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‘This was very difficult, but …’: Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket at 29, leaves behind a maroon legacy | Cricket News – Times of India

Nicholas Pooran (Pic credit: Cricket West Indies) NEW DELHI: Nicholas Pooran, one of West Indies’ most explosive and dependable white-ball cricketers of the modern era, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday at the age of 29. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The left-handed batter, who holds the record for…

WTC Final: ‘Two maces would be special, but 2023 World Cup tops it’ – Pat Cummins reflects on his legacy – Times of India

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Pat Cummins (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has emphasised that while winning consecutive World Test Championship titles would reflect their team’s dominance over the past four years, their 2023 ODI World Cup victory over India remains his career highlight. Speaking ahead of the WTC final against South Africa on June…

Exclusive | ‘I’d be the biggest fool if … ‘: Olympian Deepika Kumari on criticism, her legacy, and more | More sports News – Times of India

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Deepika Kumari (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: If archery is where calm meets chaos in the span of a heartbeat, then Deepika Kumari has long been India’s most trusted arrow.Last month in Shanghai, she proved once again that her aim is far from fading.“Getting my hands on the medal — I see this…

Ferozepur fort showcasing Sikh military legacy opens for public after 200 years | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: In a move to promote heritage tourism and reconnect locals with the region’s military legacy, the Army’s Golden Arrow Division has opened the historic Ferozepur Fort to the public for the first time in over two centuries.The fort is located near the Indo-Pakistan border and was inaugurated by the Army as part of…

Legacy academic hubs lose ground while new international study destinations rise – Times of India

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The United States is the undisputed leader of global academia, confronting a moment of reckoning. A convergence of volatile visa policies, tightening immigration laws, and surging costs has cast doubt over its long-standing appeal among international students. Recent moves, most notably the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s certification to host foreign students, have…

George Floyd’s uncertain legacy is marked five years on – Times of India

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A person holds a sign during a march remembering George Floyd (AP) MINNEAPOLIS: Americans on Sunday mark five years since George Floyd was killed by a US police officer, as President Donald Trump backtracks on reforms designed to tackle racism.Floyd’s deadly arrest on May 25, 2020 helped launch the black lives matter movement into a…

From LaLiga’s worst signing to Ballon d’Or icon: Luka Modric’s Real Madrid legacy

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Few footballing journeys mirror the grit and grace of Luka Modric’s. When he made the move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid in 2012, the spotlight brought more scrutiny than celebration. Early struggles with form and limited minutes led many to question whether the Croatian was suited for a club of such magnitude. The verdict…

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At 99, a Seminal Asian Leader Reflects on a Contentious Legacy

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At the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur on a recent Friday, a crowd of men angled for an close-up look at the silver-haired figure in a gray suit exiting an elevator. They held their camera phones up high and perched on stairs to catch a better glimpse. Those who could get close enough stepped forward…

Here’s more on the pope’s legacy and what comes next.

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Guesses about who will be the next Roman Catholic pope often prove inaccurate. Before the selection of Pope Francis in 2013, many bookmakers had not even counted him among the front-runners. This time, predictions are further complicated because Francis made many appointments in a relatively short amount of time during his tenure, diversifying the College…

The Musicians Who Knew a Malian Rock Star Pay Tribute to His Legacy

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African music lost one of its titans last week with the death of Amadou Bagayoko, a guitarist who recorded with American rock stars, performed at the Nobel concert for Barack Obama, and became a national icon in his home, Mali. With his wife, the singer Mariam Doumbia, Mr. Bagayoko composed the duo Amadou & Mariam,…