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3 days, 5 hours ago

The art of being Ashwin

Wily spinners and wristy batters were deemed as Indian cricket’s strengths for a long time. Always a brave spinner in a format that favoured the batters, Ashwin was never averse to bowl the first over when most fielders were in and men like Chris Gayle were on the prowl. Precision and perfection Currently placed seventh in the all-time Test wicket-takers’ …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

This Handheld Spin Brush Is A 'Game Changer In Cleaning' — And It's Over Half Off Today

Huff Post

“Easy cleaning with this self powered scrubbing machine. I really hope that this company never goes out of business because where am I gonna get the heads from?” — Lee M. “Let me start by saying that the Electric Spin Scrubber is an absolute game-changer when it comes to cleaning – especially in the bathroom! Gone are the days of …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

US winter storm affect 63 million, vehicles spin out on icy bridge; warning for ‘dangerous cold, wind chills’ issued

Live Mint

US winter storm: A powerful winter storm hit parts of the central US on Sunday, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and dropping temperatures. About 63 million people in the US were under some kind of winter weather advisory, watch or warning on Sunday, according to Bob Oravec with the National Weather Service. At least 8 inches of snow were …

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1 week ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Is Sydney still a haven for spin bowlers? A statistical analysis into SCG’s transition

The Hindu

As the final Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series rolls in, India will fancy its chances at winning and drawing level in the series. Of all the grounds in Australia to have hosted five or more Test matches, Sydney has the second-best bowling average and third-best strike rate. Before 2011, Sydney afforded spinners the second-best average and strike rate …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Investors threaten to call in police over huge losses after collapse of Alastair Campbell son's football betting syndicate - after former Labour spin chief and his wife 'invested £300,000 into busines

Daily Mail

Alastair Campbell is facing losses running into hundreds of thousands of pounds following the collapse of a football betting syndicate run by his son, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Alastair Campbell's son Rory's football betting syndicate has gone bust, with losses of up to £5million Alastair Campbell and his partner Fiona Millar are believed to have invested nearly £300,000 …

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2 weeks ago

Ravindra Jadeja needs to practise against spin: Manjrekar points out drawbacks

India Today

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes Ravindra Jadeja needs to refine his batting approach against spin, particularly after his dismissal to Nathan Lyon on Day 3 of the Melbourne Test. After India's batting collapse on Day 2, which left them reeling at 164/5 with Rishabh Pant and Jadeja at the crease, many had hoped for a revival akin to their …

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Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG

The Hindu

Gurgling babies clinging to their mothers, children running with abandon, a group of women sitting on the grass and having a chat, and seasoned cricketers becoming all melting chocolate with their partners and off-spring, constituted a slice of utopia on Christmas Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. But with mostly Head scoring the runs while Steve Smith and Labuschagne have …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Multan to host back-to-back cricket tests between Pakistan and West Indies next month

Associated Press

ISLAMABAD — Multan will host back-to-back tests when Pakistan plays the West Indies next month, the domestic cricket board said on Tuesday. With stadiums in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi being upgraded for February’s Champions Trophy, it has left the Pakistan Cricket Board with Multan as the only option to host the two-test series against the West Indies. It will be …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Fact Check: False Communal Spin Given To Video Of Uttarakhand Man Tearing Bike Seat Covers

ABP News

CLAIM: Video shows Mohammad Junaid tearing the seat covers of vehicles parked on the roadside to boost the business of his bike cover and puncture shop. FACT CHECK: The man in the video is Dheeraj Aggarrwal, who was caught tearing bike seat covers in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, due to a parking dispute in August 2024. An old video of a man …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

West Indies’ Jangoo gets maiden call-up for Pakistan Test series, Motie returns

The Hindu

West Indies batter Amir Jangoo received his first call-up to the Test squad, while left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie returns for next month’s series against Pakistan, the team said on Monday. West Indies’ return to Pakistan for Test matches after 18 years wraps up the World Test Championship cycle and features two games at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17-29. …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma to bowl in Melbourne Test? India skipper flaunts grip in nets

