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Aug

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Vece Paes dies at 80: Who was he? Know all about the father of Leander Paes, his achievements and awards

Legendary tennis icon Leander Paes' father, Vece Paes, passed away at the age of 80. Let us find out more about his life, his work, and get to know more about the Indian hockey Olympian who won the bronze medal in 1972. Kolkata: In tragic news, Olympic hockey bronze medallist and the father of tennis icon Leander Paes, Vece, has passed away at the age of 80. Considered a pioneer in sports medicine, Dr Paes was a big name in Indian hockey and sports medicine alike.  Born in April 1945 in Goa, Paes was a midfielder in the Indian hockey…

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Aug

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Vece Paes, father of Leander Paes and Olympic bronze medallist, dies at 80

Leander Paes' father, Vece, who was part of the 1972 Munich Olympics' bronze medal-winning hockey team, passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday. Vece Paes, later on, went on to become a spearhead in sports medicine and was also part of the BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit. Kolkata: Leander Paes' father, Vece, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medal-winning hockey team, breathed his last at the age of 80 in Kolkata. Dr. Vece Paes was suffering from an advanced stage of Parkinson's disease and was admitted to the hospital in the city on Tuesday, August 12. Dr. Paes was…

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Aug

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Tymal Mills leaves Jasprit Bumrah behind on unique T20 records list

England pacer Tymal Mills was in agony as he fell flat to the ground, seeing the ball hit by Graham Clark flying over the boundary for the Northern Superchargers. However, Mills's couple of wickets did help him leapfrog a certain Jasprit Bumrah in an elite T20 list. Southampton : Left-arm pacer Tymal Mills went past Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday, after a couple of wickets he took for the Southern Brave in the Hundred clash against the Northern Superchargers on the list of bowlers with most wickets in T20 cricket in a country. Mills, with the crucial wickets of Zak Crawley…

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Aug

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PSG edge past Tottenham Hotspur on penalties to win first-ever UEFA Super Cup

PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) performed exceptionally against Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the UEFA Super Cup 2025. Being 2-0 down throughout the game, PSG scored 2 goals within the last 10 minutes to take the game into penalties. UDINE, Italy: Within touching distance of their second European title in several weeks, Tottenham Hotspur looked dominant for the first 80 minutes of their UEFA Super Cup final clash against PSG (Paris Saint-Germain). The two sides locked horns at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine on August 14.  Thomas Frank’s Spurs, off a Europa League victory against Manchester United, looked confident throughout the…

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Aug

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Which CSK players did Rajasthan Royals request to trade Sanju Samson?

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson is looking for a trade deal or to be released ahead of the IPL 2026. Even though the team management hasn't confirmed the development, report claims that they are in constant dialogue with Chennai Super Kings and other teams for a trade deal. Jaipur: Sanju Samson has requested Rajasthan Royals for a possible trade ahead of the IPL 2026. He is also open to being released and being available for the auction. However, the team management is keen for a trade, with the hope of finding a like-for-like replacement rather than battling with other teams…

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Aug

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West Zone announce head coach for upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025

Kiran Powar has been named head coach of West Zone for the 2025 Duleep Trophy, starting August 28 in Bengaluru. West and South Zones enter directly into the semifinals. A full support staff has been appointed to back the squad’s title ambitions. Mumbai: Former Mumbai cricketer Kiran Powar has been appointed as the head coach of the West Zone squad ahead of the 2025 Duleep Trophy, set to commence on August 28 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The competition, returning to its traditional zonal format, will see North Zone take on East Zone in the opening quarterfinal.…

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Aug

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Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar gets engaged to Saaniya Chandok in private ceremony

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, is engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. The Ghai family owns the InterContinental hotel and Brooklyn Creamery. The engagement was a private celebration. Mumbai: Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of noted Mumbai entrepreneur Ravi Ghai. The Ghai family has strong ties to the hospitality and food industries, with ownership of the InterContinental hotel and popular dessert brand Brooklyn Creamery. The engagement ceremony was held privately, with only close family and friends in attendance. Notably, Arjun plays domestic cricket for…

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Aug

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Scott Boland unfazed by England’s sledging ahead of Ashes, focuses on longevity with pace quartet

Scott Boland downplays England’s sledging ahead of the Ashes, saying it won’t affect Australia. He praised Nathan Lyon’s role in the bowling unit and admitted four pacers playing together is unlikely in Australia due to pitch conditions and team balance. Melbourne: As the build-up begins for the highly anticipated Ashes series starting November 21 in Australia, pacer Scott Boland has dismissed any concern over England’s aggressive on-field behaviour, saying that Australia’s experienced lineup remains unaffected by sledging tactics. Following a fiery Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series between India and England, which featured heated exchanges between players, the spotlight has turned to how…

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FC Goa defeat Al Seeb to secure historic spot in AFC Champions League 2 group stage

FC Goa secured a 2-1 win over Al Seeb Club to qualify for the AFC Champions League Two 2025–26 group stage. Goals from Dejan Drazic and debutant Javier Siverio sealed the historic victory, marking Goa’s return to continental football after four years. Goa: In a night of high drama at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, FC Goa secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Omani champions Al Seeb Club, booking their berth in the AFC Champions League Two 2025–26 group stage. The win marks the Gaurs’ first continental appearance since 2021 and continues their legacy as one of Indian football’s trailblazers on…

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Who is Saaniya Chandok? Arjun Tendulkar, Sachin Tendulkar’s son, gets engaged to Ravi Ghai’s granddaughter

Saaniya Chandok, fiancée of Arjun Tendulkar, is the granddaughter of Mumbai industrialist Ravi Ghai, whose family owns the InterContinental hotel and Brooklyn Creamery. She keeps a low public profile and comes from a prominent business background. Mumbai: As Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, begins a new chapter with his recent engagement, attention has naturally turned to his fiancee, Saaniya Chandok, a name that may not be widely known to the public but carries significant legacy in Mumbai’s business circles. Notably, Saaniya is the granddaughter of renowned entrepreneur Ravi Ghai, a well-established figure in India's hospitality and food…

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