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Steve Bucknor regrets giving Sachin Tendulkar out 22 years earlier: ‘I’ve accepted this was mistake’

Steve Bucknor regrets giving Sachin Tendulkar out 22 years earlier: ‘I’ve accepted this was mistake’

New Delhi: Steve Bucknor had given India legend Sachin Tendulkar out controversially several times during the former Indian skipper's playing days. Bucknor, a highly respected West Indies umpire, had copped criticism from the Indian fans in the 1990s and 2000s for his notorious calls to give Tendulkar out despite those being not-outs.ย  Meanwhile, the West Indies umpire Bucknor has accepted one of the most famous incidents wherein he ruled the Indian legend out, highlighting that he had accepted mistakes. The incident took place during the Border-Gavaskar series 2003-04 when Tendulkar was dismissed LBW on three runs during the Brisbane Test.ย …
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Ellyse Perry gives update on her injury after getting ruled out of India ODI series

Ellyse Perry gives update on her injury after getting ruled out of India ODI series

New Delhi: Australia star all-rounder Ellyse Perry has shared an update on her injury after getting ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against India. The Aussies were dealt with a major blow when Perry and fast-bowler Kim Garth were not available for the three-match ODI series, which started today in Brisbane, due to their quad strains.ย  Cricket Australia had confirmed the development, adding that their participation in the one-off Test against dependant on their recovery. "Their availability for the Test match will be further assessed at the end of the ODI series, pending on how they progress with rehab,"…
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Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS ridership surpasses one lakh on first day after launch

Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS ridership surpasses one lakh on first day after launch

New Delhi: Passengers thronged the trains of the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) on Monday, marking a historic first full day of operations. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) reported that ridership on the Delhi-Meerut corridor crossed the one lakh mark, setting a new record. The milestone comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the complete 82-kilometre Delhi-Meerut stretch, along with the newly opened Meerut Metro link. Videos from stations, particularly Begumpul in Meerut, captured the excitement of commuters eager to experience the new service. Families and young passengers took selfies and photos inside…
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Hope for India to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinal? Super Eight scheduling can help Men in Blue

Hope for India to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinal? Super Eight scheduling can help Men in Blue

New Delhi: India's bid for the T20 World Cup title defence was hit by a roadblock after their huge loss to South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The Men in Blue were on a 12-match winning run, but that came to an end following their 76-run loss to the Proteas in their clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which has put their place in the semifinal in danger. It was not just a loss but a Net run rate-hitting defeat as the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian side finds itself with an NRR of -3.800. Moreover, the West Indies' mammoth victory over…
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Alia Bhatt makes BAFTA debut, opens speech in Hindi

Alia Bhatt makes BAFTA debut, opens speech in Hindi

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt just brought a touch of India to the BAFTAs! ย  Presenting for the first time at the 79th edition of the prestigious awards in London, the star surprised everyone by ditching English for a Hindi introduction. Videos of her saying, "Namaskar! Agla award ek aisi film ke liye hai..." have since gone viral, with fans hailing her for staying true to her roots while sharing the stage with Hollywoodโ€™s finest. ย  "Don't reach for the subtitles just yet. I was only saying in Hindi that the next award is for a film not in the English…
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KAR vs J-K Ranji Trophy final LIVE Cricket Score: Jammu and Kashmir vs Karnataka Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

KAR vs J-K Ranji Trophy final LIVE Cricket Score: Jammu and Kashmir vs Karnataka Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir take the field against Karnataka in their first-ever Ranji Trophy final in what has been a fairytale runย and a stirring story of resilience and passion. But to lift the coveted title, the underdogs will need to script something extraordinary against eight-time champions Karnataka in the five-day summit clash beginning Tuesday. Karnataka head into the final as firm favourites โ€” a tag earned not just through history, but through a season defined by consistency and composure. Despite injuries to key players and challenging conditions, they repeatedly found ways to outplay their opponents. After a shaky start…
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Zelenskyy admits Ukrainians ‘exhausted’ as war with Russia enters fifth year, refuses to yield

Zelenskyy admits Ukrainians ‘exhausted’ as war with Russia enters fifth year, refuses to yield

Kyiv: Today marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged that his countrymen are exhausted after years of conflict, but stressed that conceding to Russiaโ€™s demands is not an option. In an interview with CNN, Zelenskyy said that any deal compromising Ukraineโ€™s sovereignty would effectively mean losing the country entirely. He admitted that the nation is weary with the war, now entering its fifth year, but emphasized that surrender remains unavailable to them. The Ukrainian President also criticised Vladimir Putin, holding him responsible for the war and describing the resulting chaos as…
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Why are Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth not playing in INDW vs AUSW 1st ODI in Gabba, Brisbane?

Why are Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth not playing in INDW vs AUSW 1st ODI in Gabba, Brisbane?

New Delhi: Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth missed out as the Australian women face India in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Gabba, Brisbane. The two sides are locking horns for the first time since the 2025 ODI World Cup semifinal, when India registered a miraculous win over the Aussies en route to their title run. In a big blow to Australia, both all-rounder Perry and fast bowler Garth have been ruled out of the entire ODI series due to their quad injuries that they sustained during the third T20I against India earlier. Australia skipper Alyssa Healy,…
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‘US President is a man of action. Wait and see’: Mysterious phone messages across Iran spark attack buzz

‘US President is a man of action. Wait and see’: Mysterious phone messages across Iran spark attack buzz

Tehran: Thousands of people in Iran reportedly got an alert on their phones on Monday that said, "The US President is a man of action. Wait and see," in Persian, from an anonymous number. This escalation, reported by Iran International news agency citing state media, comes as US President Donald Trump has upped rhetorical attacks on the regime in Tehran, while also amassing armadas in the Middle East for a possible military strike. President Trump has said he is considering a โ€œlimited military strikeโ€ on Iran, even as a next round of talks between the two countries in Geneva is…
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INDW vs AUSW 1st ODI LIVE Cricket Score: India vs Australia Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

INDW vs AUSW 1st ODI LIVE Cricket Score: India vs Australia Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

New Delhi: ย  Reigning ODI champions India return to 50-over cricket for the first time since lifting the World Cup a few months ago, as they face Australia in the opening match of a three-game series at the iconic The Gabba on Tuesday. The contest marks the two sidesโ€™ first ODI meeting since Indiaโ€™s memorable semifinal triumph over the mighty Aussies en route to their historic title win. The spotlight will firmly be on Alyssa Healy, who is set to play her final ODI series before bringing down the curtain on her career after a one-off Test against India. Healy…
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