The Press Editor

09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Former India cricketer picks standout player for team India ahead of Sri Lanka Test series

New Delhi: The Indian team is all set to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. The two sides will meet at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th, and ahead of the series, there are several star performers who will be looking to put in their best performance in the series.  With the likes of Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, and many more stars in the side, it could be interesting to see how the team fares in the upcoming series. However, there are many new names in the squad for the series as well. Speaking…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Sarfaraz Khan named Sai Sudharsan’s replacement for two-match Test series against Sri Lanka

New Delhi: Mumbai star batter Sarfaraz Khan has been named as the replacement for the injured Sai Sudharsan in India's squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a media release. Sarfaraz is now in line to play his first Test match since November 2024. The BCCI confirmed that Sudharsan has been ruled out of the series due to a right toe stress reaction. "Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter, who has been at the BCCI Centre of…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

‘Jo khelega, vo khilega’: PM Modi shares Instagram reel after meeting Commonwealth Games medallists

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, August 9, met Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists at his residence in New Delhi and congratulated them for their performance at the Glasgow Games 2026. Modi shared an Instagram reel of the meeting with gold medallist boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, thanking the PM. Modi had a special mention for the sports enthusiasts, stating, "Jo khelega, vo khilega. Always cheer for Bharat." He then voiced the popular patriotic slogan, "Bharat Mata ki Jai", with athletes also singing it. Modi later also shared the reel-format video on his X and Facebook accounts too. Chaudhary anchored the…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

India defeat Sri Lanka in practice game ahead of Test series, register dominant six-wicket win in Colombo

New Delhi: The Indian team managed to get the best of Sri Lanka Cricket XI as they defeated the side by six wickets in the three-day practice game ahead of the two-game Test series between the two sides. The two sides met at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, from August 7th, and the game began with Sri Lanka coming in to bat first.  Sri Lanka Cricket XI put forth a brilliant performance in the first innings, with the likes of Nishan Fernando scoring 66 and Ravindu Rasantha adding 71 runs to the board. Furthermore, Sonal Dinusha scored 52 runs…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza Peace plan, says ‘no Palestinian state as long as I am PM’

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that his country has rejected US President Donald ⁠Trump's 15-point peace plan for Gaza,  reiterating that there would be no Palestinian state as long as he remained prime minister. He also said Israel would not withdraw its forces from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms. The comments come more than a week after Trump announced a breakthrough in negotiations, with his Board of Peace (BoP) issuing a new 15-point plan aimed at securing lasting peace in the territory. "Israel rejects the 15-point document," Netanyahu said at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, according to…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

‘Let them play freely’: Former India cricketer backs Rohit-Virat to be India’s ranks ahead of ODI WC 2027

New Delhi: The Indian team is hard at work preparing for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027. There has been major discussion over what the Indian squad could look like for the upcoming World Cup. Ahead of the tournament, one of the biggest topics has been whether the duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will feature for India.  Having retired from both T20I and Test cricket, Rohit and Virat only play ODI cricket for India, and in the twilight of their careers, their future with the side has been questioned heavily in recent years.  Speaking on the same, former…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Basant Kumar Meghwal scripts history, clinches silver medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships

New Delhi: In a major development, Basant Kumar Meghwal has added to India’s tally after he clinched the silver medal at the ongoing World Athletics U20 Championships in the men’s high jump event. Hailing from Anupgarh in Rajasthan, the 19-year-old scripted history and produced an effort of 2.21 metres as he secured India’s second medal of the Championships.  It is worth noting that Meghwal became India’s first high-jumper to bring a medal home at the World Athletics U20 Championships. Notably, the youngster was in a closely fought battle for the podium, as all three medallists cleared the 2.1-metre mark. However,…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Shubman Gill captured practicing warm-up drills ahead of Sri Lanka Test amid injury concerns

New Delhi: The stage is set for the upcoming two-game Test series between India and Sri Lanka. Both sides will lock horns for the first Test of the series at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th. Ahead of the series, the side was hit with a major blow as skipper Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury on his right ring finger.  Due to his injury, Gill did not feature in the three-day practice game between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI. His injury also caused worry in the India camp ahead of the two-game series regarding his availability for the…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

‘Do what’s in his hands’: Former India cricketer shares wisdom for Mohammed Shami ahead of ODI WC 2027

New Delhi: The ODI World Cup 2027 has quickly become one of the most talked-about topics in world cricket. Ahead of the tournament, there is no doubt that the Indian team is being looked at as one of the biggest favourites to win the title. With the competition on the horizon, there has been major discussion on the Indian team’s squad for the tournament as well.  The potential inclusion of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has been a major point of discussion as well. Over the years, Shami has been a crucial part of the Indian team. Especially in ICC tournaments,…

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09

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Star India batter touted as replacement for injured Sai Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Test series | Reports

New Delhi: The stage is set for an upcoming two-game Test series between India and Sri Lanka. The two sides will meet for the first Test at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th; furthermore, the second Test of the series will be held in Colombo from August 23rd.  It is worth noting that with the series right around the corner, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) came forward and revealed that star batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming two-game series due to injury.  With the series all set to begin from August…

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