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Pakistan Cricket Coach Resigns Over Corruption and Nepotism

Pakistan Cricket Coach Resigns Amidst Allegations of Corruption and Nepotism Former fast bowler Shabbir Ahmed has resigned from his position as a regional coach at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), citing rampant political interference, favouritism, and nepotism in cricket affairs at the grassroots level. In his resignation letter, Shabbir, who

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New Zealand Arrives for Historic Test Against Afghanistan

New Zealand's formidable Test squad, led by veteran pacer Tim Southee, has arrived in India for their historic one-off Test against Afghanistan. The match, scheduled for September 9 at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, marks the first red-ball encounter between the two nations. The BlackCaps boast a

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Gus Atkinson Makes Unprecedented Impact in Debut Test Summer for England

England's Test captain, Ben Stokes, has hailed the remarkable impact made by Gus Atkinson in his debut Test summer. Atkinson, a fast bowler, has taken 30 wickets and scored a maiden Test century at Lord's, earning him the Player of the Series award against West Indies.

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Musheer Khan's Unconquered Century Rescues India B in Duleep Trophy

Musheer Khan, the younger brother of Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan, showcased his exceptional batting skills on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru. Despite facing a formidable pace trio of Khaleel Ahmed, Akash Deep, and Avesh Khan, Musheer remained unyielding, scoring

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Axar Patel's All-Round Brilliance Rescues India D from Collapse

Axar Patel's Heroics Rescue India D from Collapse in Duleep Trophy Opener In a thrilling opening day of the Duleep Trophy match between India D and India C in Anantapur, all-rounder Axar Patel emerged as the star performer, rescuing his team from a precarious position with a counter-attacking

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Brendon McCullum Embraces White-Ball Challenge, Extends England Contract

Brendon McCullum, the architect of England's Test resurgence, has embraced the challenge of leading the white-ball teams as well, extending his contract until 2027. The New Zealander, who has instilled an aggressive "Bazball" approach in the Test setup, aims to replicate the success in limited-overs cricket.

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Rohit Sharma: The Only Batsman with Three ODI Double Centuries

Rohit Sharma, the enigmatic Indian captain, has etched his name into the annals of ODI cricket history as the only batsman to have scored three double centuries in the format. His remarkable ability to construct colossal innings with elegance and flair has left cricket enthusiasts and experts alike in awe.

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India to Make Australia Run in Their Own Backyard, Says Chetan Sharma

Team India is poised to embark on a highly anticipated five-match Test series against Australia later this year. The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy holds immense significance, as Australia has historically held an edge over India in Test bilaterals. However, India has emerged victorious in the last four Test series between the

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Chhattisgarh Draws Buchi Babu Semifinal with Lakshay Jain's Ten-Wicket Haul

Off-spinner Lakshay Jain's remarkable performance propelled Chhattisgarh to a tame draw against TNCA XI in the Buchi Babu semifinal at the NPR College cricket ground in Natham. Jain's five-wicket haul in the second innings, coupled with his five-wicket haul in the first innings, gave him a

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BCCI AGM to Inaugurate New NCA Center, Discuss Secretary Election

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold its 93rd Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) on September 29 in Bengaluru. While the election of a new board secretary is not expected to take place at the meeting, the AGM will coincide with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art

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Pranjali Dhumal Bags Bronze for India at World Deaf Shooting Championship

India's Deaf Shooting Team Shines at World Championship, Pranjali Dhumal Bags Bronze India's deaf shooting team has made a remarkable start at the 2nd World Deaf Shooting Championship 2024 in Hanover, Germany, with Pranjali Dhumal clinching a bronze medal in the Women's 25m Pistol

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Indian Sprinter Simran Sharma Qualifies for 100m - T12 Final at Paris Paralympics

Simran Sharma, India's reigning world champion in the women's 100m - T12, has secured her place in the final at the Paris Paralympics. Accompanied by her guide Abhay Singh, the 24-year-old finished second in semifinal 2 with a time of 12.33 seconds at the Stade

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Shubman Gill's Taped-Up Jersey Raises Eyebrows in Duleep Trophy Opener

