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““The first innings lasted 24 years. In the second innings, I am just completing 10 years. I would want to achieve more in the second innings. That’s my goal now,” says Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 50 on April 24.

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13-05-202314 STORIES

Power Slap fights are typically three to five rounds. The fighters take turns hitting each other in the face with an open hand, and those on the receiving end stand with their hands behind their backs.

Last Word: Should Power Slap be called a sport?

The crudest human reaction to a perceived insult is set to make millionaires of those who see dollar signs in everything. What next? Nail-biting as a

Point to prove: “The game and security for the players will go hand in hand,” says Rahul Bose. President of Rugby India.

Rahul Bose on his ultimate vision for Indian rugby

The long-term plan is to make a sport as aggressive as rugby appealing to everyone and the federation’s efforts towards televising games and more comp

Punjab Kings’ Kagiso Rabada recently became the latest and fastest entrant in the 100-wicket club of the IPL.

Statsman: Rabada enters the 100-wicket club, while KL Rahul breaches 4000-run mark in IPL

While the SA pacer took just 64 matches to reach the milestone, KL Rahul needed just 105 for his record with the bat.

Yellove: A young CSK fan shows her love for MS Dhoni during their match against Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2023 has been a mixed bag of emotions for cricket fans

While CSK fans are dreading the end of Thala’s career, Zimbabwe’s young cricketers turned IPL fans for the first time.

Star power: Lionel Messi showed his class once again in PSG’s match against Angers.

As Man City closes in on Arsenal, Messi continues to amaze at PSG

While the Premier League title race heats up, Bayern’s misery continues with Mainz loss. Meanwhile Juventus’ 15-point penalty overturned.

Great start: Priyanshu Rajawat is on a high after winning his maiden title at the Orleans Masters 2023.

Meet the latest sensation in Indian badminton, Priyanshu Rajawat

With his first title at the Orleans Masters, Priyanshu has announced himself with strong intent.

Bizarre rules: Punjab Kings’ Jitesh Sharma avoids a bouncer in the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. “A bouncer should be called a wide only if it is way above the batter’s head,” says the author.

Sunil Gavaskar: Let’s have an even contest between bat and ball

The old saying of cricket being a batter’s game is true because a batter’s first mistake can be the end of his innings and so the playing conditions a

Sachin exercising under the guidance of Ramji Srinivasan at the MRF Pace Foundation, Chennai, 2006.

Sachin Tendulkar, the Miracle Man of sports fitness

Sachin’s unique approach to keeping fit ensured his stunning longevity.

Raina and Sachin share a light moment at a training session during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 at the P.C.A. Stadium in Mohali on March 27, 2011.

50 for Sachin - Suresh Raina: “Sachin Tendulkar is always great company”

The seasoned batter feels that Sachin’s respect for the game and his colleagues is a reflection of our culture as he has admiration for people around

Yuvraj and Sachin share a light moment during the bicentenary match between the MCC and Rest of the world at Lord’s on July 5, 2014.

50 for Sachin - Yuvraj Singh: “Thank you Sachin for being there for cricket”

The flamboyant batter regards Sachin to be the biggest influence and motivation in his life, be it while overcoming issues in his game or personal lif

Vinod Kambli and Sachin walk back to the pavilion during the Test match between India and England at Eden Gardens, Calcutta, in 1993. India had won by 8 wickets.

50 for Sachin - Vinod Kambli: “Tendlya has always been there for me”

‘In our long journey, there have been challenges, and that’s life — it never follows a set direction. There have been differences, emotional outbursts

Kapil and Sachin interacting with young cricket enthusiasts at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Madras on February 8, 1996.

50 for Sachin - Kapil Dev: “Sachin is a rare jewel in the history of the game”

India’s first World Cup-winning captain talks about the bravery of the selectors to pick a young Sachin for a demanding Pakistan tour and how he was c

FILE PHOTO: Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar waves the tricolour during his farewell ceremony on November 16, 2013, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Sachin Tendulkar turns 50, birthday wishes: Sportstar readers pen tribute for the Master Blaster

On the occasion of the Master Blaster’s golden birthday, readers of Sportstar penned some unique, emotional and fun wishes for their favourite cricket

Sachin on way to his maiden Test hundred at Old Trafford, on the fifth and final day of the second Test match between India and England on August 14, 1990.

Sachin Tendulkar on turning 50, the future of cricket and gender equality

On his golden birthday, Sachin Tendulkar gets candid in a heart-to-heart with Sportstar.

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