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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Tiger Shroff pulls out of Durand Cup 2026, reveals reason | WATCH

New Delhi: Tiger Shroff will miss Mumbay FC’s Durand Cup 2026 group-stage match against Nongkseh SS&CC in Shillong on Tuesday after a last-minute work commitment forced him to pull out. The 36-year-old actor had registered with Mumbay FC for their maiden Durand Cup campaign and was expected to travel to Shillong for the Group E fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. However, he confirmed his withdrawal in a video posted by the club on Instagram. “Really, really unfortunate, but a work commitment has come up at the last moment, so I would not be able to make it to Shillong…

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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Delhi Capitals opener Abishek Porel arrested by Hooghly police over rape allegations

Kolkata: Delhi Capitals and Bengal’s keeper-batter Abishek Porel was arrested by Hooghly police on Tuesday, August 11, in connection with a case involving allegations of sexual relations on the promise of marriage. Police took Porel into custody in the morning and questioned him for several hours before formally arresting him in the afternoon. He was subsequently taken for a medical examination and produced before the Chinsurah Court. The case was registered at Mogra police station in Hooghly district. In the meantime, Porel has denied the allegations and described them as false. According to the complaint, the woman alleged that Porel…

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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Vidarsa Vinod shares journey from nearly quitting shooting to making India’s Asian Games squad

New Delhi: Vidarsa Vinod from Kozhikode has been selected for the 10m Air Rifle and 50m Rifle 3 Positions in the upcoming Asian Games 2026  in Aichi-Nagoya. However, her journey that began with an NCC rifle wasn’t straightforward, as financial difficulties and time away from home only made it more difficult. On top of that, self-doubt crept in when things got worse for the 27-year-old athlete. Notably, Vinod first took up the rifle through the National Cadet Corps in 2018. At the time, her ambitions were limited to exploring the sport and possibly finding a route towards a government job.…

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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Can Cameron Green and Beau Webster coexist in Australia’s playing XI vs Bangladesh? Latter answers

New Delhi: Australia all-rounder Beau Webster has proved his mettle so far in the Test circuit. His performance has earned him a genuine place in Australia’s top six. However, with Cameron Green also in the mix, Webster is currently not in the sure-shot zone. It solely depends on the combination Pat Cummins and the team management play in the first Test against Bangladesh, starting August 13.  However, the 32-year-old all-rounder also sees room for both himself and Cameron Green in Australia’s XI. He argued that their ability to contribute with bat and ball would give Pat greater flexibility. “I do…

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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

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GEPL founder Rajan Navani targets Olympics future for e-cricket after IOC’s interest in e-sports

Pune: Can the Olympics ever have esports in the mix? It’s not a fresh discussion. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced plans in 2023 to create the Olympic Esports Games. The idea moved an inch closer after the rapid rise of esports over the past decade and in 2025, the IOC tried to build a meaningful relationship with Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup. The Esports World Cup Foundation was later named a founding partner of the project. That partnership, however, came to an end in October 2025. The IOC said it would pursue a new approach and a new partnership…

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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

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West Indies, two-time ODI world champions, set to play third consecutive qualifiers

New Delhi: After Afghanistan became the 10th team to qualify for the ODI World Cup 2027, West Indies’ future is once again sealed, as the Caribbeans will have to feature in the qualifiers once again to guarantee a place in the tournament.  They are currently 10th in the ICC ODI rankings and will not be able to move into the automatic qualification positions by the September 30 cut-off. They do have two ODIs against India before that date, but even two victories would not be enough to change their position. Afghanistan have already secured their place in the top bracket…

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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

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T Dilip reflects on Virat Kohli’s influence on Indian team in terms of setting fielding standards

New Delhi: Former India fielding coach T Dilip believes Virat Kohli’s intensity remains one of his biggest strengths on the field. He said that the former captain continues to raise the standards of those around him, adding that the cricketer does change between training sessions and matches. He further lauded the Delhi cricketer, pointing to his willingness to remain involved even when the ball is away from him. "When it comes to Virat Kohli, intensity is non-negotiable. You have seen in power play how he is at your batsman at covers or short mid-wicket with his reflexes, with his dives,…

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11

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Ajinkya Rahane reveals chat with Sachin Tendulkar after his sudden retirement announcement

Mumbai: Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement late last month. Since then, he has signed for Amsterdam Flames in the European T20 competition. In the meantime, the Mumbai batter revealed that it was legendary Sachin Tendulkar who was among the first names to contact him after announcing his retirement.  The 38-year-old said that Tendulkar indicated that he had expected him to continue playing for a longer period. However, Rahane informed him that he had no desire to extend his career simply for the sake of it. He further added that his teammates such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli,…

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10

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Sourav Ganguly and his wife receive death threats, complaint filed; police begin investigation

New Delhi: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and his wife received several threatening letters in the last few months, including one that warned of killing him and his wife, Dona Ganguly. A complaint was filed by Ganguly, and the Kolkata police have begun the probe into the matter, a senior police official said. Ganguly filed the complaint at Thakurpukur Police Station in South Kolkata after a recent threat letter, which was received at his office on Monday, news agency PTI reported. Moreover, the letters have allegedly been arriving at the former BCCI president's name for nearly six months; however, they…

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10

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Afghanistan earn direct entry into ODI World Cup 2027 after hard-fought win over Ireland

New Delhi: Afghanistan have booked a direct place in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027 after a hard-fought win over Ireland in the third ODI at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, on Monday, August 10. The Rahmat Shah-led side huffed and puffed in their chase of 207 against the home side to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The victory sees them earn a direct spot in the next World Cup in Southern Africa, for which 10 teams will automatically qualify. Four others will make it to the tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Meanwhile, Ireland will…

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