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Kumar Vishwas invokes Ramayana in veiled dig at Shatrughan Sinha, stokes row
14 hours, 46 minutes ago

Kumar Vishwas invokes Ramayana in veiled dig at Shatrughan Sinha, stokes row

India Today  

Poet Kumar Vishwas sparked controversy with a veiled jibe at actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha and his daughter, actor Sonakshi Sinha, indirectly referencing her interfaith marriage during a public event. Shatrughan Sinha’s Mumbai house is named ‘Ramayana’ and Sonakshi Sinha recently married her longtime boyfriend and actor, Zaheer Iqbal, which suggests that Viswas was alluding to their marriage. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate …

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Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad
1 day, 1 hour ago

Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad

Associated Press  

LONDON — England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury. Stokes, England’s test captain, has not played a one-day international since the 2023 World Cup but said he was open to returning to the white-ball set-up following Brendon McCullum’s appointment as head coach …

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Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out
1 day, 3 hours ago

Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out

India Today  

England and Wales Cricket Board announced the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and India tour on Sunday, December 22. Star batter Joe Root has returned to the ODI setup for the first time since the ODI World Cup 2023. However, all rounder Ben Stokes has missed out from the 15-member squad following a left hamstring injury sustained …

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India vs Australia Pink Ball Test review in stats: Mitchell Starc on target
4 days, 6 hours ago

India vs Australia Pink Ball Test review in stats: Mitchell Starc on target

The Hindu  

2 The number of bowlers who have the distinction of claiming a wicket off the very first ball of a Test match on three separate occasions. Bowlers claiming a wicket off the very first ball of a Test match on multiple occasions Dism Bowler For Opp Venue Date Result 3 Pedro Collins WI Ban Dhaka 8 Dec 2002 Won Ban …

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NZ vs ENG: England captain Stokes not blaming injury on extra bowling load
Top News
6 days, 9 hours ago

NZ vs ENG: England captain Stokes not blaming injury on extra bowling load

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes does not think the heavier bowling workload he undertook in the third test against New Zealand was a contributory factor to the hamstring injury he suffered during the match. “Every time you walk out onto a field as an athlete, you’re putting yourself at risk of getting injury,” the 33-year-old said in Hamilton after England’s loss …

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Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury
Top News
6 days, 10 hours ago

Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury

Firstpost  

It was New Zealand’s equal highest victory by runs and a complete reversal from the first two Tests, which England won easily to clinch the three-match series. New Zealand tore through England’s batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note. Playing on his home ground …

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Stokes sidelined with a hamstring injury as New Zealand beats England by 423 runs in the 3rd test
6 days, 14 hours ago

Stokes sidelined with a hamstring injury as New Zealand beats England by 423 runs in the 3rd test

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Captain Ben Stokes was unable to bat because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday as England slumped to a 423-run loss to New Zealand before tea on the fourth day on the third cricket test. New Zealand’s winning margin matched its largest test win by runs of a 423-run win over Sri Lanka in 2018 and …

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England captain Ben Stokes 'not holding back' from bowling after latest injury
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6 days, 14 hours ago

England captain Ben Stokes 'not holding back' from bowling after latest injury

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes has claimed that he won't be cutting down on his bowling workload after his latest injury setback during the third Test against New Zealand. The setback occurred two deliveries into his 13th over during New Zealand’s second innings, leaving England without their captain for the remainder of the game. "There's no doubt I was incredibly frustrated …

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Stokes not blaming injury on workload as New Zealand thump England
6 days, 14 hours ago

Stokes not blaming injury on workload as New Zealand thump England

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand claim consolation 423-run victory in third and final Test as injured England captain Ben Stokes watched on. It’s just Sod’s law that the first time in a while I feel like I’m young again, something happens.” Stokes bowled 24 overs in New Zealand’s first innings and was two balls into his 13th over of the second when he …

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No temple found in Sambhal, says UP Samajwadi Party chief, stokes controversy
6 days, 14 hours ago

No temple found in Sambhal, says UP Samajwadi Party chief, stokes controversy

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party chief Shyam Lal Pal on Tuesday stoked a controversy by saying that no temple was found in the state's Sambhal district. The comments by Pal came days after the local administration reopened a temple locked since 1978 in Sambhal. SAMAJWADI PARTY NEVER CLOSED SAMBHAL TEMPLE: RAM GOPAL YADAV Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ram …

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Kane Williamson makes 156 as New Zealand sets England 658 to win the 3rd test
1 week ago

Kane Williamson makes 156 as New Zealand sets England 658 to win the 3rd test

Hindustan Times  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Kane Williamson made 156 as New Zealand amassed a lead of 657 runs before both England openers were dismissed to leave the hosts in a commanding position at the end of the third day of the third cricket test on Monday. Kane Williamson makes 156 as New Zealand sets England 658 to win the 3rd test …

