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      24 October

      Paris Masters: Defending champion Djokovic pulls out of tournament

      I have a lot of great memories winning seven titles there and hope to be back with you next year, says the player Paris: Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, organisers said . The 37-year-old Djokovic played at the Six Kings Slam exhibition last week. Organisers did not give a reason for Djokovic’s withdrawal. The former top-ranked player said in an Instagram post he is “sorry to everyone who was hoping to see me play there.” “I have a lot of great memories winning seven titles there and hope to be back with you next year,” he added. Djokovic has won a record seven titles at the Paris indoor tournament. His decision not to play could jeopardise his chances to qualify…

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    • 24 October

      Brett Lee says Bumrah, Siraj & Shami will be key to India’s win against Aus

      Mohammed Siraj gets that new ball to talk and when he presents that seam upright, he gets it shape away, says the former Australian pacer New Delhi: Australia’s fast-bowling great Brett Lee said if India wish to win this year’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, they need pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and a recovering Mohammed Shami in top form. While Bumrah and Siraj have been consistently turning out for India, Shami has not played competitive cricket since last year’s ODI World Cup at home due to recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, which needed surgery in London this year. Shami, who had a strapping on his left knee when bowling in a session after India lost the Bengaluru Test to New Zealand by eight wickets, is likely to feature first in Ranji Trophy to…

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    • 24 October

      Pune Test: Ashwin bags 2 wickets as NZ reach 92/2 at lunch on Day 1

      Devon Conway looked assured against a three-pronged Indian spin attack to reach 47 not out with Rachin Ravindra batting on five at other end Pune: Ravichandran Ashwin snared two wickets in the first session but New Zealand negated the Indian spinners deftly on a slow and spin-friendly surface to reach 92/2 at lunch on day one of the second Test here on Thursday. Devon Conway looked assured against a three-pronged Indian spin attack to reach 47 not out (108 balls, 5x4s) with the dangerous Rachin Ravindra batting on five at the other end. It only took just seven overs to determine that spinners would play a key role in the game Ashwin vindicated providing the first breakthrough on his fifth ball. Ashwin got drift and turn…

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    • 24 October

      Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship history

      Ashwin achieved the milestone in the opening session of Day 1 after dismissing New Zealand captain Tom Latham, opener Will Young Pune: India’s star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin became the highest wicket-taker in the history of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) during the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on Thursday. Ashwin achieved the milestone in the opening session of Day 1 after dismissing New Zealand captain Tom Latham, opener Will Young. With these three wickets, Ashwin moved to 189 wickets in 39 matches in the WTC history from 2019 to 2024, surpassing Australia’s Nathan Lyon, who had 187 wickets in 43 Tests. Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins is in third place with 175 wickets in 42 matches. India…

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    • 23 October

      Pant overtakes Kohli in ICC Test batting rankings; Yashasvi Jaiswal enters top 10

      New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra enters top 20 list in the same category New Delhi: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has overtaken his team-mate and former captain Virat Kohli in the ICC Test batting rankings, while New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra enters top 20 list in the same category. Pant made scores of 20 and 99 in the first Test against New Zealand at Bengaluru, and that has propelled him to jump three places to sixth place in the latest update to rankings for Test batters, and go past Kohli, who is now at joint eighth position. England batter Joe Root maintains a healthy lead at the top of the rankings, with trio Yashasvi Jaiswal  at third spot  joining Pant and Kohli as the only players from…

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    • 23 October

      Sakshi Malik alleges 2012 harassment by Brij Bhushan Singh, urges wrestling reforms

      She explained that during that time, speaking out could have jeopardized her career, so she focused on her training and competing internationally, despite the difficult environment. New Delhi: Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik detailed her wrestling journey, highlighting the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated sport, recounting an incident in 2012 when she endured harassment from Brij Bhushan Singh, the then-president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Reflecting on that period, she explained that speaking out could have cost her career, so she prioritised continuing her training and competing internationally, even though the environment was extremely challenging. “I wanted to write a book for a long time, especially after the Olympics. I wanted my story to be…

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    • 22 October

      Injured Williamson to miss second Test against India in Pune

      Blackcaps head coach Gary Stead said Williamson was not yet ready even though he has made significant progress Pune: Senior New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test against India in Pune as his rehabilitation from a groin strain is still not complete, the country’s cricket board announced on Tuesday. New Zealand lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first game by eight wickets in Bengaluru. The second match will start here on Thursday. Williamson, who is yet to join the squad here, suffered the injury during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka. Blackcaps head coach Gary Stead said Williamson was not yet ready even though he has made significant progress. “We’re monitoring Kane and he’s tracking in the right…

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    • 22 October

      Mumbai Indians among five IPL franchises to bid for teams in The Hundred

      Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among other franchises who have submitted bids to acquire teams New Delhi: Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among the IPL franchises who have submitted bids to acquire teams in the English Cricket Board-run The Hundred, according to a report. The GMR Group, recently named the new owner of Hampshire, and Avram Glazer, co-owner of Manchester United Football Club, also submitted bids before the ECB’s October 18 deadline for potential investors, reported ESPNCricinfo. The ECB has invited bids for a 49 per cent stake in each of the eight franchises, with the board retaining majority control. “Expressions of interest could be for all eight…

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    • 22 October

      Hockey, shooting, cricket, badminton dropped from 2026 Glasgow CWG

      Table tennis, squash and triathlon have also been axed in a bid to limit the cost and streamline logistics given that only four venues will host the entire showpiece London: In a body blow to India’s medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow, which unveiled a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly. Table tennis, squash and triathlon have also been axed in a bid to limit the cost and streamline logistics given that only four venues will host the entire showpiece. The total number of events at the Games will be nine fewer compared to the 2022 Birmingham edition. The 23rd…

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    • 21 October

      Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli celebrate Karva Chauth in true Delhi style

      A video circulating online shows Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli attending a Kirtan by Krishna Das to celebrate Karva Chauth. Anushka wore a printed outfit with heart patterns, while Kohli sported denim jeans, a long-sleeve t-shirt, and a baseball cap. Mumbai: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and her husband, the Indian batting legend Virat Kohli celebrated Karva Chauth in the most Delhi way possible. A video surfaced on the Internet shows Anushka and Virat attending a Kirtan by Krishna Das to celebrate Karva Chauth. While Anushka was seen dressed in a printed outfit with heart patterns, Kohli opted for a pair of denims, a long sleeve t-shirt and a baseball cap. Anushka and Virat, who are fondly called as Virushka by fans, got married in…

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