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London: Kumar Sangakkara was captain of the Sri Lankan team that was attacked on their way to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore during a Test match against Pakistan in 2009. Recalling the incident, Sangakkara said that it was their team bus…
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New Delhi: A police complaint has reportedly been filed against former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh for a casteist remark that he made during a live chat recently on social media. Yuvraj stirred up the hornet's nest after he made a…
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Mumbai: Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Thursday said it was heartbreaking to hear about the death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala, adding that no animal deserves to be treated with cruelty. "We are savages. Are we not learning? To…
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Bhubaneswar: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has nominated names of the sports persons for the Arjuna, Dronacharya, Dhyanchand and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan awards for the year 2020. AFI nominated name of sprinter Dutee Chand for the…
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Mumbai: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was among several sportspersons who took to social media to express shock over the inhuman incident where a pregnant elephant was fed pineapple stuffed with firecrackers in Kerala. "Appalled to…
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New Delhi: Getting new private sponsors for Olympic sports won't be possible in the next one year as long as the health and financial effects of coronavirus still exist, according to Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra.…
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Bhubaneswar: Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC on Wednesday announced the signing of 26-year-old left-back George D'Souza ahead of the seventh season, the club said in a statement. Hailing from Goa, George started his career with…
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New Delhi: The Sports Ministry has extended the deadline for submission of applications for the National Sports Awards till June 22. Besides, the ministry has also allowed the sportspersons to file their nomination either by self…
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Colombo: Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara on Tuesday said that the protests in the US against systematic racism that was sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer is a "powerful lesson to us all." In…
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New Delhi: Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara believes India skipper Virat Kohli is currently the best batsman in the world. Sangakkara on Monday participated in an Instagram live session with former Zimbabwe pacer Pommie Mbangwa…
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New Delhi: Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Arjun Munda on Monday inaugurated Khelo India e-Pathshala program through a webinar which was attended by young archers, archery coaches and experts of the discipline, from across the country.…
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Chennai: India skipper Virat Kohli led birthday wishes for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain and veteran stumper batsman Dinesh Karthik who turned 35 on Monday. "Many happy returns of the day @DineshKarthik. May this year bring you loads…
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New Delhi: Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman has heaped praise on Anil Kumble, saying the legendary leg-spinner was a "giant in every sense who rose above and beyond the call of duty". Laxman had on Sunday revealed tha over the next few…
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