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21 Jun

Neeraj Chopra Clinches First Diamond League Title in Two Years, Beats Weber in Javelin Showdown

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Paris, June 21, 2025 — Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a stellar performance on Friday night, winning the Diamond League meet in Paris and claiming his first title on the circuit in two years. The 26-year-old Indian javelin star outclassed reigning world champion Julian Weber of Germany in a high-stakes contest that kept fans on edge till the final throw. Chopra's winning effort came in the fifth round, registering a throw of 88.45 metres his season's best so far. Weber, who had taken the lead early on with an 86.37-metre throw, could not better his mark in the remaining…

19 Jun

“We Can Win Anywhere”: Captain Shubman Gill Sets Confident Tone Ahead of England Test Series

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Leeds, June 19, 2025 — India’s Test cricket captain Shubman Gill has firmly stated that the team is ready to dominate anywhere in the world, setting a strong tone ahead of the five-match Test series against England. As India begins its new World Test Championship cycle, Gill's leadership is being closely watched—especially as he steps into the shoes of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.“We believe we can win anywhere. That’s the blueprint we are following,” said Gill at the pre-match press conference in Leeds. The 25-year-old opener, now positioned at number four in the batting order, highlighted…

14 Jun

Markram Masterclass Propels South Africa to Historic WTC Triumph Over Australia

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London, June 14, 2025 — England’s Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed a momentous victory today as South Africa claimed their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating defending champions Australia by five wickets. The defining performance came from Aiden Markram, whose resolute 136‑run innings underpinned a stirring run‑chase and laid to rest decades of near‑misses in global finals .South Africa, chasing 282 for victory, stumbled early to 30‑for‑4. Yet, Markram’s serenity at the crease, backed by captain Temba Bavuma (66 not out), saw them overturn the deficit. The duo put on a century‑ending partnership of 147, firmly swinging momentum their…

14 Jun

MCC Outlaws ‘Bunny-Hop’ Catches in Major Cricket Rule Overhaul

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London (National Times): The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to implement a major rule change that will render the controversial 'bunny-hop' boundary catches illegal from October 2026. As per a report from ESPNcricinfo, the MCC has updated Law 19.5.2 to address what it calls “unusual-looking” boundary catches that many believe go against the spirit of fair play. The new amendment states that any fielder who has been outside the boundary before touching the ball must be fully grounded within the field of play after their first airborne contact — or else…

09 Jun

Portugal Clinches Nations League Title After Ronaldo’s Heroics and Penalty Drama Against Spain

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Munich, June 9, 2025 – In a gripping UEFA Nations League final at Munich’s Allianz Arena, Portugal edged past Spain 5-3 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw in extra time, claiming their second Nations League crown. Cristiano Ronaldo, who equalized in the second half before being forced off due to injury, was visibly emotional as he witnessed Portugal's historic win unfold from the sidelines.The match was a back-and-forth thriller, featuring moments of brilliance from both sides. Spain drew first blood in the 21st minute when Martin Zubimendi converted Lamine Yamal’s low cross, capping off a sleek attacking move. Portugal…

04 Jun

RCB Victory Turns Tragic: Stampede Outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium Kills 11, Injures Dozens

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BENGALURU, June 4 — What should have been a night of celebration turned into a horrific tragedy when a stampede outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium killed at least 7 people and left over 33 others injured. Thousands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans had gathered to mark the team’s historic first IPL title win, but the euphoria spiraled into chaos as the crowd surged uncontrollably.The incident occurred as fans swarmed the stadium premises, hoping to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes during the official victory parade and felicitation ceremony. According to eyewitnesses, people began pushing and climbing over barricades…

03 Jun

IPL 2025 Final: RCB and PBKS Battle for Historic First Title After 18-Year Wait

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A new name will be etched into the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) square off in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Both franchises, after 18 long years in the league, are eyeing their maiden title in what promises to be a thrilling summit clash. RCB’s Fourth Shot at Glory RCB enters the final with hopes of finally ending their long-standing title drought, having previously finished runners-up three times, in 2009, 2011, and 2016. This season, they secured second place in the league with 19…

02 Jun

World Champion Gukesh Shocks Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025 Thriller

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Stavanger (Norway), June 2, 2025 — In a landmark victory, reigning World Chess Champion Dommaraju Gukesh defeated former World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025, marking his first-ever classical win over the Norwegian legend. The 19-year-old Indian grandmaster turned the game around from a losing position in a dramatic encounter on Sunday.With this triumph, Gukesh became only the second Indian to beat Carlsen in a classical game at the Norway Chess tournament, following in the footsteps of Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa.Carlsen controlled much of the match, pressing from a superior position, but Gukesh held his nerve and…

01 Jun

Shreyas Iyer Leads Punjab Kings to IPL 2025 Final With Dazzling Chase Against Mumbai

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National Times Bureau, June 2, 2025: Punjab Kings roared into the IPL 2025 final after defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in a high-voltage Qualifier 2 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This marks only the second time Punjab has reached an IPL final their last appearance being in 2014.Mumbai Indians, asked to bat first, posted a commanding total of 203/6. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma gave the innings backbone with 44 runs each, while Naman Dhir injected late energy with a quickfire 28 off just 12 balls. Punjab’s bowlers struggled to contain the run flow, and at the…

30 May

Mumbai Indians Knock Out Gujarat Titans, Enter Qualifier 2 with 20-Run Victory

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National Times Bureau, May 30, 2025: Mumbai Indians (MI) kept their IPL 2025 campaign alive by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs in the Eliminator match held in Mullanpur on Friday. With this victory, MI advanced to Qualifier 2, where they will face Punjab Kings for a spot in the final.Opting to bat first, MI posted a formidable total of 228/5, driven by a masterful 81-run innings from captain Rohit Sharma off just 50 balls. Contributions from Jonny Bairstow and Hardik Pandya helped accelerate the scoring, pushing MI beyond the par score.In response, Gujarat Titans put up a spirited…