Lakshya Sen bags bronze at the King Cup International Badminton Open | Badminton News

Lakshya Sen from India secured third place at the King Cup International Badminton Open on Sunday by defeating French player Alex Lanier in straight games.The 23-year-old earned a prize of approximately ₹36 lakh.Sen’s semifinal match was a closely contested encounter against China’s Hu Zhe’an, the reigning world junior champion. He lost narrowly, 19-21, 19-21.In the
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Jasprit Bumrah is like a genie, you make a wish and you get it: Sanjay Manjrekar | Cricket News

Sanjay Manjrekar and Jasprit Bumrah (Photo Credits: X / PTI) NEW DELHI: The fourth day of the Boxing Day Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy witnessed a captivating battle between bat and ball at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj delivered standout performances as India fought to contain a resilient Australian side, which
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‘One or two good partnerships’: Nitish Kumar Reddy believes India can stage a historic chase against Australia at MCG | Cricket News

Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrates his century during Day 3 in Melbourne. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy shone brightly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with his maiden Test century, a sublime 114 that anchored India’s innings and gave them a fighting chance in the gripping fourth Test against Australia. Reddy’s knock,
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South Africa book WTC Final spot with thrilling win over Pakistan, India’s chances slim further | Cricket News

(Photo credit: Proteas Men) South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final after beating Pakistan in the first of two-match Test series. The Proteas chased down the seemingly modest 148-run target in thrilling fashion, winning by two wickets on the fourth day.With the win, South Africa solidified their place at the
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ICC names the nominees for Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year title | Cricket News

The ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award nominees include Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka, Azmatullah Omarzai from Afghanistan, and Sherfane Rutherford from the West Indies. These players have showcased exceptional skills and performances throughout 2024.Wanindu Hasaranga, known for his all-around prowess, consistently took wickets in ODI cricket in 2024, averaging
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‘Frustrated to see we’ve been kept in dark’: Novak Djokovic on Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek doping breaches | Tennis News

Novak Djokovic, on the verge of his return to competitive tennis, has addressed recent high-profile doping cases. He has also expressed concerns about perceived inconsistencies in how these cases are handled within the sport. Djokovic aims to secure a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open.Djokovic, the top seed at the Brisbane
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‘Bounce has got inconsistent’: Marnus Labuschagne weighs in on MCG pitch | Cricket News

Marnus Labuschagne (AP Photo) Marnus Labuschagne, Australia’s top scorer, believes India faces a challenging chase due to the pitch’s inconsistent bounce. Deliveries bowled from a back-of-a-length are arriving at stump height, creating difficulties for batsmen.Australia finished day four at 228 for 9 in their second innings, leading India by 333 runs.Contributions from the lower order,
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India Vs Australia Test: ‘Some people doubted me, I just want to prove them wrong’: Nitish Reddy after a gritty century at MCG

NEW DELHI: Nitish Reddy‘s brilliant century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has silenced critics who doubted his ability to excel in Test cricket. The 21-year-old, with 293 runs in six innings at an average of over 58, has shown he belongs at the highest level. His knock of 114 runs was pivotal to India’s
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Ahead of gripping final day at MCG, Mitchell Starc assures he’s ‘100% fit’ | Cricket News

Mitchell Starc (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia maintained their grip on the fourth Test against India with a resilient batting display on the fourth day, despite several dramatic moments and strategic questions about their decisions. Resuming their second innings at 135 for six after tea, the visitors pushed their lead to a
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