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| Mohammed Shami: Born in Sahaspur, made in Kolkata | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 7: Badruddin Siddiqui has always believed that moving to Kolkata was pre-destined as far as his favourite student Mohammed Shami is concerned.
Born in UP's small town of Sahaspur in Amroha, it was Uttar Pradesh cricket's loss that became Bengal's gain when the childhood coach decided to make a few phone calls in Kolkata after his ward was ignored for U-19 state team selection.
Creating artwork with his malleable wrists, and making the SG, Dukes and Kookaburra red ball talk with perfect seam presentation, the pronounced back-spin became his calling card.
"I thought they would pick him for Tests. He did everything that was asked of him. Yesterday, when h | |
| | | | India to compete in global championship of F1 Sim Racing | | | |
MUMBAI, Nov 7: The Indian simulator racing unit has earned a spot in the Cup of Nations that will see it compete with top international teams in the two-day global championship here. The event, to be held from November 7-9, is organised by Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited in partnership with Formula 1. Representing India in the 18-team event will be Karl Verghese and Siddharth Sathgare, following the former's crowning as the national champion in the Open Category at the F1 Sim Racing. Verghese finished with 150 points, while fellow Mumbaikar Siddharth Sathgare secured second place with 96 points and Chennai's Amith Kutti finished third with 91 points. The podium finishers maintained their d | |
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