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STORIES ON THE WIRE:
SPO-SANGAKKARA
Unfair to say India are dependent on Kohli: Sangakkara
By Chetan Narula
London, Aug 15 (PTI) Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara feels it is unfair to label India as over-dependent on Virat Kohli and attributes the team’s debacle in the first two Tests against England to lack of preparation.
SPO-DEVILLIERS
Pressure of international cricket was unbearable at times: de Villiers
London, Aug 15 (PTI) Former South Africa captain A B de Villiers says he is relieved to have quit international cricket as the pressure was unbearable at times.
SPO-ASIAD-VIKAS-RECORD
Asiad history-chasing Vikas feels no pressure
By Poonam Mehra
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) A medal is not the only thing on accomplished Indian boxer Vikas Krishan’s mind heading into the Asian Games, where a podium finish would ensure his name in the history books for an unparalleled feat.
SPO-BINDRA
I am yesterday’s man looking for next champion: Bindra
Vijayanagar, Aug 15 (PTI) Labelling himself as ‘yesterday’s man’, Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra today said that the country should focus on finding the next champion instead of talking about his feat.
SPO-BENGALURU-SPAIN
Bengaluru end Spanish tour with defeat to Barcelona B
Barcelona, Aug 15 (PTI) Bengaluru FC ended their 2018 tour of Spain with a 3-0 loss to FC Barcelona B at the Mini Estadi here.
SPO-ASIAD-IDAY
Indian flag hoisted at Jakarta, Palembang Games Village on Independence Day
Jakarta/Palembang, Aug 15 (PTI) The Indian flag was hoisted by members of the Indian contingent at the Athletes Village of the Asian Games in both Jakarta and Palembang, marking the country’s 72nd Independence Day
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