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Australia's Test team faces a crucial decision ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series against India: who will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja? Steven Smith's four-match stint as an opener has been met with mixed reviews, prompting speculation about potential alternatives. Despite Smith's initial request
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India's preparation for the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai has taken an interesting turn, with the team training on a black-soil pitch despite the match being expected to be played on a red-soil surface. The unusual weather conditions in the city have raised concerns about the pitch&
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Suresh Raina Backs Shubman Gill as India's Future T20 Captain Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has thrown his support behind vice-captain Shubman Gill as the ideal candidate to lead India's T20 team in the future. Despite the recent appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as T20 captain, Raina
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IPL Retention Debate: Raina and Rayudu Advocate for Increased Player Retention Ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, former IPL stalwarts Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu have called for a significant increase in player retention. They argue that maintaining a stable core is essential for teams' success
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Kapil Dev, the legendary Indian cricketer, earned the moniker "Haryana Hurricane" for his explosive all-around abilities and his origins from the state of Haryana. Born in Chandigarh on January 6, 1959, Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj quickly rose through the ranks of Indian cricket with his exceptional talent. The
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Sri Lanka's Test team faces a unique dilemma: an abundance of talented seam bowlers. At the Oval, their quartet of quicks decimated England, but at Galle, a notoriously dry track, they must sacrifice half their frontline attack. Interim coach Sanath Jayasuriya acknowledges the difficult decision to omit Milan
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GMR Group's Historic Investment in Hampshire County Cricket Team: A Game-Changer for English Cricket The GMR Group, a renowned Indian conglomerate and co-owner of the Delhi Capitals IPL team, has made a groundbreaking move by acquiring a 49% stake in Hampshire, an English county cricket team. This landmark
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Australia's formidable bowling quartet of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon poses a significant threat to India's dominance in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, according to Pakistan's Test team head coach Jason Gillespie. Despite India's impressive record of four consecutive
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New Zealand's Test cricket schedule is set to intensify as they embark on a packed itinerary to conclude the World Test Championship cycle. After a break since March, the Black Caps will face Sri Lanka in a two-Test series in September, followed by a three-Test tour of India
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Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam, facing a challenging period in his career, has sought solace in faith amidst mounting pressure. On the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Babar shared a message on social media, referencing Prophet Muhammad's teachings of compassion. Babar's post comes during a period of poor
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India's cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is gearing up for a grueling schedule that includes 10 Tests in 15 weeks. The team is aware of the strain this can put on their fast bowlers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, who are expected to play a significant
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The 1998 Coca-Cola Cup tri-series in Sharjah witnessed the birth of one of the most iconic rivalries in cricket history: Harbhajan Singh vs. Ricky Ponting. Harbhajan, a young and promising off-spinner, had just made his ODI debut for India. In his fourth match, he faced the formidable Australian batsman Ponting,