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MOC Approves Financial Support for Indian Athletes Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has extended financial support to Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen and other elite athletes in their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Lakshya Sen, who will represent India in the men's singles event in Paris, will

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Canada Sacks Head Coach Dassanayeke Ahead of T20 World Cup

Canada's Men's T20 World Cup preparations have been thrown into disarray just days before their opening match against the United States. Head coach Pubudu Dassanayeke has been sacked after two years in the role, following a reported letter of dissatisfaction from players. Dassanayeke's dismissal

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India Doesn't Need Separate Coaches for Limited Overs and Tests: Graeme Swann

India Doesn't Need Separate Coaches for Limited Overs and Test Formats, Says Graeme Swann Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes that a team like India, which doesn't have players competing year-round in T20 leagues worldwide, doesn't require separate coaches for limited overs and Test

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Indian Boxing Star Neeraj Goyat to Debut with MVP Against Brazilian Sensation Whindersson Nunes

Indian boxing sensation Neeraj Goyat, the reigning WBC Asia titleholder, is poised to make his debut with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in a highly anticipated matchup against Brazilian social media star Whindersson Nunes. This electrifying bout will be part of the undercard for the blockbuster event featuring Jake Paul versus

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England Seek Psychological Edge with Manchester City Psychologist for T20 World Cup

England's T20 World Cup preparations have taken a psychological turn as they seek to rediscover their winning ways. Head coach Matthew Mott has enlisted the services of Manchester City's psychologist, David Young, to help the team become more emotionally resilient under pressure. Young, who previously worked

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Trent Boult: Rajasthan Royals' Star Pacer Embraces Indian Culture, Impresses on Field

Trent Boult, the star pacer for Rajasthan Royals, has emerged as a pivotal figure in the team's quest for the IPL 2024 title. Beyond his exceptional on-field performances, Boult has also embraced Indian culture, immersing himself in the vibrant festival of Holi. "My first time celebrating Holi

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Pat Cummins Confident in Australia's Ability to Manage Personnel Turnover

Pat Cummins, the Australian Test captain, is optimistic about the team's ability to navigate potential personnel changes in the coming years. He hopes to retain the core of his Test side, particularly during his tenure as captain, with crucial home summers against India and England on the horizon.

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India-Pakistan Rivalry to Light Up T20 World Cup 2024

The highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 is set to witness the electrifying rivalry between India and Pakistan on June 9 in New York. This Group A match promises to be a highlight of the tournament, rekindling memories of their last T20 World Cup encounter where Virat Kohli delivered one

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CSK's Rayudu Mocks RCB After IPL Elimination

Chennai Super Kings' Ambati Rayudu Mocks Royal Challengers Bangalore After IPL Elimination Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu has taken a dig at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) following their elimination from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Rayudu's Instagram post, captioned "Just a kind

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Ashwin Attributes High IPL Scores to Batter Evolution, Urges Bowlers to Improve Batting

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's premier spinner, believes that the evolution of batters, rather than the impact player rule, is the primary reason for the high scores witnessed in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashwin also emphasized the need for bowlers to develop their batting skills to meet the

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PV Sindhu Survives Scare to Reach Malaysia Masters Quarterfinals

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu overcame a spirited challenge from Korea's Sim Yu Jin to advance to the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament on Thursday. The former world champion, seeded fifth, prevailed in a hard-fought three-game battle, 21-13, 12-21, 21-14, in a match that

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India Faces 'Predictability' Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

As the T20 World Cup 2024 looms on the horizon, Team India embarks on a quest to break their ICC trophy drought. The tournament, co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, commences on June 1, with India aiming to reclaim the title they last won in 2007. Despite impressive performances

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Rinku Singh's IPL Struggles Raise Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup

Rinku Singh's omission from India's T20 World Cup squad has raised eyebrows, given his impressive T20I record. In 15 matches, he has amassed 356 runs at an astonishing average of 89 and a strike rate of 176.24. However, his recent form in the IPL 2024

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India's T20 World Cup Quest: Breaking the Title Drought

India, the birthplace of cricket's most lucrative and popular league, the Indian Premier League (IPL), has yet to translate its domestic dominance into international success. Despite boasting the world's richest and most-watched T20 league, the Indian national team has struggled to replicate its IPL success on

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French Open 2024: Nadal, Djokovic, Swiatek Headline Star-Studded Field

The 2024 French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, is set to commence on May 26 at the iconic Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The tournament will feature a star-studded field, with all eyes on Rafael Nadal, the 14-time champion who is likely making his final appearance at

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Power-Hitters Head and Sharma Face Spin Challenge in IPL Qualifier

IPL's most formidable power-hitters, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, will face a formidable challenge in the form of seasoned spin twins Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin when Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in a high-stakes second Qualifier on Friday. Head and Sharma, affectionately known as "Travishek&

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Virat Kohli's RCB Exit Hinted by Kevin Pietersen

Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL 2024 campaign ended in heartbreak as they succumbed to a four-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator. Despite Virat Kohli's consistent performances, RCB's elusive quest for an IPL title remains unfulfilled. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen believes it

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Avesh Khan's Mantra of Simplicity Leads to IPL Success

Avesh Khan's mantra of "eat, sleep, bowl, and repeat" has propelled him to success in this year's IPL. With 16 wickets in 15 matches, an economy rate of 9.81, and exceptional control at the death, Khan has emerged as a formidable bowler. Khan

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RCB's IPL Journey Ends in Eliminator, Despite Second-Half Resurgence

Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) remarkable Indian Premier League (IPL) journey came to an end on Wednesday with a four-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator. Despite a disappointing start, RCB's resurgence in the second half of the season had raised hopes of a title

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India Labeled "Predictable" Ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

India's quest for a second T20 World Cup title faces a stern test as they prepare for the upcoming edition in the UAE and West Indies. The Rohit Sharma-led side has endured disappointing exits in the last two tournaments, raising concerns about their approach and tactics. Former England

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Andy Flower Declines India Head Coach Role, Prefers Franchise Cricket

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Andy Flower has ruled out applying for the vacant India head coach position, citing his preference for franchise cricket. The former Zimbabwe skipper made the announcement after his team's elimination from the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs. Flower, 56, has a successful track

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Paris 2024: Tony Estanguet Promises Spectacular, Innovative Games

Tony Estanguet, the former Olympic canoeing champion, has been at the helm of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee since 2017. His mission: to deliver a spectacular event that showcases the best of France and sets new standards for innovation. Estanguet's journey began a decade

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Sanju Samson Equals Shane Warne's Record as Rajasthan Royals Captain

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has etched his name in the history books of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by equaling the record of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne for the most wins as captain of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise. Samson achieved this milestone after guiding RR to a thrilling four-wicket victory

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Ricky Ponting Expresses Interest in India Head Coach Role, but Timing Not Right

Ricky Ponting, the legendary Australian cricketer, has revealed that he was approached to become India's next head coach. However, despite expressing interest in the role, Ponting has stated that it is an "unlikely" option for him at present due to the significant time commitment it would

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RCB's Resurgence: Shane Watson Apologizes for 2016 Final Performance

The resurgence of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been nothing short of remarkable. After a dismal start with seven defeats in eight matches, the Faf du Plessis-led side displayed unwavering determination and staged a stunning comeback, winning six consecutive games. This remarkable turnaround