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WTC Final: Jadeja picked ahead of Ashwin as India win toss, elect to bowl first against Australia
London, June 7 (IANS) India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship final at The Oval here on Wednesday.
2023-06-07
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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WTC Final, Day 1: Siraj, Thakur pick one wicket each Australia reach 73/2 against India at lunch
London, June 7 (IANS) Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur picked a wicket each for India in an absorbing first session as Australia reached 73/2 in 23 overs at lunch on day one of World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval, here on Wednesday.
2023-06-07
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Ashwin calls Dravid's speech after Bangladesh Test a key moment of the WTC cycle
London, June 6 (IANS) Star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called head coach Rahul Dravid's speech after the Bangladesh Test in Mirpur a key moment and believes to be the turning point on Indias path to the ICC World Test Championship Final.
2023-06-06
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WTC Final: Boland to feature in Australia XI, confirms Pat Cummins
London, June 6 (IANS) Australian captain Pat Cummins on Tuesday confirmed that fast bowler Scott Boland will be a part of the their playing XI for the World Test Championships (WTC) final against India, starting on Wednesday at The Oval.
2023-06-06
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WTC Final: Whoever adapts better with conditions will win the match, feels Virat Kohli
London, June 6 (IANS) Star batter Virat Kohli feels that whoever --India and Australia -- adapt better with conditions at The Oval will win the World Test Championship final, starting on Wednesday.
2023-06-06
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WTC Final: As long as you are prepared to have a good grind you can have success as a batter, says Rohit Sharma
London, June 5 (IANS) Ahead of the World Test Championship Final against Australia at The Oval, India skipper Rohit Sharma said his team is ready to grind it out in the marquee clash against challenging batting conditions and dukes ball.
2023-06-05
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'Calmness he has...is so evident': Cameron Green ready to face familiar foe Rohit Sharma in WTC final
London, June 4 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has just completed a stint playing under Rohit Sharma, and can now turn to what he learned from the India skipper when they meet again in the ICC World Test Championship final.
2023-06-04
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WTC Final: Michael Neser named as replacement for Josh Hazlewood in Australia's squad
London, June 4 (IANS) Fast-bowling all-rounder Michael Neser has been named as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood in Australias squad for the World Test Championship Final clash against India starting at The Oval from June 7.
2023-06-04
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WTC Final: Didn't hit us until the game was actually played, says Cummins on missing 2021 finale
London, June 3 (IANS) Ahead of their first World Test Championship final appearance, Australia skipper Pat Cummins stated that the side was hit by the realisation of a missed opportunity when India and New Zealand played the inaugural finale of the championship in 2021.
2023-06-03
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WTC Final: Culture right now in Indian team is really good, feels Ajinkya Rahane
London, June 3 (IANS) Back in the Indian Test team for the first time after January 2022, veteran middle-order batter Ajinkya Rahane feels the culture in the current team is really good right now as the Rohit Sharma-led side gears up for the 2023 World Test Championship final.
2023-06-03
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David Warner plans to retire from Test cricket at SCG against Pakistan next year
London, June 3 (IANS) Ahead of the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval from June 7-11, Australia's veteran left-handed opener David Warner has revealed that he hopes to finish his Test career at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan in January 2024.
2023-06-03
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Josh Tongue retained as England name unchanged 16-player squad for first two Ashes Tests
London, June 3 (IANS) Fast bowler Josh Tongue has retained his place as England named an unchanged 16-member squad, which is playing the ongoing match against Ireland, for the first two Ashes Tests against Australia.
2023-06-03
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Josh Tongue's England debut earns 50,000 pounds for a family friend
London, June 2 (IANS) Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue on Thursday made his England Test debut against Ireland at the Lord's and helped earn a whopping 50,000 pounds to a family friend -- Tim Piper -- who placed an unlikely bet 14 years ago.
2023-06-02
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IND vs AUS: Josh Hazlewood hopeful of getting fit for WTC Final
Formby (England), May 31 (IANS) Experienced Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is hopeful of getting fit for the World Test Championship final against India at the Oval next month and working hard in the practice sessions.
2023-05-31
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'Can't run away from what's been most successful': McCullum doubles down on England's attacking plan
London, May 31 (IANS) England Test coach Brendon McCullum has stressed that the team will continue to play in the same bold vein in the Ashes and throughout their home summer campaign, even as they are forced to shuffle personnel on the bowling side.
2023-05-31
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Benedict Cumberbatch's former chef arrested for breaking into actor's home, threatening family
London, May 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch's former chef just broke into the 'Doctor Strange' actor's house in north London and even threatened his family.
2023-05-30
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Meg Lanning ruled out of Women's Ashes Tour
Melbourne, May 27 (IANS) Australian women's team captain Meg Lanning has been ruled out of the Women's Ashes Tour of the UK due to medical reasons.
