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Shami's Comeback Stalled by Fresh Injury, Border-Gavaskar Series in Jeopardy

Mohammed Shami's Comeback Delayed by Fresh Injury, Casting Doubt on Border-Gavaskar Series Participation India's premier fast bowler, Mohammed Shami, has suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. According to reliable sources,

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India Sends Rahul, Jurel to Australia Early Amid Batting Concerns

India's Test team has come under intense scrutiny following their disappointing loss to New Zealand in the recently concluded home series. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia looming, the team management has taken a bold decision to send star batters KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel to Australia early.

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KKR's Communication Blunders: Starc and Iyer Left in the Dark

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, have come under fire for their lack of communication with star players Mitchell Starc and Shreyas Iyer. Despite submitting their list of retained players to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), KKR has yet to reach

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Pakistan's Short-Ball Strategy May Falter at Batting-Friendly Adelaide Oval

Pakistan's audacious short-ball strategy on the fast and bouncy MCG pitch nearly pulled off a remarkable upset in the first ODI against Australia. However, experts believe that the tactic may not be as effective at the Adelaide Oval, known for its batting-friendly conditions. Pakistan's pace attack,

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Kohli and Sharma's Future in Doubt as India Faces Test Team Overhaul

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of India's most celebrated cricketers, are approaching the twilight of their careers. As they enter their mid-30s, questions are being raised about their continued presence in the national team. Following India's recent Test series loss to New Zealand, former captain

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Rishabh Pant's Fearless Batting Draws Praise from New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel

In the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand, India's performance was largely underwhelming. However, wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant emerged as a beacon of hope, showcasing his fearless batting style. Despite the Indian team's struggles, Pant's solo efforts kept India in contention for a

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Three-Time Olympian Jacob Whetton Joins Delhi SG Pipers for HIL

Delhi SG Pipers have bolstered their squad for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season by signing three-time Olympian Jacob 'Jake' Whetton of Australia. The 33-year-old midfielder joins the Pipers as a replacement for Dutchman Jorrit Croon, who has withdrawn due to an ankle injury. Whetton brings a

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Rajasthan Royals Retain Sanju Samson as Captain, Seek Stability with Core Players

Rajasthan Royals' head coach Rahul Dravid has revealed that captain Sanju Samson played a pivotal role in the franchise's retention strategy for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Samson, who is the team's captain and wicketkeeper-batter, was the first pick of the franchise in the retentions,

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Boland Eyes Rahul Challenge as Test Batting Auditions Continue

The upcoming four-day A-team encounter at the MCG will once again be a crucial stage for Australian batters vying for the vacant spot in the Test side. However, the arrival of Indian Test squad member KL Rahul has added an intriguing subplot to the match. Rahul, who played the first

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Kohli, Rohit's Duleep Trophy Absence Contributed to India's Test Series Loss

Team India's disastrous 0-3 Test series defeat against New Zealand has sparked a torrent of criticism, with former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar pinpointing the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the Duleep Trophy as a contributing factor. Kohli and Sharma had initially agreed to participate in the

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Rohit Sharma's Casual Approach Defended by Sunil Gavaskar

India's Test captain, Rohit Sharma, has endured a dismal series against New Zealand, with his poor form contributing significantly to the team's 3-0 defeat. Rohit's aggressive approach on challenging pitches has backfired, leading to six dismissals that have been criticized as "casual."

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Leaked Medical Report Confirms Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif is Biologically Male

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been marred by controversy after a leaked medical report revealed that she is biologically male. The report, obtained by French journalist Djaffar Ait Aoudia, confirms that Khelif has internal testicles, XY chromosomes, and a micropenis, indicating a

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Kaneria Calls for Rohit Sharma Batting Position Change to Address India's WTC Struggles

India's recent loss to New Zealand in the World Test Championship (WTC) has raised concerns about the team's batting performance. Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria believes that India captain Rohit Sharma should consider changing his batting position to address the team's struggles. Kaneria, in

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BCCI's Decision to Cancel Practice Game Surprises Kumble

Former Indian cricket team spinner Anil Kumble has expressed surprise over the BCCI's decision to cancel the practice game ahead of the first Test match against Australia in Perth starting November 22. The Indian cricket team was going to play a practice match against India A, but following

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Manjrekar Urges Kohli, Sharma to Play Domestic Cricket for Test Success

Sanjay Manjrekar, a former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator, has once again emphasized the importance of domestic cricket for India's top batsmen, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In the wake of India's 3-0 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in the recently concluded Test series,

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Virat Kohli's Lean Patch: Srikkanth Believes in Australia Comeback

Virat Kohli, the talismanic Indian batter, is enduring a prolonged lean patch that has raised concerns ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. In the recent three-Test series against New Zealand, Kohli managed a paltry 93 runs, averaging a mere 15.50. His struggles extended to six Tests, where

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Gavaskar Predicts India's Chances in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his views on India's chances in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. While acknowledging India's recent dominance over Australia in Test cricket, Gavaskar believes that a 4-0 victory for India in Australia is unlikely. Gavaskar emphasized that India&

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Virat Kohli's Future in Doubt After Poor Form

Virat Kohli's recent decision to stay in New Zealand after India's Test series loss has sparked speculation about his future with the team. Despite India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash, Kohli appeared in good spirits as he celebrated his 36th birthday with wife Anushka Sharma. Kohli&

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Harry Wilson's Stoppage-Time Heroics Give Fulham Dramatic Derby Win

Fulham's Harry Wilson emerged as the hero on Monday night, scoring two dramatic stoppage-time goals to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Brentford in a pulsating west London derby. The Bees had taken the lead against the run of play in the first half through Vitaly Janelt'

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Manchester City's Injury Crisis Deepens Ahead of Sporting Lisbon Clash

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed concerns over his team's mounting injury crisis ahead of their Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday. The English champions have suffered consecutive defeats to Tottenham and Bournemouth, ending their 11-month unbeaten run in the Premier League. Guardiola's

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Arsenal Sporting Director Edu Gaspar Resigns

Arsenal's sporting director, Edu Gaspar, has resigned after three years at the club. The Brazilian, who played for the Gunners from 2001 to 2005, returned to the club in 2019 as technical director before being promoted to sporting director in 2022. During his tenure, Edu played a key

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Lazio Edge Closer to Top Four with Nine-Man Cagliari Victory

Lazio's relentless pursuit of Serie A's top four continued with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Cagliari on Monday. The match at the Stadio Olimpico witnessed a dramatic turn of events, with Cagliari finishing the game with nine men. Mattia Zaccagni emerged as the hero for

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Ajaz Patel's 15-Wicket Haul Overshadowed by Kaif's Criticism

The India vs New Zealand Test series concluded with a resounding 3-0 sweep in favor of the visitors, largely due to the exceptional bowling performance of Ajaz Patel. The Kiwi spinner emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the series, claiming an astonishing 15 wickets in three matches, including a remarkable

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Mitrovic Hat-Trick Powers Al Hilal to Perfect Start in AFC Champions League

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal maintained their perfect start to the AFC Champions League Elite with a 3-0 victory over Iran's Esteghlal on Monday, thanks to a hat-trick from Aleksandar Mitrovic. The Serbian striker scored twice in the first half to give Al Hilal a comfortable lead,

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Time to Trim Tests to Four Days, Says Vengsarkar

The recent Test series between India and New Zealand has reignited the debate over the duration of the longest format of cricket. With matches increasingly ending within three days, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar believes it's time to officially reduce Tests to four days. Vengsarkar argues that the