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Shubman Gill.

Shubman Gill on the rise, quickest ever to reach 2000 runs in ODIs

The rising star of Indian cricket reached the milestone in 38 innings, eclipsing Hashim Amla’s record that had stood since 2011.

Batter’s worst nightmare: Mohammed Shami is currently India’s highest wicket-taker in World Cups, having gone past Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath.

Mohammed Shami – The Annihilator Unabated

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami devastates opposition ranks in his opening spell and is equally unyielding in his second and third bursts.

Down and out: Stokes’ dismissal in Lucknow against India was a microcosm of all the problems Jos Buttler’s men faced in this World Cup.

ICC World Cup 2023: England’s title defence unravels amid contentious selection calls, ageing squad and lack of game time

England’s World Cup campaign has seen a flip-flop in team selection, oscillating between a preference for specialists and a clutch of all-rounders.

The ‘when’ is the key: An inability to balance training and recovery can have serious consequences.

Fitnesswise: Making sense of ‘sixth’ sense

Developing a sixth sense helps athletes balance their training, performance and recovery in an effective manner.

Gaining popularity: Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in some countries.

Last Word: A serious sport with a funny name

Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis, and was in the news recently because Friends star Matthew Perry is known to have pl

Capping it in style: Chennaiyin, in a display of complete dominance, thrashed Punjab 5-1, with captain Rafael Crivellaro (far right) bagging a goal and two assists.

ISL Diary: Chennai in carnival mode

Chennaiyin FC’s latest victory in the ISL added on to the celebration of sports and cinema in the city.

Sky come alive: Fireworks light up the sky after India steamrolls England in Lucknow to continue its winning run this World Cup.

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Cricket World Cup diary: Tendulkar’s statue, nightlife at Park Street and unstoppable Team India

Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium looks like a massive cake topped with white frosting laced with flecks of green. Visually, it is akin to the Optus Stadium in

Last stretch: 29-year-old Ankur Dhama (right, running with his guide) became the first Indian to win two gold medals as he cruised through the men’s 1,500m T11 and 5,000m T11 events.

Asian Para Games 2023 India review: medals tally, top performers and overall leaderboard

The Asian Para Games saw India produce its best ever performance, breaking several records along the way.

One for keeps: A jubilant Punjab team after it secured its maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title by beating Baroda in a high-scoring thriller in Mohali.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy review: Key stats, top performers, potential India players

India will play five T20Is against Australia at home immediately after the ODI World Cup, where some of the top SMAT performers could get a look in.

Wearing multiple hats: In Kane Williamson’s absence, Tom Latham has impressed with his astute leadership skills.

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Tom Latham: ODIs are fantastic, have a little bit of everything

New Zealand has faced numerous injury setbacks during the ongoing ODI World Cup, yet its stand-in captain, wicketkeeper, and crucial middle-order batt

Jubilant bunch: In the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, Afghanistan finished at the bottom of the points table. But there has been an upswing in Afghanistan’s cricketing fortunes in this World Cup.

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How Afghanistan’s rapid ascent in 2023 ODI World Cup came to be: A behind-the-scenes look

It has been a World Cup of significant firsts for Afghanistan, which is now more than just a feel-good story.

Languid genius: Rohit Sharma has that same easy approach to captaincy as he has with his bat.

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Gavaskar: Haven’t come across a more chilled-out skipper than Rohit Sharma

Some of the younger players have seen what the skipper is doing and have lost their wickets in trying to take the team to a bigger total.

Fight to the finish: Sergio Perez (in pic) leads Hamilton by 32 points and can seal second place if he can continue the form he has shown recently.

Formula One 2023-24: With Verstappen out of sight with F1 title, it’s Perez vs Hamilton for second spot

While the big prize in F1 is the driver’s title, it is the constructors’ standings that determine how the prize money is distributed among teams.

It is clear that the team has regained the confidence and belief of being Asia’s best following its title win at the Asian Champions Trophy.

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 review: India hits reset button after Asiad disappointment, eyes Paris Olympics berth

The team’s uncertainties were replaced with a smooth on-field rhythm and the hunger for the Olympic ticket was renewed afresh. It was also a relief fo

Sri Lankan’s Angelo Mathews is adjudged Timed Out during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi.

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ICC World Cup 2023: In ‘Spirit of the Game’ debate, Shakib could have been everybody’s hero with some leniency

World Cup 2023: Fans were left with a sour taste when Shakib pulled out a law mustier than the childhood clothes in a grandma’s trunk to end Sri Lanka

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