Day: December 9, 2024

• Assistive Devices distributed, in coordination with ALIMCO, to approximately 9000 Divyangjan at 20 locations across India Mumbai: The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest bank, hosted a felicitation ceremony to honour India’s Paralympic champions from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. During the event, the Bank presented cheques to 29 Paralympic winners, celebrating their extraordinary achievements that secured India’s best-ever 18th-place finish at the Paralympics. Expressing his thoughts at the ceremony, CS Setty, Chairman, SBI, said, “India’s performance at the…

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Mumbai: As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continues, Australian cricket team members Travis Head, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins shared their thoughts on the Pink Ball ahead of the 2nd Test match, which will be a day-night encounter in Adelaide. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, the trio discussed the challenges and unpredictability of playing with the Pink Ball at Adelaide Oval. Australian batsman Travis Head, speaking exclusively on Star Sports, talked about his perspective on playing with the Pink Ball in Adelaide. He said: “It can be a tough wicket to bat…

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Kabul, Afghanistan– The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World visited Afghanistan from 26th to 28th November, 2024, following the conclusion of the Pakistan leg. Over three eventful days, the trophy toured iconic locations and connected with fans through cricket-inspired activities. The tour began on 26th November with a grand reception at Kabul Airport, where senior players accompanied the trophy. Young Afghan cricket fans participated in a photo session, capturing moments to cherish. A lively car rally followed, escorting the trophy to the ACB Central Office, where…

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Mumbai: Building on its remarkable reception over the past two years, SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 franchise tournament, celebrates its growing popularity with ‘SA20 India Day’ The inaugural edition of ‘SA20 India Day’, recently held in Mumbai, reaffirms the league’s commitment to strengthen the enduring relationship between India and South Africa by fostering cultural and sporting connections. The ‘SA20 India Day’ witnessed in attendance  Graeme Smith, League Commissioner, Mr. Dinesh Karthik, SA20 India Ambassador and Mr. Mark Boucher, SA20 Ambassador, who discussed the league’s journey and vision, to firmly establish…

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YOU GET TO KNOW HOW GOOD OF A PLAYER YOU ARE WHEN YOU PLAY AGAINST A BIGGER TEAM LIKE AUSTRALIA: HARBHAJAN SINGH Mumbai: As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy unfolds, former Indian cricket team members Harbhajan Singh and Ishant Sharma relived the golden moments of the prestigious series on Star Sports’ special talk show “Time-out”. From sharing memorable on-field moments to hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the duo candidly discussed what it was like to take on Australia together. * Speaking exclusively on Star Sports’ “Time-out”, Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh reflected on what it…

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