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma has sparked curiosity among fans and cricket enthusiasts after a video of him showcasing his grip on the ball during a nets session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground went viral on social media. Watch the video here: The Captain cutie Rohit Sharma during today's practice session at MCG Australia.ðâäï¸ #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/8nYY5zWMxK — ðð®ð¬ðáðâðâðââôâµ December 24, 2024 …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Amir Jangoo earns maiden Test call-up as West Indies name squad for Pakistan tour

India Today

Batter Amir Jangoo has received his first call-up to the West Indies Test squad for the two-match series against Pakistan, set to begin on January 16 in Karachi. "Motie rejoins the squad to strengthen the spin attack, while Jangoo's selection is a reflection of his consistent performances across formats in regional cricket and his strong ability to handle spin bowling," …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Fact Check: Kejriwal Didn’t Say 'Ambedkar Wrote Constitution Drunk’. Jibe For Congress Gets False Spin

ABP News

The Verdict The full video shows Kejriwal relaying a joke about the writer of the Congress’ constitution, not Ambedkar or the drafting of India’s Constitution. Posts on X have shared a short clip of an Arvind Kejriwal speech claiming that he said BR Ambedkar was drunk while writing the Constitution. In the moments leading up to the viral segment, Kejriwal …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘spin mudra’ painting goes viral after retirement; netizens say ‘Greatest spinner of all time’

Live Mint

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shocked the cricketing world by retiring from world cricket in the middle of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. However, a new art work depicting Ashwin's bowling action has gone viral, driving a lot of applause for the creator along with the veteran offie. Ravichandran Ashwin's viral ‘spin mudra’: The artwork was created by an artist called Ritwika …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin: The spinner who shattered status-quo

The Hindu

To bowl spin is to pause, reflect, tease and torment. When Ashwin emerged through the ranks, fine-tuning his craft in the tough TNCA league while also coping with excess analysis from a knowledgeable Tamil Nadu cricketing fraternity, India still had Harbhajan Singh doing his bit in the slow art. The gist Ashwin constantly reinvented himself, adding new deliveries and also …

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Starmer sends Peter Mandelson to woo 'bully' Donald Trump: Tony Blair ally and spin doctor confirmed as UK's new ambassador to the US with a mission to defeat trade tariffs

Daily Mail

Tony Blair's close ally Peter Mandelson was confirmed as the new British ambassador in the United States - with a mission to charm Donald Trump. Lord Mandelson, the former Cabinet minister nicknamed 'the Prince of Darkness' due to his Machiavellian maneuverings, will be installed in Washington following Mr Trump's inauguration on January 20. Lord Mandelson, the former Cabinet minister and …

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3 weeks ago

This Morning is thrown into chaos as travel expert Simon Calder's segment is ruined by a technical blunder

Daily Mail

This Morning was thrown into chaos when travel expert Simon Calder's segment was ruined by a technical blunder. On Friday's installment, hosts Dermot O'Leary, 51, and Josie Gibson, 39, were trying to connect with Simon Calder, 68, over video chat. This Morning was thrown into chaos when travel expert Simon Calder's segment was ruined by a technical blunder during Friday's …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Who is Peter Mandelson? From New Labour fixer to party grandee

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Lord Mandelson’s work as a political fixer for the party has seen him go …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

This Morning's Josie Gibson leaves Dermot O'Leary wincing with VERY awkward reaction to guest revealing they have bladder cancer

Daily Mail

This Morning star Josie Gibson left Dermot O'Leary wincing with her awkward reaction to a guest revealing they have bladder cancer during Thursday's show. Josie, 39, and her co-host Dermot, chatted to someone on the phone in the studio, who had called in to play the daily Spin To Win game After the caller bagged a whopping £1,000 in the …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Not the time to spin wheels

