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05 Jul

India Tightens Grip as England Reels at Edgbaston

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Birmingham, July 5— India seized complete control of the Edgbaston Test on Sunday, declaring their second innings at 427/6 and leaving England with an improbable 608-run target heading into the final day.Shubman Gill starred yet again, scoring a sublime 161 to add to his monumental 269 from the first innings, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test match. KL Rahul (66), Rishabh Pant (58), and Ravindra Jadeja (54*) provided vital contributions to propel India’s total in the second innings.In reply, England faltered early and reached stumps at 58/3. Young pacer Akash Deep…

04 Jul

Smith, Brook Lead England Fightback, But India Remain on Top in Edgbaston Test

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Edgbaston, July 4: Jamie Smith and Harry Brook staged a spectacular rescue act for England on Day 3 of the second Test against India, but the visitors retained a strong grip on the match with a healthy lead heading into Day 4.Resuming at a shaky 77/3, England’s top order crumbled further in the morning as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Joe Root and Ben Stokes in quick succession, leaving the hosts reeling at 84/5.From there, wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Harry Brook transformed the innings with an extraordinary 303-run stand for the sixth wicket. Smith, playing only his sixth Test, smashed a career-best unbeaten 184, becoming…

04 Jul

Gukesh Beats Carlsen Again as Norwegian Ace Admits He’s ‘Not Enjoying Chess’

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Zagreb, July 4 — India's D Gukesh delivered another masterclass against world number one Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian in the rapid format at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament on Thursday. This marks the 19-year-old Grandmaster’s second consecutive win over Carlsen in less than a month, following a memorable victory in classical play at the Norway Chess tournament.The latest defeat prompted Carlsen to express deep frustration with his current form and relationship with the game. “Honestly, I am not enjoying playing chess at all right now,” he admitted during a post-match interview with Take Take Take. “I just don’t…

03 Jul

Gill’s Record 269 Powers India to 587; England Reels at 77/3 on Day 2 at Edgbaston

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Edgbaston, July 3: Shubman Gill lit up Day 2 of the second Test with a masterful 269 the highest-ever score by an Indian captain on English soil steering India to a mammoth 587 in their first innings. His innings, laced with 13th double-century of his Test career, was the cornerstone of India’s dominance.Partnering with Ravindra Jadeja, who contributed a solid 89, Gill added over 200 runs for the sixth wicket, showcasing control and grit against England’s pace and swing. Earlier contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) helped build momentum, as India’s top and middle order fired collectively.England’s reply got off to…

03 Jul

Gill Scripts History with Record Double Ton as Indian Captain in England

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Edgbaston, July 3: Shubman Gill etched his name in cricketing history on Thursday, becoming the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double century in a Test match in England. The milestone came on Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston, as Gill pulled Josh Tongue for a single to reach the landmark.The Indian skipper’s innings didn’t just make history — it rewrote records. His eventual score surpassed Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 at The Oval in 1979, setting a new mark for the highest individual Test score by an Indian batter on English soil. Before Gill’s feat, the best…

02 Jul

Gill’s Ton Puts India on Top After Day 1 at Edgbaston

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Edgbaston, July 2: India finished Day 1 of the second Test against England in a commanding position at 310 for 5, thanks to a sublime unbeaten century by Shubman Gill and a powerful start from Yashasvi Jaiswal.After England captain Ben Stokes opted to bowl first, Jaiswal laid a strong foundation with a composed 87, frustrating the English seamers in the morning session. His knock set the tone for India’s innings before falling just before lunch.Shubman Gill took charge after Jaiswal’s dismissal and remained unbeaten at stumps with a masterful 114 his seventh Test century showcasing elegant strokeplay and exceptional concentration.…

01 Jul

Smriti Mandhana Rises to No. 3 in ICC T20I Batting Rankings After Stunning Century

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New Delhi, July 1: India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has climbed one spot to become the world’s No. 3 batter in the latest ICC T20I rankings, following her brilliant maiden century in the first match of the ongoing five-match T20I series against England.Mandhana, who already holds the No. 1 spot in the ODI rankings, dazzled at Nottingham with a sensational knock of 112 off just 62 deliveries, smashing 15 fours and three sixes. Her innings not only powered India to a commanding 97-run win but also handed England their heaviest defeat by runs in women’s T20I history.With this performance, Mandhana now…

30 Jun

US Open Glory for Ayush Shetty; Tanvi Sharma Battles to Runner-Up Finish

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National Times Bureau, June 30, 2025 - Rising Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty secured his first-ever BWF World Tour title with a commanding straight-games victory over Canada’s Brian Yang in the men’s singles final of the US Open Super 300, bringing an end to India’s title drought on the World Tour this season.The 20-year-old, who won bronze at the 2023 Junior World Championships, defeated third seed Yang 21-18, 21-13 in just 47 minutes on Sunday. Shetty’s triumph capped off an impressive run that included a comeback win against top seed Chou Tien Chen in the semifinals.This was Shetty’s third victory over…

30 Jun

Asia Cup 2025: Will India Participate? Official Schedule Expected Soon

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New Delhi (National Times): The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to finalize its decision on the 2025 Asia Cup in the coming week, with the official schedule likely to be released in early July, according to a report by Cricbuzz. If all goes as planned, the tournament will begin around September 10, aligning with the second week of the month as tentatively proposed. T20 Format Returns; UAE Emerges as Likely Host The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup will return to the T20 format and feature six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates.…

28 Jun

Gujarat CM Inaugurates National Senior Women’s Handball Championship in Bhuj

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Bhuj, June 28, 2025 — Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 51st National Senior Women’s Handball Championship at the Lallubhai Samani Indoor Stadium in Bhuj on Saturday, marking a significant boost for women’s sports in the state.Organised under the aegis of the Handball Federation of India (HFI), the championship has brought together 32 teams from across the country, who will compete over the next several days for the national title.In his address, CM Patel emphasized the Gujarat government’s commitment to promoting sports and providing robust infrastructure for athletes. He expressed confidence that the event would not only showcase top-level…