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Exclusive | Axar Patel on vice-captaincy: 'More you think of it as opportunity, the more pressure you put on yourself'

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Exclusive | Axar Patel on vice-captaincy: 'More you think of it as opportunity, the more pressure you put on yourself'

Axar Patel, a veteran with 85 T20Is and 71 ODIs, earned his maiden India cap in 2014. Since then, he has come a long way to cement his spot as one of the regulars in the limited-overs setup.

Interview | James Neesham sheds light on 'pretty unenjoyable' IPL stint, what gives New Zealand edge at T20 World Cup

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Interview | James Neesham sheds light on 'pretty unenjoyable' IPL stint, what gives New Zealand edge at T20 World Cup

In an interview with Moneycontrol on New Year's Eve, James Neesham, on expected lines, noted the forthcoming T20 World Cup as his major focus.

Interview | 'Identify the brand of cricket we want to play': Rovman Powell on  West Indies' T20 World Cup ambitions

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Interview | 'Identify the brand of cricket we want to play': Rovman Powell on West Indies' T20 World Cup ambitions

In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Rovman Powell shares insights on how the West Indies plan to fine-tune ahead of the ICC event set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Exclusive | 'Trying to get back into shape': Praggnanandhaa reflects on milestone year ahead of 2026 Candidates

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Exclusive | 'Trying to get back into shape': Praggnanandhaa reflects on milestone year ahead of 2026 Candidates

Praggnanandhaa is currently taking part in the Global Chess League (GCL) underway in Mumbai, and in an exclusive chat with Moneycontrol, emphasised that all his focus is on the tournament.

Navigating the transition from player to coach: Hockey legend Sardar Singh reflects on his role switch

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Navigating the transition from player to coach: Hockey legend Sardar Singh reflects on his role switch

It's been almost eight years since Sardar hung up his boots and currently serves as a mentor at the Soorma Hockey Club, one of the eight teams in the Hockey India League (HIL).

Shafali Verma interview | 'Main confident thi ki team ko ek na ek match apne dum pe jeeta kar jaungi'

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Shafali Verma interview | 'Main confident thi ki team ko ek na ek match apne dum pe jeeta kar jaungi'

In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Shafali Verma opened up about her mentality, the feeling of being part of history, playing the World Cup final in front of her cricketing idol, and plenty more.

Yashasvi Jaiswal 0, KL Rahul 1, Rishabh Pant 2: India fail to chase 124 against South Africa at Eden Gardens

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Yashasvi Jaiswal 0, KL Rahul 1, Rishabh Pant 2: India fail to chase 124 against South Africa at Eden Gardens

This is the second lowest target successfully defended in a Test played in India.

Mumbai Indians trade Arjun Tendulkar to LSG: Could a brand new start unlock his potential?

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Mumbai Indians trade Arjun Tendulkar to LSG: Could a brand new start unlock his potential?

Arjun Tendulkar did get his chances, particularly in the 2023 edition, but failed to create any lasting impact.

'I believe in manifestation': Nikhat Zareen's vision for success at World Boxing Cup and beyond

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'I believe in manifestation': Nikhat Zareen's vision for success at World Boxing Cup and beyond

The World Boxing Cup finals, in Nikhat's own words, is "a good opportunity" for her to gain world ranking points, making it significant for the forthcoming Asian Games and Commonwealth Games qualification; but the bigger picture remains the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Sports, food, online retail: A look at 'King' Kohli's strategic investment portfolio on his 37th birthday

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Sports, food, online retail: A look at 'King' Kohli's strategic investment portfolio on his 37th birthday

Away from the field, in the lesser known side of the talisman's life, Virat Kohli has a long list of business investments.

OPINION: India's triumph at Women's World Cup crushes all 'Main Mahilao Ka Cricket Nahi Dekhta' notion

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OPINION: India's triumph at Women's World Cup crushes all 'Main Mahilao Ka Cricket Nahi Dekhta' notion

Head coach Amol Muzumdar is not a fortune teller but even he acknowledged the event as "a watershed moment for Indian cricket".

India complete whitewash against West Indies but not before absolute resolute from John Campbell and Shai Hope

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India complete whitewash against West Indies but not before absolute resolute from John Campbell and Shai Hope

The outcome helped India complete a 2-0 whitewash against West Indies, having won the first Test in Ahmedabad by an innings and 140 runs.

