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Manchester: Shardul Thakur opened up about his limited role with the ball on Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England, revealing that captain Shubman Gill decides bowling changes and rotation during the game. Thakur, who bowled just five overs while England racked up 225/2 in 46 overs, admitted it’s challenging to maintain rhythm when not used consistently. After being benched for the second and third Tests, Thakur returned to the XI for the fourth Test but was barely seen with the ball. In contrast, Jasprit Bumrah bowled 13 overs, Mohammed Siraj 10, and debutant Anshul Kamboj also…

Manchester: India found themselves under pressure on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, despite Rishabh Pant’s valiant half-century. England’s openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley stitched together a massive 166-run opening stand to finish the day strongly at 225/2, trailing India’s first-innings total of 358 by just 133 runs. Duckett, who scored a blazing 94 off 100 balls, and Crawley, who contributed 84 off 113, dominated India’s bowlers, punishing anything loose. The Indian attack appeared wayward, with former England captain Nasser Hussain sharply criticising Shubman Gill’s leadership and bowling choices. “They bowled both sides of…

Team Goemkarponn Mangeshi: Young table tennis sensation Ruhaan Shaikh is on the brink of a remarkable double triumph at the 7th Mangeshi All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, having entered both the U13 and U15 Boys finals with commanding performances. The tournament, hosted at V.D. & S.V. Wagle High School, is being held as part of the school’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and is organised by the Mangirish Vidyadayini Samstha in association with the Wagle High School Diamond Jubilee Celebration Committee, under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association. In the U13 category, top seed Ruhaan secured his place…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: Arnav Saraf, Advait Balakrishnan, and Ritika Chelluri stole the spotlight at the Radiant State Sub Junior (U15 & U17) Badminton Ranking Tournament, each clinching two titles. The tournament, organised by Radiant Sports Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association, was held at the Indoor Stadium in Ponda. Arnav Saraf emerged victorious in the U15 Boys Doubles alongside Sparsh Kolwalkar, defeating Atharv Sadaye and Shaan C K. He then partnered with Niharika Parwar to win the U15 Mixed Doubles against Sparsh Kolwalkar and Aaryaa Metry. In the U17 category, Advait Balakrishnan showcased excellent form, winning the Boys…

New Delhi: Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence that India and the United States will reach a bilateral trade agreement before the looming August 1 deadline, which could otherwise trigger tariffs of up to 26% on Indian goods. In an interview with Bloomberg TV on Thursday during his visit to London, Goyal said, “I’m always confident,” when asked about the likelihood of a successful outcome. He added that discussions with his American counterparts have been positive and constructive. “I’ve had some wonderful engagement with my friend and colleague from the US,” he noted, referring to US Commerce Secretary…

New Delhi: India’s maritime sector has achieved a major milestone with the average turnaround time for ships at Indian ports dropping from four days to less than one day, outperforming several advanced economies, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced at the Maritime Financing Summit 2025. The minister highlighted that this improvement in efficiency reflects India’s broader maritime ambitions and reforms. He noted a 70% increase in container handling capacity at major ports, alongside a substantial rise in cargo movement through coastal and inland waterways. These advancements, combined with 100% FDI in shipping under the automatic route,…

New Delhi: Violence has flared once again along the Thailand-Cambodia border, reigniting a long-standing dispute centered around a group of ancient Hindu temples. The latest escalation, which occurred on Thursday, marks the most intense outbreak of hostilities in over a decade. Clashes between the two Southeast Asian neighbors left 12 people dead, dozens injured, and triggered the evacuation of around 40,000 Thai civilians from 86 villages near the conflict zone. At the center of the tensions are the Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom temples — centuries-old shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Perched atop a 525-metre cliff in Cambodia’s Dangrek…