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When Arjuna Stood Tall: The Day Muralitharan Was Saved by a Captain’s Courage

📖 Chapter : 1995-96, Muralitharan’s bowling action controversy In the mid-90s, Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan was on the rise. But as he tore through batting line-ups, controversy followed. During a tour in Australia, umpire Darrell Hair called him out for “chucking” — questioning the legality of his bowling action. It was a defining moment […]

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“Grace in Defeat: Kane Williamson and the Smile That Won the World”

July 14, 2019. The setting: Lord’s. A World Cup final that would be remembered not just for its drama, but for a moment that redefined sportsmanship. New Zealand, led by the calm and composed Kane Williamson, had battled tooth and nail. The match tied. The Super Over tied. But England won — by virtue of

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Ben One Man Army: Ben Stokes’ Epic Headingley Comeback

🏏Ben Stokes’ Heroics at Headingley — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Test Miracle It was August 25, 2019. Leeds. Headingley. The Ashes. And one of the greatest comebacks the game of cricket has ever witnessed. England were chasing 359 against a fierce Australian bowling attack. At 286/9, with only Jack Leach, the No.11, for company, it seemed done

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