2023-05-27
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(IANS Review) 'Auhaam': A poignant and powerful suspense thriller (IANS Rating: ****)
Film: Auhaam Duration: 142 minutes
2023-05-26
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Jason Roy eyes World Cup spot despite ending England contract
London, May 26 (IANS) Despite forfeiting his contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), England opener Jason Roy still wants to represent his country at the Cricket World Cup in India later this year.
2023-05-26
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Ricky Gervais' net worth revealed as he earns over Rs 10 cr from one stand-up show (Ld)
London, May 20 (IANS) English comedian Ricky Gervais earned a staggering 1.41 million pounds ($1.75 million) or over Rs 10 crore from a single stand-up performance, making history as the world's highest-grossing single gig by a British stand-up comedian.
2023-05-20
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Meera Syal joins Jonathan Pryce, Martin Freeman in UK-Indian director's film
London, May 19 (IANS) Oscar-nominated actor Jonathan Pryce ('The Two Popes'), Meera Syal ('Yesterday') and Toby Jones ('Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy') are joining the cast of 'Flavia de Luce', a family adventure drama directed by the Andhra Pradesh-born British director Bharat Nalluri, reports 'Variety'.
2023-05-19
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Tom Cruise invites King Charles III to be "my wingman any time"
London, May 8 (IANS) Tom Cruise invited King Charles III to be his wingman during a concert thrown in honour of the new monarch at Windsor Castle on Sunday night (British Standard Time), reports 'Variety'.
2023-05-08
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'Found my seat', says Katy Perry after video of her from King Charles III's coronation goes viral
London, May 7 (IANS) A video of singer Katy Perry looking for her seat at King Charles III's coronation has taken over the Internet. However, she found her seat, says the singer.
2023-05-07
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From Judi Dench to Bear Gryllis, entertainment celebs at Charles' coronation
London, May 6 (IANS) As is the norm at all globally televised events such as these, the performing arts were well represented at the coronation of King Charles III. Notable among the Hollywood celebrities who were present at the majestic Westminster Abbey, a couple of hours before the coronation, as listed by 'Variety', included Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry.
2023-05-06
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Jameela Jamil slams Met Gala honouring Karl Lagerfeld for 'selective cancel culture'
London, May 3 (IANS) Actress Jameela Jamil is calling out the Met Gala which this year was themed in honour of the late designer Karl Lagerfeld.
2023-05-03
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Faith Thomas, the first Aboriginal woman to play cricket for Australia, dies aged 90
Melbourne, April 17 (IANS) The Australian cricket community is mourning the loss of Faith Thomas, the first Aboriginal woman to play Test cricket for Australia, who passed away at the age of 90.
2023-04-17
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Harris, Garth, Graham and Litchfield added to Australia Women contract list
Melbourne, April 5 (IANS) Grace Harris, Kim Garth, Heather Graham and Phoebe Litchfield were on Wednesday added to Cricket Australia's list of women's players to be offered national contracts for 2023-24 including 13 players retained from last season.
2023-04-05
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Australian women cricketers to earn big in new pay deal
Melbourne, April 3 (IANS) Australia Women will see a massive increase in salary caps by $53 million as per the new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed between Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) on Monday.
2023-04-03
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Cricket Scotland chairman Anjan Luthra resigns with immediate effect
Glasgow, March 31 (IANS) Cricket Scotland chairman Anjan Luthra has resigned from the role with immediate effect, ending his term which existed for less than six months. Luthra confirmed his resignation through a Twitter post on Friday, saying, "It's time the Scottish cricket community hears the truth."
2023-03-31
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan cleared of racism charges
London, March 31 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has been cleared by the Cricket Discipline Committee (CDC) of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the alleged use of racist language towards a group of Asian-origin players ahead of a match for Yorkshire in 2009.
2023-03-31
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The way we are playing at the moment, can win the Ashes comfortably, says England pacer Robinson
London, March 30 (IANS) Fast bowler Ollie Robinson believes the way England have been on a huge upswing in playing Test cricket since last year, they can fancy their chances of winning the Ashes comfortably at home.
2023-03-30
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AstraZeneca shot raised heart-related death risk in young women: Report
London, March 30 (IANS) AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine (manufactured and administered in India as Covishield) raised the risk of heart problem, and death by 3.5 times in young women in the first three months following the first dose, according to a report.
2023-03-30
Category: International, United Kingdom,Health/Medicine
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2nd Test: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs, sweep series 2-0
Wellington, March 20 (IANS) New Zealand registered an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second and final Test to sweep the series 2-0 as the tourists' resistance finally broke late on day four, here on Monday.
2023-03-20
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2nd Test, Day 2: Williamson, Nicholls slam double centuries as New Zealand dominate Sri Lanka
Wellington, March 18 (IANS) Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls slammed double centuries while sharing a mammoth partnership of 363 as New Zealand punished Sri Lanka's hapless bowlers to declare at 580/4 and dominate the play on day two of the second Test at the Basin Reserve, here on Saturday.
