IPL 2025 bat size row: Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje fail ‘gauge test’ in PBKS vs KKR game | Cricket News – The Times of India

IPL 2025 bat size row: Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje fail ‘gauge test’ in PBKS vs KKR game | Cricket News – The Times of India

KKR batters Sunil Narine and Narich Nortje failed the ‘gauge test’ during their match against Punjab Kings. (Screengrabs) The BCCI’s decision to carry out on-field inspections of players’ bats has become a major talking point in IPL-2025 since Sunday, when bat checks were conducted on the field of play during the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs…

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China Censors Hashtags Mentioning ‘104%,’ the Size of Trump’s Tariffs

China Censors Hashtags Mentioning ‘104%,’ the Size of Trump’s Tariffs

Chinese censors appeared to be carefully curating public discussion about the U.S. tariffs that took effect on Wednesday. They promoted criticism of the United States, while seemingly playing down the specifics of how President Trump’s move would effectively increase import taxes on Chinese goods to 104 percent. On Weibo, a popular social media platform, several…

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Oscars Audience Size Poses a Test of Hollywood’s Cultural Relevance

Oscars Audience Size Poses a Test of Hollywood’s Cultural Relevance

Politics could also prove problematic. Most of the movies that Hollywood is poised to celebrate represent a cultural paradigm that was shattered by the presidential election. “Emilia Pérez,” a musical exploration of trans identity, has 13 nominations, the most of any film. In one way or another, “The Brutalist” (10 nods), “Wicked” (10), “Conclave” (eight),…

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‘India cap shouldn’t be given just like that’: Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI to trim squad size for England Test tour | Cricket News – Times of India

‘India cap shouldn’t be given just like that’: Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI to trim squad size for England Test tour | Cricket News – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar and Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reduce the squad size for the upcoming Test series against England in June. Gavaskar, writing in his column for Sportstar, expressed concerns about the oversized contingent India took on their…

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EXCLUSIVE | Live life, Warne size: Remembering cricket’s ultimate showman before the Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | Live life, Warne size: Remembering cricket’s ultimate showman before the Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Shane Warne file photo (Getty Images) MELBOURNE: The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is just one sleep away and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) bracing for the storm which is expected to hit it over the next few days. A lot of work is happening in-and-around the MCG to put on a real…

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6 Key Factors Set to Influence the Size of India’s Workforce in 2025 – Times of India

6 Key Factors Set to Influence the Size of India’s Workforce in 2025 – Times of India

India’s job market paints a conflicting picture—while economic growth surges and industries brim with potential, layoffs and rising unemployment cast a shadow. The Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights this challenge, revealing 51% of graduates remain unemployed, underscoring the widening skill gap and intense competition.Amid this turmoil, a report by TeamLease, an Indian recruitment and human resources…

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