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Sachin Tendulkar to get BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award
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Sachin Tendulkar to get BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award

Mumbai, January 31, 2025.Legendary former batter Sachin Tendulkar, whose records and impact on international cricket have stood the test of time, will be conferred with the BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award at the Board's annual gala here on Saturday.Overall, Tendulkar will be the 31st recipient of the award, which was instituted in 1994 in the honour of India's first captain Col. C K Nayudu.The 51-year-old Tendulkar, who played 664 international games for India, holds the record for the highest number of Test and ODI runs in the history of the game.
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Rajasthan beat Arunachal Pradesh to enter National Games badminton semifinals
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Rajasthan beat Arunachal Pradesh to enter National Games badminton semifinals

Jaipur, January 30, 2025.Rajasthan badminton team made it to the semi-finals for the first time in the 38th National Games being held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on Thursday.In the quarterfinals, Rajasthan defeated Arunachal Pradesh to seal their spot in the last-four. In the semis on Friday, Rajasthan will clash with hosts Uttarakhand.Rajasthan team manager Zakir Hussain told TOI that the team includes India No. 1 shuttler Sanskar Saraswat, Pranay Katta, Manish Phogat, Mohammad Aman, Aryan Tyagi, Vansh Sharma Sharma, Murali Sharma, Jagrat Binani, Jangjit Singh Kajla and Raj Shukla. Yadvendra Singh Shekhawat and Chand Chawat were coaches of the squad.Rajasthan Badminton Association secretary KK Sharma said Rajasthan players performed well to reach the maiden semis. On this occ...
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Mohit Changra grabs 5-wicket haul to lead Rajasthan U-23 team to innings win against Vidarbha
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Mohit Changra grabs 5-wicket haul to lead Rajasthan U-23 team to innings win against Vidarbha

Jaipur, January 29, 2025.A couple of days after Vidarbha defeated Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy in Jaipur, the younger team of Rajasthan thrashed Vidarbha by an innings and 113 runs in the BCCI CK Nayudu Under-23 Trophy tournament at the VCA Kalamna ground in Nagpur on Tuesday.Vidarbha, who were tottering at 149 for 5 after following on at the end of Day 3, could add just 49 runs on the fourth and final day and bundled out for 198 in their second innings.Left-arm spinner Mohit Changra bagged a five-wicket haul to skittle out the hosts cheaply. The promising bowler is now leading wicket takers in India with 36 wickets to his credit. Off-spinner Manish Acharya and medium-pacer Ashok Sharma scalped a couple of wickets each.Skipper Karan Lamba laid the foundation of the big vic...
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Tilak Varma rises to No. 2 in ICC T20 I Rankings; Varun Chakravarthy breaks into top 5
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Tilak Varma rises to No. 2 in ICC T20 I Rankings; Varun Chakravarthy breaks into top 5

New Delhi, January 29, 2025.Talented India batter Tilak Varma climbed one spot to second, while mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy made a massive leap of 25 places to break into the top five in the latest ICC men's T20I rankings released on Wednesday.Varma now sits just behind Travis Head in the batters' list, with the Australian maintaining a 23-point lead at the top.The young Indian left-hander has been in sublime form, posting scores of 19 not out, 72 not out, and 18 in India's ongoing T20I series against England.
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Rajasthan captain Karan Lamba slams double hundred against Vidarbha in U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy
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Rajasthan captain Karan Lamba slams double hundred against Vidarbha in U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy

Jaipur, January 28, 2028.Captain Karan Lamba's double century and superb bowling by Ashok Sharma, Mohit Changra and Chetan Sharma guided Rajasthan to a strong position against Vidarbha in the BCCI Under 23 CK Nayudu Trophy match being played in Nagpur.After winning the toss and batting first, Rajasthan made a huge score of 462 in their first innings with the help of captain Lamba's double century and half-centuries from Sachin Yadav and Mukul Chaudhary.Lamba's 206 came off in 356 balls. The talented middle-order batsman smashed ten boundaries and 6 sixes. He was well supported by Sachin Yadav (96), who missed his century by a whisker. Mukul Chaudhary (51), Mohit Changra (29), Sumit Godara (24) and Chetan Sharma (21) were the other notable contributors. Vidarbha's Sanskar Chawat...
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Virat Kohli checks in at Delhi’s training ahead of Ranji comeback
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Virat Kohli checks in at Delhi’s training ahead of Ranji comeback

