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Khar Gymkhana Revokes Jemimah Rodrigues' Membership Over Prayer Meeting Controversy

Khar Gymkhana Revokes Jemimah Rodrigues' Membership Amidst Prayer Meeting Controversy In a recent development, Khar Gymkhana has revoked the membership of Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues following allegations of inappropriate activities linked to prayer meetings held at the club. The decision was made during the club's Annual General

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24 Nations to Compete in Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, scheduled from January 13-19 at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Stadium, will witness a global spectacle of the traditional Indian sport. With 24 nations participating, the tournament promises to showcase the speed, strategy, and sporting excellence of Kho Kho. From the African

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Ishan Kishan Returns to India A Squad for Australia Tour

Ishan Kishan, the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter, has made a triumphant return to the national setup after being named in the 15-member India A squad for the upcoming tour of Australia. The selection marks a significant milestone in Kishan's career, as he aims to reclaim his place in the Indian

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Cummins: 2018-19 India Test Loss More Painful Than 2020-21 Debacle

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has expressed his belief that the 2018-19 Test series loss to India was more painful than the 2020-21 debacle under his leadership. Cummins believes that the home team was simply outplayed in the 2018-19 series, while the 2020-21 series was more closely fought.

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India's Batting Woes Continue in Test Series Against New Zealand

India's batting woes have been laid bare in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, with two embarrassing collapses highlighting the team's struggles on challenging surfaces. In the series opener in Bengaluru, India were bundled out for a paltry 46 on an overcast morning, their lowest

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Ravi Shastri Slams Rohit Sharma's Tactics in Pune Test

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has criticized captain Rohit Sharma's tactics on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Pune. India were bowled out for 156 in the first innings, conceding a lead of 103 runs to the Kiwis, who consolidated their position by

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India's Spin Dominance Challenged as Opponents Exploit Turning Tracks

India's dominance on home soil has been challenged in recent times, as visiting teams have exploited the spin-friendly conditions to their advantage. In the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, the hosts found themselves on the receiving end of Mitchell Santner's spin wizardry. After dismissing New

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Muhammad Waseem Steps Down as UAE Men's ODI Captain

Muhammad Waseem, the 30-year-old top-order batter, has stepped down as UAE men's ODI captain after leading the team in 26 matches between 2023 and 2024. The decision was announced by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) in a statement, which also confirmed that Waseem will continue to play ODI

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Darren Lehmann Appointed Northamptonshire Head Coach

Northamptonshire County Cricket Club has appointed former Australian coach Darren Lehmann as their new head coach on a two-year contract. Lehmann, 54, will take over from John Sadler, who departed in September after the team's Vitality Blast quarter-final defeat. Lehmann, a highly experienced coach, has a proven track

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Bavuma Ruled Out of Second Bangladesh Test Due to Elbow Injury

Temba Bavuma's elbow injury has ruled him out of the second Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence next Tuesday. Aiden Markram will assume the captaincy in his absence, with the expectation that Bavuma will be available for the upcoming home Tests against Sri Lanka. South Africa's

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India's Batting Woes Continue, Concede 103-Run Lead in Pune Test

India's batting woes continued in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, as they were bowled out for a paltry 156 in their first innings, handing the visitors a commanding 103-run lead. This marks the second consecutive home Test where India has conceded a lead of over

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India-Pakistan Final on the Horizon in ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE Updates: India-Pakistan Final Looms in ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup The stage is set for a potential India vs Pakistan final in the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup on Sunday. However, both teams must first overcome their

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Rehan Ahmed's Three Wickets Give England Upper Hand in Rawalpindi Test

Pakistan's first innings faltered on day two of the third Test in Rawalpindi, as England's Rehan Ahmed claimed three crucial wickets to leave the hosts trailing by 80 runs. Resuming on 73 for 3, Pakistan's hopes rested on Saud Shakeel and skipper Shan Masood.

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Cummins Jokes About Excuses for Potential BGT Loss

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has jokingly revealed his excuses for a potential loss in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Speaking on The Grade Cricketer podcast, Cummins quipped, "I will find some (laughs). Cameron Green was going to open the batting and bowling." Green's absence due

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Queensland Storm to First One-Day Cup Win with Peirson Century

Queensland's One-Day Cup campaign got off to a flying start with a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Australia at Allan Border Field. Despite a valiant century from South Australian skipper Nathan McSweeney, the Bulls chased down the target with ease, securing a bonus point in the process. Left-arm

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Virat Kohli's Spin Woes Continue in Pune Test

Virat Kohli's ongoing struggles against spin bowling continued to haunt him in the second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune. On Friday, the Indian batting maestro was dismissed for a mere 1 by New Zealand left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner. Kohli's dismissal came

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New Zealand Dominate India in Mumbai Test, Series on the Line

New Zealand's relentless bowling attack has put India on the back foot in the second Test in Mumbai, leaving the hosts with a daunting task to avoid a series defeat. On a challenging pitch that offered significant turn, Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips wreaked havoc on the Indian

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NSW Crushes Victoria in One-Day Cup Clash

New South Wales (NSW) dominated Victoria in a One-Day Cup clash at the Junction Oval, securing a resounding 140-run victory. Despite the absence of Josh Hazlewood due to illness, NSW showcased their batting prowess with half-centuries from Steven Smith, Nic Maddinson, and Matthew Gilkes. Smith, returning to form after a

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes History as First Indian to Score 1,000 Test Runs in a Calendar Year

Yashasvi Jaiswal Enters Test Cricket History Books with 1,000 Runs in a Calendar Year New Delhi, India - Yashasvi Jaiswal, the prodigious Indian opener, has etched his name into the annals of Test cricket history by becoming the first Indian batter to amass 1,000 runs in a calendar

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Kohli's Shocking Dismissal Leaves India Stunned in Pune Test

Virat Kohli's Uncharacteristic Dismissal Stuns India in Pune Test In a shocking turn of events, India's batting maestro Virat Kohli suffered an unexpected dismissal during the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. The incident occurred as Kohli attempted to negotiate a full toss from Mitchell

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Rishabh Pant's Kick Prank on Sarfaraz Khan Goes Viral

Rishabh Pant, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, is known for his entertaining antics both on and off the field. In a recent video that has gone viral, Pant can be seen playing a "kick prank" on his teammate Sarfaraz Khan during a team huddle. The video shows Pant attempting to

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Tasmania Stuns WA with Sensational Bowling Performance

In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Tasmania annihilated reigning champions Western Australia (WA) in the 10th match of Australia's Domestic One-Day Cup 2024-25. The match, played at the iconic WACA Ground in Perth, witnessed a dramatic collapse by WA, who were bowled out for a paltry 53

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Pakistan Faces Recovery Challenge in Deciding Test Against England

Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Pakistan Faces Recovery Challenge After England's 267 Pakistan's batters face a daunting task on Day 2 of the decisive third Test against England in Rawalpindi, as they aim to recover from a shaky start and build a

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Spin Dominates Test Matches in Pune and Rawalpindi

The ongoing Test matches between India and New Zealand in Pune and Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi have witnessed the dominance of spin bowling, with tweakers etching their names in the record books. In Pune, India's decision to field three frontline spinners—Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran

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Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic Reign as Most Marketable Tennis Players

Tennis Stars Dominate SportsPro's Most Marketable Athletes List For the second consecutive year, Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic have emerged as the most marketable tennis players globally, according to SportsPro's 50 Most Marketable Athletes of 2024. The prestigious annual list features eight tennis players, with Gauff