Sometimes, I miss MS Dhoni’s guidance: Kuldeep Yadav opens up about difficult phase in career
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Sometimes, I miss MS Dhoni’s guidance: Kuldeep Yadav opens up about difficult phase in career

India wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has conceded that he misses MS Dhoni’s guidance from behind the stumps as the former captain’s retirement has coincided with his dip in form in international cricket. Kuldeep, who has played only 2 ODIs and a Test in 2021 conceded that he has been low on confidence after not getting enough…

Europe dares to reopen as 200 millionth vaccine dose delivered
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Europe dares to reopen as 200 millionth vaccine dose delivered

As its vaccination drive reaches a third of adults and COVID-19 infections ease, Europe is starting to reopen cities and beaches, raising hopes that this summer’s holiday season can be saved before it is too late. Exhilarated Spaniards chanting “freedom” danced in the streets as a COVID-19 curfew ended in most of the country at…

Rishabh Pant turns to mowing to stay active in forced break ahead of England tour
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Rishabh Pant turns to mowing to stay active in forced break ahead of England tour

Rishabh Pant said he is able to keep himself active while being indoors during the forced break after the suspension of IPL 2021. Pant is part of the 20-member India squad picked for England tour. Rishabh Pant has been staying home in the lead up to England tour (Photo Courtesy: Rishabh Pant Instagram) HIGHLIGHTS Rishabh…

20 Palestinians including 9 children killed as Israel strikes Gaza amid days of spiralling violence
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20 Palestinians including 9 children killed as Israel strikes Gaza amid days of spiralling violence

Violent clashes over Jerusalem escalated dramatically on Monday with Gaza health officials saying at least 20 people, including nine children, were killed by Israeli air strikes launched after Palestinian militant groups fired rockets close to Jerusalem. Israel’s military said it carried out strikes against armed groups, rocket launchers and military posts in Gaza after militants…

UFC star Conor McGregor lends support to India in fight against Covid-19: The world is with you
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UFC star Conor McGregor lends support to India in fight against Covid-19: The world is with you

UFC superstar Conor McGregor urged India to stay strong in their battle against Covid-19 pandemic. He shared a photo with Indian heavyweight fighter Ramston Edwin Rodrigues in the lead up to his UFC 264 fight in June. Conor McGregor backs Ramston Rodrigues to become India’s next heavyeight champion (Conor McGregor Instagram) HIGHLIGHTS Conor McGregor send…

Coronavirus pandemic plateauing with deaths and cases declining: WHO
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Coronavirus pandemic plateauing with deaths and cases declining: WHO

The WHO said the world is seeing a plateauing in the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths. The world was seeing a plateauing in the number of Covid-19 cases (Reuters photo) The World Health Organization said on Monday the world was seeing a plateauing in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, with declines in…

Have no inclination to talk about Indian women’s cricket team, my tenure has ended: Former coach WV Raman
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Have no inclination to talk about Indian women’s cricket team, my tenure has ended: Former coach WV Raman

Moments after reports emerged that former India coach WV Raman has written a letter to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and NCA head Rahul Dravid, the 55-year-old himself took to Twitter and clarified that he was having no inclination to talk about women’s cricket as his tenure was over. The 55-year-old was replaced by Ramesh Powar…

China demands cancellation of UN meeting on Uyghurs
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China demands cancellation of UN meeting on Uyghurs

China on Monday urged the United States, Germany and Britain to cancel an upcoming video conference on Beijing’s crackdown on the Uyghur Muslim minority, and called on other UN members not to attend the event. At least one million Uyghurs and people from other mostly Muslim groups have been held in camps in China’s northwestern…

BJ Watling on decision to announce retirement: Body feels surprisingly good but want to spend time with family
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BJ Watling on decision to announce retirement: Body feels surprisingly good but want to spend time with family

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling announced he will retire from competitive cricket after the World Test Championship final. The 35-year-old is looking forward to coaching stints post his retirement. BJ Watling open to coaching role after retirement from international cricket (Reuters Photo) HIGHLIGHTS BJ Watling announced he will retire after WTC Final in England Watling…

Saudi Arabia to require arriving visitors to quarantine for a week
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Saudi Arabia to require arriving visitors to quarantine for a week

As Saudi Arabia reopens, it has said all foreign citizens will have to quarantine for a week in government-approved accommodation starting May 20. Travellers wearing protective face masks walk at Riyadh International Airport, after Saudi Arabia reopened domestic flights, following the outbreak of Covid, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo:Reuters File) Foreign citizens arriving in Saudi…