Lake view: Rene Rast of NEOM McLaren and Sam Bird drive past the Hussain Sagar lake during the Hyderabad E-Prix on February 10.

Thrills and spills in the first Hyderabad E-Prix

Celebrities from all walks of life filled the grandstands and witnessed a race that will go down as one of the most thrilling ones in modern-day elect

(From left) Mumbai Indians head coach Charlotte Edwards, owner Nita Ambani, and mentor and bowling coach Jhulan Goswami at the Women’s Premier League auction in Mumbai.

Women's Cricket

WPL auction: Franchises, bids, crorepatis – it’s a new era in women’s cricket

The Women’s Premier League auction on February 13 has lent a huge impetus to the women’s game. Five franchises spent a whopping ₹59.50 crore to procur

Supporting their team: David Sting, the fan present in every CFC game with distinct white paint on his face, and the Super Machans, with their banners flying high, kept the noise going during games.

ISL notebook: Chennaiyin FC continues to slip but fans keep up the faith

The Chennaiyin loyals, with chants, face paints and banners, still embrace the stands, hoping for wins, for captain Anirudh Thapa to score and for the

Australia’s David Warner has no clue to this one from Mohammed Shami in the first innings of the Nagpur Test. With the kind of new ball attack that the Indian team possesses, a hard, bouncy pitch sometimes suits it more than the host team.

Sunil Gavaskar: Nagpur Test had no demons in the pitch

There was not much turn in the Nagpur pitch, yet the Aussie batters were all at sea, and one shudders to think what will happen if the ball starts to

Chris Silverwood, the former England fast bowler, was signed by SLC in 2022 on a two-year deal as head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national team.

Chris Silverwood on his coaching philosophy, fast bowling and the need for Test cricket and T20s to coexist

In this chat, Chris Silverwood reflects on his journey as a coach, on fast bowling and plenty things cricket.

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