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Virat Kohli is Improving by the Day as Captain: Ravi Shastri

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India coach Ravi Shastri speaks about Virat Kohli's love for the longest format & the day he realised that this Indian bowling would be the best in the world. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZKNk4K

Worked on My Mistakes & Understood Test Cricket's Nuances in 2019: Babar Azam

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Pakistan's Babar Azam says he spent a good part of 2019 correcting mistakes he made in Test cricket and now has a better understanding of the format's nuances. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39uzJTk

'The Book of Two Ways' Details the Deep-Rooted Egyptian Belief That 'Death Was a New Life'

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The images were only applied in paint, but the hieratic texts were written in black or red ink and later traced, coarsely, with a knife. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2QzYJAa

Kiss Your Lover at Midnight, Don't Eat Lobster: How New Years Superstitions Came into Being

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“People were afraid of demons and bad spirits and would do anything to make sure things did not hurt them. These traditions are handed down so people feel safe.” from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZIAdAJ

Pakistan Withdraw Naseem Shah For U-19 World Cup

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Sixteen-year-old Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has been withdrawn from the upcoming U19 World Cup scheduled to be played in South Africa from January 17 to February 9. In an official statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that Mohammad Wasim Jnr has been named as Shah's replacement. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37rRFwg

'No Points for Guessing': Rajasthan Royals 'Mankads' Ashwin in a Cheeky Tweet

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Rajasthan Royals, on Tuesday, retweeted a user who had tweeted a picture of cricket balls with the word 'Mankad' written on them. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36iATzi

Watch: Pope Francis Pushes Away Woman Who Grabbed His Hand and Pulled Him Towards Her

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A visibly indignant Pope Francis had to pull himself away from a woman in a crowd in St Peter’s Square on Tuesday after she grabbed his hand and yanked him toward her. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2u49i6J

Hard to Make Changes for Sydney Test Despite Nature of Pitch: Justin Langer

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Australia coach Justin Langer said the team will wait and watch the pitch conditions in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) before deciding on their starting XI. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2F8P2mG

A Photo of Sheep in Bra Has Caught the Fancy of the Internet. Here's Why

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A bizarre picture of a sheep in the UK wearing a bra is doing rounds on the Internet. The photos were posted by Franklin Vets Lifestyle Farms captioned: 'Sheep in a bra! This photo is not staged.' from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZHPB0A

Greta Thunberg's Father Was Asked If He Was Proud of Her, And He Said 'No'

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Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg's father, Svante was asked on a BBC programme if he was proud of his daughter, and his reply is definitely not what you'd expect. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35ckVp9

Ben Stokes Happy to Swap 2019 Success for Father's Good Health

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England's Ben Stokes has insisted he would trade all the personal success he has enjoyed in 2019 if it meant his father was no longer in hospital. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SK75HY

New Zealand Look to Salvage Pride in Smoky Sydney

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Smoke haze could come into play as New Zealand look to salvage some pride from their miserable tour of Australia in the third & final Test in Sydney this week. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2QHmDKa

Bangladeshi Artist Apologises for 'Feminist' Stunt Which Shows Man Being Led By Dog Leash

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Two Bangladeshi artists who feature in viral videos of a man being led in the street on a dog leash have apologised for offending the country's "culture" after being summoned by police. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2FaJxEo

Spin Comes into Play for England Ahead of Second South Africa Test

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England are thinking of bringing a specialist spinner back into the line-up after going with an all-pace attack in their last two outings. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2FgdjHv

Mayank Agarwal to be Rested for Mumbai Ranji Trophy Game Ahead of New Zealand 'A' Tour

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Mayank Agarwal will be rested for the Ranji Trophy game against Mumbai as part of workload management by the BCCI ahead of the A team's tour of New Zealand. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39vSLc0

Mom Accidentally Takes Selfie Instead of Recording Daughter's Wedding Proposal

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A future mother-in-law tasked with making a phone recording of her future son-in-law proposing to her daughter apparently missed the moment. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2tiF5kc

