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Zimbabwe repeat 2018 heroics with thrilling Test win in Sylhet

Zimbabwe repeat 2018 heroics with thrilling Test win in Sylhet

Sylhet, Apr 23 (UNI) Zimbabwe sealed a historic win against Bangladesh, marking their first Test victory over the Tigers since 2018 - coincidentally at the same venue here on Wednesday.
The win also marks Zimbabwe's first Test win in over four years, with the last one coming against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi in March 2021.
In a tense final innings chasing 174, Zimbabwe stuttered in the middle after a 95-run opening wicket stand but successfully chased down the target to secure a 1-0 lead in the series.

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17 May 2025 | 8:45 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (UNI) Ashok Hall and South Point High School held the centre stage, winning a couple of gold medals each on the concluding day of the 50th All India Invitation Schools Regatta Championship at Lake Club here Saturday, and emerged overall champions in the Girls and Boys sections respectively.

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Rain delays toss as fans pay tribute to Virat Kohli

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17 May 2025 | 8:19 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (UNI) Persistent rain at Chinnaswamy Stadium has delayed the toss for the crucial Indian Premier League clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

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Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025

17 May 2025 | 8:15 PM

Bucharest, May 17 (UNI) Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa clinched his first Grand Chess Tour title by winning the Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025, pocketing $77,667 and earning 10 Grand Chess Tour points.

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Neeraj Chopra finally nails Zelezny's 90m prophecy

17 May 2025 | 7:06 PM

Doha, May 17 (UNI) "Today is the day for 90m", a prophecy uttered by legendary coach Jan Zelezny set the tone for history at the Doha Diamond League on Friday. True to his words, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra delivered a spectacular 90.23-metre, becoming the first Indian to breach the elusive 90-metre barrier and shatter the national record.

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Fans buy Kohli No 18 jerseys ahead of RCB-KKR match

Fans buy Kohli No 18 jerseys ahead of RCB-KKR match

17 May 2025 | 5:34 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (UNI) Cricket fans thronged merchandise stalls outside Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday, snapping up memorabilia and jerseys bearing Virat Kohli’s iconic number 18 ahead of the IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders.

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