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James Anderson Eyes IPL Return, CSK Emerges as Potential Destination

James Anderson, the legendary English pacer, has made a surprising move by registering for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. This marks the first time Anderson has entered the IPL auction, and his decision has sparked speculation about which franchise might be interested in acquiring his services. Anderson, who

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Team India Coach Gambhir to Address Media Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Team India Prepares for Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Pre-Departure Press Conference Ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir will address the media in a pre-departure press conference on Monday at 9:00 AM at Ballroom 4, ITC Maratha in Mumbai. The press conference

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India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Standoff: Latif Warns of Retaliation

India's participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan has sparked controversy due to ongoing political tensions between the two nations. Despite Pakistan's visit to India for the 2023 ODI World Cup, reports suggest that India is reluctant to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming tournament.

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Ricky Ponting Backs Jasprit Bumrah as Potential Indian Captain

Jasprit Bumrah's leadership potential has been endorsed by former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who believes the Indian pacer has the qualities to effectively lead the team in Rohit Sharma's absence. With Rohit Sharma's availability for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth uncertain due

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Pakistan Mulls CAS Action Over India's Champions Trophy Refusal

Pakistan is considering legal action against India's refusal to participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy on Pakistani soil. Sources indicate that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may approach the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to resolve the dispute. The issue stems from India's long-standing refusal

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Pakistan's Rizwan Downplays Captaincy Role After Historic ODI Series Win in Australia

Mohammad Rizwan, the newly appointed captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has downplayed his role, stating that he is merely responsible for "toss and presentations." Despite his modest assessment, Rizwan has led Pakistan to a historic ODI series victory over Australia, marking their first such triumph in Australia

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Cooper Connolly Ruled Out of T20I Series with Fractured Hand

Allrounder Cooper Connolly's T20I aspirations have been dashed after he sustained a fractured left hand during the third ODI against Pakistan in Perth. The injury, which occurred when he was struck by a Mohammad Hasnain delivery, has ruled him out of the upcoming T20I series. Connolly, who made

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Fox Cricket Poster Controversy: Rohit Sharma Snubbed, McSweeney and Inglis Earn Test Calls

Fox Cricket Poster Controversy: Rohit Sharma Snubbed, Nathan McSweeney and Josh Inglis Earn Test Calls Australian media channel Fox Cricket has sparked a social media storm with its poster for the upcoming Test series between India and Australia. The poster, featuring Pat Cummins and Virat Kohli, has drawn criticism for

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Pakistan's Haris Rauf Mimics Hardik Pandya's Celebration in ODI Triumph

Pakistan's Haris Rauf Mimics Hardik Pandya's Celebration in ODI Triumph Over Australia Pakistan's fast bowler Haris Rauf showcased a confident celebration reminiscent of India's Hardik Pandya during the third ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday. After claiming the wicket of Matthew

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Hussey Questions McSweeney's Selection as Opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey has raised concerns over the decision to field Nathan McSweeney as an opener in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. McSweeney, a South Australian batter, was selected based on his impressive performances in the Sheffield Shield and recent knocks against India A. However, Hussey believes

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Pakistan Clinches Historic ODI Series Victory in Australia

Pakistan's historic ODI series victory against Australia in Perth marked a significant milestone for the team. The 2-1 series triumph was Pakistan's first ODI series win on Australian soil since 2002. Australia, prioritizing their upcoming Test series against India, fielded a less experienced lineup. Pakistan, opting

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Motie's Stunning Catch Stuns Buttler, West Indies Win T20I Opener

Catches Win Matches: Motie's Spectacular Catch Stuns Buttler in T20I Opener In the thrilling first T20I between West Indies and England at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, a breathtaking catch by Gudakesh Motie turned the tide of the match. England captain Jos Buttler, returning from a four-month injury

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Aakash Chopra Rubbishes Rumors of Gautam Gambhir's Ouster as India Coach

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has vehemently dismissed rumors suggesting that head coach Gautam Gambhir could be ousted if the team fails to perform in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. These rumors emerged after India's humiliating whitewash at home by New Zealand, marking their first Test series

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Saurashtra Navigating Transition Amidst Ranji Trophy Struggles

Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy campaign has hit a roadblock, with the team drawing and losing two games each in their first four outings. Despite the disappointing start, captain Jaydev Unadkat remains optimistic, attributing the setbacks to a necessary period of transition. Unadkat, who has led Saurashtra to three Ranji

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India-Australia Rivalry: BGT Emerges as a Formidable Challenger to the Ashes

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia has emerged as a formidable rivalry in the cricketing world, rivaling the legendary Ashes series between Australia and England. While the Ashes boasts a rich history dating back to 1882, the BGT, established in 1996, has quickly gained prominence as one of

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Ponting Raises Concerns Over India's Vulnerability Against Spin

Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has expressed concerns over the Indian batting lineup's vulnerability against quality spin bowling, citing their recent 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand. Ponting believes that the skill level of Indian batters in facing spin has declined compared to previous generations. India's

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Naveen-ul-Haq Rekindles Kohli Spat Memories with Witty Comments

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq's recent comments have reignited memories of his infamous altercation with Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). The on-field spat between the two players became a major talking point of the tournament. During a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

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Shah Rukh Khan: A Symbol of Loyalty and Inspiration for KKR

Shah Rukh Khan, the iconic Bollywood superstar and co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been a constant presence at KKR matches, cheering on his team and inspiring fans. Under his ownership, KKR has experienced both triumphs and setbacks, but Khan'

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Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi Suffers Thumb Injury, Babar Azam Provides First Aid

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi Suffers Thumb Injury, Babar Azam Provides First Aid Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Afridi endured a painful blow to his left thumb during the third and final ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday. The incident occurred in the 26th over when Sean Abbott&

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AB de Villiers Praises Sanju Samson's Transformation as T20I Opener

Former South African captain AB de Villiers has expressed his admiration for Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who has been excelling in his new role as opener in the national T20I set-up. De Villiers revealed that he and Samson have been in touch for a while, and suggested that something has

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India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Standoff: BCCI Proposes Dubai Matches

The ongoing standoff between India and Pakistan over the hosting of the Champions Trophy has taken a new turn, with reports emerging that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that it will not send the Indian team to Pakistan for

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Samson's Century Powers India to 61-Run Win, Weather Threatens Second T20I

Sanju Samson's scintillating century propelled India to a resounding 61-run victory in the series opener against South Africa in Durban. However, the lack of contributions from other key batters remains a concern heading into the second game in Gqeberha. Samson's 107-run knock from 50 balls, studded

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India's T20I XI Faces Potential Changes for Gqeberha Match

India's upcoming T20I match against South Africa in Gqeberha has sparked speculation about potential changes to the playing XI. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra suggests that leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi may be dropped in favor of a two-spinner strategy. Chopra believes that Axar Patel's all-round abilities and Varun

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Manjrekar Raises Concerns Over Easwaran, Rahul's Australia Struggles

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed concern over the poor performance of Abhimanyu Easwaran and KL Rahul during the second match between India A and Australia A. He believes that their struggles highlight the challenges Indian batters face when playing in Australian conditions for the first time. Manjrekar noted

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Tim Paine Backs Usman Khawaja to Extend Career for Two More Years

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has expressed his belief that Usman Khawaja can extend his international career for at least another two years, despite the left-handed batter turning 38 in December. Paine, who has witnessed Khawaja's recent resurgence firsthand, believes that the veteran opener's current