England Backs ICC Plans to Scrap Five-day Test Matches

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The ICC could make four-day Tests mandatory from 2023 as part of the World Test Championship, primarily to free up the crowded calendar. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MJ0GJw

This Disgusting Video of Idli Being Dipped in Chai Will Make You Forget Gulab Jamun Pav

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In the eight-second long video, a person can be seen dunking a piece of idli in a cup of tea. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2F9Lpx2

Thisara Perera Joins Sri Lanka Army in Gajaba Regiment

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According to a report in Colombo Gazette, Perera has been enlisted to the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force as a Major in the Gajaba Regiment. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2QBfHho

Bumrah Terms 2019 as Year of Accomplishments & Learning

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India speedster Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday described 2019 as a year of "accomplishments, learning and memories" on and off the field and said he was eagerly looking forward to another successful year in 2020. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZFtbN6

Americans Are Furiously Googling 'Prateek Kuhad' after Obama Listed Him in Favorite Music of 2019

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Artists like Lizzo, Beyonce, Solange and Frank Ocean also made it to Obama's list, but hidden betweeen them was a single artist from India - Prateek Kuhad! from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35cTYSn

WATCH: Heartwarming Video of Australian Men Rescuing Koala from Ocean Goes Viral

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Ryan Farrow and his cousin Danny Schelfhout immediately stepped in after seeing the koala fall into the ocean. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37qzBCq

Travis Head Trusts Officials on Bushfire Smoke in Sydney Test

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Australia has been battling hundreds of huge bushfires for several weeks with the resultant thick smoke regularly casting a pall over the country's cities. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2rDGgdk

India U19 Lose to South Africa in Inconsequential 3rd ODI

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Before this match, India Under-19 had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead after winning the first two matches of the series. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2sqo8UZ

Ocean Climate Patterns Linked to Diarrhea Outbreaks in Your Children, Finds Study

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The identification tags Roger Taylor wore around his neck during his 22 months of Army service were presented during an emotional ceremony on Sunday in Beloit. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37lBHnh

Fallen WWII Soldier's Dog Tags Return Home after 75 Years

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The identification tags Roger Taylor wore around his neck during his 22 months of Army service were presented during an emotional ceremony on Sunday in Beloit, the Canton Repository reported. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2QaYZXj

WATCH: Lion and Tiger Get into an Ugly Fight. Guess Who Won the Bout?

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The video, shared by Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda on the microblogging site Twitter, seems to have gathered netizens' attention. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2F66lF7

How Social Media Came Together to Tie Indians With Love in 2019

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Like most years, 2019 too saw a wave of events which divided the world on many fronts and united on others. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SH78UU

Ocean Climate Patterns Linked to Diarrhea Outbreaks in Your Children, Finds Study

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The identification tags Roger Taylor wore around his neck during his 22 months of Army service were presented during an emotional ceremony on Sunday in Beloit. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2QaUCeD

Delhi Metro Pays a Fitting Tribute to Departing Decade With a Dank Meme

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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shared two images of the popular superhero series 'Power Rangers' comparing the beginning and end of the decade for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SG6iIg

Labuschagne Sheds Light on 'Process-driven' Approach After Brilliant Year

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With 1104 runs in 17 Test innings, Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne ended the year as the highest run-scorer in Tests, cementing his place in the side. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2u8Kafr

Mustafizur Rahman Looking to Bounce Back After Lean Period

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Rahman further explained that bowling under the lights makes him a little less effective as the cutters are negated. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2tl4A45

West Indies Appoints Trevor Penney as Assistant Coach For White-ball Formats

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Former India fielding coach Trevor Penney has been appointed as the assistant coach of West Indies cricket team for limited-overs formats. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2rGXlTL

Dale Steyn Had the Perfect Clap Back to Indian Fan Mocking South Africa's Test Victory

