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05 Feb

On Indian soil highest targets successfully chased in Test cricket

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Recently India has set a 399 run target for England in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Actually the highest target successfully chased on Indian soil is 387 by India against England in Chennai in 2008. After this it is followed by 276, chased down by West Indies in Delhi in 1987. India has also chased down 276 run target against West Indies in Delhi in 2011. Actually this is very interesting as new records are creating in cricket and people actually finding it very amazing. Test cricket is played from long time and it is very successful as people can…

05 Feb

After Day 3 India need 9 wickets and England need 332 runs to win Visakhapatnam Test

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Right now India needs nine wickets on the last two days to win the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam. England ended the third day of the Test at 67/1, needing 332 more runs to win. Earlier, India was bowled out for 255 runs in their second innings, setting a 399 run target for England to chase. This is actually very interesting stage of the match as both team is working very hard to win the match and want to make their impression in cricket history. Today cricket has become very popular sport and people all around the world watches…

05 Feb

Recently state fencing team leaves for Maharashtra

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Recently the state team for the 67th National School Games in fencing U-17 boys and girls left Imphal on Sunday for Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Actually the team composed of four each of boys and girls will compete in foil, epee and sabre events during the course of the fencing competition, which will go to commence on February 7 and run through February 10, 2024.In reality the state squad includes N Ritankumar, P Yoihenba, Satyaraj M and N Thoihenba for boys' foil event; H Tonibia, Ng Merina, Alina Th and T Osita for girls' foil event; A Thomba, Tonthang Hijam, K Priyojit…

03 Feb

Siraj released from Indian squad and Avesh Khan re-joins

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Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been released from the squad for the second Test against England. Actually the BCCI released a statement on the morning of the second test stating that Siraj has been released considering the workload and will rejoin the team for the third Test. Meanwhile, Avesh Khan who was released for the first Test has re-joined the team. Actually these types of things happen so that team can manage its player and perform best. Today cricket is very popular sport and everywhere people watch it. In fact for the popularity of cricket Indian cricket team has high…

01 Feb

Maxcimilando Tariang was the star of the match for Malki SC securing a convincing 3-1 victory for his team

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This Wednesday In an exciting match of the SSA 1st Division Football League 2023-24, held at the SSA Ground with a kick-off time of 2:45 PM, Umphyrnai SC faced off against Malki SC in a riveting encounter. Umphyrnai SC made an early mark on the scoreboard with Isharwell Mukhim finding the net in the 8th minute. However, Malki SC mounted a strong comeback, showcasing their prowess with amazing three successive goals. In fact Maxcimilando Tariang was the star of the match for Malki SC, scoring in the 69th, 73rd, and 81st minutes, securing a convincing 3-1 victory for his team.…

31 Jan

With 5 hundreds in 4 first-class matches Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s son Agni breaks world record

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Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s son Agni Chopra has smashed five hundreds in his first four Ranji Trophy matches for Mizoram. Actually the 25 year old has set the world record for becoming the first cricketer to smash hundred in each of his first four first class matches of career. In fact Agni has scored 767 runs in eight first class innings at an average of 95.87. This is actually good news as today young talents are coming in cricket and breaking records. Actually today cricket has become very popular sport and people from everywhere watch it. In fact for the…

31 Jan

Recently Pat Cummins praises the remarkable consistency of the Indian duo

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Recently Australia’s Test and ODI captain, Pat Cummins, has commended the consistent performance of senior Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. Describing them as “super consistent, “ he expressed that playing alongside these two players has been a special experience. In an interview with the ICC, Cummins commended both Jadeja and Kohli stating “You can’t keep them out of it.” This is actually good as Pat Cummins is praising Indian cricketer and it shows that cricket is actually a very good sport and it is a gentleman’s game. Today cricket is becoming very popular sport and people all over…

30 Jan

Despite being in same group India and Pakistan not face each other in U-19 WC Super Six

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Recently India and Pakistan won’t face each other in Super Six stage of Under-19 World Cup 2024 despite being in same group. Actually in Super Six, each team plays two games against the two teams who finished in different position from them in group stage. Since India and Pakistan both topped their respective groups in group stage, they won’t face each other right now. Actually this happens as today almost every country playing cricket and more competition happening to win matches. Today in cricket India and Pakistan is very important team and they play very hard as both has high…

30 Jan

After victory in the semifinals Meghalaya enter football final

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Recently Meghalaya were trailing 2-1 at half time but stormed back for a 5-3 victory in the semifinals of the men’s football event at the Khelo India Youth Games 2024 in Chennai on Monday. In fact this means that Meghalaya have guaranteed themselves at least a silver medal, though they will be aiming for nothing less than gold in Wednesday’s final. Actually Mebanlamlynti Marsharing, who scored three goals in the group stage, delivered four today alone to help his side progress to the final. Now Meghalaya, who have won four games in a row now, will face Punjab in the…

29 Jan

Shamar help his team win the Gabba Test used to work as security guard till 2023 and live in village with population of 350

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West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph, who took seven wickets in Australia’s second innings to help his team win the Gabba Test, used to work as a security guard till last year. He earlier also worked as a labourer. Actually he hails from the remote village of Baracara in Guyana, which has a population of about 350 people. This is actually good news as new people is able to show their talent in cricket and making different records which is very impressive. Today cricket is very popular sport and people all around the world watch it. In fact for popularity…