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Virat Kohli displayed his characteristic grace both on and off the field during the Kanpur Test, as he shared a touching moment with Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Following the conclusion of the second Test, Kohli accepted a bat from Miraz, who had recently launched his own bat company. Kohli’s response, in Bengali, delighted fans across both nations. “Khub bhalo achi (it’s very good),” Kohli said with a smile, referring to the bat. He then added, “Wish you all the best. Keep doing the good work.” The gesture was warmly…

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has regained the No.1 ranking in Test cricket, replacing fellow countryman R Ashwin. Bumrah’s return to the top came after a stellar performance in the recent Test series against Bangladesh, where he took 11 wickets across two matches. On Wednesday, October 2, Bumrah secured his place as the world’s top-ranked Test bowler following an outstanding display against Bangladesh. He bowled 49 overs in the series, claiming 11 wickets, which was tied with Ashwin for the most in the series. However, Bumrah’s bowling average of 12.82 gave…

 In a heartbreaking display of devotion, a young fan named Gaurav traveled an astonishing 1,200 kilometers from Delhi to Ranchi on his bicycle, hoping to meet his idol, former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni. For the past four days, Gaurav has camped outside Dhoni’s residence, patiently waiting for a moment with the cricketing legend. However, his efforts have gone unnoticed, as Dhoni has yet to acknowledge the young boy’s presence. Gaurav’s journey symbolizes the fervent admiration many fans hold for their heroes. However, his experience raises questions about the obligations…

Kanpur Test between India and Bangladesh took an astonishing turn on the 5th day as Ravindra Jadeja produced a remarkable performance that left the Bangladeshi batting order in tatters. India, after dominating with the bat on Day 4, saw their bowlers, led by Jadeja, completely overwhelm Bangladesh, leaving the result of the match nearly inevitable. Ravindra Jadeja, who reached a significant milestone by claiming his 300th wicket in Test cricket, became even more dangerous after achieving this feat. His magical spell in the second innings saw Bangladesh collapse for a…

The Indian opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Rohit Sharma played a crucial role in helping the team make history by enabling them to reach the fastest team 100 in Test cricket history. During the second Test against Bangladesh at Kanpur, assigned with a task to overcome Bangladesh’s score of 233 in the first innings, Rohit-Jaiswal started attacking from ball one, with Jaiswal hitting Hasan Mahmud for three fours in the first over, giving his team a total of 12 runs. In the next over by Khaled Ahmed, the…

 Indian pacer Mayank Yadav and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy have been named in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, set to take place at home. Both players earned their call-ups after impressive performances in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), where they showcased their talent and potential, particularly in high-pressure situations. Mayank Yadav, who made waves in the IPL while playing for the Lucknow Super Giants, was named in the squad following his eye-catching displays in the tournament. His ability to bowl with pace grabbed attention,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian men’s and women’s chess teams on Wednesday at his residence following their double gold medal at the recently concluded International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad. In the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad, India’s men’s and women’s teams made history, securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories and joining the elite company of countries to have pulled off a double of gold medals in the same edition of the competition. After winning medals at the respective events, both teams met PM…

New Delhi: Ravichandran Ashwin capped off a great Test Match at his home ground Chepauk, on Saturday, shinning with bat and ball. Ashwin also went past his Australian rival Nathan Lyon for the most five wicket hauls in Test cricket. However, for former England spinner Monty Panesar, Lyon scores more than Ashwin when it comes to the best spinner sweepstakes. Monty Panesar believes Lyon is a better bowler than Ashwin because of the dominance he has imposed in Australia, where spinners struggle to find assistance from the pitch. However, considering…

 Afghanistan has showcased impressive form and securing what is arguably their most significant series victory to date on Sunday.On the road to the Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan has captured the cricket world’s attention by achieving their first-ever series win against a top-five ICC-ranked side, defeating South Africa in the UAE. According to ICC, the Blue Tigers (Afghanistan) claimed matches one and two in convincing fashion to take the Sharjah series bragging rights, winning the matches by six wickets (and with 144 balls to spare) and 177 runs respectively, bowling out…

International wrestler Sangram Singh made his mark in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world by winning his debut fight at the Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi. Singh won in a mere minute and thirty seconds against Pakistani fighter Ali Raza Nasir, who is seventeen years younger than him. Fit India icon and Commonwealth Heavyweight wrestling champion. Among the eleven competing nations, this incredible accomplishment represents the fastest win ever registered by an Indian fighter in the 93 kg division. Anticipating a smooth transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts,…