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New Delhi: Ruturaj Gaikwad delivered a commanding statement in the second ODI against South Africa by scoring his maiden century while adapting to the unfamiliar No. 4 position. The move came after Shreyas Iyer was sidelined due to injury, prompting the team management to hand Gaikwad a crucial middle-order role. Although his first outing at the position did not yield much, he responded decisively in the next match with a polished hundred that highlighted both technique and temperament. Gaikwad acknowledged the trust placed in him and viewed the opportunity as a responsibility rather than pressure. The transition from opening to…

New Delhi: Harbhajan Singh has voiced disappointment over how the futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are being discussed, saying it is unsettling that influential decisions are coming from people who, in his view, have not achieved enough to judge two of India’s greatest players. He backed both seniors to continue in ODIs until the 2027 World Cup, especially given their recent form against South Africa. Kohli has struck consecutive centuries, while Rohit has produced two fifties and a dominant unbeaten 121. Harbhajan praised the pair for setting high standards and guiding the next generation through their work ethic…

New Delhi: Ravi Shastri has delivered a strong message to those questioning or complicating the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India’s ODI setup. As discussions continue around their long-term roles, Shastri warned that undermining players of their stature is both unfair and unwise. The former head coach, who worked closely with both during his tenure, made it clear that Kohli and Rohit deserve unwavering backing. Shastri described the pair as giants of the format and cautioned critics against creating unnecessary pressure around their positions. Without naming anyone, he suggested that certain individuals are stirring doubts, but…

New Delhi: Arjun Erigaisi produced a composed and determined performance to defeat Viswanathan Anand in an all-Indian final and claim the Jerusalem Masters crown. The 22-year-old clinched the title after a gripping contest that began with two drawn rapid games before moving into blitz tie-breakers. Erigaisi seized the advantage in the first blitz game, capitalising on a strong position with the white pieces to take a crucial lead. The second blitz encounter also saw him pressing for victory, but he eventually settled for a draw, which was enough to seal the match 2.5–1.5 and secure the championship. The win earned…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Grand Opposition Alliance in Goa appears to be fraying, with Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Amit Patkar stating on Thursday that the alliance with the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) has “prima facie broken.” Patkar said the RGP’s decision to announce a candidate for the St Cruz Zilla Panchayat seat—currently held by Congress—has raised serious concerns. “Now he is asking for our sitting ZP ticket. In future, they may even ask for constituencies where we have our three MLAs,” Patkar said, questioning RGP’s intentions within the alliance framework. He added that RGP has also declared its…

*Palekar says lack of clarity, delayed candidate lists and infighting among partners made GOA alliance ‘impractical’ ahead of ZP polls Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday squarely blamed the Congress for pushing the much-talked-about alliance of like-minded opposition parties into disarray, barely two weeks before the high-stakes Zilla Panchayat elections. AAP Goa chief Amit Palekar said his party had intentionally kept its distance from the proposed Goa Opposition Alliance (GOA), arguing that the coalition never took proper shape and remained “impractical” and “poorly planned” from the start. The Congress, Goa Forward Party (GFP) and Revolutionary Goans Party…

Goa: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd (“KMAMC”/ “Kotak Mutual Fund”) today released its Market Outlook 2026, offering a comprehensive view of the macroeconomic environment and key investment themes expected to shape India’s financial markets in the coming year. The report underscores opportunities across equities, fixed income, and thematic sectors, while highlighting global and domestic trends that investors should watch closely. Nilesh Shah, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said, “Equity returns in FY2026 are likely to be anchored in earnings growth, with India Inc expected to deliver double-digit growth in FY27. This strength is likely to attract foreign portfolio investors,…