Pragg breaks silence on Carlsen’s table slam: ‘Is it a good thing? Maybe not’

After Magnus Carlsen’s table-slam went viral following a loss to D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa called it an instinctive reaction — not ideal, but good for chess visibility. While praising Carlsen as the best, Praggnanandhaa reflected on his own breakthrough year, having won three major titles and rising to World No….

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IND vs ENG: ‘Doesn’t get bigger …’ – ABD questions Bumrah’s workload plan

AB de Villiers has expressed his surprise at reports suggesting Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for some of the ongoing Test series against England. De Villiers questioned the decision, drawing parallels to how South Africa managed Dale Steyn’s workload, prioritising his availability for crucial Test matches. …

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MLC: Unmukt Chand is LAKR’s lone bright spot, but will USA Cricket notice?

After struggling in the first two Major League Cricket (MLC) seasons, Unmukt Chand has finally found his feet in the US, where he moved to live his ultimate dream: “to play for the US national team.” The right-handed batter has scored 243 runs in seven innings and is sixth on…

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‘Found friends on foreign soil’: Nostalgic reunion lights up Team India nets – Watch

During preparations for the second Test against England, the Indian cricket team enjoyed a heartwarming reunion at Edgbaston as familiar faces from home joined their net practice. Current and former teammates reminisced about their shared journey, strengthening bonds. Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the nets raised hopes, while the team focused…

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Rohit on Pant’s ‘fake injury’ during T20 WC final: ‘Genuinely thought …’

India’s T20 World Cup victory over South Africa in Barbados, a moment etched in history, saw Rohit Sharma’s team end a 11-year ICC title drought. Sharma recently revealed Rishabh Pant’s clever tactic during South Africa’s chase. Pant’s strategic pause, feigning a knee issue, disrupted South Africa’s momentum, leading to a…

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‘Far too defensive’ – Ex-India cricketer urges captain Shubman Gill to be more aggressive

Following India’s defeat to England, Sanjay Manjrekar critiqued Shubman Gill’s captaincy, suggesting he was overly defensive despite favourable conditions. Manjrekar contrasted Gill’s approach with Virat Kohli’s aggressive style. He lauded Rishabh Pant’s form but cautioned KL Rahul against inconsistency. India, trailing 0-1, faces England in the second Test at Edgbaston….

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‘Lords is great but…’: Ravi Shastri makes bold pitch for WTC final in India

Ravi Shastri advocates for England as the ideal venue for the World Test Championship finals initially, citing its neutral appeal. He suggests that as the tournament gains popularity, larger stadiums in India and Australia, like the MCG and Ahmedabad, could host future finals to accommodate bigger crowds. …

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IND vs ENG: ‘I made your name’ – Ex-England cricketer on Tendulkar vs Kohli

Allan Lamb, the former England cricketer, declared Sachin Tendulkar as the best Indian batter, even placing him above Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli. Lamb humorously recalls dropping Tendulkar early in his career, jokingly claiming responsibility for his success. …

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Historic! Pretorius breaks Miandad’s 48-year-old record, becomes youngest to …

South Africa’s Lhuan-dre Pretorius, a 19-year-old debutant, etched his name in Test cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score 150 runs in an innings against Zimbabwe, surpassing Javed Miandad’s 48-year-old record. Pretorius’s counterattacking 153, along with Dewald Brevis’s quickfire 51, helped South Africa recover from a shaky start….

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Massive record! Smriti Mandhana creates history with century in all three formats

Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the…

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Cues from Birmingham nets: Bumrah keeps everyone guessing, Kuldeep gives it a rip!

Jasprit Bumrah displayed intense focus during practice at Edgbaston, bowling with pace and accuracy alongside Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Kuldeep Yadav is also working diligently on both his bowling and batting, potentially becoming a key option for the second Test given Birmingham’s dry conditions. The team will now take…

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