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Chloe Skelton's Five-Wicket Haul Powers Western Storm to Victory

Western Storm's Chloe Skelton emerged as the hero at Radlett, propelling her team to a crucial 30-run victory over Sunrisers in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. Skelton's exceptional five-wicket haul (5-29) proved instrumental in dismantling the Sunrisers' batting lineup, dealing a significant blow to their

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Australia Sets New T20 Powerplay Record with Jaw-Dropping 113/1

Australia Shatters T20 Powerplay Record with Jaw-Dropping 113/1 In a breathtaking display of power hitting, Australia has set a new world record for the highest-ever Powerplay score in T20 Internationals. Chasing Scotland's total of 154/9 at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh, Australia unleashed an aggressive

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Odisha FC Aims for ISL Title, Other Teams Set for Competitive Season

Odisha FC, buoyed by their impressive AFC Cup campaign and a strong finish in the Indian Super League (ISL) last season, has set their sights on the ISL title this year. Head coach Sergio Lobera expressed confidence in his team's ability to challenge for the championship, stating that

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Pakistan Cricket Hits New Low with 2-0 Whitewash to Bangladesh

Pakistan cricket has hit a new low after suffering a humiliating 2-0 whitewash at the hands of Bangladesh in a recently concluded Test series. The defeat marks the first time Bangladesh has ever won a Test series against Pakistan, and it has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Shan Masood,

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Sharath Kamal Extends Table Tennis Career, Aims for 2025 World Championships

Indian table tennis legend Sharath Kamal, despite his initial plans to retire after his fifth Olympic appearance, has decided to extend his professional career for another season. The 42-year-old has been appointed captain of the Indian men's team for the upcoming Asian Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Kamal, who

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Virat Kohli Tops Sportsperson Taxpayers List with Rs 66 Crore Contribution

Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian cricketer, has emerged as the highest taxpayer among sportspersons in India for the financial year 2023-24. According to a report by Fortune India, Kohli paid a staggering Rs 66 crore in taxes, surpassing the likes of MS Dhoni (Rs 38 crore) and Sachin Tendulkar (Rs

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Yogesh Kathuniya Vows to Strengthen Mental Game After Fifth Consecutive Paralympic Silver

Indian discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya has expressed the need to enhance his mental fortitude after securing a silver medal at the Paris Paralympics, marking his fifth consecutive second-place finish since the Tokyo Games. Kathuniya, 27, achieved a season-best throw of 42.22m in the discus throw F-56 event, but acknowledged

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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Bolster Squad with Josh Clarkson

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, plagued by injuries in the early stages of CPL 2024, have bolstered their squad with the acquisition of New Zealand's Josh Clarkson. The 27-year-old, renowned for his explosive batting and brisk bowling, has been awarded his first New Zealand central contract but is

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Duleep Trophy Returns to Regional Format, National Team Stars Set to Shine

In Indian domestic cricket, the Duleep Trophy has long served as a testing ground for emerging talent. After years of experimentation with formats and teams, the tournament has returned to its traditional region-wise format. This year's edition, commencing on September 4, 2024, will feature four teams named A,

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Rohit Sharma's 'Naughty' Side Revealed by Jonty Rhodes

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma's witty one-liners and candid comments have become a staple of the sport. His interactions with reporters and teammates have garnered widespread attention, showcasing his playful and charismatic nature. South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes, who worked with Rohit as the Mumbai Indians

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Brendon McCullum Appointed England Head Coach Across All Formats

Brendon McCullum's transformative impact on England's Test team has earned him an expanded role as head coach across all formats. The former New Zealand captain has been credited with instilling a fearless, attacking brand of cricket, dubbed "Bazball," leading England to a remarkable turnaround

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Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Denies Rift with Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Dismisses Rift Rumors with Shaheen Shah Afridi Pakistan cricket captain Shan Masood has vehemently denied rumors of a rift between him and star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. The speculations arose after Afridi was omitted from the playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh. The

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Bollipalli and Kadhe Advance in Shanghai Challenger Doubles

