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Yuki Bhambri Wins First ATP Doubles Title of Season in Munich

Yuki Bhambri, India's top-ranked doubles player, and his French partner Albano Olivetti triumphed in the doubles final of the €651,865 ATP tennis tournament in Munich on Sunday. The victory marked Bhambri's first title of the season and his second ATP doubles title overall. The Indo-French

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Leylah Fernandez Unveils Canada's Olympic Outfits with Lululemon

Leylah Fernandez, Canada's rising tennis star, played a pivotal role in the unveiling of the country's official Lululemon outfits for the upcoming Paris Olympics. As the brand's first global tennis ambassador, Fernandez joined other aspiring medalists at the Liberty Grand in Toronto to showcase

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Surrey Crush Kent by Innings and 37 Runs in Vitality County Championship

Surrey extended their dominance in the Vitality County Championship with a resounding innings and 37-run victory over Kent at Canterbury. The reigning champions, buoyed by a mammoth first-innings total of 543 for 7 declared, dismissed Kent for 262 in their second innings, securing a comprehensive triumph. Kent's hopes

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CSK and LSG Clash in Crucial Home Game at Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants Clash in Crucial Home Game Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off in a pivotal match at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Both teams have won four and lost three of their seven matches so far

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Ambati Rayudu Compares Work Cultures of CSK and MI: Winning Non-Negotiable for Mumbai

Ambati Rayudu, a seasoned middle-order batter who has played for both Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), recently shared his insights into the contrasting work cultures of the two franchises. Rayudu, who has been a part of both CSK and MI'

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KKR Backs Mitchell Starc Despite Poor IPL Performance

Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) management has expressed unwavering support for their star acquisition, Mitchell Starc, despite his underwhelming performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. KKR's managing director and CEO, Venky Mysore, emphasized that the team does not view Starc as an "investment"

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Mumbai Indians Fall to Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, Struggle to Improve Standings

Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, faced off against Rajasthan Royals in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 22. The match marked Rajasthan's final home game of the season. Mumbai made three changes to their playing XI, bringing

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Pant Deserves World Cup Spot, Say Ganguly and Ponting

Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting, two legendary cricketers, have expressed their belief that Rishabh Pant should be included in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Their assessment is based on Pant's impressive performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). "Yes, I think

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Shubman Gill Poised to Lead Indian Cricket, Says Robin Uthappa

Gujarat Titans' (GT) recent 3-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has sparked praise for Shubman Gill, with former cricketer Robin Uthappa predicting a bright future for the 24-year-old. Gill's 35-run knock from 29 balls against PBKS showcased his maturity and

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Durham Sign Peter Siddle as Scott Boland Ruled Out with Injury

Durham County Cricket Club has signed veteran Australian seamer Peter Siddle as a replacement for Scott Boland, who has been ruled out of his stint with the club due to a plantar fasciitis injury. Boland, who had signed a multi-format deal until the end of July, was expected to play

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Badosa Battles Injuries, Determined to Extend Career

Paula Badosa, the former world No. 2, has opened up about the challenges she has faced with injuries and the lengths she has gone to in order to prolong her playing career. In a recent episode of the *WTA Insider Podcast*, Badosa revealed that she has received cortisone shots to

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Riyan Parag's Transformation: From Social Media Star to Indian Cricket Contender

Riyan Parag's meteoric rise in the Indian cricket scene has been a testament to the transformative power of mentorship and self-belief. Initially known for his outspoken nature on social media, Parag's career took a decisive turn after a pivotal conversation with Virat Kohli. Kohli's

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Mitchell Marsh Ruled Out of IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals

Mitchell Marsh Ruled Out of IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will not return to India for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season due to an ongoing right hamstring injury. The news was confirmed by head coach Ricky Ponting in New Delhi

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Dhoni Still Leading CSK Despite Gaikwad's Captaincy, Says Sidhu

Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former Indian opener, has sparked a debate about the leadership dynamics within the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team. Sidhu believes that despite Ruturaj Gaikwad's official captaincy, it is still the legendary MS Dhoni who is effectively leading the team. Sidhu's observation underscores

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India's Pace Bowling Contenders Vie for T20 World Cup 2024 Spots

As the T20I World Cup 2024 approaches, India's pace bowling contingent faces intense competition for spots in the squad. With Mohammed Shami sidelined due to injury, Jasprit Bumrah remains a certainty, leaving several contenders vying for the remaining positions. Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep Singh has emerged as a star

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PCB Open to Bilateral Series with India if They Visit for Champions Trophy

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed openness to the possibility of playing bilateral series with India if the Indian team visits Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. Naqvi's comments came in response to a recent interview by Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who praised

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Cricket Ireland Postpones Australia Series Due to Financial Constraints

Cricket Ireland has made the difficult decision to postpone its highly anticipated bilateral series against Australia this summer due to financial constraints. The series, which would have marked the first-ever men's bilateral encounter between the two nations, was scheduled for late August and included three ODIs and a

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Suresh Raina Reveals Heartbreaking Reason for IPL 2020 Withdrawal

Suresh Raina Opens Up on IPL 2020 Withdrawal: Family Tragedy and Bio-Bubble Concerns Chennai Super Kings legend Suresh Raina has shed light on the reasons behind his controversial withdrawal from the IPL 2020 season in the UAE. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Raina had initially traveled to the country with the

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KKR's Salt Believes Kohli Dismissal Was Fortunate, Praises Narine's Batting

Phil Salt, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicketkeeper-batter, believes that Virat Kohli's dismissal off a high full toss was a fortunate call for his team, contributing to their narrow one-run victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a high-scoring Indian Premier League (IPL) match. The use of the

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Gambhir-Umpire Confrontation Overshadows Thrilling RCB-KKR IPL Clash

IPL 2024: Heated Confrontation Between Gautam Gambhir and Umpires Overshadows Thrilling RCB-KKR Match During the high-stakes IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, a heated confrontation between former India batsman and KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir and the umpires marred an otherwise

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Toss-Tampering Controversy Continues in IPL 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season has been marred by a series of controversies surrounding toss-tampering allegations. The latest incident occurred during the match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens on Sunday. The controversy began earlier in the tournament when Mumbai Indians

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Hardik Pandya Set for 100th Mumbai Indians Appearance in Clash with Rajasthan Royals

Hardik Pandya, the star all-rounder, is set to make his 100th appearance for the Mumbai Indians (MI) when they face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday. This highly anticipated clash between two batting powerhouses marks the Royals' fifth and final home match

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Pakistan's Batting Performance Praised Despite T20I Loss to New Zealand

Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam expressed satisfaction with his team's batting performance in the third T20I against New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, despite their 7-wicket loss. Azam, who scored a 37-run knock off 29 balls, acknowledged that Mohammad Rizwan's injury in the first

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CSK Seeks Revenge Against LSG in IPL Rematch

Revenge will be on the minds of defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) when they host the unpredictable Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Chennai on April 23. Both teams are eager to break out of the mid-table logjam in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In their previous encounter in Lucknow,

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Rafael Nadal to Play in Final Laver Cup Appearance

Rafael Nadal, the legendary Spanish tennis player, is set to make his fourth appearance at the Laver Cup, a prestigious team competition between Team Europe and Team World. The announcement was made on Monday, with Nadal being one of three captain's picks by Bjorn Borg, the captain of