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Sunil Gavaskar snubbed from Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation, Indian legend reacts, ‘I certainly would have loved…’
1 week, 4 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar snubbed from Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation, Indian legend reacts, ‘I certainly would have loved…’

Live Mint  

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar couldn't hold back himself after the Indian was snubbed from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 presentation ceremony on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The BGT is a series of Test matches played between India and Australia in honour of two of the greats of the game - Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border. After all it is the …

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Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney
1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli was dismissed again in a familiar pattern when he nicked a delivery from Scott Bolland outside off stump for his eighth caught-behind dismissal of the series. Kohli scored a boundary early in his innings on Saturday, but Bolland's persistent attack outside off stump meant that the veteran batsman was eventually dismissed on a single-digit score …

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India legend Ashwin announces shock retirement from international cricket
4 weeks ago

India legend Ashwin announces shock retirement from international cricket

The Independent  

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Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73
1 month ago

Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73

Al Jazeera  

Tabla player brought Indian classical music to the world, collaborating with greats like former Beatle George Harrison. Legendary Indian musician Zakir Hussain, considered the greatest tabla player of his generation, has died. By 18, he was winning international acclaim for his dazzling solo performances, going on to collaborate with musical giants like former Beatle George Harrison, jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd …

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Ex-India cricketer says he couldn't bear to see Vinod Kambli in his current condition, had tears in his eyes
1 month, 1 week ago

Ex-India cricketer says he couldn't bear to see Vinod Kambli in his current condition, had tears in his eyes

Firstpost  

Kambli looked frail and struggled to move or speak while attending the inauguration of the Ramakant Achrekar Memorial, an initiative by batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, in Mumbai earlier this week. Vinod Kambli’s appearance at a recent event sparked concerns over his health, with the former India cricketer looking frail and at times struggling to get up. The left-handed batter had …

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Vinesh Phogat announces retirement: Career highlights of Indian wrestling legend
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement: Career highlights of Indian wrestling legend

Hindustan Times  

Visibly distraught after her Paris Olympics 2024 disqualification from a gold medal match, a frustrated Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, on Thursday. A child prodigy and stunning start to senior career After a stunning junior career, Vinesh got her first major international title at the 2014 CWG, getting gold in the 48kg category. Post Rio 2016 Post Rio …

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'Retiring As a Legend': FIFA Pays Tribute to India's Sunil Chhetri Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
7 months, 4 weeks ago

'Retiring As a Legend': FIFA Pays Tribute to India's Sunil Chhetri Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

News 18  

The shock announcement of Sunil Chhetri’s retirement has brought the Indian footballing world to a standstill as countless showered their praises and flowers for the legendary Indian striker. The true impact that Chhetri leaves behind on the international stage was recognised as FIFA themselves took it upon themselves to pay homage to the record-breaking striker as they placed him alongside …

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'In my cricket life, MS Dhoni plays my father's role': Matheesha Pathirana reserves highest praise for CSK legend
8 months, 1 week ago

'In my cricket life, MS Dhoni plays my father's role': Matheesha Pathirana reserves highest praise for CSK legend

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni's cricketing prowess is world-renowned, but perhaps equally remarkable is his knack for nurturing young talent. This talent cultivation extends seamlessly to the IPL; under Dhoni's astute leadership, Chennai Super Kings have clinched a record 5 titles, witnessing the transformation of budding talents like Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja into world-class cricketers. Chennai Super Kings' Matheesha Pathirana, left, celebrates …

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Sania Mirza: A peerless legend leaves a lasting legacy
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza: A peerless legend leaves a lasting legacy

The Hindu  

She braved the odds and scaled the summit of excellence which few can even dare to dream of. Sania Mirza sharing her victory with her father Imran Mirza, mother Nasima and younger sister Anam at the SAAP stadium in Hyderabad on Feb 12, 2005. | Photo Credit: PTI The illustrious career of Sania and the indelible impact she has left …

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K Viswanath passes away at 92. Why the filmmaker par excellence was a guru and legend in Indian cinema
1 year, 11 months ago

K Viswanath passes away at 92. Why the filmmaker par excellence was a guru and legend in Indian cinema

India Today  

When this movie was released in 1980, it became an iconic film that the audience watched not once but repeatedly for the beautiful screenplay, the excellent direction and Kamal Haasan’s stellar performance. This Telugu film has been hailed as one of the best Indian films to be made and K Viswanath became a legend, winning four National Awards for this …

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MS Dhoni turns 41: Seven records of the Indian legend that stand tall
2 years, 6 months ago

MS Dhoni turns 41: Seven records of the Indian legend that stand tall

India TV News  

Former India captain aka 'Captain Cool' is still extremely popular among his fans and cricket lovers. Dhoni who retired from international cricket in 2019 still sparks excitement amongst fans whenever they catch a glimpse of the former skipper. The only skipper to win all the three major ICC trophies Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the only captain in world cricket to …

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Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: A Legend Who Learnt Playing Hockey With A Broken Stick
3 years, 5 months ago

Happy Birthday Dhanraj Pillay: A Legend Who Learnt Playing Hockey With A Broken Stick

News 18  

The journey of Dhanraj Pillay, one of the best hockey players India has produced till date, was not a smooth sail. The former athlete used to live in the Ordnance Factory staff colony in Pune where he learnt playing with a broken hockey stick in his childhood. Born on July 16, 1968, the former Captain of Indian Hockey team did …

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'From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters', Twitter wishes Dhanraj Pillay as hockey legend turns 53
3 years, 5 months ago

'From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters', Twitter wishes Dhanraj Pillay as hockey legend turns 53

Firstpost  

Pillay was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by the Government of India in 1999. The official website of Hockey India wished the legend and shared a note that reads, “From scoring innumerable goals to inspiring youngsters, wishing a very #HappyBirthday to Dhanraj Pillay”. The only player to play in 👇 4️⃣ Olympics 4️⃣ World Cups 4️⃣ Champions Trophies …

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A day with the hockey legend Balbir Singh
4 years, 7 months ago

A day with the hockey legend Balbir Singh

The Hindu  

The highway from Delhi to Chandigarh is a trip through history and geography. “These are all that my father is left with now,” said Sushbir, Balbir Singh Sr’s daughter, referring to his three Olympic gold medals. “Naturally, after losing dad’s lifetime treasure trove at the hands of SAI and after our long struggle trying to trace them and still not …

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Sportstar Aces Awards: Badminton legend Prakash Padukone wins Lifetime Achievement Award
5 years, 11 months ago

Sportstar Aces Awards: Badminton legend Prakash Padukone wins Lifetime Achievement Award

The Hindu  

Prakash Padukone won the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to badminton at the Sportstar Aces Awards supported by Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy, in association with MRF at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Thursday. An Arjuna and Padma Shri awardee, Padukone won a bronze medal at the 1974 Asian Games, gold at the 1979 Commonwealth Games …

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