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Rohit Sharma Aims to Break India's ICC Trophy Drought in T20 World Cup Semifinals

Team India's quest for an elusive ICC trophy continues as they enter the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team has maintained an unbeaten streak, including a resounding victory over Australia. India's last ICC triumph came in 2013 under the

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Ahmed Shahzad Slams Babar Azam, PCB Over Legal Threats

The Pakistan cricket team, led by Babar Azam, has faced intense criticism following their early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. The team's performance has sparked a barrage of social media attacks, with some former cricketers and fans issuing "defamation" statements against Babar and his

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Mohammad Wasim Appointed Head Coach of Pakistan Women's Cricket Team for T20 Asia Cup

Mohammad Wasim, the former Pakistan batter and men's chief selector, has been appointed head coach of the women's national team for the upcoming T20 Asia Cup. The tournament will be held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19 to 28. Wasim, who has extensive coaching experience

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South Africa and Afghanistan Clash in Thrilling ICC Men's T20 World Cup Semi-Final

South Africa and Afghanistan Set for Thrilling Semi-Final Clash in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 The highly anticipated Semi-Final 1 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will witness a captivating encounter between South Africa and Afghanistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in

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India Women Aim for Improvement in All Departments Ahead of South Africa Test

India's women's cricket team is gearing up for their one-off Test against South Africa, buoyed by recent white-ball series victories. However, head coach Amol Muzumdar believes there's room for improvement in all departments. "We have the momentum, but we're trying to

Tennis

Iga Swiatek Eyes Channel Slam, Aims to Conquer Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion, is poised to embark on a daunting challenge: securing a Channel Slam by winning both the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back. With four Grand Slam titles to her name, an impressive 19-match win streak, and a versatile all-around game, Swiatek has sparked hopes

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Afghanistan's Historic Journey to T20 World Cup Semifinals

Afghanistan's historic journey to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals has been a testament to their unwavering determination and remarkable progress in the shortest format of the game. Led by the charismatic Rashid Khan, the Afghan team has overcome formidable challenges and emerged as a force to

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T20 World Cup Semi-Finals Set: India vs England, South Africa vs Afghanistan

The T20 World Cup semi-finals are set, with India and England facing off in a rematch of last year's final, while South Africa takes on Afghanistan in the other match. Afghanistan will make their T20 World Cup semi-finals debut in the first semi-final in Trinidad, which begins at

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Travis Head Overtakes Suryakumar Yadav as Top T20I Batsman

T20I Batting Rankings Reshuffle: Travis Head Dethrones Suryakumar Yadav The ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings have undergone a significant shakeup, with Australia's Travis Head dethroning India's Suryakumar Yadav from the top spot. Yadav, who has held the number one position since December 2023, has

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Ashwin's Journey to Dhoni's Approval: From Unknown to Key Cog

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's prolific spinner, has unveiled his aspiration as a young cricketer: to earn the recognition of MS Dhoni. Despite his current status as one of the most formidable bowlers of his generation, Ashwin's journey began as a budding player in the Chennai Super Kings

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West Indies Level T20I Series with Six-Wicket Win over Sri Lanka

West Indies' Stafanie Taylor and Afy Fletcher played pivotal roles in securing a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Hambantota, leveling the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 99 in 15 overs, Taylor's unbeaten 28 off 26 balls and Fletcher'

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Virat Kohli Hails Michael Jordan as Inspiration, Recalls Childhood Admiration

Virat Kohli, the star Indian batter, has expressed his admiration for American basketball legend Michael Jordan, citing his on-court intensity and unwavering determination as sources of inspiration. Kohli, who is currently participating in the ICC T20 World Cup, recalled his childhood fascination with Jordan's matches in the National

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India's Bowling Brilliance Seals Semifinal Berth in T20 World Cup