Shubman Gill's Taped-Up Jersey Sparks Curiosity in Duleep Trophy Opener India A and India B are currently engaged in a captivating battle in the opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2024 at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. While the match has witnessed some thrilling cricketing action, it

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Para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze in Women's 400m T20 at Paris Paralympics

Para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji returned to India on Thursday as a national hero after securing a bronze medal in the women's 400m T20 final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics. Jeevanji, making her Paralympic debut, showcased exceptional speed and determination throughout the competition. In the final, Jeevanji started strongly but

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Sussex Captain Mills Delighted but Frustrated by Archer's Finals Day Absence

Tymal Mills, the newly appointed T20 captain of Sussex, expressed both delight and frustration as his team secured a spot in Finals Day. While thrilled with their performance, Mills lamented the absence of Jofra Archer due to a scheduling conflict. Mills described the scheduling clash as "pretty stupid"

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Saeed Ajmal Cherishes Dismissing Sachin Tendulkar, Recalls Tendulkar's Bowling Advice

Saeed Ajmal Recalls Dismissing Sachin Tendulkar, Shares Tendulkar's Advice on Bowling Former Pakistani cricketer Saeed Ajmal has expressed his immense joy at dismissing legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar in international matches. Speaking at the launch of the GloFans High School Cricket Cup, Ajmal hailed Tendulkar as a "great

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Rishabh Pant Advocates Elite Player Involvement in Domestic Cricket

Rishabh Pant, India's star wicketkeeper-batter, has expressed his support for the involvement of elite players in domestic cricket as the Duleep Trophy commenced on Thursday. Pant, who is representing India B in the tournament, shared his excitement about returning to red-ball cricket after a two-year hiatus. "It&

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Nida Dar's Belated T20 World Cup Congratulation Raises Eyebrows

Former Pakistan women's cricket team captain Nida Dar's belated social media post congratulating the Indian men's team on their T20 World Cup victory has sparked amusement and confusion among fans. On September 5, 2024, Dar posted on Twitter, "Congrats to India on winning

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Gill's Stunning Catch Ends Pant's Return in Duleep Trophy

Rishabh Pant's eagerly awaited return to red-ball cricket after his horrific car accident in December 2022 was cut short on Thursday, as India A captain Shubman Gill pulled off a breathtaking catch to dismiss the left-hander on day one of the first-round Duleep Trophy match against India B

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Tendulkar's Mastery Over Warne: A Legendary Rivalry

The legendary rivalry between Sachin Tendulkar, the batting maestro, and Shane Warne, the spin wizard, reached its zenith during India's 1998 home series against Australia. The series was billed as a battle between two titans, and it lived up to the hype. In preparation for the series, Tendulkar

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Jos Buttler Ruled Out of England's T20I Series Against Australia

Jos Buttler's injury woes continue as he has been ruled out of England's T20I series against Australia and could potentially miss the subsequent ODI series. The setback in his recovery from a right calf injury has cast a shadow over England's transition towards a

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Rahul Dravid's Wild Celebration After India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Rahul Dravid's cricketing journey has been a remarkable tale of resilience and triumph. Known as "The Wall" for his unwavering defense, Dravid was a batting maestro who played countless match-winning innings for India. Despite his illustrious 16-year playing career, Dravid's trophy cabinet lacked an

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Rohit Sharma's 'Walk' Trophy Celebration Becomes Global Phenomenon

Rohit Sharma's Iconic 'Walk' Trophy Celebration: A Global Phenomenon Rohit Sharma's unforgettable "walk" trophy celebration at the T20 World Cup has left an indelible mark on cricket history. Inspired by Lionel Messi's iconic walk after Argentina's FIFA World

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Matthew Mott Joins Sydney Sixers as Assistant Coach

Matthew Mott, the former head coach of the England Men's white-ball team, has joined the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL) as an assistant coach on a three-year deal. Mott's appointment comes after his departure from the England setup following their semi-final exit at

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Cook for Their Kids, Emphasize Routine

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli is currently enjoying a well-deserved break from cricket, spending quality time with his family in London. After being rested for the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024, Kohli has been spotted interacting with fans and exploring the city. Kohli, who last played for India in an ODI