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The recent Test series defeat to New Zealand on home soil has prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to revive its 'A' programme, which aims to develop a strong bench of players for the Indian cricket team. The 'A' programme, which was
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Tilak Varma, the rising star of Indian cricket, etched his name in the history books on Friday during the fourth and final T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg. The 22-year-old batter became only the second Indian to score centuries in consecutive T20I innings, joining an elite list that includes Sanju
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Odisha and Haryana emerged victorious in the semifinals of the Hockey India-14th Senior National Championship, setting up a thrilling final on Saturday. Odisha, boasting several players from the national junior and senior camps, dominated Manipur throughout the match. Shilanand Lakra, who recently returned to the Indian senior team after knee
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Poland's Swiatek Stuns Badosa to Advance in Billie Jean King Cup Finals MALAGA, Spain - World No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland delivered a stunning performance on Friday, defeating home favorite Paula Badosa of Spain to secure Poland's spot in the quarterfinals of the Billie Jean
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Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup team has stormed into the quarterfinals with a dominant 2-0 victory over Germany in Malaga, Spain. Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter showcased their prowess, securing straight-set wins against Jule Niemeier and Laura Siegemund, respectively. Despite a challenging build-up due to severe weather,
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Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz, two rising stars in the tennis world, are set to face off in a highly anticipated semifinal match at the ATP Finals in Turin. Both players have proven their worthiness throughout the season, and this match promises to be a thrilling battle. Zverev, currently ranked
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Casper Ruud has secured his place in the semifinals of the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals, becoming the third player to qualify after Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. Ruud's qualification was confirmed after he won the first set of his final round-robin match against Andrey Rublev, guaranteeing himself a
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Jannik Sinner's Doping Case: ATP Chairman Addresses Concerns Jannik Sinner's doping case has raised questions about the fairness and transparency of the anti-doping process in tennis. ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has acknowledged that there could have been better communication in explaining the rules involved in
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West Indies have suffered another injury blow ahead of their remaining two T20Is against England, with Matthew Forde ruled out due to a thigh strain. Forde, who was initially called up as cover for the suspended Alzarri Joseph, sustained the injury in training ahead of the third T20I in St
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India's dominance in the fourth and final T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg was a testament to their all-round brilliance. The visitors clinched the series 3-1 with a resounding 135-run victory, showcasing their prowess in both batting and bowling. Chasing a mammoth 284-run target, South Africa's
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Opener Subhransu Senapati's gritty half-century kept Madhya Pradesh in the hunt for an outright win over Bengal in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Resuming at 170 for five, Bengal made 276 in its second innings, setting Madhya Pradesh a target of
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New Zealand's triumph in the Women's T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates last month was a testament to the team's resilience and determination. Despite being considered underdogs, the White Ferns defied expectations and emerged victorious. Craig McMillan, the team's assistant