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Joe Root 2.0 — a perfect symmetry between unorthodoxy and consistency
1 week ago

Joe Root 2.0 — a perfect symmetry between unorthodoxy and consistency

The Hindu  

Of all the ways that Joe Root could have sauntered to his 36th Test hundred, against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington last week, you would think that a reverse ramp over the wicketkeeper off a tall fast bowler was fraught with the maximum risk. It has understandably led to the big question: can Root, who has 12,886 …

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NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes injury plagues England as New Zealand sniff consolation win
1 week ago

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes injury plagues England as New Zealand sniff consolation win

India Today  

New Zealand moved within striking distance of avoiding a series whitewash against England and securing a significant win in the third Test in Hamilton, ending Day 3 on December 16 in a commanding position. With England set an imposing target of 658 runs to chase and already reeling at 18/2, their problems were compounded further as skipper Ben Stokes suffered …

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NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes faces fresh injury concern after limping off the field
1 week ago

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes faces fresh injury concern after limping off the field

India Today  

England Test skipper Ben Stokes faced a fresh injury scare after he limped off the field clutching his left hamstring on Day 3 of the third Test against New Zealand. NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 3: Live Updates Tough news to take ðŸ˜é Wishing you all the best in your recovery, Ben âä️ pic.twitter.com/2vAbmWaIuT — England Cricket December 16, …

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England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test
1 week, 1 day ago

England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test

The Independent  

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NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles

The Hindu  

England’s hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as it capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. New Zealand’s controlled strokeplay in the final session was in contrast to chaotic English batting between lunch and tea, where they lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs. Santner reinforced …

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Tim Southee equals Chris Gayle's massive six-hitting record in farewell Test for New Zealand
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Tim Southee equals Chris Gayle's massive six-hitting record in farewell Test for New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Batting in his final Test match, New Zealand's Tim Southee equalled ex-West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle record of sixes in the format. Southee and New Zealand are currently up against England in the third and final Test of their three-match series, at Seddon Park. Meanwhile, Southee hit 23 off 10 balls, including a four and three sixes, as New Zealand …

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Tim Southee receives guard of honour in farewell Test as brilliant gesture from Ben Stokes-led England wins hearts
1 week, 2 days ago

Tim Southee receives guard of honour in farewell Test as brilliant gesture from Ben Stokes-led England wins hearts

Hindustan Times  

It was an emotional scene during the opening day of the third Test between England and New Zealand, as Tim Southee made his final appearance in Test cricket. Tim Southee receives a guard of honour Southee, who was accompanied by his daughter and New Zealand teammates ahead of the start of the match, was visibly moved as he walked onto …

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Tim Southee equals Chris Gayle's six-hitting record during farewell Test at Seddon Park
1 week, 2 days ago

Tim Southee equals Chris Gayle's six-hitting record during farewell Test at Seddon Park

Firstpost  

New Zealand’s Tim Southee is now joint-fourth in the list of batters with most sixes in Test cricket. Kane Williamson suffered an unfortunate dismissal while Tim Southee equalled Chris Gayle’s six-hitting record on Day 1 of New Zealand vs England third and final Test at Seddon Park on Saturday. Always tough to sum up until you see a little bit …

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Why You Should Avoid Buying A Gift Card From The Display Rack At The Store
1 week, 2 days ago

Why You Should Avoid Buying A Gift Card From The Display Rack At The Store

Huff Post  

Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Photo:Getty Images The longer you wait to use a gift card, the more opportunities scammers have for gift card fraud. Here’s how the physical gift card scheme typically works: Scammers will target display racks of gift cards, especially when the rack is out of sight from cashiers or pharmacy counters, explained Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs …

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England’s bowlers frustrated by New Zealand openers
1 week, 2 days ago

England’s bowlers frustrated by New Zealand openers

The Independent  

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England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test

India Today  

The England men's cricket team, led by Ben Stokes, gave a heartfelt guard of honor to retiring New Zealand pacer Tim Southee as he walked out to bat on the opening day of the third Test at Seddon Park. Southee, accompanied by his daughter and his New Zealand teammates, took to the field at the start of the play on …

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England win toss, bowl in third Test against New Zealand
1 week, 2 days ago

England win toss, bowl in third Test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl in warm conditions for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday. HT Image The tourists are chasing a clean sweep after clinching their first series victory on New Zealand soil since 2008 with big wins in Christchurch and Wellington. "We've played some really good …

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NZ vs ENG: Potts replaces Woakes for third Test against New Zealand as England keeps building
1 week, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG: Potts replaces Woakes for third Test against New Zealand as England keeps building

The Hindu  

England recalled Matthew Potts on Friday to replace Chris Woakes for the third Test against New Zealand, with captain Ben Stokes keen to build bowling depth after wrapping up the series. Durham seamer Potts will take the new ball in the dead-rubber final Test starting in Hamilton on Saturday after England clinched a first series win on New Zealand soil …

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