New Delhi, January 28, 2025. Star India batter Virat Kohli began training with the Delhi team here on Tuesday ahead of his eagerly-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year gap.The 36-year-old Kohli will be playing against Railways from January 30, marking his return to the premier domestic event where he last featured way back in 2012 in a game against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad.He arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium sharp at 9am this morning and after a team huddle and some warm-up exercises, proceeded to play football for about 15 minutes with his teammates.
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Mandhana, Deepti in ICC women’s ODI Team of the Year; no Indian in men’s side
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Mandhana, Deepti in ICC women’s ODI Team of the Year; no Indian in men’s side

New Delhi, January 24, 2025.Star batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Friday named in the ICC women's ODI Team of the Year 2024 but none of their male counterparts found a place in the men's side that was dominated by Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan.The women's all-star team has three players from England, two Australians, two South Africans and one each from Sri Lanka and West Indies, besides the two Indians. South African batter Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 697 runs in 12 matches in 2024, was named captain of the ICC team.The men were, however, absent from the ICC XI and that can be attributed to lack of ODI engagements for the country last year. India played only three ODIs -- an away series against Sri Lanka --, losing two of them while the third ...
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Concludes 24-Hour Hackathon in Delhi, Celebrating Road Safety Month 2025, Empowering Young Innovators
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Concludes 24-Hour Hackathon in Delhi, Celebrating Road Safety Month 2025, Empowering Young Innovators

New Delhi, 23rd January 2025.As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering road safety innovation and celebrating ‘Road Safety Month’ (January 18 – February 17, 2025), Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) proudly announced the successful conclusion of the 24-hour Toyota Hackathon at GL Bajaj Institute, Greater Noida, Delhi. The event, graced by Chief GuestMrAshok Kumar IPS, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Greater Noida UP, Guest of Honour Mr RR Meena Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India  and TKM’s senior leadership, including Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head & Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Governance, provided an engaging platform for young innovators to develop practical and implementable solutions to critical road...
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Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) conducted an exclusive Masterclass by Mr. Irfan Pathan
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Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) conducted an exclusive Masterclass by Mr. Irfan Pathan

Mumbai, January 22.2025. The former Indian Cricketer and the legendary all rounder, Mr. Irfan Pathan conducted an exclusive Masterclass at the CAP center situated in Panvel, Maharashtra.During the session, Irfan Pathan shared invaluable insights into the game, drawing from his illustrious international career. He emphasised the critical role of regular practice, fitness and hard work in achieving success both on and off the field. He told the youngsters that mastering cricket requires discipline, perseverance, and thousands of hours of practice on the ground.“More than 350+ students of CAP have represented their states and districts in prestigious tournaments such as Ranji Trophy, C K Nayudu Trophy, Cooch Behar Trophy and many more”, said Mr. Harmeet Vasdev, Managing Direc...
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Jasprit Bumrah continues to top ICC Test ranking for bowlers
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Jasprit Bumrah continues to top ICC Test ranking for bowlers

New Delhi, January 22,2025.India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah continued to remain the undisputed No. 1 Test bowler, while Ravindra Jadeja maintained his top spot in the all-rounders' category, in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday.Bumrah, who had made history ahead of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia in January by recording the highest-ever ICC Rankings rating for an Indian bowler at 907 points, is currently on a career-best points tally of 908.Australia's Pat Cummins (841) and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada (837) are placed second and third respectively.
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Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya asks NSFs to avoid needless litigation over elections
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Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya asks NSFs to avoid needless litigation over elections

New Delhi, January 21, 2025.The government has directed the national sports federations (NSFs) to get their house in order, asking office-bearers not to focus on holding on to their positions for a long time and the need to avoid needless litigation over election results.With government efforts geared towards the ultimate aim of hosting the 2036 Olympics, sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya stressed that the requirements of the athletes be put front and centre as India targets a bigger medal haul at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.“All federations have to adopt good governance in their functioning. The elections need to be transparent. People have a habit of going to courts if they lose elections. On the other hand, there are many individuals who keep sticking to their posts. This sho...
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Virat Kohli set to play Ranji Trophy after 12 years
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Virat Kohli set to play Ranji Trophy after 12 years

