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Praggnanandhaa to Open Sinquefield Cup Campaign Against Samuel Sevian

Indian chess sensation R. Praggnanandhaa is slated to face American Grandmaster Samuel Sevian in the first round of the Sinquefield Cup, following a late change in the tournament lineup.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 11, 2026

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Rashid Latif Advises Babar Azam to Limit Media Interactions on England Tour

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has suggested that current skipper Babar Azam should maintain a low media profile during the upcoming England tour.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 11, 2026

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Harbhajan Singh Recounts 2000 NCA Expulsion Over Diet Chart Incident

Veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh recently opened up about his expulsion from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in 2000, attributing the incident to a misunderstanding surrounding a diet chart.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 11, 2026

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Babar Azam Reinstated as Pakistan's Test Captain Ahead of Crucial England Series

Star batsman Babar Azam has been reappointed as Pakistan's Test captain, set to lead the team in a crucial three-match series against England.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 11, 2026

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India's Commonwealth Games Triumph in Glasgow: Women Boxers Lead the Charge

India made a significant mark at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with its women boxers emerging as the undisputed stars, securing multiple medals.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 10, 2026

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Mason Mount Suffers Injury Scare in Manchester United Friendly Against PSG

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount faced another injury scare during a pre-season friendly against PSG, confirmed by manager Michael Carrick.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 10, 2026

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Rishabh Pant's New Chapter: Focus on Core Skills After Test Vice-Captaincy Change

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant's removal as Test vice-captain is seen as an opportunity for him to redouble focus on his primary cricketing disciplines.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 10, 2026

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Sarfaraz Khan Earns Maiden India Test Call-Up for Sri Lanka Series

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has received his maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka series, replacing an injured Sai Sudharsan.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 10, 2026

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Bazball: Assessing the Legacy of England's Audacious Test Cricket Experiment

England's aggressive 'Bazball' Test cricket approach is under review after recent struggles. Its impact and long-term viability are now key questions.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 9, 2026

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Padikkal Shines with Century, Jadeja’s Antics Lighten Mood in India's Warm-up

Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 142 strengthened his Test selection bid, while Ravindra Jadeja's light-hearted imitation of Kuldeep Yadav amused teammates.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 9, 2026

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Olympic Gold Medallist V. Baskaran Backs Indian Hockey Team for World Cup Success

Former Olympic gold medallist and Indian hockey captain V. Baskaran expresses strong confidence in the national men's team and coach Craig Fulton for the upcoming World Cup.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 9, 2026

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FIFA Defends President Infantino Amidst Allegations, Cites 'Concerted Effort' to Undermine Leadership

Global football body FIFA has robustly defended its president, Gianni Infantino, against fresh allegations, alleging a 'concerted effort' to destabilise his leadership.

Lok Mandate DeskAugust 9, 2026

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