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Sports Stars Keeping Body And Mind Aligned Through Yoga | Cricket News
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Sports Stars Keeping Body And Mind Aligned Through Yoga | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Virat Kohli doing yoga with Anushka SharmaThe latest AC Neilsen survey has revealed that in India adults spend more time in physical exercise than kids, while more kids play sports. But yoga has a deep connection with India's sports stars. They use it as a way to keep the mind and body aligned in their quest for excellence. "Yoga is a wonderful discipline. It made me feel confident and competitive. Practice yoga.. it will make you relaxed and free, yet active and energetic," said Virat Kohli.Virat Kohli's fitness routine revolves around yoga. The former Indian captain not just does it for cricket training, but also to set couple goals with his actor wife Anushka Sharma.Greats like VVS Laxman, and India's modern wall Cheteshwar Pujara have used yoga for the magnificen...
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“There Should Be Transparency”: Ex-India Star Slams NCA Over Jasprit Bumrah Injury | Cricket News
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“There Should Be Transparency”: Ex-India Star Slams NCA Over Jasprit Bumrah Injury | Cricket News

[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah in action for the Indian cricket team© AFPFormer Indian cricket team batsman Mohammad Kaif has expressed his concern over Jasprit Bumrah's road to recovery following injury concerns and questioned the VVS Laxman-led National Cricket Academy (NCA) over the lack of ‘transparency” over his expect time of return. Bumrah has been out of action since September 2022 and his back injury resulted in him missing the Asia Cup as well as the ODI World Cup. The fast bowler is currently recovering from the injury but nothing is clear about his availability for the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023.“I have noticed faults in the system. Players have gotten picked in the squad, and then pulled out before the match citing they weren't fully fit. This happen...
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On Anniversary Of Dravid-Laxman’s Historic 376-Run Partnership, Hemang Badani Shares Unheard Tale | Cricket News
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On Anniversary Of Dravid-Laxman’s Historic 376-Run Partnership, Hemang Badani Shares Unheard Tale | Cricket News

[ad_1] On this day in 2001, two of the finest Indian batters in the history of cricket -- Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman -- created historic, orchestrating a partnership of 376 runs, completing a historic comeback against Australia at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium. Even today, the tales of the duo's heroics with the bat are celebrated in ever nook and corner of the country. On the 22nd anniversary of the occasion, former India cricketer Hemang Badani shared an unheard tale from the match that sums up how big a comeback it was from Laxman and Dravid.Dravid and Laxman walked onto the pitch on March 14, 2001, with India's score reading 254/9 against Australia. The duo remained unbeaten throughout the day as India's score at stumps read 589/4.Laxman eventually made a total of 281 runs from 45...
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“Harmanpreet Kaur’s Run Out Was Turning Point”: India Greats React To Semis Loss | Cricket News
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“Harmanpreet Kaur’s Run Out Was Turning Point”: India Greats React To Semis Loss | Cricket News

[ad_1] India's wait for a world title continued as they succumbed to a heartbreaking five-run loss to Australia in the semifinal of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday, where nerves of the defending champions prevailed over top knocks from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues. Following Team India's five-run loss to Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, former India cricketer VVS Laxman called Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's run out a 'Turning point' of the game."Tough luck Team India. #HarmanpreetKaur & #JemimahRodrigues looked like taking the game away but the Aussies fought back brilliantly & in the end India have fallen short. Harmanpreet's runout was the turning point & India will be disappointed to miss out on the finals...
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Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: India’s Dominance At Home, Mixed Results Down Under | Cricket News
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Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: India’s Dominance At Home, Mixed Results Down Under | Cricket News

