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2Nov

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Mukesh Kumar assists groundsman with pitch repairs during IND-A vs AUS-A ‘unofficial’ Test. WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming display of teamwork, paceman Mukesh Kumar lent a helping hand to the groundsman during the IND-A vs AUS-A 'unofficial' Test at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena.With a hammer in hand, Mukesh was seen levelling up the landing zone where bowlers plant their feet during their delivery stride, showcasing the spirit of camaraderie that thrives in cricket.Australia A concluded the day's play requiring 86 runs for victory with seven wickets in hand, having reached 139 for three. The Indian bowling attack found it challenging to create breakthroughs during the opposition's second innings.Australia A skipper Nathan McSweeney and Beau Webster were batting at 47 and 19, respectively, at the end of third day's play. McSweeney and Webster formed an unbroken partnership of 5...

8Oct

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Mukesh Kumar ever-ready to do the hard yards – Times of India

Mukesh Kumar. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images) Pacer romancing toil of domestic cricket, says setting short-term goals helpsMUMBAI: Mukesh Kumar's life has seen so many twists and turns that he doesn't think too far ahead.When asked if he had his eye on selection for the Australian tour during the Irani Cup, he said his "focus was on the game.""Right now, the important thing is to justify the faith that the captain has shown in me.Selection and all will keep happening. If I have done well and if I'm deserving, I will be selected. There will be many more opportunities to perform in other matches as well," said Mukesh, who, on a placid wicket, was the best Rest of India pacer on display during last week's match in Lucknow, ending with figures of 5/110 in the fir...

17Sep

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‘This reel disease is increasing’: UP man arrested for faking death on busy road | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tension gripped the Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh when a man's pursuit of online fame took an extreme turn. A video is doing rounds on social media, that captured a 23-year-old man, identified as Mukesh Kumar, lying still on a busy road in Kasganj, pretending to be dead. In the video, it can be seen that his 'lifeless' body was covered with a white bed sheet, cotton was stuffed in his nostrils, and a flower garland around his neck, creating a disturbingly realistic scene.However, as the video concluded, Kumar abruptly came to life, erupting in laughter. The astonished bystanders realised they had been tricked into witnessing an elaborate prank and promptly notified the authorities.Consequently, local police arrested Kumar for causing public disturbance and mischief. The vide...

9Sep

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Dhruv Jurel equals MS Dhoni’s 20-year-old record in Duleep Trophy – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young Indian wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel equaled a 20-year-old record held by Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the ongoing Duleep Trophy by taking seven catches in an innings. The match took place on Sunday in Bengaluru where Jurel represented India A against India B. Despite his exceptional performance behind the stumps, India A suffered a 76-run defeat.Dhoni initially set the record in the 2004/05 season while playing for the East Zone, taking seven catches against the Central Zone.Jurel, 23, demonstrated exceptional glovework to match this feat. However, he had a disappointing performance with the bat, scoring just 2 and 0 in the two innings.Jurel was on Sunday also named in the India squad for the first Test against Bangladesh.India A failed to chase down a target of 275, getting bo...