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Jan 11, 2025 | 
freepressjournal.in | Rushikesh Bamne
Dhoni finishes things off in style. Magnificent strike into the crowd. India lifts the World Cup after 28 years... This iconic line of Ravi Shastri -- when India won the ODI Cricket World Cup at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, in 2011 -- still resonates with every Indian. And, this very historic Wankhede is set to celebrate its golden jubilee. January 19, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of this iconic stadium.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
freepressjournal.in | Liane Moriarty |Rushikesh Bamne
The thrilling mega auction for the 18th edition of The Indian Premier League (IPL) just concluded with few players being sold for record breaking figures, while some just sat on the bench. Lucknow Super Giants bought the flamboyant lefthand wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for Rs. 27 Crore. and Mumbai boy Shreyas Iyer was grabbed by Punjab Kings for 26.75 crore. In the mega auction, 10 franchises spent a total of 639.15 crore on 182 players, which reiterates how the league has evolved financially.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
freepressjournal.in | Rushikesh Bamne
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to enter into its 18th year. A few days back, all teams announced retained players before mega auction scheduled on November 24 and 25. IPL is not just a cricket tournament. In a nation that loves cricket, it has played a crucial role in bringing families together — grandparents, parents, children watching the matches together is a common sight during IPL.
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Jul 6, 2024 | 
freepressjournal.in | Rushikesh Bamne
With the T20 World Cup now over, the focus has officially shifted to the most important grand slam tournament, Wimbledon. The month of July brings a fresh vibe in the air. Especially in London, where the season of strawberries reminds you that tennis's most celebrated tournament is underway. Taking place at the iconic All England Club, Wimbledon is a tournament steeped in tennis history.
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Jun 29, 2024 | 
freepressjournal.in | Rushikesh Bamne
With a few matches at the ICC T20 World Cup following the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method for the outcome of the match after being rained out for a while, the rule, the method and its repercussions are back in discussion. As more and more people follow cricket to keep themselves entertained, it is probably safe to say that people who have been newly introduced to the sport won’t find the rule, particularly, easy to follow.
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May 19, 2024 | 
freepressjournal.in | Rushikesh Bamne
The Impact Player rule has been a hot topic of debate since the beginning of the current season of Indian Premier League (IPL). The rule has led to skyrocketing totals and quenched fans thirst for runs. But not everyone is happy with the change, especially the all-rounders in the popular T20 tournament. Introduced last season, the rule allows teams to bring in a substitute at any time for a player in the starting 11.
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Mar 9, 2024 | 
freepressjournal.in | Rushikesh Bamne
India is a sports-loving nation. The field, which was mostly dominated by male athletes, has experienced a huge turnaround in the last few years. Not only cricket, but other sports such as badminton, table tennis, shooting, and archery too have seen female athletes shining. Their success, at times, goes unnoticed. But it does not reduce the importance of their achievements.
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Aug 26, 2023 | 
freepressjournal.in | Rushikesh Bamne
Out of the four Grand Slam Tennis tournaments played on the ATP World Tour circuit, the US Open has been a trend setter over the years. It is usually the last grand slam held in the chronological order after the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon. The US Open, which was first held in 1881 for the first time, will commence with its 143rd edition from August 28. Compared to other three Grand Slam tournaments, the US Open seems to be the least favourite among masses.
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Jul 21, 2023 | 
freepressjournal.in | Rushikesh Bamne
India is a cricket-loving nation. The land of agriculture got its glorified version of gilli-danda when British sailors set their course towards India in the 18th century. Since then, India has scaled newer heights and enjoyed tremendous success — domestically and internationally — in the sport. Having set up stupendous milestones in the sport, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has even superseded the International Cricket Council (ICC) in terms of worth and financial play.
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Jun 3, 2023 | 
freepressjournal.in | Rushikesh Bamne
The 16th season of IPL ended on a high note with Chennai Super Kings lifting the trophy for the fifth time. Though there were several performers who lit the stage during IPL, there are a few who stood out with their inspirational stories of success. Here, we put spotlight on a few of themYashasvi Jaiswal Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal came to Mumbai with an aim of ruling the cricketing world like Sachin Tendulkar in 2011. Since childhood, Yashasvi tried to copy Sachin Tendulkar’s batting style.