[ad_1] The latest edition of the Border Gavaskar Trophy will kick start on February 9 in Nagpur. While Team India aim to retain the trophy after a historic win in Down Under, Australia will look to win their first Test series in India since 2004-05. Instituted in 1996 and named after legendary batters Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar, the Border Gavaskar Trophy has had its moments of glory, where history was rewritten, records were shattered, and careers were molded.Impregnable Home TurfThe inaugural one-match series in 1996 began on a winning note for India, as they beat Australia on the back of Nayan Mongia's 152. This was also Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's first match as Test captain.The 1996 series also heralded the era of India's domination against Australia at home. India have w...
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India Record Biggest-Ever Win In ODI History: Here’s How The World Reacted | Cricket News
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India Record Biggest-Ever Win In ODI History: Here’s How The World Reacted | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India had a memorable outing on Sunday as they thrashed Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI of the three-match series by a gigantic margin of 317 runs. With this win, the Rohit Sharma-led side got a 3-0 clean sweep in the series and also registered the biggest win by any team in the 50-over format. Opting to bat first, Team India posted a huge total of 390/5 after Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill smashed 166* and 116 runs respectively. It was Virat's 46th ODI ton while it was the second one for Gill. Later, Mohammed Siraj shone with the ball and scalped four wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 73.After Team India registered a historic win at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, people from all walks of life took to Twitter and congratulated the Rohit ...
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Zaheer Khan, Mohammad Kaif, VVS Laxman Meet Former India Coach In New Zealand. See Pics | Cricket News
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Zaheer Khan, Mohammad Kaif, VVS Laxman Meet Former India Coach In New Zealand. See Pics | Cricket News

[ad_1] John Wright (1st from right) held the post of India coach from 2000 to 2005.© TwitterFormer India cricketers Zaheer Khan, Mohammad Kaif and VVS Laxman met ex-coach of the national cricket team John Wright in New Zealand. Wright held the post of India coach from 2000 to 2005, a tenure that saw the side giving some really good performances, including a entry into the final of the ODI World Cup in 2003. The three Indians met Wright in New Zealand and Kaif took to social media to post the pictures of the reunion."Look who we met in New Zealand. Warm, wise and humble Mr John Wright. We recalled old days, shared life updates and pulled his leg. Coach time to sell your 20-year-old car now," said Kaif while sharing the pictures on Twitter.Look who we met in New Zealand. Warm, wise and hum...
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India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Mount Maunganui Too? | Cricket News
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India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Mount Maunganui Too? | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Hardik Pandya-led India square off against New Zealand in the second T20I in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. The first T20 International of the three-match series in Wellington was called off without a ball being bowled as incessant rain made the ground unplayable on Friday. The rain did stop for a bit but barring a short period of dry spell, it continued to pour throughout at the Sky Stadium. Rain might impact the second T20I in Mount Maunganui too.According to AccuWeather's predictions, during the day, it will remain "mostly cloudy; brief morning showers, becoming breezy in the afternoon with a couple of soaking showers" in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. There is a 89 per cent probability of precipitation during the day. Also, there is 18 per cent probability of thunderstorms and 81 ...
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Hardik Pandya-led Team India Gets Traditional Powhiri Welcome In Tauranga Ahead Of 2nd T20I vs New Zealand. See Pics | Cricket News
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Hardik Pandya-led Team India Gets Traditional Powhiri Welcome In Tauranga Ahead Of 2nd T20I vs New Zealand. See Pics | Cricket News

[ad_1] With the first T20I between India and New Zealand getting abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to rain in Wellington, the focus has shifted to the second game of the three-match series in Mount Maunganui. The Hardik Pandya-led squad reached Tauranga on Saturday and upon their arrival, the side received a 'powhiri' welcome. The entire Indian contingent seemed to have a good time, with everyone in good spirits.A 'powhiri' is a Maori welcoming ceremony which involves speeches, cultural performance, singing and finally the hongi. It is used to both welcome guests onto a marae or during other ceremonies.For most non-Maori speakers, an aggressive challenge of the visitor at the beginning of the ceremony takes place and it is the most spectacular part of powhiri.Super Special...
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“In T20 Cricket, You Will See…”: VVS Laxman On Road Ahead For India After World Cup Semi-final Loss | Cricket News
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“In T20 Cricket, You Will See…”: VVS Laxman On Road Ahead For India After World Cup Semi-final Loss | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of VVS Laxman© TwitterStand-in head coach VVS Laxman on Thursday said India will be looking to pack the side with T20 specialists as it seeks course correction after yet another World Cup failure. England, who won their second T20 World Cup title in Australia on Sunday, have set the benchmark with their fearless brand of cricket. They bat till number 11 and in the final against Pakistan, they had as many as seven bowling options even in the absence of lead pacer Mark Wood.Speaking to media ahead of the New Zealand limited overs tour, Laxman said multi-dimensional players are the need of the hour in T20 cricket. "In white ball cricket, you need specialist players and going forward, in T20 cricket, you will see a lot more T20 specialists. T20 cricket has shown us over the...
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