Opener
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I don't like waiting: Steve Smith's hilarious response on why he chose to open in Tests
Cricket | Jan 12, 2024, 09:06 PM ISTAustralian Test superstar Steve Smith is set to begin his new innings as an opener, the only position he hasn't batted yet in the longest format but is excited for the challenge given he put his hand up after the spot opened up. The two-match Test series against West Indies starts on January 17.
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Exclusive | Decision on retirement was not easy to take: Gautam Gambhir
Sports | Dec 14, 2018, 12:14 PM ISTFormer India opener Gautam Gambhir told IndiaTV that it was not easy for him to call it a day. Gambhir recently announced his retirement from the game. He has also declared that he will not be playing even domestic cricket or in the Indian Premier Le
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Fit-again Lokesh Rahul raring to go on Sri Lanka tour
Cricket | Jul 12, 2017, 07:20 PM ISTComing back from a four-month layoff after a shoulder injury, the Karnataka-born batsman has been named in India's 15-member Test squad for Sri Lanka tour which starts on July 26 in Galle.
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Watch: Kohli’s reply shuts journalist who questioned his 'failure'
Cricket | Feb 02, 2017, 09:22 AM ISTDuring the post-match press conference, a journalist asked skipper Virat Kohli about his failure as an opening batsman, and the reply he got answered all his questions.
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Gautam Gambhir to play vital part at top of the order, says Sanjay Bangar
Cricket | Oct 06, 2016, 06:11 PM ISTThe experienced opener Gautam Gambhir, who will come in place of Lokesh Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan, will be a vital component in the Indian Test team in long home season, batting coach Sanjay Bangar has
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Cuttack to host India-Sri Lanka ODI series opener
Cricket | Oct 28, 2014, 01:25 PM ISTNew Delhi: Cuttack will host the opening match of the hastily-arranged ODI series between India and Sri Lanka on November 2 after the West Indies pulled out midway owing to a pay dispute. The matches, all
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WTA Final: Serena Williams beats Ana Ivanovic in opener
Tennis | Oct 20, 2014, 07:15 PM ISTSingapore : Serena Williams won her opening match at the WTA Finals on Monday, beating Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 6-4 in the Red Group for her 16th consecutive victory at the season-ending tournament. Williams came into
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BAN vs WI: Run-hungry Brathwaite eyeing something bigger
Cricket | Sep 06, 2014, 01:28 PM ISTKingstown (St. Vincent): West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite said he is not yet satisfied with his unbeaten century against Bangladesh on the opening day of the first Test and is anxious to convert it into
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Pakistan opener asks Dilshan to embrace Islam, faces probe
Cricket | Sep 04, 2014, 07:27 AM ISTIslamabad: Religious comments by Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad to Sri Lanka player Tillakaratne Dilshan after a recent one-day game are being investigated by the Pakistan Cricket Board.While the players were walking back to the dressing
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US Open: Top-seeded Novak Djokovic coasts in opener
Tennis | Aug 26, 2014, 11:26 AM ISTNEW YORK: Top-seeded Novak Djokovic breezed past a U.S. Open novice in the first round Monday, beating Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in a match that finished a few minutes before midnight. Djokovic was never
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Leverkusen beats Dortmund 2-0 in Bundesliga opener
Football | Aug 24, 2014, 02:34 PM ISTBERLIN : Karim Bellarabi scored the quickest goal in 52 seasons of the Bundesliga to help Bayer Leverkusen beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the opening round on Saturday. Bellarabi scored nine seconds after kickoff, beating
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FIFA World Cup: Croatia confident it can stun Brazil in opener
Football | Jun 12, 2014, 07:09 AM ISTSAO PAULO (AP) -- A confident Croatia is ready to spoil Brazil's party in their World Cup opener and continue a long tradition of first match upsets at the tournament. With all the pressure on
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FIFA World Cup: Luiz Scolari not likely to change team for the opener
Football | Jun 08, 2014, 07:39 AM ISTSAO PAULO : Luiz Felipe Scolari is unlikely to change Brazil's starting lineup for the World Cup opener despite struggling in its final warm-up matches. Scolari said adjustments need to be made to the squad
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FIFA World Cup: Officials approve temporary stands for opener
Football | Jun 07, 2014, 11:01 AM ISTSAO PAULO: Brazilian officials have authorized the use of temporary stands at the stadium hosting the World Cup opener in Sao Paulo next week. Authorities inspected the Itaquerao stadium on Friday and said it will
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Doctor: Luis Suarez will play in Uruguay's World Cup opener
Football | Jun 03, 2014, 12:04 PM ISTMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay : Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is recovering well from knee surgery and will be able to play in its World Cup opener against Costa Rica on June 14, the national team's doctor said
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Jerome Valcke : There's no time to relax until World Cup opener
Football | May 31, 2014, 08:58 AM ISTSAO PAULO : Brazil is getting close to finalizing its preparations for the World Cup but there's "not a single moment to relax" until the opener in less than two weeks, FIFA secretary general Jerome
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Work resumes at stadium hosting World Cup opener
Football | Apr 11, 2014, 11:05 PM ISTSAO PAULO: Work is back at full speed at the stadium hosting the World Cup opener after labor officials allowed workers to return to part of the construction site that was closed because of safety
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As an opener ready for any role: Sunil Gavaskar.
Cricket | Mar 27, 2014, 03:20 PM ISTNew Delhi: Former India captain and legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar said Thursday he was ready to become interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as proposed by the Supreme Court."Mr.
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Mumbai to host IPL-style football league opener
Football | Aug 05, 2013, 04:30 PM ISTMumbai, Aug 5: Mumbai will host the opening match of the proposed IPL-style football league that kick starts on January 18, 2014.“The IMG-Reliance tournament starts from January 18 and would run till March 30, and
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Champions League T20: Mumbai Indians face Rajasthan Royals in opener
Cricket | Jul 23, 2013, 09:46 PM ISTMumbai, July 23: Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians will play Rajasthan Royals, who finished third in the same competition, in the inaugural match of the Champions League T20 2013 at Jaipur's Sawai Man