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Vaibhav Tripathi Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin discussed about whether the Bazball approach could be implemented by the Indian team. He emphasized that the Indian cricket culture does not tolerate poor results, and players adopting the Bazball approach might not receive support from selectors and fans. “We are playing Test cricket very well. But we will go through a transition soon. And things won’t be easy during that phase. There will be a few issues here and there. But let’s assume India adopts Bazball during this phase. Let us assume a player throws his bat at everything like Harry Brook and…

-By Swapnil Mukherjee Over the past few years, India has witnessed a surge in the popularity of esports, transforming it into a major force in the gaming industry. This digital revolution has not only captivated millions of gamers but also drawn the attention of the nation’s sporting community. With the inclusion of esports as a demonstration sport in the 2018 Asian Games, India has found a platform to showcase its gaming prowess on an international stage. We explore this journey towards making a mark at the Asian Games. India’s Participation in Asian Games The Asian Games, organised every four…

Vaibhav Tripathi Hardik Pandya, leading Team India for the decisive ODI against West Indies, credited Virat Kohli’s advice for his match-defining half-century. Acting as stand-in captain, Pandya notched his 10th fifty, an unbeaten 70 (52) with 4 fours and 5 sixes, propelling India to 351 in 50 overs. “I had a very wonderful chat with Virat (Kohli) a couple of days back, and the kind of input he gave me, he has seen me throughout the years. It’s been almost seven or eight years of international cricket and he has seen me from day one. He had some pointers which really…

Vaibhav Tripathi India’s star all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, has supported India’s experimentation in the ongoing ODI series against the West Indies. He stressed upon the point that the three-match series offers a chance for the team to explore different combinations and make adjustments ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 and the World Cup. The decision to rest key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the second ODI proved costly as West Indies secured a six-wicket victory. Additionally, in the first ODI, both Rohit and Kohli were demoted in the batting order, raising further concerns about the team management’s…

Vaibhav Tripathi Stuart Broad expressed his elation after England’s remarkable performance against Australia in an Ashes Test match. Reflecting on the game, Broad highlighted the incredible impact made by Chris Woakes (4/50) and Moeen Ali (3/76) after the rain break, setting the tone for the team. In a thrilling final day of the Test match, Australia began their chase of 384 with a strong start at 135-0. With Steve Smith still dominating at the crease and the score at 264-3, they seemed to be the favourites. However, the tide turned when the hosts charged back into the game. Australia’s innings…

Marcus Trescothick, England’s assistant coach, has dismissed fitness worries over Mark Wood ahead of Day 5 of the final Ashes Test at the Oval in London. Trescothick clarified that the decision to bring the fast bowler into the attack relatively late on a rain-truncated Day 4 was a tactical one. Wood was used for just three of the 38 overs bowled by England and he conceded 16 runs. Australia reached 135 without loss chasing 384 to win. He had taken two wickets in the first innings. In the previous two Tests he played this series, Woods claimed 11 wickets with…

Vaibhav Tripathi Uncapped Indian batter Rinku Singh attributed his remarkable IPL 2023 performance, particularly his special knock against Gujarat Titans, as the reason behind his call-up to the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games. As Kolkata Knight Riders’ top scorer with 474 runs in 14 matches at an impressive average of 59.25, Rinku’s outstanding form and memorable display of hitting five consecutive sixes against Yash Dayal in the final over propelled him to instant fame. “My life changed after those five sixes. People knew me but not that much. But after those five sixes, now a lot of people…

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a passionate follower of sports in the country, used his platform, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday, July 30, 2023, to highlight the inspiring transformation of a small town in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district called Bicharpur. Once known for illicit liquor and narcotics, the village has now earned the nickname “Mini Brazil” due to its remarkable success in football. The journey of Bicharpur’s transformation began around 25 years ago when the village was plagued by the menace of illicit liquor and addiction, especially among the youth. However, a former footballer and coach named Raees Ahmed…

Vaibhav Tripathi India men’s team head coach Rahul Dravid justified his decision to rest skipper Rohit Sharma and experienced batter Virat Kohli in the second ODI against West Indies in Barbados. Despite the six-wicket loss, the India coach pointed out that they need to experiment in order to give the fringe players an opportunity to prove themselves before the World Cup. Sanju Samson and Axar Patel featured in the playing XI, replacing Rohit and Kohli for the second ODI. “We have to try out other people and give other people chances so in a worst-case scenario at least they have game…

Vaibhav Tripathi Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad reflected on Yuvraj Singh’s historic six sixes in the 2007 T20 World Cup; a tough learning experience early in his career that shaped him into the competitor he is today. . “Yeah, it was obviously a pretty tough day. What would I have been: 21, 22? [22] I learned loads. I pretty much based a whole mental routine through that experience knowing that I was left very short as an international performer in that moment. I’d rushed my preparation. I didn’t have any sort of pre-ball routine. I didn’t have any focus, particularly,…