Amit Banerjee

Articles by Amit Banerjee

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  Oct 01, 2018

  India vs West Indies: Why a batsman of Rohit Sharma's calibre deserves more support from national selectors

  Rohit Sharma was overlooked by the national selectors while picking the squad for the Windies Tests, but does a batsman of his stature really not deserve another chance?
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  Aug 16, 2018

  Asian Games 2018: Shiva Thapa describes Asiad as one of toughest competitions, relives London Olympics experience

  Firstpost caught up with Shiva Thapa at a send-off event organised by the BFI for the Indonesia-bound boxing team in New Delhi on Tuesday, with the young boxer commenting on the challenges at the Asian Games among other topics.
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  Aug 15, 2018

  Asian Games 2018: Amit Panghal says Indian boxers aren't feeling pressure of expectations after rich CWG medal haul

  Amit Panghal, who won silver in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, says that the Indian boxing team isn't getting burdened under the weight of expectations ahead of the Asian Games.
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  Aug 14, 2018

  Asian Games 2018: Sakshi Malik says she wasn't happy with Gold Coast bronze, will look to put up better show in Indonesia

  Wrestler Sakshi Malik admitted to not being happy at all with the bronze she had won at the Commonwealth Games earlier this year, and that she has put that behind now and is gunning for greater success at the upcoming Asian Games.
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  Aug 13, 2018

  Asian Games 2018: Vinesh Phogat believes experience, confidence will help her clinch maiden gold at event

  Vinesh Phogat ended up with bronze in the last edition of the Asian Games in 2014, but believes that she is a lot more experienced this time around, and is more hopeful than ever of finally winning a gold at the event.
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  Jul 27, 2018

  Manika Batra interview: Table Tennis star looks back at Commonwealth Games 2018 success, reveals her diet plan and more

  In a freewheeling chat with Firstpost, Indian table tennis star Manika Batra talks about her recent exploits at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, aside from a host of other topics.
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  Jul 01, 2018

  NBA: India is taking the right steps in development of basketball, says senior league official Kim Bohuny

  Firstpost got in touch with Kim Bohuny, NBA's senior vice-president for International Basketball Operations, during the recently-concluded Basketball Without Borders Asia camp. Here are some of the excerpts from the interaction.
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  Jun 13, 2018

  India vs Afghanistan: Mujeeb Ur Rahman reveals he had begun his preparation for historic Test during IPL

  Mujeeb Ur Rahman revealed that he had begun his preparation for the inaugural Test in the IPL itself, having spent some time practicing at the M Chinnaswamy ahead of KXIP's second match of IPL 2018
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  Jun 06, 2018

  Rashid Khan interview: Muttiah Muralitharan described my skill as superior to what he possessed

  In a freewheeling chat, Rashid Khan talks about his experience of being mentored by Muttiah Muralitharan, about playing at Dehradun as well as the historic maiden Test.
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  Jun 05, 2018

  Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: Rashid Khan-led spin attack holds the key again as hosts look to seal series

  After getting off to a dominant start with a big victory in the opening game, Afghanistan head into the second T20I against Bangladesh in an upbeat state of mind, looking to clinch the three-game series taking place in Dehradun.
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