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Odisha CM receives ‘Best State for Promotion of Sports’ Award at Sportstar Aces 2023

Sambad English Bureau Feb 27, 2023

Mumbai: Odisha was awarded the ‘Best State for the Promotion of Sports’ at the 2023 Sportstar Aces 2023 Awards in Mumbai today. The state won this prestigious award for the fourth time. The recognition comes as a result of the state's…

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Sunil Gavaskar cannot fathom why umpires told Rishabh Pant to change his stance

Sambad English Bureau Aug 28, 2021

Mumbai: Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar was dismayed over why the umpires told Rishabh Pant to change his stance during the ongoing third Test against England at Headingley. He also said that footmarks don't determine a batsman's…

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Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar explains why India will win the World Test Championship

Sambad English Bureau Jun 15, 2021

New Delhi: India should win the World Test Championship final against New Zealand since they have more impact players, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said. "It is even-stevens in my view because both the teams are well balanced.…

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These are the two cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar wanted to play with and against; read here

Sambad English Bureau May 30, 2021

Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said he had two regrets in life despite an illustrious career spanning more than two decades where he played 200 Tests and 463 ODI, scoring 51 and 49 centuries, respectively. "I have two regrets.…

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Irresponsible shot: Gavaskar on Rohit, who limps off the field

Sambad English Bureau Jan 16, 2021

Brisbane: India got another injury scare when opening batsman Rohit Sharma was seen limping immediately after holing out to long on just before tea on the second day of the fourth and final Test at the Gabba on Saturday. It appeared to…

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Gavaskar blames flawed technique for increased concussion incidents

Sambad English Bureau Dec 15, 2020

New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has blamed batsmen committing themselves to front-foot, 'the front-press' as the reason behind many of them getting hit on the head and suffering concussions. "I think it is more to do with…

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Gavaskar calls for transparency regarding Rohit’s injury

Sambad English Bureau Oct 27, 2020

Sharjah: Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has called for transparency regarding Rohit Sharma's fitness after the star opener, who has not been named in any of the three Indian squads for the Australia tour, was pictured training with his…

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‘Wanted to play like Rohit does in limited-overs cricket and Tests’

Sambad English Bureau Aug 23, 2020

New Delhi: Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar has said that he would have loved to bat like current limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma. Gavaskar, who was the first batsman to reach 10,000 career runs in Test cricket, said that…