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India vs Pakistan: Shubman Gill and his obsession for excellence
Shubman Gill is a gun player and is here to stay for years to come.
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Asia Cup: SKY-led team start as favourites as India, Pakistan to clash again after handshake row
For Pakistan to win not only will they have to punch above their weight and play cricket of a very different level, they will also have to hope that India has a really poor day with multiple players performing at their worst.
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Supreme Court's order final opportunity for AIFF to deliver effective governance
The Supreme Court has done its job. They have set the template. But now it is on the powers who are in control to deliver on the order and do something worthwhile for the sport.
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Sport is cruel and Neeraj Chopra is human
For Neeraj Chopra, it is time now for recalibration, rethink the plan and reset for the future. It will happen for that’s how it is with the very best.
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Asia Cup: After loss against India, Pak skipper Salman Agha concedes ground to Suryakumar Yadav, scores worst self goal
The truth is Pakistan has lost the encounter both on and off the field. On the field was a mauling with India the much superior side. Off the field, India played the diplomatic card to perfection.
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India’s win over Pakistan was more than cricket, Surya Kumar Yadav made sure of it
Not only have the Indians won the match on the field, off the field also they have made a statement. Boycott was never the solution and may I say the Indians played things to perfection.
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India vs Pakistan: No flags or posters inside stadium, 3x security in Dubai and hefty fines announced
In my three decades of covering sport I haven’t covered a game like this. Almost everyone is on the edge. No one is willing to open up and that explains the anxiety and the tension.
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Shubman Gill is the poster boy who can replace Virat Kohli
Shubman Gill can speak well and is extremely articulate. He has the looks and the perfect image that endears him to brands. In every sense, he is the poster boy who can replace Virat Kohli.
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Asia Cup 2025: 48 hours to the India-Pakistan contest
Against the backdrop of what has transpired in the last few months, can the game get interesting or will it be a damp squib?
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Asia Cup: Kuldeep Yadav returns to T20I setup in style with match-winning 4-fer against UAE
Kuldeep, in many ways, is a confident bowler. If he is in rhythm, he could be unplayable. And that’s why it was an ace move to play him against the UAE and give him game time.
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Suryakumar Yadav acted with dignity at Asia Cup presser, criticism against him is unfair and unwarranted
Ahead of the Pakistan match India needs to iron out every doubt and be ready. For after all it will not just be a cricket game on Sunday.
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Asia Cup 2025: The Sanju Samson debate
To play the victim card isn’t the solution and the less these fans do it the better.
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Craig Fulton has the nous to steer India towards World Cup glory
Indian men's hockey team beat South Korea 4-1 in the final held in Bihar on Sunday to lift the Asia Cup trophy and qualify for next year's World Cup.
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Sourav Ganguly is the best man to lead Bengal Cricket
Sourav Ganguly is no social reformer. Why should he leave it for someone else and walk away? In a democracy, it is his right to contest and win.
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Playing Pakistan in multinational events a necessity for India, not a choice
Playing Pakistan in multi sport events is a necessity to further India’s global ambitions. Sport is soft power and playing Pakistan is an extension of this realisation.
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Teachers' Day: Gaurav Khanna - the man relentlessly working behind the scene to lift India's Para Badminton
To every coach, on Teachers Day' we celebrate you all for the work you do and hope we produce many more coaches in India for that’s a dire need.
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Hockey Asia Cup: India’s inconsistency raises questions ahead of key matches
Adversity brings out the best in Champions and this Indian hockey team is one.
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The Supreme Court Order is a silver lining for Indian Football
As we wait for the final order on the constitution, it will be in everyone’s interest if the AIFF starts to work on the tender process with Justice Rao and starts to take things forward.
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From Olympic heartbreak to World Championships bronze: Chirag-Satwik and the redemption arc in Paris
Paris was the return of Satwik and Chirag and now I want to see them enjoy what they do and soak in every moment that they are in court together.
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World Para Athletics Championships: After success in Paris, how can India amplify its surge in para sports
We have an opportunity this month when para athletes from 100 plus countries will come to New Delhi for the World Championships.
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'No big ego, I've seen Hashim Amla go unsold': When Cheteshwar Pujara opened up on being ignored at IPL auction
Along with Cheteshwar Pujara's many qualities - patience, resilience, passion and ability to bat long - to not be bitter should also be celebrated by everyone who follows the sport globally.
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How Online Gaming Bill may have 'cascading effect' on India's sports ecosystem
“We will have to pivot to some other business but it isn’t going to be easy. More than a few lakh people stand to lose their jobs and the losses could be in the tune of thousands of crores,” said a fantasy company owner.
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Asia Cup 2025 snub: How Shreyas Iyer can draw inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar
Sport always gives a second chance. Ask Karun Nair. Shreyas Iyer too will have his chance. His runs will force the door open.
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Asia Cup 2025: How Shubman Gill offers Team India plan B and much-needed versatility
If Shubman Gill could do it in red ball, arguably the hardest format of all, there is no reason why he can’t do it in the shortest format.
