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India vs South Africa (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) During Monday’s optional practice session at Eden Gardens, Indian batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel adopted an unconventional approach by wearing only one pad while facing spin bowlers.As reported by news agency PTI, the nearly three-hour session revealed a strategic method behind this unusual practice technique. Left-handed Sudharsan…

After their triumphant performance at the Asian Championship, India’s archery team found themselves in dire straits in Dhaka. A sudden flight cancellation, fueled by escalating unrest in the city, left them stranded in an inadequate shelter for the night, void of security. The turmoil resulted in missed flights and unexpected expenses, casting a shadow over…

South African captain Temba Bavuma (R) during the 1st Test match against India. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Temba Bavuma wishes that some day, he will get to play on the fifth day of a Test match in India. However, if someone can jog the South African skipper’s memory, Bavuma might just recollect that the first two…

Head coach Gautam Gambhir during a practice session. (ANI Photo) “Gautam Gambhir gives results, that’s why he is India’s coach.” That’s the reply you’ll get if you raise the burning question in the top echelons of the BCCI. The common refrain that Gambhir gives results is, however, only the partial truth.Go Beyond The Boundary with…

England vs Australia (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) The Ashes, a historic cricket rivalry between Australia and England, has been a cornerstone of Test cricket for over a century. This prestigious contest emerged from a satirical newspaper obituary in 1882 and is represented by a small urn.The upcoming five-match series continues this longstanding tradition between…

VADODARA: Four years ago, life bowled a bouncer at Ashutosh Mahida. When Covid pandemic took away his father’s livelihood, the young fast bowler had to help his father sell vegetables to keep the family afloat.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!But he never gave up on his dream of playing for India….

File Pic: Kylian Mbappe (Getty Image) The long-simmering feud between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe erupted into a full-blown legal and financial battle on Monday as both sides arrived at an industrial court with staggering monetary demands — together exceeding €700 million.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The French superstar, who joined…

With electrifying performances, Germany and the Netherlands have clinched their World Cup berths. Germany showcased sheer dominance, obliterating Slovakia 6-0, while the Netherlands made a statement with a resounding 4-0 victory over Lithuania. Their offensive firepower has set the stage for an exhilarating global tournament. Germany and the Netherlands sealed their World Cup berths in…

As the Davis Cup Final 8 commences in Bologna, so too does a spirited debate surrounding the tournament’s structure. Notable players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are advocating for a return to a more familiar home-and-away format. Alcaraz hopes to achieve his first victory for Spain as they face the Czech Republic. Some stakeholders…

India vs South Africa (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee responded to critics on Monday regarding the controversial pitch in the first Test between India and South Africa, which concluded in three days.India suffered a 30-run defeat after being dismissed for 93 while chasing 124 in the fourth innings of the match.The…