China Daily

WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY Since the European Commission launched the anti-subsidy investigation into China's electric vehicles in October 2023, how to properly promote the orderly and healthy development of the China-EU EV industry, and how to resolve the potential escalation of trade frictions have been a priority for the two sides. According to the China Automobile Association, in 2023, China's new …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Anna for a reason: Ravindra Jadeja pays tribute to R Ashwin after spin twin retires

India Today

Ravindra Jadeja penned a heartfelt tribute to his spin twin Ravichandran Ashwin after the off-spinner retired from international cricket on Wednesday, December 18. Screengrab from Ravindra Jadeja Instagram Ashwin and Jadeja forged one of the most successful spin-bowling partnerships in Test cricket. Ashwin and Jadeja helped India dominate home Tests as the Asian giants went on to build a fortress. …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

R Ashwin, a student of the game and professor of spin, leaves an unmatched legacy

India Today

Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement undoubtedly marks the end of an era. A World Cup winner, Ashwin's towering achievements in Test cricket often overshadowed his brilliance in white-ball cricket. Ashwin loves chess, and he brought the game's strategic intricacies to the cricket pitch, constantly outsmarting batters at the other end. While his presence in whites remained constant, Ashwin's reinvention ensured he remained …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin

Deccan Chronicle

Many eyebrows in Indian cricket circles were raised with the news coming in from Australia on Wednesday when Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the game midway through the five-Test series. This one surely turned the other way.With 537 wickets from 106 Tests, Ashwin is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format, behind leg-spinner Anil Kumble. The Tamil Nadu player was …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa call up two uncapped fast bowlers for Pakistan Test series

Hindustan Times

South Africa named two uncapped fast bowlers in a 16-man squad for a two-match Test series against Pakistan starting in Centurion on December 26. South Africa call up two uncapped fast bowlers for Pakistan Test series With an entire battery of fast bowlers unavailable, left-armer Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch were added to the team that beat Sri Lanka in …

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The art of being Ashwin

This Handheld Spin Brush Is A 'Game Changer In Cleaning' — And It's Over Half Off Today

US winter storm affect 63 million, vehicles spin out on icy bridge; warning for ‘dangerous cold, wind chills’ issued

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Is Sydney still a haven for spin bowlers? A statistical analysis into SCG’s transition

Investors threaten to call in police over huge losses after collapse of Alastair Campbell son's football betting syndicate - after former Labour spin chief and his wife 'invested £300,000 into busines

Ravindra Jadeja needs to practise against spin: Manjrekar points out drawbacks

Ind vs Australia Melbourne Test: After Ashwin’s retirement, India braces for a spin test at MCG

Multan to host back-to-back cricket tests between Pakistan and West Indies next month

Fact Check: False Communal Spin Given To Video Of Uttarakhand Man Tearing Bike Seat Covers

West Indies’ Jangoo gets maiden call-up for Pakistan Test series, Motie returns

Watch: Rohit Sharma to bowl in Melbourne Test? India skipper flaunts grip in nets

Amir Jangoo earns maiden Test call-up as West Indies name squad for Pakistan tour

Fact Check: Kejriwal Didn’t Say 'Ambedkar Wrote Constitution Drunk’. Jibe For Congress Gets False Spin

Ravichandran Ashwin’s ‘spin mudra’ painting goes viral after retirement; netizens say ‘Greatest spinner of all time’

Ravichandran Ashwin: The spinner who shattered status-quo

Starmer sends Peter Mandelson to woo 'bully' Donald Trump: Tony Blair ally and spin doctor confirmed as UK's new ambassador to the US with a mission to defeat trade tariffs

This Morning is thrown into chaos as travel expert Simon Calder's segment is ruined by a technical blunder

Who is Peter Mandelson? From New Labour fixer to party grandee

This Morning's Josie Gibson leaves Dermot O'Leary wincing with VERY awkward reaction to guest revealing they have bladder cancer

Not the time to spin wheels

Anna for a reason: Ravindra Jadeja pays tribute to R Ashwin after spin twin retires

R Ashwin, a student of the game and professor of spin, leaves an unmatched legacy

DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin

South Africa call up two uncapped fast bowlers for Pakistan Test series