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Abhimanyu Easwaran is an idol for my students, says childhood coach after India Test call-up

IANS | May 24, 2025 8:49 PM

Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) Following the news of his former disciple, Abhimanyu Easwaran getting called up to India’s Test squad for their tour of England, his childhood coach Nirmal Sengupta said he was optimistic about the right-handed batter getting a spot in the playing XI and revealed his students consider Abhimanyu as an idol and example.

Gill has a very stable head on his shoulders, will handle captaincy very well, says Gurkeerat

Niharika Raina | May 24, 2025 8:32 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Shubman Gill’s stature within India’s leadership group has risen meteorically over the last 12 months. Last July, following his first full-time stint as the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Gill captained India to a 4-1 victory in a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Man United’s season was lost in many changes at the club, says Ruben Amorim

IANS | May 24, 2025 8:08 PM

Manchester, May 24 (IANS) Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes that the many number of changes, both on and off the field, that the Red Devils have gone through in the past six months is the reason behind the club’s worst-ever finish in the league.

Karun Nair's long road back to Indian Test squad

IANS | May 24, 2025 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) "Dear cricket, give me one more chance": On December 10, 2022, Karun Nair pleaded with the cricketing gods for him to get one more opportunity to play in the Indian national team. Over two-and-a-half years later, he has been recalled into the Test setup for a date with destiny, after being out of the Test squad for nearly 3000 days, and that too for India's tour of England, the toughest challenge for any overseas batter.

Strange selection, but be patient, says Manjrekar on India Test squad

IANS | May 24, 2025 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has called India’s Test squad for the upcoming England tour “strange” but urged fans to show patience as Shubman Gill takes over the red-ball captaincy during what he termed a “massive transition”.

Fitness issues, insufficient bowling load result in Shami missing out on England tour

IANS | May 24, 2025 6:50 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Ahead of selecting India’s 18-member squad for the five-match tour of England, one of the biggest question marks was whether Mohammed Shami will be available for the trip starting on June 20.

Govt to stage Khelo India Northeast Games every year to harness region's potential

IANS | May 24, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Identifying the Northeast as a powerhouse of sports talent, the Central Government, through the Sports Ministry, will start massive talent identification and promotion schemes, including organising annual multi-discipline sports competitions to help strengthen the sports ecosystem of the region.

Premier League: Liverpool's Mo Salah named Player of the Season

IANS | May 24, 2025 5:10 PM

Liverpool, May 24 (IANS) Mohamed Salah has been named the 2024/25 Premier League Player of the Season after his incredible outings saw Liverpool lift the league title. The Liverpool forward claims the award for the second time in his career, having first won it in 2017-18 at the end of his sensational debut campaign with the club.

Gill appointed as India's new Test captain for England tour, Pant named vice-captain

IANS | May 24, 2025 1:59 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Right-handed batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s 37th Test captain as chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 18-member squad on Saturday for the crucial five-match tour of England, starting on June 20.

IPL 2025: Cummins, Malinga trigger collapse after Kishan’s 93* to seal 42-run win for SRH (ld)

IANS | May 24, 2025 12:33 AM

Lucknow, May 24 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be ruing the missed opportunity to go top of the Indian Premier League 2025 table as Sunrisers Hyderabad handed a crushing 42-run defeat to the playoffs-bound franchise in Match 65 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

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Abhimanyu Easwaran is an idol for my students, says childhood coach after India Test call-up

Gill has a very stable head on his shoulders, will handle captaincy very well, says Gurkeerat

Man United’s season was lost in many changes at the club, says Ruben Amorim

Karun Nair's long road back to Indian Test squad

Strange selection, but be patient, says Manjrekar on India Test squad

Fitness issues, insufficient bowling load result in Shami missing out on England tour

Govt to stage Khelo India Northeast Games every year to harness region's potential

Premier League: Liverpool's Mo Salah named Player of the Season

Gill appointed as India's new Test captain for England tour, Pant named vice-captain

IPL 2025: Cummins, Malinga trigger collapse after Kishan’s 93* to seal 42-run win for SRH (ld)

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