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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

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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.

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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,

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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

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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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Sanju Samson Scripts History with Back-to-Back T20I Centuries

Sanju Samson's historic feat in Durban has etched his name in the annals of Indian cricket. The 29-year-old became the first Indian to score back-to-back T20I centuries, a testament to his exceptional batting prowess. Samson's century against South Africa came on the heels of his scintillating

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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

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Sanju Samson Surpasses Dhoni, Pant in T20I Wicket-Keeping Records

Sanju Samson Surpasses Dhoni and Pant, Joins Elite List of Indian Wicket-Keepers in T20Is New Delhi: Indian batter Sanju Samson has etched his name in the record books by surpassing legendary wicket-keepers MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant in the shortest format of the game. During the first T20I against South

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National Anthem Interrupted Twice in India-South Africa T20I Opener

Indian National Anthem Interrupted Twice During T20I Opener Against South Africa The Indian national anthem was abruptly interrupted twice during the first T20I match between India and South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban, leaving players and fans alike bewildered. The technical glitch occurred just moments before the start of the

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Virat Kohli Surprised by Fans' Birthday Serenade at HSBC Event

Virat Kohli, the beloved Indian cricket icon, was showered with love and admiration by his ardent fans at an event hosted by HSBC on November 7. The occasion marked a heartwarming celebration of Kohli's recent birthday, which fell on November 5. As Kohli graced the stage, the crowd

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South Africa Opt to Chase in Home Series Opener Against Spin-Heavy India

South Africa's international home summer commenced with a thrilling encounter against India, with the hosts opting to chase in the first match. Aiden Markram, South Africa's captain, led a formidable lineup featuring a plethora of all-rounders. Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee made their long-awaited returns to

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Pickleball's Rising Stars: Non-Tennis Players Dominate the PPA Tour

Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, has traditionally been associated with tennis. However, a growing number of professional pickleball players are emerging without a tennis background. Chuck Taylor, a 41-year-old PPA Tour competitor, is one such player. Growing up near the birthplace of pickleball in Washington state, Taylor's

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PCB Rejects Hybrid Model, Insists on Hosting Entire Champions Trophy in Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asserted its determination to host the entire Champions Trophy in Pakistan, rejecting the possibility of a hybrid model. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the board has not received any official communication from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressing concerns

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Ali Maiden Appointed Head Coach of Birmingham Phoenix Women for 2025 Hundred Season

Ali Maiden has been appointed as the head coach of the Birmingham Phoenix women's team for the 2025 season of The Hundred. Maiden succeeds Ben Sawyer, whose contract was not extended after four seasons at the helm. Maiden, who played a pivotal role as assistant coach in England

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India to Clash with Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup Opener

India to Face Pakistan in Opening Match of 2024 U-19 Asia Cup The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has unveiled the schedule for the 2024 Men's 50-over U-19 Asia Cup, set to take place from November 29 to December 8 in Dubai and Sharjah. India will kick off their