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Mayank Yadav’s impressive pace and control in IPL 2024 have garnered widespread praise. However, his susceptibility to injuries necessitates careful workload management.

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A remarkable connection: Over the course of five years, Anush Agarwalla has developed an unshakable bond with his ride.

Anush Agarwalla interview: Chillin’ with Sir Caramello

Anush Agarwalla and his horse, Sir Caramello Old, is enjoying a well-deserved break ahead of the Paris Games, after becoming the first Indian to secur

Versatile fighter: Pereira (left) became the ninth UFC fighter to win a title in multiple divisions when he defeated former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka (right) in the second round at UFC 295.

UFC 300 preview: Pereira vs Hill analysis and other key fight cards

An explosive showdown is on the cards when Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill clash in their heavily anticipated light-heavyweight title fight.

In the limelight: Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in an ice hockey match between former NHL stars and officials at the Shayba Arena in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia.

Last Word: Power sports

On his birthday, Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in a hockey game as part of a so-called all-star team, and personally scored seven individ

Who’s next: Sunil Chhetri has been the leader of the Indian attack for years. The time has now come to find an able successor.

Indian Football

Who can succeed Sunil Chhetri as India’s striker — a deep dive into what the numbers say

With Sunil Chhetri, the leading goalscorer for the Indian national football team, now 39 years old, the country will have to look for his replacement

Not so perfect: According to studies, although cold water immersion reduced perceived soreness, it did not accelerate strength recovery when compared to passive recovery methods.

Food For Thought

Sauna therapy vs cold therapy — what works better and why

Recent research suggests that while cold therapy may provide temporary relief, sauna therapy offers superior long-term benefits, making it the ultimat

Inspiration: “I am a big fan of Kobe Bryant and the Mamba mentality, so whenever I am a bit low, I listen to his old podcasts and draw inspiration.”

Dhruv Jurel: If I can inspire even two or three youngsters, I will consider that a huge achievement

Dhruv Jurel reflects on his journey from Rajasthan Royals to representing India in Test Cricket, while embracing the pressure and learning from legend

Serial six-hitter Andre Russell has lit up IPL 2024 with his big-hitting.

IPL 2024, Statsman: Andre Russell fastest to 200 sixes; Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians shatters T20 records

IPL 2024: Here are the all stats, numbers and trivia from the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League.

Vidarbha’s Akshay Wadkar celebrates after scoring a hundred in the Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai.

Ranji Trophy heroics not celebrated as much as one-off IPL exploits

Just one performance here and there catapults an unknown player to the fringes of the Indian team.

Hardik Pandya took over the MI captaincy from Rohit Sharma ahead of this year’s IPL.

Off-side: Hardik Pandya, a victim of misplaced vitriol

The Mumbai fans, and those devoted to Rohit Sharma, are yet to unleash their anger upon the Mumbai Indians’ top brass — the decision-makers behind the

Standing tall: Sharath Kamal has been the flagbearer of Indian table tennis over the last 20 years.

Sharath Kamal: I don’t do politics; I do sports

In an interview with Sportstar, Sharath reflects on India’s qualification for both team events for Paris 2024, his amazing run in Singapore, his post-

History matters: “My ancestors left Indian shores 140 years ago, but I was surprised to see hundreds of fans waiting to receive me when I came to Kolkata,” says the Fijian striker.

ISL Diary: Indian Super League unites players beyond borders

The Indian Super League saw another set of exciting matches, with teams in the bottom half looking for a spot in the playoffs while the ones at the to

Back to the norm: It was Max’s third win of the season in four races after retiring due to a technical failure in Australia a fortnight ago.

Max Verstappen reigns supreme in Suzuka

The defending champion Verstappen dominated the Japanese Grand Prix as Red Bull clinched another 1-2 finish while Mercedes continued to struggle.

Small change, big impact: The IPL this year decided to allow bowlers two bouncers per over instead of the usual one in T20, including international T20 cricket.

Two-bouncer rule in IPL 2024: How effective has it been so far

Short balls, most effective at the death, went at 11.23 runs per over in IPL 2023, whereas in the current edition, there is a considerable dip — 9.02

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