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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Devdutt Padikkal smashes century to keep India in the fray, middle order continues to shine in Colombo

New Delhi: Day 2 of the ongoing tour game between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI saw the Indian team come in to bat. The day began with the latter stages of Sri Lanka’s innings with the bat as the side declared on a score of 363 runs in the first innings, and the Indian team got off to a subpar start to their batting innings.  Opening the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, the visitors saw Jaiswal depart on a duck after facing just two deliveries, with Rahul scoring 40 runs to his name. With the subpar start…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Sai Sudharsan reportedly ruled out of SL Test series due to injury as fitness issues continue to pile up

New Delhi: The Indian team is all set to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. Starting from August 15, ahead of the series, the side is taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day practice game. With the two-game series right around the corner, the Indian team has been hit with a major roadblock.  According to recent reports, star batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming two-game series against Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that Sudharsan had been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence) in Bengaluru and was also…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami welcomes Rishabh Pant’s request, promises help with land purchase

New Delhi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured Rishabh Pant of government support after the India keeper-batter sought help in acquiring land in his native state. Dhami on Saturday clarified that the officials would speak to Pant and provide the necessary assistance.  Notably, Pant had earlier said he had been trying to purchase land in Uttarakhand for nearly three years as he looks to move his base from Delhi. He highlighted that on X, tagging the CM late at night, expressing his desire to be back in his homeland but has found difficulty in the process.  “Anyone who…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s struggle against left-arm pacers continues; Devdutt Padikkal manages half-century

Colombo: India had a rough start with the bat in the practice game against Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Ground in Colombo. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struggled to make any sort of impact, scoring a two-ball duck ahead of the two-match Test series, starting August 15. Left-arm pacer Vishwa Fernando removed the India opener with the second ball of the innings.  Jaiswal offered a simple catch at gully after attempting to play a delivery outside the off-stump channel without moving his feet. It has been a constant issue for the Mumbai cricketer, who has faced difficulty in dealing…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Andrew Flintoff resigns from England Lions, set for next chapter in Australia

New Delhi: Andrew Flintoff has left his position as England Lions head coach after almost two years in charge. The former England all-rounder is now preparing to take up his new role with Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League later this year. Notably, Flintoff became Lions head coach in September 2024 and has now decided to end his tenure after working with England’s emerging players and coaches. “Unfortunately, I've made the decision to step away from my role with the Lions. Not only have I enjoyed my time having the opportunity to work with the best young cricketers in…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Rashid Khan claims six wickets to help Afghanistan beat Ireland in second ODI

New Delhi: Star spinner Rashid Khan claimed six wickets as Afghanistan secured a comfortable 92-run win over Ireland in the second ODI of the five-match series at Bready Cricket Club. Notably, the first match of the series was called off due to rain and it affected the second contest as well.  The match was reduced to 47 overs per side after rain delayed the start. Returning from injury, Paul Stirling won the toss and elected to bowl first, while newly-appointed Afghanistan skipper Rahmat Shah wasn’t too unhappy. The idea behind choosing to bowl first was to use the overcast conditions…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Will Australia Test players be available for IPL 2027? Head coach hints at possible plan

New Delhi: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that the national team will have to make difficult decisions over the participation of their Test players in next year’s IPL as the team prepares for an exceptionally demanding international schedule. Notably, Australia’s calendar from Thursday includes 20 Tests and 14 white-ball matches across 12 months, with a five-Test tour of India followed by a one-off 150th anniversary Test against England and a five-Test Ashes series in England. The IPL is expected to take place from mid-March to the end of May, before a potential World Test Championship final in June.…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Rishabh Pant requests Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s help to purchase land with late-night tweet

New Delhi: Star India cricketer Rishabh Pant has requested Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to help him acquire land in the state. In a late-night tweet, the keeper-batter mentioned that he wants to move his base from Delhi and build his first house in his native Uttarakhand. However, it was only a couple of months back when the former Test vice-captain rejoined Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.  In the post, Pant clarified that his attempts to purchase land over the past three years had been unsuccessful and described the process as a “nightmare”. Hailing from…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Phoebe Litchfield breaks Shafali Verma’s Women’s Hundred record as Leeds beat Birmingham

Birmingham: Australia international Phoebe Litchfield broke Shafali Verma’s record for fastest half-century in Women’s Hundred history. Representing Sunrisers Leeds, Phoebe smacked a 20-ball half-century, helping her team register a comfortable nine-wicket win at Edgbaston. With that, she also surpassed Shafali’s feat, smacking a 22-ball half-century in the match between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire in 2021. Litchfield finished unbeaten on 71 from 33 balls, hitting 13 fours and a six at a strike rate of 215.15. Chasing only 108 runs, she set the tone right from the start as Leeds won the game with 31 balls to spare. Even though…

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08

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh scrutiny over payment linked to alleged affair

New Delhi: FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing renewed scrutiny over his time at UEFA. On Friday, August 7, Europe’s governing body confirmed that a departure payment was made to a woman who was alleged to have had a relationship with the current FIFA president. The payment was described as a six-figure sum.  The report further adds that the woman had worked at UEFA while Infantino was the organisation’s general secretary, a position he held from 2009 until 2016. In the meantime, Infantino, who is married, has rejected the allegations. A spokesman for the FIFA president told the Daily Telegraph…

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