India's emphatic 24-run victory over Australia in the Super Eights of the ICC T20 World Cup was a testament to their collective brilliance. After Rohit Sharma's scintillating 92 propelled India to a formidable 205/5, the bowlers stepped up to restrict Australia to 181/7. Arshdeep

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Harbhajan Singh Slams Trolls Over Hate Posts on Social Media

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has faced a barrage of hate posts on social media, prompting him to engage in a heated exchange with trolls. The criticism stemmed from his commentary during the T20 World Cup 2024 and his political career as a Rajya Sabha MP. Harbhajan's commentary

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India's Bowling Edge to Challenge England in T20 World Cup Semi-Final

India's formidable bowling attack, led by the spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja, is expected to give them an edge over England in the second semi-final of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup. Former India all-rounder Robin Singh believes that India'

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ICC Faces Calls to End Pre-Scheduled India-Pakistan Matches, Ensure Tournament Fairness

ICC Urged to End Pre-Scheduled India-Pakistan Matches, Ensure Fairness in Tournaments Former English cricketer and commentator David Lloyd has sparked a debate by calling on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to eliminate pre-scheduled matches between India and Pakistan in major tournaments. Lloyd argues that these fixtures, which have become a

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Gavaskar Slams Star Sports for Highlighting Rohit Sharma's Weakness

Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer, has expressed his displeasure with broadcaster Star Sports for displaying a graphic highlighting Rohit Sharma's weakness against left-arm seamers during India's Super 8 match against Australia in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Despite Rohit's well-known vulnerability against left-arm

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Kapil Dev Takes Over as President of Professional Golf Tour of India

World Cup-winning former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has taken over as the new President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), marking a significant chapter in his illustrious career. The 65-year-old, who was already a member of the PGTI Board as its Vice President, was unanimously chosen to

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Australia Crashes Out of T20 World Cup After Afghanistan's Victory

Australia's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign came to an abrupt end after Afghanistan's thrilling victory over Bangladesh in their final Super 8 match. The Mitchell Marsh-led side had earlier suffered a shocking loss to Afghanistan, followed by a defeat to India, effectively eliminating them from the

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Rain Threat Looms Over T20 World Cup Semifinals, India-England Match Vulnerable

The T20 World Cup semifinals face a significant weather threat, with the second semifinal between India and England in Guyana particularly vulnerable. Unlike the first semifinal between South Africa and Afghanistan, which has a reserve day, the India-England match does not. This discrepancy stems from the timing of the matches.

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Rohit Sharma Deserves to Win World Cup, Says Hafeez

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has hailed India's skipper Rohit Sharma as the most deserving candidate to lift the World Cup trophy, citing his exceptional leadership and selfless approach to batting. Hafeez lauded Rohit's match-winning 92 off 41 balls against Australia in the T20 World Cup

Tennis

Rohan Bopanna: Ageing Like Fine Wine, Aiming for Olympic Gold

Rohan Bopanna, India's tennis legend, continues to defy age and inspire a new generation of athletes. At 43, he became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era, igniting a renewed hunger for success. Bopanna's journey has been marked by perseverance

Football

Canada Reignites Copa America Campaign with 1-0 Win over Peru

Canada's Copa America campaign received a much-needed boost with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Peru in Kansas City. Jonathan David, the Lille striker linked to Manchester United and Chelsea, proved his worth once again with a clinical finish that secured all three points for Canada. The match, played

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Messi's Late Magic Sends Argentina to Copa America Semifinals

After nearly 90 minutes of relentless dominance, Argentina, led by the enigmatic Lionel Messi, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chile in the Copa America quarterfinals. The match, played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, was a testament to Argentina's unwavering determination and Messi's enduring brilliance.

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Inzamam-ul-Haq Accuses India of Ball Tampering in T20 World Cup

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has ignited a fresh controversy by accusing the Indian cricket team of ball tampering during their T20 World Cup 'Super 8s' match against Australia. Inzamam's allegations stem from the unusual reverse swing extracted by left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who was brought back