Students at Udai Pratap College in Varanasi, India, protested demanding the removal of a mosque located on the campus. The protest came after tensions arose when a section of students recited Hanuman Chalisa near the mosque while prayers were being offered. The college administration has denied claims by the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board that the mosque and surrounding land are Waqf property, stating that the mosque was built illegally. The college administration has also accused the mosque of stealing electricity.
Having a left-arm quick of Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack the much-needed heft and variety. It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon.
A viral photograph of Aamir Khan speaking to wrestler Vinesh Phogat over a video call has led to speculation that he is all set to make Dangal 2.
Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship trophy to the victorious Chicago Cricket Club as the National Cricket Championship ended on a memorable note.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday demoted premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to Category B from Category A, and did not offer central contracts to senior players Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Osama Mir for the 2024-25 season.
One of the reasons why bowlers are rarely considered captains is because they are more susceptible to injuries than batters, argues Vishal Menon.
Sachin Tendulkar has joined America's National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, a move that is expected to give a big boost to the sport in the United States.
The Navi Mumbai police have apprehended an accused wanted in connection with an alleged plot to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan, an official said.
The explosion ripped through the provincial capital Quetta's railway station as passengers gathered on the platform before the scheduled departure of the Jaffar Express to Peshawar.
The 36-year-old Pakistani left-arm fast bowler, currently playing for English county Hampshire, is the only cricketer in history to take 500 one-day international wickets.
Kumble, under whose captaincy Jaffer turned out for India, played a role in the former Mumbai opener's appointment.
Sourav Ganguly believes Rishabh Pant is on course to become an all-time great in Test cricket.
Pakistan face South Africa at Lord's on Sunday before wrapping up their group campaign with matches against New Zealand, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
Pakistan lost Mohammad Rizwan for a duck in the first over when Moeen Ali had him caught and his opening partner Saim Ayub holed out in the deep to leave the tourists reeling at 14-2.
Sarfaraz became the first cricketer to score a double century for Mumbai in the Irani Cup, solidifying his reputation as a formidable batsman.
'Every game that he has been part of, where India has won across formats, you will see that Bumrah has left a big imprint on that game.'
'We played since childhood in U-15, U-17. It felt like we carried on from where we left off.'
Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment with India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, particularly criticising the team's top-order batting and the questionable pitch preparation.
'Would he have dominated during my era or before my era? I think he would.'
It is often speculated that Pakistan team has two factions -- one led by skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is under Shaheen Shah Afridi's control.
'Why should she involve Islam in it?' 'We are living in a secular democracy and she has the right to do what she wants. but why bring Islam into it?'
Pakistan's Super 8 qualification chance hinges on winning big in their last two games against Canada and Ireland.
Akram in a tweet said that he was rudely questioned and ordered to take out his insulin from its case and dump it into a plastic bag.
Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram recently became a father for the third time, as he welcomed a baby girl with his Shaniera Akram.
A Pakistani doctor, Dr Kamran Cheema, has served a legal notice to former fast bowler Wasim Akram demanding an unconditional apology from him after being accused of showing negligence in the treatment of Wasims's wife, Huma Akram.
Former Pakistan all rounder Wasim Raja died of a heart attack on Wednesday in London during a match.
'There is a problem in our culture where people think, especially if you are an actor, that you are their property.'
'Winning even one Ranji Trophy title is a great achievement and to win 10 out of 10 is absolutely amazing.'
It was also reported that evidence related to statements made by YouTubers and former cricketers is being collected by the Pakistan Cricket Board's legal department.
Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.
Join us in congratulating the 28-year-old batsman on his double hundred in the West Indies.
It was Pakistan's sixth defeat in their last 10 Tests at home and this was also the first time Bangladesh have beaten their neighbours in a Test and series.
The Mumbai opener has been recalled to the Indian Test team after nearly three-and-half years.
Babar Azam and five other players will prolong their stay in the United States
'Pakistani players think that if they don't perform well, the coaches will be sacked, and nothing will happen to them.'
Former India batter Wasim Jaffer said on Sunday that the Indian Premier League (IPL) needs to take away the 'Impact Player' rule since it is not encouraging all-rounders to bowl and their lack of bowling is a lack of concern for Indian cricket.
The 39-year-old Vikas Sachdev kept nudging Zaira Wasim's shoulder and continued to move his foot up and down her back and neck during the two hour flight.
The story of Ravichandrean Ashwin remains incomplete without the mention of Ravindra Jadeja.
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