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Playing little late and closer to body is better, Jaffer tells young Indian Test batters

Niharika Raina | June 19, 2025 9:49 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) India’s Test batting has been historically vulnerable to England’s swing and seam bowling, resulting in only three series victories for the visitors across many years of touring the country. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from Tests, India’s young batters face a stern examination when the upcoming series starts at Headingley in Leeds on Friday.

Kylian Mbappe hospitalised with gastroenteritis, says Real Madrid

IANS | June 19, 2025 8:49 PM

Madrid, June 19 (IANS) Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis after missing the club’s Club World Cup group-stage opener against Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. The France captain was absent from Tuesday’s training due to a fever and did not feature in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw.

Formula 1: Rosberg slams Ferrari’s 'clumsy' Canadian GP as symbolic of a faltering season

IANS | June 19, 2025 8:20 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Nico Rosberg didn’t mince words as he reflected on Ferrari’s turbulent Canadian Grand Prix, calling it a “clumsy weekend” that summed up the Scuderia’s underwhelming season so far. Speaking on The F1 Show, the 2016 World Champion dissected a series of missteps—from botched strategy calls to missed opportunities—that saw Ferrari drop to third in the Constructors’ standings behind a resurgent Mercedes.

Heartwarming to know that we have kept the Pataudi legacy alive, says Sachin Tendulkar

IANS | June 19, 2025 7:40 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar said it was a heartwarming moment for him to ensure that the Pataudi family’s legacy will continue to be a part of the India-England cricket rivalry through a medal to be presented to the winning captain of the Test series played between two teams, which will now be contested for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Test cricket teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability: Sachin Tendulkar

IANS | June 19, 2025 7:05 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Ahead of the start of the five-match Test series between India and England, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar termed red-ball cricket as the highest form of the game that teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability, against all odds. The 52-year-old stalwart of the game credited Test cricket for building his cricketing foundation.

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