Indian tennis duo Rithvik Bollipalli and Arjun Kadhe secured a hard-fought 6-4, 6-4 victory over David Pel and Bart Stevens of the Netherlands in the doubles pre-quarterfinals of the $133,250 Challenger tournament in Shanghai, China. The win propelled them into the last eight of the competition. In the women&

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Kumble, Dravid Guide Match Referees in Bengaluru Seminar

Former Indian Captains Kumble and Dravid Share Insights at Match Referee Seminar In a significant event at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, former Indian captains and head coaches Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid participated in a seminar on Wednesday, sharing their expertise on match management with match referees. The

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Bangladesh Skipper Shanto Sleeps Beside Trophy After Historic Test Sweep

Bangladesh's historic Test series sweep over Pakistan has been celebrated with a heartwarming gesture by skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto. Following in the footsteps of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Shanto shared a photo on social media of himself asleep beside the series trophy, accompanied by the caption "Good

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Scotland Host Australia in First T20I of Three-Match Series

Scotland vs Australia: T20I Series Preview and Team News Scotland will host Australia in a three-match T20I series, with the first match taking place at the Grange in Edinburgh. This will be the first time that Australia and Scotland have played a bilateral T20I series. Australia will be looking to

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Australia Bowls First in T20I Opener Against Scotland

Australia, under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, opted to field first after winning the toss against Scotland in the opening match of their T20I series. The decision was influenced by the expected high-scoring conditions and the absence of experienced pace bowler Nathan Ellis, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.

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SFA Championships 2024-25: Over 150,000 Athletes to Compete in 10 Indian Cities

Sports For All (SFA) is revolutionizing grassroots sports in India with the launch of the SFA Championships 2024-25. This grand event will span 10 cities across the country, engaging over 150,000 participants from 7000 of India's leading sporting schools. The championships will feature a staggering 31 sports,

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Shubman Gill's Defensive Focus Transforms Test Fortunes

Shubman Gill's remarkable turnaround in Test cricket against England earlier this year can be attributed to his meticulous focus on improving his defensive game, particularly against spinners. Prior to the series, Gill's Test average stood at a modest 30.59. However, batting at the crucial No.

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Indian Shooters Nihal Singh, Rudransh Khandelwal Miss Out on Mixed 50m Pistol Final

India's Nihal Singh and Rudransh Khandelwal narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 final at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Singh finished 19th with a score of 522, while Khandelwal placed 22nd with 517 points in the 60-shot qualification round. This setback comes

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Indian Para-Athletes Shine at Paris Paralympics, Bagging 21 Medals

Indian para-athlete Amisha narrowly missed out on a medal in the F46 Shot Put final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics, finishing 14th with a personal best of 9.25 m. The podium was dominated by Noelle Malkamaki of the USA, who set a new world record with a throw of

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Towering Seamer Josh Hull to Make England Test Debut

Josh Hull, a towering 6ft 7in left-arm seamer, is set to make his highly anticipated England debut in the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval, commencing on Friday. The Leicestershire pacer replaces Matthew Potts in the only change to the side that secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in

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Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra to Lead India at Asian Table Tennis Championships

Indian Table Tennis Squad Announced for Asian Championships Veteran Sharath Kamal and star player Manika Batra will lead the Indian contingent at the upcoming 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from October 7 to 13. The Indian Table Tennis Federation (TTFI) has named a

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Pakistan's Test Cricket Crisis: Former Captain Demands Explanation

Pakistan's dismal performance in the recent Test series against Bangladesh has sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about the state of the team. Former captain Ramiz Raja has called for an explanation from red-ball captain Shan Masood and senior players, while the media has expressed dismay at the

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Former PCB Chairman Denies Player Groupings, Defends Captaincy Decisions

Zaka Ashraf, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, has vehemently denied allegations of player groupings and rifts within the national team during his tenure. Ashraf's comments come amidst ongoing scrutiny of his decisions, particularly the appointment of Shaheen Shah Afridi as T20 captain and Shan Masood as