25 years of the historic 2001 IND vs AUS Test: A rebirth at Eden Gardens

Twenty-five years ago, a struggling Indian cricket team, reeling from scandal, hosted Steve Waugh’s formidable Australians. Against all odds, a remarkable turnaround at Eden Gardens, spearheaded by captain Sourav Ganguly and a young Harbhajan Singh, ignited a new era for Indian cricket, forever changing its destiny and inspiring a nation….

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‘Reaching finals is no joke’: Experts back Lakshya Sen despite All England heartbreak | EXCLUSIVE

Lakshya Sen once again fell short in the All England Open final, losing to Lin Chun-yi. This marks India’s continued 25-year wait for a men’s singles champion at the prestigious event. Despite reaching multiple finals, experts believe Sen’s consistent presence at this level is a significant achievement, highlighting his strong…

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India crash out of AFC Women’s Asian Cup without a single point

India exited the AFC Women’s Asian Cup after a 1-3 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their final group match. Despite creating several chances, India failed to convert them. Manisha Kalyan scored India’s only goal. Defensive errors and missed opportunities proved costly as India finished their campaign without a point despite…

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‘This isn’t right’: Vaughan fumes as SA, Windies remain stuck in India

After their T20 World Cup 2026 exit, West Indies and South Africa remained stranded in Kolkata for over a week, drawing criticism from Michael Vaughan, who questioned why England flew home within 36 hours of elimination. Officials said the delay was due to Middle East airspace restrictions affecting routes to…

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‘Want to win more trophies’: Suryakumar Yadav’s big statement after T20 World Cup glory

Suryakumar Yadav, fresh off captaining India to the T20 World Cup title, expressed his elation and reflected on the team’s winning streak. He aims to build on this momentum, targeting Olympic gold in 2028 and further ICC trophies, while acknowledging the honor of being compared to legendary captains like Dhoni…

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Lakshya admits self-expectations added to All England ‘heartbreak’

India’s Lakshya Sen finished runner-up at the 2026 All England Open, losing the final to Taiwan’s Lin Chun-Yi. Fatigue from a gruelling 97-minute semi-final and a foot blister affected his performance. Despite disappointment, Sen reflected positively on the week, highlighting his improved belief and expectations compared to 2022 after defeating…

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India slides down in 2026 GECI rankings: How can it be improved?

India slipped to 25th in the 2026 Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI), highlighting gender imbalance in the sport. Despite strong performances by elite women players, female participation remains low and many girls drop out early. Experts say social pressures, financial hurdles and lack of structured support limit opportunities, stressing…

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Arshdeep Singh penalised by ICC following India’s T20 World Cup triumph

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15% of his match fee and received one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand when he aggressively threw the ball, hitting batter Daryl Mitchell….

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‘He always plays with intent’: Ashwin hails Samson but rues his missed T20 WC hundreds

Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on Sanju Samson’s T20 World Cup 2026 performances. Ashwin stated Samson narrowly missed three centuries, scoring 97 not out against West Indies, 89 against England, and 89 against New Zealand. He highlighted Samson’s intent to play aggressively, even at the cost of personal records. Samson’s…

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BCCI announces Rs 131 crore reward for India after T20 World Cup 2026 triumph

Team India has been awarded a Rs 131 crore cash reward by the BCCI following their historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory. Dominating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final, India successfully defended their title, becoming the first team to win the T20 World Cup three times…

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Team India Report Card: Perfect finish to a not-so-perfect T20 WC campaign

Defending champions India clinched their third T20 World Cup title, overcoming a challenging campaign to defeat New Zealand in the final. Despite a shaky start and testing Super 8 matches, stellar performances from Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, along with crucial contributions from a bowling unit led by Jasprit Bumrah,…

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