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Shivam Saha

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He is a sports journalist with moneycontrol.com. He has 8 years of experience in the industry.

Fakhar ball tampering, Shaheen security breach, Naseem 'Queen' dig: Controversies overshadow cricket in PSL

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Fakhar ball tampering, Shaheen security breach, Naseem 'Queen' dig: Controversies overshadow cricket in PSL

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif reacting to one of them, suggested that the controversy was being deliberately amplified to boost tournament popularity.

Interview | Vijaykumar Vyshak reflects on life lessons from Siraj, mental support by Prasidh, Arshdeep

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Interview | Vijaykumar Vyshak reflects on life lessons from Siraj, mental support by Prasidh, Arshdeep

"I was part of the South Africa T20 series, and though I didn't get a chance, I know that I'm going to play in the coming season, make my debut, and do really well for my country." - Punjab Kings pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak

Who is Kal Somani — US-based entrepreneur set to become the new owner of Rajasthan Royals

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Who is Kal Somani — US-based entrepreneur set to become the new owner of Rajasthan Royals

Apart from cricket, Kal Somani also enjoys golf and is the co-owner of Motor City Golf Club, which has an association with golf legend Tiger Woods.

Delhi Capitals' high hopes for 18-year-old Sahil Parakh - 'Might go on to play for India'

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Delhi Capitals' high hopes for 18-year-old Sahil Parakh - 'Might go on to play for India'

"Sahil Parakh, youngster from Maharashtra, opening batter, definitely he's for the future, not just for Delhi (Capitals) but might go on to play for India also if we nurture him." - Venugopal Rao, Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals.

Interview | 'Even though Virat Kohli's my idol, if I'm in opposition...': PBKS' Suryansh Shedge on IPL final loss to RCB

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Interview | 'Even though Virat Kohli's my idol, if I'm in opposition...': PBKS' Suryansh Shedge on IPL final loss to RCB

Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge, in an interview with Moneycontrol, said that preparations for IPL 2026 began as soon as the last season got over.

T20 World Cup: How New Zealand have been old nemesis for India in ICC finals

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T20 World Cup: How New Zealand have been old nemesis for India in ICC finals

As the two sides meet for the fourth time, it'll be interesting to see which team walks away with the trophy this time around.

Why Aryaman Birla is eyeing a stake in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals

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Why Aryaman Birla is eyeing a stake in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals

Interestingly, he has been part of the Royals camp and his CV mentions some impressive performances in First-Class cricket while representing Madhya Pradesh.

Rising Bharat Summit 2026: 'Remember crying on court, gives me sleepless nights' - Saina Nehwal recalls Rio heartbreak

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Rising Bharat Summit 2026: 'Remember crying on court, gives me sleepless nights' - Saina Nehwal recalls Rio heartbreak

Saina Nehwal also acknowledged the unwavering support she received from her mother when there were no role models around.

Exclusive | 'If MS Dhoni wants Sanju Samson that speaks volume of how good he is': S Sreesanth

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Exclusive | 'If MS Dhoni wants Sanju Samson that speaks volume of how good he is': S Sreesanth

Suryakumar Yadav and his unit look to successfully defend the title as the T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway next week in India and Sri Lanka.

Exclusive | Abhay Singh, country's top-ranked squash player, rejects idea of Indian league: 'You cannot have...'

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Exclusive | Abhay Singh, country's top-ranked squash player, rejects idea of Indian league: 'You cannot have...'

Abhay Singh will find extra motivation to keep grinding and producing his best, as squash is among the few sports that will make its debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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.

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