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New Zealand's emphatic 54-run victory over Pakistan in Dubai on Monday has sent shockwaves through the Women's T20 World Cup, eliminating India from the tournament and securing the White Ferns a spot in the semifinals for the first time since 2016. India's hopes of
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Suryakumar Yadav, the charismatic Indian cricketer, has emerged as a beacon of leadership and sportsmanship. Since assuming the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, Surya has instilled a fresh and dynamic approach to the team's play. In the recently concluded T20I series against Bangladesh, Surya's leadership qualities shone
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Six players have secured their spots in the prestigious WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with two spots remaining up for grabs. Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Jasmine Paolini, and Jessica Pegula have joined world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the exclusive tournament. Gauff, ranked
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Tennis' Six Kings Descend on Riyadh for Epic Exhibition Prepare for an extraordinary spectacle as the world's top tennis stars transform into larger-than-life personas for the "Six Kings Slam" exhibition tournament in Riyadh. Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and their fellow "heroes"
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a surprising decision to eliminate the Impact Player rule from the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, despite its continuation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the next three seasons. The Impact Player rule, introduced in the Syed
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India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has declared his unwavering support for an aggressive "high risk, high reward" approach in Test cricket, even if it occasionally leads to low scores. This philosophy was evident in India's recent victory over Bangladesh in Kanpur, where they chased
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New Zealand's top-order batter Rachin Ravindra has emphasized the significance of neutralizing the formidable spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in their upcoming Test series against India. Ashwin and Jadeja, with over 800 Test wickets between them, pose a significant threat to the Kiwi batting lineup.
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Somerset County Cricket Club has secured the return of Australian fast bowler Riley Meredith for the 2025 season. The 28-year-old will bolster Somerset's bowling attack in the Vitality Blast, with the potential to also feature in the County Championship and One-Day Cup. Meredith made a significant impact during
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Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has heaped praise on India coach Gautam Gambhir, describing him as a brilliant strategist who prioritizes the team's needs and seeks to gain an edge through tactical adjustments. Starc's admiration stems from his experience working with Gambhir as a mentor for
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Nikin Jose's valiant 99 (216b, 8x4, 6x6) denied Madhya Pradesh the bragging rights over Karnataka as their 2024-25 Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C opener petered out to a draw at the Holkar Stadium. The hosts, resuming on 425 for eight, set themselves a minimum of 98 overs to bowl
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Frances Tiafoe and Adrian Mannarino, two renowned tennis stars, recently visited the inaugural Asyl Miras Autism Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Their visit aimed to bring joy to the children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Upon arrival, Tiafoe and Mannarino distributed gifts and received heartfelt drawings from the
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The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) draft for the 2024-25 season witnessed a flurry of activity as teams eagerly snapped up top-tier talent. Taskin Ahmed, the seasoned fast bowler, emerged as the first overall pick, joining the newly formed Durbar Rajshahi franchise. Defending champions Fortune Barishal opted for Mahmudullah, the recently