EXCLUSIVE | PR Sreejesh chucks cricket vs hockey talks with PM Modi's 'hockey mein ek alag sa emotion hain' statement

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EXCLUSIVE | PR Sreejesh chucks cricket vs hockey talks with PM Modi's 'hockey mein ek alag sa emotion hain' statement

In a cricket-mad nation like ours, it is common for equally or more hardworking athletes, such as our hockey players, to get overshadowed. However, PR Sreejesh doesn't agree with the notion.

Women's World Cup: India crush Pakistan for fourth Sunday in a row

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Women's World Cup: India crush Pakistan for fourth Sunday in a row

While a few moments of tension were witnessed between players at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo but the majority of the contest remained peaceful as India claimed another big win over the neighbours.

After retirement at 32, Aditi Chauhan, ex-India goalkeeper, aims to play 'bigger role' in women's football

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After retirement at 32, Aditi Chauhan, ex-India goalkeeper, aims to play 'bigger role' in women's football

Aditi Chauhan holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman footballer to play in England, having signed a deal with West Ham United FC Women in 2015 before returning to India in 2018.

Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma cooks Pakistan a meal of crafty strokeplay and ruthless aggression

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Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma cooks Pakistan a meal of crafty strokeplay and ruthless aggression

Abhishek Sharma was deservingly adjudged Player Of The Match and while speaking at the post-match presentation party, he blamed Pakistan bowlers behind the unleash.

Old shoes, new goals: Delhi to get India’s first recycled-footwear football field

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Old shoes, new goals: Delhi to get India’s first recycled-footwear football field

Gallant Sports & Infra became the first licensee in India of Nike Grind, a global program that turns old shoes and manufacturing waste into high-performance sports surfaces.

AJ Lee joins CM Punk against Seth Rollins-Becky Lynch, WWE set tone for Brock Lesnar vs John Cena

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AJ Lee joins CM Punk against Seth Rollins-Becky Lynch, WWE set tone for Brock Lesnar vs John Cena

With Punk's eyes locked in at Rollins' Heavyweight gold and AJ Lee's instant impact on her return to WWE, things are placed exactly how the fans want it.

Interview | Navdeep Saini's grind reflect results at Delhi T20 league, blames injury behind IPL snub

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Interview | Navdeep Saini's grind reflect results at Delhi T20 league, blames injury behind IPL snub

Despite having played in the IPL previously and having a good amount of exposure in international cricket, Saini failed to attract buyers at the mega-auction last year.

Exclusive | Mahesh Bhupathi: 'When there's no system in your country, it's very hard to produce champions'

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Exclusive | Mahesh Bhupathi: 'When there's no system in your country, it's very hard to produce champions'

Mahesh Bhupathi, in an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol earlier this week, reflected his thoughts on the country's discouraging tennis ecosystem.

'India headstrong to create history at Asian Cup after Covid-19 heartbreak in 2022': Dalima Chhibber

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'India headstrong to create history at Asian Cup after Covid-19 heartbreak in 2022': Dalima Chhibber

Dalima Chhibber, who was part of the 2022 campaign, knows exactly how it felt then and how motivated the team is now to deliver results in Australia, the venue of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

'Main hi game change karunga': How Mohammed Siraj trusted himself to get the job done for India at Oval

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'Main hi game change karunga': How Mohammed Siraj trusted himself to get the job done for India at Oval

Mohammed Siraj efforts helped him finish as the leading wicket-taker from the series, as he registered 23 scalps that featured two five-wicket hauls.

Explained | Brock Lesnar's return to WWE make fans angry: What is the sexual trafficking case he is named in?

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Explained | Brock Lesnar's return to WWE make fans angry: What is the sexual trafficking case he is named in?

As the investigation is still underway, it'll be interesting to see what unfolds next but one things is sure that Brock Lesnar is no longer the most beloved persona among fans.

Mohammed Siraj's tragic dismissal at Lord's revives painful memories of Javagal Srinath's wicket in 1999 Chennai Test

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Mohammed Siraj's tragic dismissal at Lord's revives painful memories of Javagal Srinath's wicket in 1999 Chennai Test

The moment then evoked wild celebration among the Pakistan players and even after 26 years cricket enthusiast were instantly reminded of the painful memory, which ended in a 12-run victory for Pakistan then led by Wasim Akram.

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