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EXCLUSIVE | If not a cricketer, I’d be a chef: Smriti Mandhana

Mid-Day Premium EXCLUSIVE | If not a cricketer, I’d be a chef: Smriti Mandhana

Cricketer Smriti Mandhana is back in Mumbai after creating several records in the ODI series against South Africa. In a conversation with mid-day.com, she talks about her sports journey and unconventional life choices and reveals her interests beyond cricket

13 July,2024 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Mohammed Shami practices batting in nets, pulls out a remarkable reverse sweep

Mohammed Shami practices batting in nets, pulls out a remarkable reverse sweep

The star Indian pacer is also handy with the bat. Representing the country in 64 tests, the veteran has scored 750 runs at an average of 12.09. Shami also has registered two half-centuries in the longest format of the game, both coming against England. He has often been a part of some match-saving, entertaining partnerships

19 January,2024 12:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Watched YouTube videos to prepare for Arjuna Award function: Krishan Pathak

Watched YouTube videos to prepare for Arjuna Award function: Krishan Pathak

Young India hockey goalkeeper admits being nervous before receiving prestigious national award from President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday

10 January,2024 12:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
'Arjuna Award is extra motivation to win Olympic medal': Pathak

'Arjuna Award is extra motivation to win Olympic medal': Pathak

Currently, Sreejesh and Pathak alternate between the four quarters of every match, as chief coach Craig Fulton looks to extract the best from both ’keepers

10 January,2024 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro

"My aim is to keep myself fit as far as possible", Shami ahead of tests vs ENG

Mohammed Shami played a pivotal role in Team India's ICC World Cup 2023 campaign. He was honoured with the Arjuna Award, the second-highest sporting honour in the country on Tuesday. Shami ended the tournament as the highest wicket-taker. He claimed 24 wickets in the global showpiece in India last year

09 January,2024 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vinesh Phogat leaves Khel Ratna, Arjuna at Kartavya Path

Vinesh Phogat leaves Khel Ratna, Arjuna at Kartavya Path

On Tuesday, the Asian Games gold medallist grappler had decided to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government, saying such honours have become meaningless at a time when wrestlers are struggling to get justice

31 December,2023 07:12 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara gets Arjuna Award trophy from Anurag Thakur

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara gets Arjuna Award trophy from Anurag Thakur

The batsman had been recommended by the BCCI for the prestigious award in 2017 but could not collect it at the time as he was busy playing for his English county team

20 November,2022 11:59 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Tough-as-nails Abbas Moontasir no more

Tough-as-nails Abbas Moontasir no more

It also makes the sport all the more competitive

17 November,2022 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
TravelWithRehan to Spain

TravelWithRehan to Spain

Clearly enjoying the post pandemic freedom to travel across continents once again, we notice Arjuna Awardee Rehan Poncha’s Instagram feed, filled with images from exotic destinations across the world from the Maldives to the Middle East and from London to Spain.

13 October,2022 11:12 AM IST | Mumbai | BrandMedia
Fencer Bhavani Devi receives her Arjuna Award from sports minister Anurag Thakur

Fencer Bhavani Devi receives her Arjuna Award from sports minister Anurag Thakur

Bhavani could not attend the sports awards ceremony on Saturday as she was participating in a competition in France. However, on her return to the country, the 28-year-old met Thakur who honoured her with the award.

17 November,2021 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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