England’s Wood strikes early blows as India 93-3 in third Test

England’s Wood strikes early blows as India 93-3 in third Test

England fast bowler Mark Wood took two wickets to rattle India's top order before the hosts recovered to 93-3 at lunch after electing to bat in the third Test on Thursday. Captain Rohit Sharma won the toss in Rajkot but Wood had India on the back foot with the wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. They then slipped to 33-3 when spinner Tom Hartley removed Rajat Patidar. Rohit, […]

February 15, 2024 3

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India win toss, bat against England in Stokes’ 100th Test

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against England in the third Test in Rajkot on Thursday. The match is the 100th Test for England captain Ben Stokes. "Time flies when you're having fun," the 32-year-old said at the toss. India made four changes to their team with the five-match series level at 1-1, handing Test debuts to batsman Sarfaraz Khan and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. […]

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Qatar releases 8 Indian Navy officers previously sentenced to death

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Benita Ishekwa Shines at Young Chef Olympiad 2024: A Triumph for Namibian Culinary Excellence

In a remarkable showcase of culinary talent, Namibian chef Benita Ishekwa, a student from SilverSpoon Hospitality School, left an indelible mark at the 10th edition of the Young Chef Olympiad held in Calcuta, India. Terry Jenkinson, representative from SilverSpoon Hospitality School, expressed immense pride and joy as Benita clinched two prestigious awards during the closing ceremony on Sunday, February 4th. Double Triumph: Benita Ishekwa's outstanding performance at the Young Chef […]

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Indian state to set to table contentious Uniform Civil Code bill

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Zee says it can go to tribunal to enforce Sony merger deal

India's Zee Entertainment says it can ask a tribunal to enforce a $10 billion merger with Sony's Indian unit, which was planned but later scrapped by Sony. Sony walked away from the deal two weeks ago, claiming breaches of contract. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India’s Jaiswal hits ton in second England Test

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck India's first century in the high-profile five-Test series against England after lunch on the opening day of the second match on Friday. The left-hander smashed left-arm spinner Tom Hartley for a six to reach his second Test ton after India elected to bat in Visakhapatnam. Jaiswal, playing his sixth Test since his debut last year, made 80 in the first Indian innings of the opening […]

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