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09-12-202315 STORIES

Dual threat: Gujarat Giants has roped in Iranian heavyweights, Fazel Atrachali and Mohammad Esmail Nabibakhsh, whose performances helped Puneri Paltan finish second in Season 9.

PKL Season 10 arrives with rejigged teams, tighter competition and global aspirations

Pro Kabaddi League returns for its tenth edition with major team changes and renewed global aspirations for the sport.

On the rise: Vidit became only the third Indian after R. Praggnanandhaa and Viswanathan Anand to qualify for the Candidates.

Vidit Gujrathi: Have a lot more faith now that I can defeat world’s best

The chess star overcame multiple setbacks to secure a comeback victory at the FIDE Grand Swiss, thus earning a coveted spot in the Candidates tourname

Making a point: The British pole-vaulter Holly Bradshaw, bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympics, said in an interview recently, “Winning that bronze medal has damaged me physically and mentally.”

Last Word: A million-dollar question

Why would anyone give up 10 or 15 years of their lives to voluntarily accept pain and frustration in the pursuit of international sporting glory? Thos

Tough job: Cramps like the one Glenn Maxwell suffered from are caused by various factors like electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, and muscular exhaustion.

Overcoming cramps in sports - how nutrition and electrolyte balance pave the way

Glenn Maxwell’s epic knock puts the spotlight on cramping in athletes and the need for proper nutrition to prevent them.

Top tier: Himachal Pradesh’s Seema (centre), and Maharashtrians Sanjivani Jadhav (left) and Poonam Sonune (right), pose with their 10,000m gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively.

National Games review: Despite poor scheduling, event provides stepping stone to Paris Olympics, showcases Goa’s potential

The National Games in Goa offered a nice setting, but wrong timing kept many of the stars, such as Annu Rani, Amoj Jacob, Harmilan Bains, Jinson Johns

Virat Kohli surpassed India great Sachin Tendulkar as he hit his 50th one-day international century in the semifinal win against New Zealand in the World Cup.

ODI World Cup review in stats: Virat Kohli’s record 50th ODI ton and Rohit Sharma’s six-hitting spree

Virat Kohli now has six ODI centuries this year after a resurgent 12 months in the format. Here are all the key stats from the 50-over World Cup in In

Unstoppable: Though Max Verstappen won the race yet again — his 18th of the year — he had to work harder.

Las Vegas Grand Prix F1 debut: Formula One review and analysis

Las Vegas Grand Prix’s first ever race offered a lot of excitement and drama.

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

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ODI World Cup legacy: Making the case for a better future

The 2023 World Cup wasn’t just about winning or losing; it was also about setting an example for the future.

Captain Courageous: Rohit Sharma set such a breathless pace as an opener in the PowerPlay overs that the rest, including Virat Kohli, could bide their time for a while before hitting the straps.

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India’s ODI World Cup odyssey points to bright future of sustained success

Years down the line, this particular Indian unit will be looked upon with awe despite falling short at the final hurdle.

A jubilant Australian cricket team led by captain Pat Cummins celebrate their win in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final match against India in Ahmedabad.

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Off-side: Not over for 50-over cricket yet

The future of the ODI World Cup, for the time being, looks secured, with the hosts for 2027 and 2031 already announced.

Diwali Dhamaka: India thrashed the Netherlands by 160 runs in Bengaluru on the Indian festival of Diwali.

World Cup Diary: A Diwali in Bengaluru, old wounds heal and the final heartbreak

In a comforting ambience, India dished out Diwali fireworks on November 12.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma finished as the top two leading run-scorers of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.

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Sportstar’s ICC ODI World Cup 2023 team of the tournament: Rohit, Kohli, Shami, Maxwell among stars in XI

From Rohit Sharma to Glenn Maxwell, here is a look at Sportstar’s ICC ODI World Cup 2023 team of the tournament.

Cummins is now the first specialist fast bowler to lift the World Cup.

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ICC World Cup 2023: After initial hiccups, Australia savours sweet success to cap off stunning year

The World Cup 2023 win caps off a sensational year for Australia, in which it also beat India to win the World Test Championship and retained the Ashe

Jaydev Unadkat will be among a select group of players who will be looking at making a case for a recall in the national team set-up.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24: Preview, analysis and key players

A select group of players will be looking at making a case for a recall in the national team set-up through impressive performances in the Vijay Hazar

India’s skipper Rohit Sharma during the presentation ceremony of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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ICC World Cup 2023: Every genuine Indian cricket lover should be proud of this team, says Gavaskar

IND vs AUS, World Cup 2023 final: There will be plenty of post-mortems, but every genuine Indian cricket lover should be very proud of this Indian tea

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