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EXCLUSIVE | War-torn Ukraine to cheering brother Nitish Kumar Reddy at the MCG: Tejaswi Reddy’s story is also one of resilience

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L-R: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s uncle, parents and sister Tejaswi. (TOI.com Photo) MELBOURNE: When Russia invaded Ukraine back in 2022, the escalated tensions in the region resulted in a lot of Indian students getting stranded. Thousands were pursuing higher studies in-and-around the region and India cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy‘s sister Tejaswi was one of them. Studying … Read more

MS Dhoni’s Tactical Brilliance: The Story Behind India’s 2013 ICC Champions Trophy Triumph Over England

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Imagine it’s the final of an ICC tournament. Your team has only 130 runs to defend in 20 overs. England’s batting lineup is strong, and the pressure is immense. Then your captain says, “Don’t look up; God isn’t coming to save you”. Those words ignite a spark. Every player pushes themselves to the limit. This … Read more

‘It Was So Hilarious’: Ashwin’s Former Coach Reveals A Funny Story That Still Makes Him Laugh

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Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin | Image: AP A cricketer only calls time when he knows that he has had “enough” and something must have snapped within Ravichandran Ashwin when he decided to announce his retirement, former India opener WV Raman, who also happens to be his first-class coach, said on Wednesday. Ashwin, India’s second-highest … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Everyone forgot I was injured, Rishabh Pant told me, “Run when … “‘: The unheard story of India’s Gabba glory | Cricket News

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India vs Australia at The Gabba (Navdeep Saini Instagram Photo) NEW DELHI: Three years ago, around this time in January, India did the unthinkable — they stormed the “fortress”, popularly known as “The Gabba”, a bastion that had stood unyielding for over three decades. The Australians, guardians of this impregnable citadel, could never have fathomed … Read more

‘He’d sit in the corner’ – Jamal Crawford reveals untold story about beating Michael Jordan and how he played young MJ in classic commercial

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Jamal Crawford is one of the silkiest players in NBA history. ‘J-Crossover’ is a three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year and one of the rare players who actually impressed Michael Jordan. 4 Jordan is a cultural icon and changed the NBACredit: AFP The retired 44-year-old shooting guard recently appeared on ‘Podcast P with Paul … Read more

EXCLUSIVE | The Kamlesh Nagarkoti story: Battling injuries, long rehab, fresh start with CSK | Cricket News

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Kamlesh Nagarkoti (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Kamlesh Nagarkoti’s career has been riddled with injuries, keeping the right-arm pacer off the cricket field more than on it. A promising talent from India’s victorious 2018 Under-19 World Cup squad, Nagarkoti became an IPL sensation that same year when the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bought him for … Read more