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Dhruv Jurel's Half-Century Rescues India A in Second Unofficial Test

Dhruv Jurel's Gritty Half-Century Rescues India A in Second Unofficial Test At the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel once again showcased his impressive form in the ongoing second unofficial Test between India A and Australia A. Jurel's crucial knock of 68 off 122

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Nottingham Forest Soar to Premier League Heights

Nottingham Forest's remarkable resurgence has propelled them to their highest Premier League position in over two decades. After enduring a turbulent season last year, the two-time European Cup winners have defied expectations to sit third in the standings, just behind leaders Liverpool. Under the guidance of manager Nuno

Football

Union Berlin and Freiburg Draw 0-0, Ronnow Saves Penalty

Union Berlin and Freiburg played out a goalless draw in the German capital on Friday, with Union goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow saving a first-half penalty. Freiburg were awarded a penalty after 22 minutes when Eren Dinkci was brought down in the box. Captain Vincenzo Grifo stepped up to take the spot-kick,

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India-South Africa T20I Opener Marred by On-Field Altercation

India-South Africa T20I Opener Heats Up with On-Field Altercation During the opening match of the T20I series between India and South Africa in Durban, a heated exchange of words erupted between India skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Proteas quick Marco Jansen. The incident occurred in the 15th over of South Africa&

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PSG Bans Political Messages in Stadiums After "Free Palestine" Banner Display

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has vowed to prevent the recurrence of a controversial banner display during their midweek match against Atletico Madrid. The banner, unfurled by the Paris Ultras Collective (CUP), read "Free Palestine" and featured a bloodstained Palestinian flag, a man wearing a keffiyeh, the Al-Aqsa mosque, and

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Kamran Ghulam Denied Debut Cap Despite Playing in First ODI

Pakistan all-rounder Kamran Ghulam expressed his disappointment over not receiving his debut cap during the first ODI against Australia in Melbourne. Ghulam, who made a century on his Test debut last month, was part of the playing XI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday, where Pakistan narrowly lost

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Harbhajan Slams Selectors for Ignoring Ranji Trophy Record-Holder

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his disappointment over the selection committee's decision to overlook Ranji Trophy record-holder Jalaj Saxena for the India A team. Saxena, who has played in the domestic circuit for 17 years, holds the unique distinction of being the only player

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Team India's Pakistan Tour for Champions Trophy Remains Uncertain

The uncertainty surrounding Team India's participation in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year continues to linger. Reports indicate that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of its reluctance to send the Indian team to Pakistan for

Tennis

Gauff and Zheng Set for WTA Finals Showdown in Absence of Swiatek and Sabalenka

The WTA Finals, the season-ending championship for the top eight women's tennis players, has taken an unexpected turn with the absence of world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Instead, the stage is set for a clash between two rising stars: Coco

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Sanju Samson's Purple Patch Continues with Consecutive T20I Centuries

Sanju Samson's recent resurgence has been a testament to his unwavering determination and hard work. The wicketkeeper-batter has notched up three centuries in his last six competitive matches, including a Duleep Trophy ton and two consecutive T20I centuries against Bangladesh and South Africa. Samson's impressive 50-ball

Tennis

Diana Shnaider Caps Off Stellar Season with Fourth Title in Hong Kong

Diana Shnaider, the rising star of women's tennis, has capped off a remarkable season with her fourth title of 2024 in Hong Kong. After a grueling schedule that saw her compete in 29 WTA tournaments, Shnaider is finally enjoying a well-deserved break. During her time in Hong Kong,

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Jos Buttler Returns to Barbados with Renewed Purpose

Jos Buttler, England's white-ball captain, has returned to the scene of his World Cup disappointments with a renewed sense of purpose. Five months ago in Barbados, England's World Cup campaign ended in a disappointing defeat to Australia, with Buttler's tactical decisions coming under scrutiny.

