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Stay in the battle, seize the chance: Hardik on his cricketing philosophy

Hardik Pandya was forced to take up new ball duties in the Champions Trophy in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, and the all-rounder said his natural fighting abilities helped him adjust to the new role. Pandya's job was minimal in the tournament though as India mainly operated with four spinners. He bowled just 24.3 overs across five matches taking four wickets. Bowling will take care of itself. The year was full of learnings and challenges. My mindset has never taught me to run away from challenges. I have always believed that if the challenges are tough, throw some punches. "If you don't leave the battlefield, then you have a chance, Pandya said during a mixed zone interaction after India's triumph in Champions Trophy. Pandya said he has been working behind the doors to eke out optimum performance from himself. I have always had confidence in myself that I can do it. And at the same time, the hard work that goes behind the doors, it pays off. I always believe that the way you pre

Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 1:45 PM IST

Wasim Akram reveals why PCB chief missed Champions Trophy final ceremony

As far as I know, Chairman Saab (PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi) wasn't well, former Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram said in a television show, named Dressing Room

Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 1:04 PM IST

13 held for violence in MP's Mhow after stone-pelting at CT victory rally

Clashes broke out in the Mhow town of Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Sunday after a rally celebrating the Indian cricket team's ICC Champions Trophy final victory was allegedly pelted with stones, locals said. Indore collector Ashish Singh, when asked, said the situation was under control and forces had been deployed in the area. "How it happened will be ascertained later. As of now, the situation is under control," he said. The incident sparked panic in multiple areas of the town, with several vehicles torched, the locals said. A group of young cricket enthusiasts had organised a rally to celebrate India's final victory against New Zealand. However, as they approached the Jama Masjid area, a large group of individuals began hurling stones at them, leading to chaos and forcing them to abandon their motorcycles and flee, the locals said. In the aftermath, some people set fire to a number of the abandoned motorcycles, further escalating tensions, they said. Local authorities