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Dale Steyn was amongst the many who congratulated team South Africa for emerging victorious in the first of four Tests against England on Sunday. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37mAagM

Will Mankad Anyone Who Goes Out of Crease This IPL: Ashwin

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In a question answer session on micro-blogging site Twitter, Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that he will mankad anyone who goes out of the crease this IPL season. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MKvlG9

England's World Cup Triumph, Rohit's Free-Flowing Form & Other Highlights of 2019

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2019 has witnessed milestones being crossed, a number of records get broken & some great performances. We look back at some of the stats highlights of the year. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2u63OIS

It's Too Early to Say: Ganguly on ICC's Four-day Tests Proposal

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BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Monday said it's "too early" to comment on the ICC's proposal to make four-day Tests mandatory as part of the World Test Championship from 2023. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MHvZEo

Ashok Dinda Not Picked For Bengal's Ranji Squad Against Gujarat

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Under-fire Ashok Dinda was kept away from Bengal's 16-member squad for their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy clash against Gujarat starting on Friday. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36fwBss

Prateek Kuhad's 'Cold/Mess' Makes It To Barack Obama's Favorite Music List Of 2019

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Sharing the list on Twitter, Obama wrote how he hopes there's a track or two there that 'does the trick.' from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36mof2B

World Cup Planning Could Have Been Better, Kohli’s Matured as Captain: Anil Kumble Reviews 2019

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Former India captain Anil Kumble reflects on the highs & lows of 2019 and also sets the contours for how Indian cricket can continue to take strides forward. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MBfMR9

Smartest Parent Ever? Dad Asks Children to Draw Him As He Takes a Nap While Posing

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In the picture, the dad can be seen taking a nap while his kinds are drawing him. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2F9hbKk

Watch: Cops in Perth Save Eight Month Old Baby Who Had Choked on a Piece of Food

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A police officer in Perth saved an eight months old baby boy’s life, after the boy, choked on a piece of food and was not able to breathe. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2F5BrN9

Padma Lakshmi Draws Flak for Outraging Against 'Chai Tea' but Remaining Silent on CAA

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Padma Lakshmi has drawn criticism for choosing to speak about trivial issues like the nomenclature of 'chai' where more pressing matters are at hand. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Q9TesO

South Africa Coach Mark Boucher Stresses Need to 'Take the Fight to Opposition'

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During a playing career of 147 Test matches, Mark Boucher had a reputation as a fighter, always prepared to take on a challenge. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2tjHJpB

Ricky Ponting Picks Virat Kohli as Captain of His Test Team of the Decade

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Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Monday picked India skipper Virat Kohli to lead his all-star Test team of the decade. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Qcgy9z

Kerala Couple in Their 60s Got Married at the Old Age Home Where They Met and Fell in Love

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The couple, who have been living in a government-run old age home in Thrissur’s Ramavarmapuram, had been abandoned by their respective families. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZFBfxt

Virat Kohli Maintains Top Spot, Cheteshwar Pujara a Place Down in Latest ICC Test Rankings

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India captain Virat Kohli will end the year at the top of the ICC Test ranking chart for batsmen but Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara slipped a place to fifth. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2tjDTwH

D'Arcy Short Replaces Injured Sean Abbott in Australia Squad for India ODIs

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Australia called up explosive opening all-rounder D'Arcy Short in place of the injured pacer Sean Abbott in their ODI squad for the upcoming tour of India. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2rIS1PS

Barack Obama Has Finally Unveiled His List of Favourite Books Which Made 2019 'Brighter' For Him

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Barack Obama has released his eagerly-awaited annual list of favourite books that made 2019 "a little brighter" for him. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZxLjJ0

Cello Teacher Slays Racist Mother of Student Who Complained of 'Ethnic Stench' in Her House

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Ms Asif took to Twitter to share an incident where the mother of one of her pupils said her kid leaves the teacher’s house with an 'ethnic stench' from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SGiecP