Tennis

Coco Gauff Stuns Sabalenka, Becomes Youngest to Beat Top 2 at WTA Finals

Coco Gauff's remarkable run at the WTA Finals continued on Friday as she stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, 7-6 (4), 6-3. This victory marked a historic achievement for the 18-year-old American, who became the first woman since Elena Rybakina in 2023 to defeat both

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Rain Interrupts Kerala's Push for Outright Win in Ranji Trophy

Heavy rain has hindered Kerala's pursuit of an outright victory and boosted Uttar Pradesh's chances of salvaging a draw in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C encounter at the KCA-St. Xavier's College ground. After conceding a massive 233-run first innings lead, Uttar Pradesh was

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Mumbai Bowlers Dominate Odisha in Ranji Trophy Elite Group A

Mumbai's bold strategy of fielding only four specialist bowlers in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Odisha paid off handsomely as the bowling quartet delivered a dominant performance, putting Mumbai on the cusp of earning a bonus point. On Friday, the bowling group led by left-arm

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India's 12-Year Home Winning Streak Ends in Shock Defeat to New Zealand

India's remarkable 12-year winning streak on home soil came to an abrupt end with a clean sweep by New Zealand in the recently concluded Test series. This unprecedented defeat has sent shockwaves through the Indian cricket fraternity and raised questions about the team's future. The streak,

Tennis

Nitto ATP Finals: Sinner Favored to Triumph in Turin

The Nitto ATP Finals, the prestigious year-end tournament for the top eight players in the world, will culminate the 2024 ATP season in Turin, Italy. This year's field boasts an impressive lineup, including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Alex De Minaur,

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India Thrash South Africa by 61 Runs in T20I Opener, Samson Breaks Record

India's T20I dominance continued as they outplayed South Africa by 61 runs in the series opener in Durban. Sanju Samson's record-breaking century and a clinical bowling performance laid the foundation for India's comprehensive victory. Chasing a formidable target of 203, South Africa's

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England's White-Ball Redemption Begins Against Wounded West Indies

England's white-ball woes have been well-documented since their disappointing World Cup semi-final exit in 2023. With a new era dawning under Brendon McCullum, the T20I series against West Indies presents an opportunity for redemption. Jos Buttler, who missed the recent ODI series due to injury, will make his

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Ponting Advises Babar Azam to Emulate Kohli's Approach to Regain Form

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has advised Pakistan's Babar Azam to emulate Virat Kohli's approach to regain his lost form. Babar has been struggling for runs in recent Tests, prompting his omission from the last two matches against England. Ponting believes that Babar should consider taking

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Indian Cricket Team Management Meets BCCI Hierarchy Ahead of Australia Tour

Ahead of the highly anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, the Indian men's cricket team management held a crucial meeting with the BCCI hierarchy. Captain Rohit Sharma, selection panel chairman Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir (via teleconferencing), BCCI president Roger Binny, and secretary Jay Shah were

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Sri Lanka Aims to Recapture Past Glory Under Asalanka

Sri Lanka's men's cricket team, led by Charith Asalanka, is aiming to recapture the glory days of the 2007-2014 era, when the team reached five World Cup finals and won the 2014 T20 title. After a string of limited overs series wins against India and West

Tennis

Zheng Qinwen Reaches WTA Finals Final, Chasing Historic Double

Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has stormed into the WTA Finals final in Riyadh, defeating Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in a thrilling 6-3, 7-5 encounter. The victory keeps Zheng's hopes alive of becoming the second woman in history to win both the Olympic gold medal and the year-end

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Surrey Release Offspinner Amar Virdi After Decade-Long Association

Offspinner Amar Virdi's departure from Surrey marks the end of an era for the county, as the 26-year-old departs after a decade-long association with the club. Virdi's release comes as a surprise, given his impressive performances in Surrey's 2018 County Championship-winning season, where he

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West Indies Recall Key Players for England T20I Series

West Indies have bolstered their T20I squad with the return of key players Akeal Hosein, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, and Andre Russell for the upcoming series against England. The quartet missed the previous T20I fixtures in Sri Lanka due to personal reasons, but Hetmyer was recalled for the ODIs against