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20 Feb

Shubman Gill’s Century Guides India to Victory Over Bangladesh in Champions Trophy Opener

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India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign in style with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, powered by a brilliant century from Shubman Gill and a sensational five-wicket haul from Mohammed Shami. Shami Shines as Bangladesh Crumbles Early Opting to bat first, Bangladesh endured a horrendous start, slipping to 35 for five as Shami and Axar Patel ripped through their top order. Shami, playing in his first ICC tournament match since his return, was lethal with the ball, not only bagging a five-wicket haul but also reaching a personal milestone—his 200th ODI wicket.Axar Patel (2/43) also played a crucial role and…

19 Feb

Young Powerlifter Yashtika Acharya Dies in Tragic Gym Accident in Bikaner

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Bikaner, February 19, 2025: A 17-year-old gold-medallist powerlifter, Yashtika Acharya, tragically lost her life after a 270-kg barbell fell on her neck during practice at a gym in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district.According to Naya Shahar SHO Vikram Tiwari, the incident occurred on Tuesday when Yashtika was lifting weights under the supervision of her trainer. The heavy barbell slipped and crushed her neck, causing a fatal injury. She was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. Trainer Also Injured, No Complaint Filed The trainer, who was assisting Yashtika during the lift, also sustained minor injuries. The police…

18 Feb

No Indian Flag at Karachi Stadium Sparks Outrage—PCB Responds to Social Media Backlash

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Karachi (National Times): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has responded to a growing controversy over the apparent absence of the Indian flag at Karachi’s National Stadium ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. A viral video showing flags of participating nations—except India—set off a wave of speculation, with critics accusing Pakistan of sidelining its cricketing rival amid ongoing political tensions. However, the PCB has rejected these claims, asserting that only the flags of teams scheduled to play in Pakistan have been displayed at venues in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. "India is not playing in Pakistan. The flags at these stadiums…

17 Feb

Gujarat Samp Army Dominates Delhi Royals by 8 Wickets in Legend 90 League 2025 Eliminator

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Raipur, February 17, 2025 – The much-awaited Eliminator match of the Legend 90 League 2025 turned into a one-sided affair as Gujarat Samp Army cruised to a convincing 8-wicket win over Delhi Royals, knocking them out of the tournament and advancing to the next stage.Held at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, the match attracted fans from across the country, especially given the high stakes involved. Delhi Royals, who had been competitive throughout the league, were unable to handle the pressure in this crucial encounter.The Delhi Royals, opting to bat first, posted a moderate total on the…

15 Feb

D Gukesh Finishes Last in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

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Weissenhaus, Germany, February 17, 2025 – World champion D Gukesh ended his Freestyle Chess Grand Slam campaign in last place after losing his seventh-place playoff to Alireza Firouzja. Gukesh Struggles Throughout Tournament After a draw on the first day, Gukesh had a chance to make a comeback but lost in just 30 moves. A mid-game mistake forced him to give up his queen, allowing Firouzja to secure victory. The defeat meant Gukesh concluded the tournament without a single win. Vincent Keymer Shocks Fabiano Caruana to Win Title In a surprising outcome, Germany’s Vincent Keymer defeated Fabiano Caruana to win the…