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Aakash Chopra Urges RCB to Target Rishabh Pant in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

RCB Should Target Rishabh Pant in IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Suggests Aakash Chopra Former India opener Aakash Chopra has strongly advocated for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to make a concerted effort to acquire wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. Chopra believes that Pant's aggressive

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Ramandeep Singh Earns Maiden Call-Up to Indian T20 Team

Ramandeep Singh, a 27-year-old cricketer from Punjab, India, has earned his maiden call-up to the Indian T20 cricket team. The all-rounder was presented with his first Indian cap by Hardik Pandya and will join the team for the third and final match against South Africa. Singh's selection is

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Karnataka Bowlers Crush UP, Take First-Innings Lead in Ranji Trophy

Karnataka Dominates Uttar Pradesh on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy Clash Lucknow, November 13: Karnataka bowlers, led by V. Koushik, put on a stellar performance to dismantle Uttar Pradesh (UP) for a mere 89 runs on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group-C encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri

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Jharkhand's Sharandeep Singh Anchors Slow-Paced Opening Day Against Delhi

On a gloomy day in the national capital, where play was affected by smog in the morning and bad light in the evening, Jharkhand opener Sharandeep Singh exhibited ample patience and a tight defence to compile an unbeaten 64. He consumed 183 balls, making for a slow-moving opening day between

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France, Italy, Portugal Eye UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals

France, Italy, and Portugal are poised to secure their spots in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while England's hopes of promotion have been dampened by a string of withdrawals. Italy and Portugal need only a point to advance, while France is well-positioned ahead of their match against Israel

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Shami Faces Challenges in Bengal's Ranji Trophy Opener

Mohammed Shami's much-anticipated return to competitive cricket after a year-long absence was met with challenges as Bengal faced Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. On a greenish pitch with moisture, Madhya Pradesh elected to field and capitalized on the

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Worcestershire Sign Fateh Singh on Three-Year Deal

Worcestershire County Cricket Club has bolstered its spin bowling department with the acquisition of Fateh Singh from Nottinghamshire on a three-year contract. The 20-year-old left-arm spinner impressed during a loan spell at New Road last summer, capturing 15 wickets in the One-Day Cup at an average of 24.13. Singh&

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India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Series Lead on the Line

India and South Africa will face off in the third T20I of their four-match series on Sunday, November 13, with both teams eyeing a series lead. The match will be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion, South Africa, and will begin at 08:30 PM IST. India took an early

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Tanmay Agarwal's Century Powers Hyderabad to Strong Start Against Andhra

Tanmay Agarwal, the prolific Hyderabad opener, continued his impressive run in the Ranji Trophy with a magnificent century on the opening day of their Elite Group B match against Andhra at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad. Agarwal, who has amassed over 10,000 runs in first-class cricket, notched up

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Indian Cricket Team Opens Training Sessions to Public in Perth

The Indian cricket team has decided to open its center-wicket training sessions to the public from Friday to Sunday, allowing fans to witness their preparations for the upcoming Test match against Australia at Perth Stadium. This decision contradicts an earlier report in the Australian media that claimed the team'

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Kohli and Sharma Defended Amidst Criticism After New Zealand Test Debacle

Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have faced intense scrutiny following their underwhelming performances in the Test series against New Zealand. The duo's struggles with the bat contributed to India's humiliating 0-3 defeat at home. Despite the criticism, former BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma

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ODI Cricket's Future in Doubt as Mark Waugh Predicts Shift to Major Tournaments

ODI Cricket's Future: Mark Waugh Predicts a Shift Towards Major Tournaments As the international cricket calendar becomes increasingly congested, Australian cricket legend Mark Waugh believes that One-Day International (ODI) cricket may face a gradual decline, with its future primarily confined to major tournaments like the ICC World Cup

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WCA Raises Concerns Over Unpaid Prize Money and Threats to Players

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has raised concerns over reports of several cricket boards failing to pay players their prize money in full for their participation in the recent men's T20 World Cup. The WCA has received reports of threats and intimidation against players who have raised

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Shahid Afridi Calls for Unity in Cricket Amid India's Pakistan Tour Refusal

Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has expressed his disappointment over India's decision not to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. Afridi believes that cricket should be prioritized over political differences and that the sport should bring people together. Afridi took to social media to share

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Billie Jean King Cup 2024 Postponed in Malaga Due to Severe Weather

Billie Jean King Cup 2024 Postponed in Malaga Due to Severe Weather The highly anticipated Billie Jean King Cup 2024, scheduled to commence in Malaga, Spain, has been postponed due to a severe weather alert issued by local authorities. The tournament was set to kick off on Wednesday, November 13,

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India Faces Farewell Threat in Crucial Australia Tour

India's upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) tour of Australia has become a crucial test for the team, according to former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali. After a disappointing 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand, India faces immense pressure to perform well in Australia. Basit believes that the Indian

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Lizelle Lee's Consecutive Centuries Power Hurricanes to WBBL Summit

Lizelle Lee's consecutive centuries have propelled the Hobart Hurricanes to the top of the WBBL ladder, as they defeated the Adelaide Strikers by 28 runs. Lee, who retired from international cricket last year, has become the first player to score hundreds in back-to-back WBBL matches. Her blistering 103

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Afridi and Babar Reign Supreme in ICC ODI Rankings

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI bowler rankings, while Babar Azam continues to dominate as the world's leading ODI batter. Afridi's impressive performances against Australia, where he claimed eight wickets at an average of 12.62, propelled

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Jhye Richardson Emerges as Potential Backup Option for Australia's Test Series

Australia's hopes of having Michael Neser available as a backup seamer for the Adelaide or Brisbane Tests have been dashed due to a severe hamstring injury. However, there is a glimmer of hope that Jhye Richardson could be considered as an option later in the series if his

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Rashid Latif Calls for Pakistan to Suspend Cricket Matches Against India

Former Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Rashid Latif has expressed strong views on the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan in cricket. He believes that Pakistan should consider suspending all cricket matches against India and that the ICC should withhold hosting rights from both countries until their issues are resolved. Latif'

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Mohammed Shami's 6/56: A Masterclass in Pace Bowling in Perth

Mohammed Shami's exceptional performance in the second Test against Australia in Perth in December 2018 remains a testament to his lethal bowling prowess in pace-friendly conditions. His remarkable 6/56, not only his best bowling figures, but also the fourth best by an Indian bowler in Australia at

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Pakistan Welcomes India to Champions Trophy Amidst Hosting Uncertainty

Pakistan's white-ball captain, Mohammad Rizwan, has extended a warm invitation to the Indian cricket team to participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2025. Rizwan's remarks come amidst ongoing uncertainties surrounding the tournament, with reports suggesting that India may refuse

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Rohit Sharma's Test Participation Uncertain, Trains Rigorously in Mumbai

Rohit Sharma's Test Participation Uncertain, Trains Rigorously in Mumbai Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma's participation in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia remains uncertain. However, the 37-year-old is leaving no stone unturned in his preparations, training diligently in Mumbai while awaiting the birth

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Hosts Aim to Avenge T20I Defeat

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Preview, Team News, and Live Updates Sri Lanka and New Zealand will lock horns in the first ODI of their three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts will be eager to avenge their recent T20I series defeat against

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Victoria Rain on Western Australia's One-Day Cup Title Hopes

Victoria's hopes of securing a fourth consecutive one-day cup title were dashed after a rain-affected 15-run defeat to Victoria under the DLS method. The match at the MCG on Wednesday was reduced to 46 overs per side due to rain, with Victoria winning the toss and electing to