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Boycott Advocates Transition from Sentimental Selections: Urges England to Cultivate Young Seamers
At 41, Anderson stands as a testament to endurance and skill, but with the upcoming Ashes tour to Australia in 2025-26, Boycott contends that England must look beyond sentimentality and cultivate a cadre of young, resilient fast bowlers. Despite Anderson's impressive standing as the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, Boycott emphasizes the physical toll that fast bowling exacts, especially on demanding pitches in Australia.
Jay Shah: Rishabh Pant's Wicket-keeping Crucial for Men’s T20 World Cup Inclusion
Pant, renowned for his left-handed batting and wicketkeeping skills, has been absent from competitive cricket since surviving a harrowing car accident on December 30, 2022, en route to his hometown Roorkee. During Pant's hiatus, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, and Jitesh Sharma have emerged as potential wicketkeeping alternatives for India in the T20 format.
National Wrestling Trials: Olympian Vinesh Faces Devastating 0-10 Defeat in 53kg Semifinals
Vinesh, also contending in the 50kg category, displayed her prowess earlier by triumphing over Nirmala 10-0 in the semis. Later in the evening, she bounced back to conquer Shivanee with a score of 11-6 in the 50kg final.
Former Cricketer Danish Kaneria Backs CAA, Heralds Hope for Pakistani Hindus
Although the rules apply to refugees who arrived in India before 2015, Kaneria sees it as a positive development for Pakistani Hindus. Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Kaneria expressed his optimism, stating, "Pakistani Hindus will now be able to breathe in open air #CAA."
WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants Secure Victory Against UP Warriorz, Diminishing Playoff Prospects
Opting to bat first, the Gujarat Giants capitalized on a splendid half-century by their captain, Beth Mooney, who remained unbeaten with a well-crafted 74 runs off 52 deliveries. Supported by Laura Wolvaardt, who contributed a brisk 43 off just 30 balls, the Giants got off to a solid start with a partnership of 60 runs for the opening wicket. However, they stumbled in the middle overs, losing wickets at regular intervals to post a total of 152 for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Vinesh Phogat Secures Spot in Asian Olympic Qualifiers Amidst Trial Turmoil
Phogat, a prominent figure in the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment accusations, triumphed over Shivani with a score of 11-6, securing her berth in the Qualifiers scheduled in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from April 19 to 21.
Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya's Setback: Missing Paris Olympics Qualifiers After Trial Loss
Bajrang Punia, who secured a bronze medal in Tokyo, found himself defeated by Rohit Kumar in the men's freestyle 65kg category during the trials held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) center. Similarly, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, the silver medalist from Tokyo, suffered an 8-10 loss to Udit from Haryana in the 57kg category.
Wrestling Trials Stir Controversy as Vinesh Withdraws from Two Categories Before Bouts Begin
Prior to this, the Wrestling Federation of India had imposed a temporary ban on the Haryana athlete citing alleged disciplinary issues. However, the federation later rescinded the charges, allowing Vinesh to participate in the World Championship trials.
Australia Ascends to Second Place in WTC Standings with Convincing 2-0 Series Victory against New Zealand
The decisive victory in the second Test allowed Australia to accumulate a crucial 12 points as they march towards retaining the prestigious World Test Championship mace.
Reevaluating 'Bazball': McCullum Highlights the Need for Adjustments Following India's Dominance
Reflecting on their performance, McCullum emphasized the importance of introspection and adaptation in the face of adversity. He admitted that as the series progressed, England appeared increasingly tentative under the relentless pressure exerted by the Indian team, both with the ball and the bat.
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