New Delhi, January 20,2025.Indian superstar Virat Kohli is set to play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012 after making himself available for Delhi's tie against Railways scheduled here from January 30.Kohli could not make it for Delhi's upcoming away clash against Saurashtra, beginning on January 23, due to a neck sprain but he has communicated to DDCA that he is available for the team's last league match of the Ranji Trophy."Virat has conveyed to DDCA president (Rohan Jaitley) and team management that he is available for the game against Railways," Delhi head coach Sarandeep Singh.
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HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY SECURES AN IMPRESSIVE 7TH PLACE OVERALL FINISH AT DAKAR RALLY 2025
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HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY SECURES AN IMPRESSIVE 7TH PLACE OVERALL FINISH AT DAKAR RALLY 2025

Shubaytah, January 2025.Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters - Hero MotoCorp, has successfully completed the Dakar Rally 2025, reinforcing its position as a formidable force in the world’s toughest rally. The team completed this year’s rally at overall 7th position, registering its second best Dakar performance in nine years, after it finished 2nd overall at the world’s toughest rally last year.The team’s young Chilean rider, Nacho Cornejo, delivered a stellar performance, maintaining top-10 standings throughout the rally and securing an overall 7th place finish. Nacho showcased remarkable grit and determination, demonstrating his consistency across the stages. Since Stage 1, he remained ...
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Mandhana smashes fastest ODI hundred by an Indian woman cricketer
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Mandhana smashes fastest ODI hundred by an Indian woman cricketer

New Delhi, January 15, 2025.Skipper Smriti Mandhana smashed the fastest One-Day International century by an Indian in women’s cricket, reaching the milestone in just 70 balls during the third ODI against Ireland here on Wednesday.Leading the side in the absence of regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, the dynamic opener lit up the innings with 12 boundaries and seven sixes in her scintillating 135-run knock before being caught at short fine leg by Orla Prendergast.Mandhana broke the record previously held by Kaur, who had scored a century in 87 balls against South Africa in Bengaluru last year.
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ASMITA Khelo India Women’s Yogasana League 2024-25 sees over 7000 participations
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ASMITA Khelo India Women’s Yogasana League 2024-25 sees over 7000 participations

New Delhi, January 11, 2025.The National ASMITA Khelo India Women's Yogasana League 2024-25 concluded on a high note at the Anand Dham Ashram, Bakkarwala, Nangloi Najafgarh Road here. Over 270 athletes participated in the final stage of the league, held from January 5-7. West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh are among the states that did well.Smt Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, congratulated the athletes and emphasized the growing importance of Yogasana in India, including its inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games. She mentioned that Yogasana is now included as a demonstrative sport in the 2026 Asian Games (Japan), and has also been added as a competitive sport at the upcoming 38th National Games in Uttarakhand.The participants for ...
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Bhutia urges ‘sports first’ shift in Indian education to create world champions
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Bhutia urges ‘sports first’ shift in Indian education to create world champions

New Delhi, January 11, 2025.Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia has called for a transformative shift in the country's education system, emphasising the need for a more sports-oriented curriculum to nurture future world champions.Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue and National Youth Festival, Bhutia expressed concern that India's current education policies prioritise academics over sports, limiting the potential to produce world-class athletes."One view out of all the discussions of taking sports forward which I strongly feel is that we need to collaborate with the ministry of education so that our education system supports the sports policies in a big way,
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New Zealand’s Martin Guptill Retires From International Cricket

New Delhi, January 10, 2025.New Zealand batter Martin Guptill on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket, though the 38-year-old will continue to play in the T20 leagues around the world.Currently, Guptill, who last played for New Zealand in 2022, is leading the Auckland Aces in this season’s Super Smash.“As a young kid it was always my dream to play for New Zealand and I feel incredibly lucky and proud to have played 367 games for my country,” Guptill said in a statement issued by the New Zealand Cricket. “I will forever cherish the memories made wearing the silver fern alongside a great group of guys,” he added. Guptill has played 47 Tests but the white ball format was his calling card. He scored 7346 runs from 198 matches with 18 hundreds and 39 fifties...
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Varun Chakaravarthy claims a five-wicket haul ahead of India’s squad announcement for England series
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Varun Chakaravarthy claims a five-wicket haul ahead of India’s squad announcement for England series

