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Guha slams ‘demigod superstar’ culture in Indian cricket

Historian Ramachandra Guha, a former member of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) that ran the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during the reforms process ordered by the Supreme Court,

November 29, 2020

India News·Sport

The ‘King of Football’ will be missed: Igor Stimac

Igor Stimac, head coach of the Indian men’s football team, has paid a rich tribute to Diego Maradona, saying the Argentine was the “king of football”. Maradona, who enthralled fans across the

November 27, 2020

Football·India News·Sport

Ind, Aus players take part in ‘barefoot circle’ against racism

Players of both Australia and India cricket teams on Friday paid tribute to Australia’s indigenous people by taking part in a ‘barefoot circle’ ceremony before the start of the first ODI at

November 27, 2020

Cricket·Sport

OBIT: Diego Maradona

Rarely can a sportsperson legitimately be described by as wide an array of adjectives that have been used for Maradona. His skills on the pitch made him captivating, talismanic, charismatic, and went

November 26, 2020

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New Zealand’s Greg Barclay is the new ICC Chairman

Greg Barclay, an Auckland-based commercial lawyer and director of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) since 2012, has been elected as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). “It is an honour

November 25, 2020

Cricket·Sport

‘Wasn’t sure about returning to court after pregnancy’

Ace Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has opened up about her time during pregnancy and how she felt she could never return to the court again. Sania, who married to Pakistan cricketer

November 25, 2020

Sport·Woman

McGregor might have money, but does he have a legacy?

There was a time when Conor McGregor, who is now amongst the highest paid athletes in the world, was well respected in his field. Now though, he’s largely seen as a laughingstock

November 25, 2020

Sport·UK News

BREAKING: Football Legend Diego Maradona Dies Aged 60

Iconic footballer Diego Maradona, who led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Wednesday. He was 60. His death came soon after he had

November 25, 2020

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Dhoni, Kohli, Mithali among ICC Player of the Decade nominees

India skipper Virat Kohli, former captain MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and ace off-spinner R Ashwin were on Tuesday nominated for the International Cricket Councils (ICC) Mens Player of the Decade award. Indian

November 24, 2020

Cricket·Sport

Ishant, Rohit to miss first two tests: Report

Ishant Sharma and Rohit Sharma have been reportedly ruled out of the first two Tests of the upcoming four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia slated to begin from December 17 in

November 24, 2020

Cricket·Sport

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