Cricket Fever
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From willow to bamboo: Should cricket bats make the switch?
Bamboo bats could even be superior to traditional willow ones – helping players hit bigger shots with greater ease off the bat’s “sweet spot”.
Darshil U. Shah, The Conversation
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First person: Remembering the magic of growing up with cricket commentary on radio
From All India Radio and BBC to Australia’s ABC Grandstand, recalling the joy of cricket commentary on radio.
Srikanth Natarajan
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Pakistan awarded 2020 Asia Cup, tournament set to be held at a neutral venue
Diplomatic tensions with neighbours Pakistan forced India to host the last Asia Cup in the UAE.
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Trending
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India at Asian Games, September 23 schedule: Paddlers look to continue good form, sailors in action
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
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Divorce is still a stigma in India. This book looks for ways to overcome it
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‘Jaane Jaan’ review: A dream cast and solid craft steer ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ adaptation
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42.3% graduates under 25 years were unemployed in 2021-’22, says study
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Australian cricketer Will Pucovski, 20, sidelined due to mental health issues
The 20-year-old smashed a superb 243 for Victoria against Western Australia last week, putting him on the radar of Test selectors.
AFP
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Watch: Hazratullah Zazai smashes six 6s in an over in Afghanistan Premier League
The 20-year-old produced a whirlwind 12-ball half-century against the Balkh Legends, samshing 62 from just 17 balls.
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Watch: Chris Gayle takes spellbinding catch at first slip for Vancouver Knights
The West Indian twisted on the floor and used one hand as support and the other to complete the stunning catch.
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Video
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Caught on CCTV: Three suspects being transported for court appearance escape from police van in UP
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Watch: Tennis star Mackenzie McDonald carries opponent Shang Juncheng on his back after match
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Andhra Pradesh: TDP MLA blows a whistle in Assembly to protest against Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest
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Watch: Oscar-winning music director M M Keeravani jams with Anupam Kher on the keyboard
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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo meets disabled fan who made his paintings with her feet
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After Austin Waugh, Makhaya Ntini’s son Thando selected in South Africa U-19 WC squad
The 17-year-old, like his father, is also a right-arm fast-medium bowler.
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Watch: Mitchell Johnson bowling at new Perth stadium is the stuff of England’s nightmares
The 36-year-old took two England Lions wickets playing for the Perth Scorchers in a warm-up match for the Big Bash League.
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Did Lyon pull off the greatest return catch? Here’s a look back at some of the best
Brett Lee and Greg Matthews led the way by showing cat-like reflexes in no time.
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The Reel
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Reel vs real: When undercover agents act against India’s enemies abroad
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‘Jaane Jaan’ review: A dream cast and solid craft steer ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ adaptation
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What’s behind the Kareena Kapoor Khan swerve: ‘It’s important to keep changing yourself’
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Former umpire Darrell Hair admits to stealing cash from liquor shop in Australia
The 65-year-old, who had controversially no-balled Muttiah Muralitharan in 1995, pleaded guilty to one charge of embezzlement and one of stealing on Monday.
AFP
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England’s Ben Stokes puts Ashes worries aside to wed
The guest list included Test captain Joe Root, former skipper Alastair Cook and fast bowler Stuart Broad.
AFP
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Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun sends Jonny Bairstow hobbling out of practice session with a yorker
The 17-year-old left-arm pacer is already showing that he has the capability to trouble top-class batsmen.
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The Field
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Australia tour of India: Mohammed Shami stars as hosts win first ODI, take 1-0 lead in series
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India at Asian Games, September 23 schedule: Paddlers look to continue good form, sailors in action
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Sports minister cancels China visit after Beijing bars entry of athletes from Arunachal Pradesh
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Hasan Ali returns for injured Naseem Shah as Pakistan announce squad
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Asian Games, Wushu: China refutes claims of Indian fighters from Arunachal Pradesh being denied visa