2023-03-18
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Tom Holland, Zendaya go grocery shopping on London date
London, March 16 (IANS) Actors Tom Holland and Zendaya were spotted reuniting for a date in the UK, proving that their relationship remains strong despite their busy schedules that often keep them apart.
2023-03-16
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NZ v SL, 1st Test: Mendis, Karunaratne fifties help Sri Lanka reach 305/6 on Day 1
Christchurch (New Zealand), March 9 (IANS) Seasoned batter Kusal Mendis (87) and skipper Dimuth Karunaratne (50) struck half-centuries and shared a 137-run partnership for the second wicket as Sri Lanka reached 305/6 against New Zealand on a weather-curtailed opening day of the first Test here on Thursday.
2023-03-09
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Knew Anderson had hit it and luckily it went straight into my gloves: Tom Blundell
Wellington, March 1 (IANS) New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell admitted he knew the second Test match against England at the Basin Reserve was over as soon as the ball hit his gloves off James Anderson to decide a thrilling one-run victory for the hosts.
2023-03-01
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2nd Test: New Zealand defiant on follow-on as England push for victory
Wellington, Feb 26 (IANS) Forced to follow on after a disastrous first innings, New Zealand rode on a century opening partnership between Tom Latham (83) and Devon Conway (61) to put up a defiant fightback in their second innings against England in the second and final Test here on Sunday.
2023-02-26
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Kyle Jamieson to undergo back surgery; likely to miss IPL 2023
Wellington, Feb 20 (IANS) New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson is set to undergo surgery for his injured back this week and will be out of action for three-two four months, head coach Gary Stead said on Monday.
2023-02-20
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Jamieson ruled out of England series with a suspected back stress-fracture
Christchurch, Feb 14 (IANS) New Zealand have suffered a massive blow on the eve of their Test series against England as the experienced fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of the two-match series due to a suspected back stress fracture.
2023-02-14
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Vice goes inside Andrew Tate's murky world for doc acquired by BBC
London, Feb 13 (IANS) The BBC has acquired Vice's explosive documentary about controversial influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate, reports 'Variety'.
2023-02-13
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Ben Stokes writes his own scripts and achieves some pretty special things: Brendon McCullum
Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb 9 (IANS) England men's red-ball coach Brendon McCullum said he is happy watching captain Ben Stokes write his own scripts and achieve pretty special things in Test cricket as they gear up to play New Zealand in the upcoming two-match series.
2023-02-09
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Clare Connor, Justin Langer, Graeme Smith join MCC World Cricket Committee
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Former England women's captain Clare Connor, ex-Australia head coach Justin Langer and former South Africa captain Graeme Smith have joined the World Cricket Committee (WCC) as the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced the addition of three new members to its independent body.
2023-02-07
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Australian Open: Sania Mirza bids adieu to Grand Slam career as runner-up in Melbourne
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) India tennis star Sania Mirza on Friday wrapped up her legendary Grand slam career as Australian Open mixed doubles runner-up. The Indian ace and partner Rohan Bopanna lost to the all-Brazilian pair Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos in the mixed doubles final here at Melbourne Park.
2023-01-27
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Australian Open: Magda Linette stuns Caroline Garcia to reach her first grand slam quarterfinal
Melbourne, Jan 23 (IANS) Poland's Magda Linette stunned World No.4 Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia in straight sets to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal here on Monday.
2023-01-23
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Helena Bonham Carter makes potential boyfriends take handwriting test
London, Jan 22 (IANS) 'Harry Potter' actress Helena Bonham Carter asks her handwriting expert to assess potential boyfriends.
2023-01-22
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Hashim Amla quits all forms of cricket to concentrate on coaching career
London, Jan 19 (IANS) South Africa opener Hashim Amla, who has joined MI Cape Town as a batting coach for SA20, has announced his retirement as player from all forms of cricket.
2023-01-19
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David Warner, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja set to return to BBL-12
Melbourne, Jan 10 (IANS) The ongoing 12th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) will become even bigger with the return of nine Australian men's Test players to the competition.
2023-01-10
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William and Kate loved 'Suits', but just couldn't stop 'stereotyping' Meghan
London, Jan 9 (IANS) In his highly anticipated pre-recorded interview with British TV anchor Tom Bradby, Prince Harry went into detail about his and Meghan Markle's rift with Prince William and Kate, recalling that his brother and sister-in-law had been 'Suits' fans, yet there were "lots of different reasons" why they did not get along with his wife, report 'Variety' and 'Daily Mail'.
2023-01-09
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Satish Shah gives epic response to racist comment at London's Heathrow airport
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Veteran actor Satish Shah gave an epic reply after he faced racism at the Heathrow airport here.
2023-01-03
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