Jaipur, January 09, 2025.India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy showcased his brilliant form with a five-wicket haul in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, helping Tamil Nadu bowl out Rajasthan for 267 in the pre-quarterfinal match at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday.Chakaravarthy returned impressive figures of 5 for 52 in nine overs, dismantling Rajasthan's top order just when they looked set for a massive total. Tamil Nadu captain R Sai Kishore's decision to bowl first paid dividends as Rajasthan lost their first wicket early, managing only 24 runs in the first ten overs.However, a second-wicket stand of 160 between centurion Abhijeet Tomar (111 off 125 balls) and captain Mahipal Lomror (60 off 49 balls) turned the tide. At 184/1 in 31.1 overs, Rajasthan appeared...
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All eyes on Kartik Sharma as Rajasthan face Tamil Nadu in Hazare Trophy knockouts; Hooda’s form a concern
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All eyes on Kartik Sharma as Rajasthan face Tamil Nadu in Hazare Trophy knockouts; Hooda’s form a concern

Jaipur, January 08, 2025.Kartik Sharma is proving to be the find of the season for Rajasthan. Having graduated from the Under-19 state team to Ranji Trophy last year in November, the 18-year-old made an instant impact on his debut with 113 off 115 balls in the first innings of the match against Uttarakhand. From there he went on to play Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where he was the highest run-getter for the state with 201 runs in seven games, scoring at a strike rate of 164.75.In the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, the teenager has played a critical role in Rajasthan's performance that helped them claim a pre-quarterfinal spot. With two centuries and a fifty to his name, Kartik has so far mustered 348 runs in seven league games at an average of 58.On Thursday, Rajasthan will be up aga...
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Go back and play some domestic cricket’: Ravi Shastri to ‘out-of-form’ Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
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Go back and play some domestic cricket’: Ravi Shastri to ‘out-of-form’ Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

New Delhi, January 08, 2025.Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has called on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to participate in domestic cricket to rejuvenate their Test careers following a string of underwhelming performances.Shastri, speaking on The ICC Review, emphasised that a stint in red-ball domestic cricket could not only sharpen their skills but also allow them to mentor the younger generation of cricketers."If there's a gap for them, I think they should go back and play some domestic cricket," Shastri said. "When you play Test match cricket for that length of time, it's important to play domestic cricket for two reasons: You're abreast with the current generation, and you can contribute to that younger generation with your experience."The comments come in the wake o...
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Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award
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Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award

New Delhi, January 07, 2025.Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for December 2024 after his standout performance against Australia in the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy.In the month of December, Bumrah took 22 wickets in the three Tests at a phenomenal average of 14.22 and overall, the 31-year-old finished with 32 wickets across five Tests.
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Australia 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over India
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Australia 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over India

New Delhi, January 2025.Australia defeated India by six wickets in the fifth and final Test to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years and cement their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final to be played against South Africa at Lord's later this year.With this win, Australia secured their second straight WTC final qualification while India got eliminated. Australia won the BGT 2024-24 3-1. With South Africa already qualified for their maiden WTC final last month, Australia needed just a win in their final three Tests to qualify for the coveted final. Led by Pat Cummins, Australia needed just three days to secure the victory. Cummins also became the first player to take 200 Test wickets in WTC history.  
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West Indies Team Arrives For First Test Series In Pakistan In 18 Years
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West Indies Team Arrives For First Test Series In Pakistan In 18 Years

New Delhi, January 06, 2025.The West Indies cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Monday for their first Test series in Pakistan in 18 years. The West Indies last toured Pakistan for a Test series in 2006 though they have been to the country for two white-ball rubbers in between. The visitors will play a three-day tour game against Pakistan Shaheens from January 10 in Islamabad before the first Test in Multan from January 17. The second Test is scheduled from January 25 at the same venue.The series will conclude their assignments in the current cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) with both teams finishing in the lower half off the points table.
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