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New Delhi: Team India has shut down the growing debate over Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, particularly the comparisons made with England skipper Ben Stokes, following India’s 22-run loss in the third Test at Lord’s. Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan had raised questions over India’s handling of Bumrah, suggesting the pacer wasn’t utilised effectively during the second innings when the game was on the line. Pathan pointed to Stokes’ heroic 9.2-over spell on Day 5—during which he picked up the key wicket of KL Rahul—arguing that India should have relied more on their premier pacer in crucial moments. “Ben Stokes bowled…

New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continues to dazzle at the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, defeating World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana in the opening round of the upper-bracket qualifiers on Friday. The 18-year-old prodigy, playing with the white pieces, showcased remarkable composure and precision to secure the win against the American heavyweight. This victory comes hot on the heels of his sensational triumph over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, which helped Praggnanandhaa finish joint-top of the leaderboard in the initial group stage with 4.5 points. He shared the top spot in Group A alongside Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov,…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recorded a staggering revenue of ₹9,741.7 crore for the financial year 2023–24, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) alone contributing a massive ₹5,761 crore, which is 59% of the board’s total earnings. The IPL’s overwhelming financial impact continues to solidify its status as the crown jewel of Indian cricket. The IPL, a premier franchise-based T20 tournament that debuted in 2007, now comprises 10 teams and showcases top-tier cricket talent from India and around the globe. Its ever-increasing popularity and media value have turned it into a “golden goose”…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Football Association (GFA) has announced the state team for the Junior Boys’ National Football Championship for the Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy 2025–26. Goa will compete in Tier 1, Group A, alongside Delhi, Telangana, and host team Punjab. The prestigious tournament will be held in Amritsar, Punjab, from July 20 to July 30, 2025. A total of 20 players have been selected to represent Goa in this national-level competition. The selected players include Aaryav Da Costa, Abner Viegas, Messi Fernandes, Shlok Govekar, Elrad Braganza, Nahum Dsouza, Amstrong Fernandes, Wayne Colaco, Emmanuel Gama, Messi Rebello, Bryson Dias,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is set to participate in the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Ahmedabad 2025, scheduled from July 31 to August 2 at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar. As one of the country’s leading travel trade shows, TTF Ahmedabad presents an ideal platform for Goa to showcase its diverse tourism potential and strengthen its presence in key domestic markets. Goa Tourism’s participation is aligned with its broader strategy to promote the state as a vibrant, responsible, and year-round destination, moving beyond its traditional image of beaches and nightlife. With…

Team Goemkarponn ASSOLDA: Fr. Agnelo YSC Paroda delivered a dominating performance to thrash Ugem Rising Club 6-1 and secure their spot in the quarterfinals of the 17th St. Anthony Festival Cup, organized by St. Anthony SC Assolda and played at the Moll Ground, Assolda. Joy Fernandes was the star of the match, scoring an impressive four goals for Fr. Agnelo YSC in the 22nd, 29th, 35th, and 43rd minutes, while Nelson Fernandes netted a brace in the 16th and 56th minutes, sealing an emphatic victory for the Paroda side. Ugem Rising Club managed to pull one back through Pratamesh Gaonkar,…

NEW DELHI: Over 60 schools in Delhi and Bengaluru received alarming bomb threats via email on Friday morning, prompting emergency evacuations, large-scale police deployment, and bomb squad sweeps. While 20 schools in Delhi were affected, 40 schools in Bengaluru reported receiving similar threatening messages. Authorities swiftly responded with Bomb Disposal Squads, fire services, and local police teams rushing to the schools. Students and staff were evacuated, and exhaustive searches were carried out. By late morning, no explosives were found at any of the locations, and the incidents were treated as likely hoaxes. The email threats, however, triggered widespread fear due…