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New Zealand's bowlers wrapped up Sri Lanka's innings for 305 on the second morning of the first Test in Galle, with Will O'Rourke claiming a five-wicket haul. Resuming on 302 for 7, Sri Lanka added just three runs before being dismissed. O'Rourke
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Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dulip Samaraweera has been handed a 20-year ban by Cricket Australia (CA) for "utterly reprehensible" conduct. The ban prohibits him from holding any position within CA, state associations, or Big Bash League (BBL) and Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) clubs during that
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Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has heaped praise on skipper Rohit Sharma, describing him as a "great guy" with immense respect in the dressing room. Gambhir's comments come ahead of India's upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19 in Chennai. Rohit
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India's decision to field three pacers in the opening Test against Bangladesh at the traditionally spin-friendly MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has raised eyebrows. However, both teams' skippers and former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believe the pitch will offer something for the pacers to exploit. Bangladesh'
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India's Test cricket campaign resumed with a practice session in Chennai ahead of the first match against Bangladesh. The team, led by Rohit Sharma, aims to reach the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time. Star batter Virat Kohli, who was seen having fun with Kuldeep
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Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return to Test cricket on home soil ended in disappointment as he was dismissed for a mere 6 runs on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. The Indian skipper, who received a rousing ovation from the crowd at the M Chidambaram
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Bangladesh Opts to Bowl First in Historic Chepauk Test In a historic move, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the first Test against India at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. This marks the first time in 21 Tests that a team has
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Injury-prone Australian pace duo Lance Morris and Jhye Richardson are set to make their domestic white-ball returns for Western Australia in the upcoming One-Day Cup. Morris, who has been sidelined since February with a side strain, has been named in WA's 14-man squad for their opening matches against
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Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal's remarkable performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season has earned him a maiden Test call-up for India's upcoming series against Bangladesh. Despite initial skepticism surrounding his signing by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Dayal played a pivotal role in the team&
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On September 19, 2007, Yuvraj Singh etched his name into cricket history with a blistering six-hitting spree against England in the inaugural T20 World Cup. Facing Stuart Broad, the Indian all-rounder unleashed a barrage of sixes that became an iconic moment in the sport. The story behind Yuvraj's
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Virender Sehwag, the swashbuckling Indian opener, is a legend in the cricketing world. Known for his fearless batting style, Sehwag has amassed over 8,000 runs in both Test and ODI cricket. His aggressive approach has left an indelible mark on the game, with even the greatest bowlers fearing his
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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticized Australian spinner Nathan Lyon's bold prediction that Australia will sweep the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against India by a 5-0 margin. Lyon's comments, made on the Willow Talk podcast, have sparked controversy and drawn a sharp response