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Surya reveals reason behind Chahar's non-selection for IND vs AUS 5th T20I

Team India was without pacer Deepak Chahar for the fifth and final T20I of the bilateral series against Australia as skipper Suryakumar Yadav confirmed the tactical change for the hosts at the coin toss on Sunday. Rinku Singh’s quick-fire knock and Axar Patel’s bowling heroics powered Suryakumar’s Team India to a series-win triumph over Australia…

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The transition subplot to a Test tour of South Africa

It could last 10 days. But then again, it might not. Twelve defeats (against just four wins) out of 23 Tests, all by at least five wickets or 72 runs, and only six of them stretching into the fifth day, make for a compelling reminder of how daunting touring South Africa has remained in 30…

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Ashwin picks Dhoni's successor before IPL 2024: ‘Stokes was taken by…’

Even in the twilight phase of his iconic career, MS Dhoni made sure that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) continued to do ‘just CSK things’ as the Chennai-based franchise edged past defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final. In a social media post on Sunday, the record-time confirmed Dhoni’s participation…

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'Going to play biggest match': SKY's stunner as Mukesh takes leave for 3rd T20I

“Fast bowler Mukesh Kumar made a request to BCCI to be released from India’s squad ahead of the third T20I against Australia in Guwahati. Mukesh is getting married and has been granted leave for the duration of his wedding festivities. He will join the squad ahead of the 4th T20I in Raipur,” read the BCCI…

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Jaiswal, Gaikwad, Ishan script unique record with explosive outing vs AUS

Yashasvi Jaiswal was at his explosive best, while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan exhibited their grace and power, propelling India to a massive total of 235 for four against Australia in the second T20I on Sunday. The trio smashed brilliant half-centuries, while Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh provided the much-needed boost towards the death overs…

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IPL 2024 Retentions: Full list of players retained, released, and purses

All ten franchises at the Indian Premier League confirmed their retention list ahead of the auction for the 2024 season, which takes place on December 19 in Dubai. One of the biggest developments from the retention day was the Gujarat Titans’ decision to retain captain Hardik Pandya; the move came amid substantial speculation regarding the…

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Ben Stokes pulls out of IPL 2024 in major setback for MS Dhoni's CSK

Giving a major setback to MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the forthcoming edition, superstar Ben Stokes has reportedly pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2024. The England Test captain triggered a bidding war at the IPL auction for the 2023 season. Stokes was eventually roped in by CSK for…

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New Zealand vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: Who'll win? Know head-to-head stat

New Zealand vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: At the mid-stage of 2023 Worlld Cup, the top four seem to be set to New Zealand ruling the charts alongside hosts Indian while Pakistan were falling out of reckoning for a place in the semis. A fortnight later, as the league stage entered its final phase, Pakistan…

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'We shouldn't take this period of Kohli's career for granted. Like Tendulkar…'

Virat Kohli is having is best ever World Cup campaign, albeit being two runs shy of statistically gaining that feat achieved in 2019 (443 runs). He already has a hundred to his name, an unbeaten 103 against Bangladesh in Pune, while also notching up four fifties, in three of which he missed out on a…

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NED vs AFG highlights, Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan win by 7 wickets

Netherlands vs Afghanistan highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: Having already won three matches, Afghanistan’s hopes of reaching their first-ever World Cup semifinals depends only on them. Luck is out of the factor and it will only rely on their performance. They are currently up against Netherlands in ODI 34, another …Read More side who have…

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Gill becomes fastest to reach terrific ODI record, surpasses Amla, Babar

During the World Cup match against New Zealand, India’s opener Shubman Gill set a new record by becoming the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in ODI cricket. Gill accomplished this feat in just 38 innings, which is two innings fewer than South Africa’s Hashim Amla, who took 40 innings to achieve the same milestone.…

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India vs New Zealand 2023 WC spectacle halted briefly as fog engulfs Dharamsala

In a first, the World Cup 2023 game between India and New Zealand in Dharamsala has been temporarily halted due to a thick layer of fog that has descended on the HPCA Stadium. India, in their chase of 274, were 100/2 in 15.2 overs, when a massive sheet of haze-cum-fog made it difficult for play…

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Shami becomes first Indian to record historic World Cup feat with fifer vs NZ

Mohammed Shami, sitting on the bench for the initial four games of the 2023 World Cup, received his opportunity due to Hardik Pandya’s injury as India faced New Zealand in an important group stage clash in Dharamsala. The result was nothing short of sensational – Shami clinched a remarkable five-wicket haul, marking India’s first in…

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Shami makes impact straightaway with first ball wicket in World Cup 2023

After enjoying a superb campaign so far, India will hope to carry forward the winning momentum as they lock horns with familiar rivals New Zealand in the ongoing ODI World Cup in Dharamsala on Sunday. Heading into the clash, India endured a major injury blow as team’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out from…

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IND vs NZ Live World Cup: Kohli, Jadeja ease pressure as IND stare at victory

India vs New Zealand Live Score World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a strong start in the 274-run chase against New Zealand in the ongoing World Cup 2023 encounter in Dharamsala on Sunday. The pair, who mostly dealt in boundaries added 71 runs for the first …Read More wicket before Lockie…

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Rohit Sharma's stunning revelation of failed move in IND's big World Cup win

India raced away to a fourth consecutive win at the 2023 World Cup by beating Bangladesh by seven wickets in Dharamsala and they moved level on points with New Zealand at the top of the table in the process. As has been the case with all of India’s matches, it was a comprehensive win with…

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Cricket World Cup: Stokes set to return for England's big match vs South Africa

Two weeks into the Cricket World Cup, Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will finally see some real action. This is a most venerable city — and venue — for Indian cricket. The sport first found its roots in this city’s maidans (local parks) a century ago, and the crowning moment arrived in 2011 when India beat Sri…

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Gill unsure if wide bowled deliberately to deny Kohli 100. BAN captain refutes

There was an unexpected – and to a certain extent – even unnecessary series of events that unfolded in the last 15 minutes of the India vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 match at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday. That India would end up on the winning side was clear a long time ago…