Tendulkar on NEET protests: ‘Students’ disappointment understandable’

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0000

2 min readUpdated: Jul 23, 2026 09:53 PM IST

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday became the latest sportsperson to talk about the nationwide protests over NEET paper leaks. The protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan besides also demanding accountability for the NEET paper leaks earlier. The protests in the national capital had taken a violent turn a few days ago when CJP tried to march to Parliament on July 20.

“My father was a professor. He was a mentor and guide to many young students. One lesson that he instilled early on was, “Failure is okay, cheating is not. Never take shortcuts.” As adults in society, we have the responsibility of shaping culture. A society which prioritises outcomes over effort will seek shortcuts over meritocracy. Today, when students feel disappointed that their hard work hasn’t been rewarded, it is understandable. Collectively, we should all work together towards ensuring they don’t feel this way again. Young India is full of dreams and energy. They are the fuel to our success,” he said on X.

“As a society, all of us, including parents, teachers, friends, relatives, schools, and administrators, have a massive responsibility and different roles to play in ensuring our youth remain encouraged and energised. We must create a culture where hard work is rewarded, honesty is encouraged, and merit wins. I am certain we will all find solutions that strengthen our children’s future and safeguard their aspirations,” he added.

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— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 23, 2026

Top sportspersons Abhinav Bindra, Yuvraj Singh, Nikhat Zareen, had also spoken up on the issue, stressing on the need for “dialogue” and to “work together”.

Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, did not directly mention the protests, but made his stance clear. Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker had also spoken up through a social media post for the youngsters hitting the streets.

Boxer Zareen had asked the government to listen to the protestors while World Cup winning cricketer cricketer Yuvraj also urged for dialogue.

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India’s ODI record at Lord’s: 4 Losses, a Tie and two wins since 1983 WC Final

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0000

3 min readUpdated: Jul 18, 2026 02:56 PM IST

After England levelled the 3-match ODI series against India 1-1 with a four-wicket win at Cardiff earlier this week, an intriguing series finale awaits at the ‘Home of Cricket’ on Sunday.

Lord’s hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for India in ODI’s for nearly two decades, as they look to put an end to their 22-year wait for a win on Sunday. A win would mean more than just a series win for the Men in Blue, as it would re-establish their ground in the tough English conditions.

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Lord’s has witnessed some of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history, from India’s first-ever World Cup win under the leadership of Kapil Dev in 1983, to that miraculous chase of 325 in the NatWest Series Final in 2002, culminating with skipper Sourav Ganguly’s sensational shirt-waving celebration on the famed balcony. Despite all these hallowed moments, India has not experienced a win at the London venue since 2004.

Since then, India have stumbled thrice at the venue, including a 100-run defeat in their last appearance here in 2022. The contest also witnessed a unique tied game in 2011 when the hosts finished on the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) par score in a rain-affected chase.

Here’s a full list of all ODI matches India has played at Lords:

Year	Opponent	Result	Match Summary
1975	England	Lost by 202 runs	India’s first ODI at Lord’s ended in a heavy defeat. Sunil Gavaskar’s unbeaten 36 off 174 balls became one of the most talked-about innings in ODI history.
1983	West Indies	Won by 43 runs	India defended a total of just 183 to stun the two-time champions West Indies and win their first-ever Cricket World Cup under Kapil Dev.
1990	England	Lost by 55 runs	Chasing 282, India fought hard but fell 55 runs short after being bowled out for 226.
2002	England	Won by 2 wickets	Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif inspired one of India’s greatest ODI run chases, helping the team recover from 146/5 to chase 326. Sourav Ganguly’s iconic shirt-waving celebration on the Lord’s balcony became one of Indian cricket’s most memorable moments.
2004	England	Won by 23 runs	Sourav Ganguly’s solid 90 guided India to a competitive total before the bowlers sealed a comfortable victory.
2007	England	Lost by 7 wickets	India posted 324, but England produced an excellent batting display to chase the target with ease.
2011	England	Match tied (D/L Method)	India scored 280/5, but rain intervened as England finished exactly on the revised Duckworth-Lewis target, resulting in a dramatic tie.
2018	England	Lost by 86 runs	Joe Root’s brilliant century guided England to 322, while India’s batting faltered in the chase and were bowled out for 236.
2022	England	Lost by 100 runs	Reece Topley produced a sensational spell of 6/24 as India were bundled out for 146, handing England a convincing victory.

The final showdown awaits on Sunday, as Shubman Gill’s Indian unit will aim for their first away series win in three years at Lord’s.

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India’s ODI record at Lord’s: 4 Losses, a Tie and two wins since 1983 WC Final

Here’s a full list of all ODI matches India has played at Lords: