Boxer Chandni Mehra

February 2024

To ‘protect’ Bairstow, ex-ENG captain wants Ben Stokes to drop him out of Ranchi Test

Former England skipper Alastair Cook wants the side to drop an underperforming Jonny Bairstow for IND vs ENG 4th Test. The keeper-batter has not a good series so far, having faced failures in Hyderabad, Vizag and Rajkot. Cook opines that Bairstow must be dropped in order to ‘protect the player’. Cook extends olive branch to […]

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Smith return likely vs NZ as Aussies gear up for T20 World Cup

While Australia tasted victory in a nail-biting final-ball thriller against New Zealand, T20 captain Mitch Marsh acknowledged the challenge of consistently chasing down massive totals. He also hinted at a potential return for Steve Smith in the next match, while praising newcomer Tim David’s match-winning heroics. Tim David the Matchwinner: Despite their batting lineup boasting

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DSA chief lodges official complaint with ACB following match-fixing fiasco in Delhi Premier League

On Wednesday, the Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) chief, Anuj Gupta, lodged an official complaint regarding match-fixing allegations in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) after meeting with All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey. Following their discussion, Chaubey met with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) chief, Madhur Verma, and Anuj for an hour, urging for a

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SL vs AFG: Netizens lash out at umpires after last over no-ball drama leads to Sri Lanka’s defeat

The SL vs AFG 3rd T20I ended in a controversial manner as a non no-ball call by the on-field umpire led to Sri Lanka’s defeat on Wednesday. Chasing 210, Sri Lanka fell short by 3 runs after umpire Lyndon Hannibal didn’t give a waist-height no-ball. Needing 19 off the final over, Kamindu Mendis hit two

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After Chelsea, another Premier League club set to be sold as owner eyes £400 million

Brentford owner Matthew Benham is considering selling part or all of the club, potentially valuing the Premier League team at over £400 million. Rothschild has been engaged by Benham to explore investment options for Brentford, with a formal process anticipated to commence soon. A spokesperson for Brentford recently acknowledged the club’s interest in seeking new

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IPL 2024: Irfan Pathan suggests LSG skipper KL Rahul to bat in the middle order

After middling success with the bat in the last two seasons with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has advised KL Rahul to leave his opening spot and instead bat in the middle order in the IPL 2024 season. Rahul has been among the highest run-getters in the last two seasons.

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FIH Pro League 2023-24: India go down to world No 1 Netherlands in penalties after exciting 1-1 draw

India fell to the Netherlands 2-4 in a shootout following their return leg FIH Pro League match, which concluded in a 1-1 draw. Despite conceding a goal to Floris Middendorp in the first quarter, India fought back admirably, with vice-captain Hardik Singh equalizing in the third quarter. However, in the shootout, India opted for Krishan

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I don’t like that: AB de Villiers blames ‘Bazball’ for Joe Root’s poor run in IND vs ENG Tests

Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers has blamed England’s ‘Bazball’ approach for Joe Root’s struggle in the ongoing IND vs ENG Test series. England’s veteran batter, who holds a stunning record on Indian soil in Tests, failed to score a single fifty in the six innings he has played so far. Root’s reverse sweep

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Michael Vaughan believes England have a ‘good chance’ to win IND vs ENG 4th Test

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has backed England to win the IND vs ENG 4th Test and level the series at 2-2 in Ranchi. It was just three days ago when Rohit Sharma and his men thrashed the visitors in Rajkot. Following their 434-run hammering, English fans and media have bashed Ben Stokes and his approach. Vaughan,

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