Cricket

Jay Shah's ICC Chairmanship Tenure Extended to Two Terms of Three Years

Jay Shah, the current Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is poised to become the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman on December 1st. A recent recommendation by the ICC Board suggests that Shah's tenure could be extended to two terms of three years

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Karnataka, Kerala Share Points in Rain-Hit Ranji Trophy Draw

Karnataka and Kerala were forced to share a point each after their Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C encounter at the Alur Grounds ended in a frustrating draw due to persistent rain. The match was marred by inclement weather, with only two sessions of play possible out of a total of 12.

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Delhi Draws Ranji Trophy Match with Sangwan's Heroics and Saini's Time-Wasting

Sanat Sangwan's defiant 83 and Navdeep Saini's strategic time-wasting tactics helped Delhi escape with a draw in their second-round Ranji Trophy match against Tamil Nadu at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. Delhi, asked to follow on after conceding a 408-run first-innings lead, faced a daunting

Football

Calicut FC Sets Sights on I-League, ISL Glory

Calicut FC, the current chart-topper in the Super League Kerala, has set its sights on bigger goals. The team, which has already secured a spot in the league's semifinals, is aiming to lift the title and eventually participate in the I-League. "One of our goals is to

Tennis

Jelena Ostapenko Launches Instagram Account to Sell Her Wardrobe

Jelena Ostapenko, the 2017 Roland Garros champion, has launched a new Instagram account where she sells gently-worn items from her famous closet. The Latvian's on-court stylings are already the stuff of legend as the face of the colorful Latvian brand DK One, and off the court, it'

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Shubman Gill's Name Sparks Pronunciation Debate on Netflix Series

Indian cricket star Shubman Gill has become a topic of discussion on social media after his name was mentioned in the popular Netflix series "Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives." In an episode of the show's third season, actress Neelam Kothari inquired about Gill's attendance

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Mohammad Shami Hails Mayank Yadav as Future of Indian Bowling

Indian pace spearhead Mohammad Shami has hailed young pace sensation Mayank Yadav as the future of Indian bowling, highlighting the depth and talent within the team's pace attack. Shami, who has recently declared himself fully fit and ready to bowl, believes that youngsters like Yadav and Harshit Rana

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Magnus Carlsen to Headline Tata Steel Chess India 2023

The sixth edition of Tata Steel Chess India, scheduled from November 13 to 17, will witness the return of World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. The Norwegian Grandmaster, who previously triumphed in the 2019 edition, will headline the prestigious event. India's strong contingent, fresh from their golden performance at

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IPL Mega Auction to Clash with India-Australia Test

The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for the 2025 season is set to clash with the first Test between India and Australia, creating a scheduling headache for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and broadcasters. According to Cricbuzz, the proposed dates for the auction, November 24

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Buttler's ODI Return Delayed Again Due to Calf Injury

Jos Buttler's return to the helm of England's white-ball team has been further delayed due to a persistent calf injury. The 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been sidelined for four months and will miss the upcoming ODI leg of the Caribbean tour. Buttler's injury woes began

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India-Australia Rematch Likely in WTC Final, Pakistan Batsman Suggests Neutral Venue for India-Pakistan Tests

The 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle is nearing its conclusion, with India and Australia emerging as the frontrunners for a rematch of the previous WTC final, which Australia won. Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali believes that the final will once again feature India and Australia, but he has a

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Prithvi Shaw Dropped from Mumbai Ranji Squad for Fitness Concerns

Prithvi Shaw, the enigmatic opening batter for Mumbai, has been dropped from the squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy Group A match against Tripura. The decision was made after a meeting between the selectors and the coach, who discussed areas where Shaw needs to improve, including his fitness. Shaw has

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Mumbai's All-Rounder Duo Separated for India A Tour

Mumbai's formidable all-rounder duo, Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani, have been instrumental in the team's recent Ranji Trophy success. However, their partnership will be temporarily broken as Kotian prepares to join the India A squad for their tour of Australia. Mulani, the senior partner, expressed his

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India's 46 All Out: Atherton Draws Parallels to England's Infamous Collapse

Former England captain Michael Atherton has drawn comparisons between India's recent collapse to 46 all out against New Zealand and England's infamous 46 all out against West Indies in 1994. Atherton, now a respected pundit, highlighted the unique distinction held by Virat Kohli, who has been

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Siraj's Home Woes Pose Selection Dilemma for India in Second Test

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's unwavering belief in consistency when it comes to team selection faces a dilemma as he contemplates the inclusion of speedster Mohammed Siraj in the playing eleven for the second Test against New Zealand. The match, commencing on October 24 in Pune, presents a conundrum

Football

V.P. Sathyan: The Defensive Stalwart Behind India's 1995 SAFF Games Gold

V.P. Sathyan: The Defender Who Led India to SAF Games Gold V.P. Sathyan, a renowned Indian footballer, played a pivotal role in leading the Indian national team to a gold medal at the 1995 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Games. His exceptional defensive skills and leadership qualities were

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Mizoram's Agni Chopra Scores Double Century, Century in Ranji Trophy

Mizoram's Agni Chopra, son of renowned filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has continued his stellar performance in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, following his impressive debut in the 2023-24 edition. In a Plate Division match against Arunachal Pradesh, Agni showcased his exceptional batting skills, scoring a double century and a

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Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence Raises Concerns Ahead of India's Tour of Australia

Ahead of the Indian cricket team's crucial Tour of Australia, the recent loss to New Zealand at home has sparked concerns about the team's composition. One player who is likely to be omitted from the touring party is veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara. Pujara, known for his

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Inglis, Connolly Rescue WA After Bancroft's Early Dismissal

Western Australia's hopes of securing a first-innings lead against Tasmania were boosted by a resilient batting performance on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA. Despite a disappointing start that saw opener Cameron Bancroft depart cheaply for the third consecutive match, Josh Inglis and Cooper

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Jack Leach Rediscovers Love for Cricket After England Omission

Jack Leach's omission from England's Test squad during the home summer proved to be a catalyst for his rediscovery of his love for cricket. A timely phone call from Ben Stokes after a Test win reinforced his belief in his abilities. Leach, now England's

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Basit Ali Urges India to Drop KL Rahul, Retain Sarfaraz Khan

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has sparked a debate by suggesting that Team India should drop star batter KL Rahul from the Test side once Shubman Gill recovers from his injury. Gill missed the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru due to a stiff neck, paving the way for

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New Zealand Stuns India in Historic Bengaluru Test Victory

In a stunning upset, New Zealand defeated India by 10 wickets in the first Test in Bengaluru, marking their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years. The Kiwis' historic win was fueled by a dominant bowling performance that dismissed India for a paltry 46 in the first

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Pune Test to Feature Bald, Slow-Turning Pitch Favoring Indian Spinners

The upcoming second Test between India and New Zealand in Pune is set to feature a bald and slow-turning pitch, according to ESPNcricinfo. The pitch, primarily composed of black soil, will offer less bounce and be flatter compared to the first Test in Bengaluru. India, reeling from their lowest Test

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Pakistan Prepares Spinning Pitch for Test Decider Against England

Pakistan's quest for a decisive victory in the Test series against England has intensified as they meticulously prepare a spinning pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Determined to replicate their success in the second Test, where spinners dominated, Pakistan has employed unconventional methods to dry out the surface.

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India's Achilles Heel Exposed: Basit Ali Points Out Bowling Weakness

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has identified a significant weakness in the Indian cricket team following their 8-wicket defeat to New Zealand. Ali highlighted concerns not only with the batting lineup but also with the bowling attack. Ali praised Jasprit Bumrah's bowling, comparing him to legendary Pakistani pacers