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World Test Championship Is A Distraction: Virat Kohli Ahead Of 4th Test Vs England
Just a draw away from qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand, India could be gambling a bit too much by dishing out a surface for the fourth and final Test against England that aids turn from the start. ....
Obesity Emerging As Biggest Killer Of Humankind
For over two decades, obesity has emerged into a bigger health crisis globally and in India, than hunger. ....
US Says China Is A Threat To The World Order
In line with the previous government's China policy, the Biden administration has announced that the US will support China's neighbours, Taiwan and human rights in Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet. ....
Decision On Lone Pakistani Shooter For Delhi World Cup Likely Today
A decision on granting visa to the lone Pakistani skeet shooter, Usman Chand, desiring to compete in this month's New Delhi World Cup may come by the end of Friday. ....
Rishabh Pant Is The Spark We Need In Middle: Rohit Sharma
India opener Rohit Sharma called Rishabh Pant a "spark" that Indian team needs in the middle-order and has called on people to be more patient with his style of play that sees him get dismissed often in casual manner. ....
India Finish On Top Of ICC World Test Championship Table, Enter Final
India are through to the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship (WTC) after completing a 3-1 series victory over England here on Saturday, and finishing atop the points table. ....
India's Glorious Unbeaten Home Run Of 13 Test Series Wins
India on Saturday registered their 13th consecutive Test series win at home as they thrashed England 3-1 in the four-Test series here. India's winning streak began with a 4-0 mauling of Australia in 2013. ....
India Beat Bio-bubble As Victory Brings A Whiff Of Fresh Air
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of the Indian cricket team has been in a bio-bubble for almost half a year now, locked up in hotels through the IPL, Australia tour and in the home series against England with the Indian cricket board and the team management not giving them any break as has been afforded to players from England. ....
ICC Announces Expansion Of Women's Events Post 2023
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the expansion of women's events after the 2023 cycle. More teams will participate in the 50-over Women's World Cup and the Women's T20 World Cup from 2026. ....
Koneru Humpy Wins BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year Award
Chess player Koneru Humpy won the BBC India Sportswoman of the Year award for 2020. The award was based on a public vote in which Humpy beat sprinter Dutee Chand, shooter Manu Bhaker, wrestler Vinesh Phogat and hockey captain Rani Rampal. ....
