(Reuters) – Shubman Gill will miss India’s World Cup meeting with Afghanistan, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Monday, as the in-form opener continues his recovery from dengue fever. Gill is the leading run-scorer in one-day internationals this year and has forged a formidable opening partnership with skipper Rohit Sharma, but the 24-year-old missed …
By Bharath Rajeswaran BENGALURU (Reuters) -Indian shares fell on Monday, dragged by a surge in oil prices due to a military conflict in the Middle East and higher U.S. interest rate concerns. The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 0.72% lower at 19,512.35, while the S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.73% to 65,512.39. All the 13 major …
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By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI (Reuters) – When T20 cricket is increasingly influencing batting approach in one-day internationals, India moved the other way on Sunday and adopted a test match approach to accomplish a nervy chase in their low-scoring World Cup opener against Australia. A day after South Africa overcame Sri Lanka in a 754-run …
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CHENNAI (Reuters) – Sealing victory with a six in a World Cup match would give unparallel joy to most cricketers but India’s KL Rahul had a bittersweet feeling about the shot that clinched Sunday’s game against Australia. Chasing 200 for victory, India were reeling after three of their top four batters fell for ducks in …
CHENNAI, India (Reuters) -India launched their home World Cup campaign with a six-wicket victory over Australia after Virat Kohli and KL Rahul guided them through a jittery run chase on Sunday. The hosts probably expected their chase to be a cakewalk after their spin-heavy attack bundled out the five-times champions for 199 with three deliveries …
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KOLKATA, India (Reuters) – Indian rescue teams are finding it difficult to reach flood-hit areas in the north-eastern state of Sikkim where more than 140 people are missing because the region is still experiencing bouts of heavy rain, officials said on Saturday. The Lhonak Lake burst its banks on Wednesday after a cloudburst triggered torrential …
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By Martin Quin Pollard and Ian Ransom HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) -India’s men’s teams won chaotic kabaddi and washed-out cricket finals, the South Korean men’s football team earned exemptions from military service, and China achieved a record gold haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Saturday. The men’s kabaddi final between India and defending champions Iran …
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CHENNAI (Reuters) – India captain Rohit Sharma is aware of Australia’s awe-inspiring record in global events and warned his team mates not to lower their guard against them in their first match of the 50-overs World Cup on Sunday. India are currently the top-ranked ODI team and they beat Australia 2-1 last month in a …
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MUMBAI (Reuters) -India has sent notices to social media platforms X, formerly known as Twitter, YouTube and Telegram asking them to ensure there is no child sexual abuse material on their platforms, the government said on Friday. The companies could be stripped of their protection from legal liability if they don’t comply, the government said …
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By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The organisers of the 50-overs World Cup in India are working to secure visas for fans and media from Pakistan, the governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said after complaints from the Pakistan board. Visas for the Pakistan team were granted barely 48 hours before they left for what …
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