Rajkot
Metropolis in Gujarat, India
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Rajkot is the fourth-largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat after Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat, and is in the centre of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Rajkot is the 35th-largest metropolitan area in India, with a population of more than 2 million as of 2021. Rajkot is the 6th cleanest city of India, and it is the 7th fastest-growing city in the world as of March 2021. The city contains the administrative headquarters of the Rajkot District, 245 km from the state capital Gandhinagar, and is located on the banks of the Aji and Nyari rivers. Rajkot was the capital of the Saurashtra State from 15 April 1948 to 31 October 1956, before its merger with Bombay State on 1 November 1956. Rajkot was reincorporated into Gujarat State on 1 May 1960.
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'I think he knows what he's doing' - Stokes defends RootEngland captain Ben Stokes defends Joe Root's dismissal after their heavy 434-run defeat by India in the third Test in Rajkot.BBC Sport - Published | |
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India look to build on already large lead over England on day fourFollow live text updates from day four of the third Test between India and England in Rajkot.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Duckett batted with real bravery - WoodEngland pace bowler Mark Wood praises opener Ben Duckett for his rapid unbeaten 133 on day two of the third Test against India in Rajkot.BBC Sport - Published | Thrilling Duckett century leads England counterBen Duckett's scintillating century leads a breathtaking England counter-attack on the second day of the third Test against India in Rajkot.BBC Sport - Published |
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