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Chandigarh Nudges Ahead of Delhi in Ranji Trophy Contest

Riding on opener Shivam Bhambri's eye-catching knock of 80, Chandigarh managed to nudge ahead of Delhi on day two of a Group D Ranji Trophy contest. A number of handy contributions from the middle and lower order, too, made a difference as the host secured a 48-run first-innings

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Pakistan to Field Unchanged XI for Second ODI Against Australia

Pakistan is expected to maintain an unchanged lineup for the second One-Day International (ODI) against Australia in Adelaide on Friday. Despite discussions about introducing left-arm wrist spinner Faisal Akram, the pitch conditions favor pacers. According to a source close to the team, Pakistan will likely field the same XI that

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India and South Africa Clash in T20I Rematch with World Cup Grudge

India and South Africa Set for T20I Rematch with World Cup Grudge The upcoming T20I series between South Africa and India holds both a sense of unfinished business and a glimpse into the future. In the 2024 T20 World Cup final, India snatched victory from South Africa's grasp,

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Virat Kohli Announces Partnership with Sporting Beyond, Embarks on New Chapter Off the Field

Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian cricketer, has embarked on a new chapter in his career off the field, announcing a partnership with Sporting Beyond. This move marks a significant shift for Kohli, who has been a dominant force in the cricketing world for over a decade. Sporting Beyond, a global

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England's Lack of Domestic 50-Over Cricket Hindering Young Players, Says Trescothick

Marcus Trescothick, England's batting coach, has expressed concerns over the lack of domestic 50-over cricket, which he believes is hindering the development of the team's young white-ball players. England's recent ODI series defeat in Barbados marked their third consecutive loss since the 2023 World

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Siddhesh Lad's Century Powers Mumbai to Victory in Ranji Trophy

Siddhesh Lad's return to the Mumbai cricket team has been a resounding success, culminating in a match-winning century against Odisha in the Ranji Trophy. After a brief stint as a regional broadcaster, Lad was forced to reconsider his retirement due to Mumbai's need for experience in

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Mumbai's Batters Dominate, Set Record in Ranji Trophy

Mumbai's batters put on a dominant display in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Odisha, posting a mammoth total of 602 for four before their bowlers tightened the noose around the visitors' neck. Shreyas Iyer and Siddhesh Lad were the stars of the show for

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England's ODI Woes Continue as West Indies Clinch Series Win

Interim England head coach Marcus Trescothick has expressed his concerns over the team's recent struggles, following their 2-1 ODI series defeat to the West Indies. The loss marks England's third consecutive series defeat in the format. Trescothick acknowledged the challenges faced by the team, which included

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Ricky Ponting Advocates Patience for Pakistan's New White-Ball Captain

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to grant newly-appointed white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan a "decent run" to prove his leadership credentials. Rizwan took over the captaincy after Babar Azam stepped down following Pakistan's disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. Ponting expressed

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Kapil Dev Backs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to Bounce Back in Australia

In the recently concluded three-Test series against New Zealand, India's senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli endured underwhelming performances, scoring only 91 and 93 runs respectively. This has raised concerns ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia, which begins on November 22 in Perth. Former

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James Anderson Registers for IPL Mega Auction to Enhance Knowledge and Coaching Skills

James Anderson, England's legendary pace bowler, has surprised the cricketing world by registering for the upcoming IPL mega auction. The 42-year-old, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year as the most successful fast bowler in the format, has set a base price of Rs 1.25 crore

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Mushfiqur Rahim Ruled Out of Afghanistan ODIs with Finger Fracture

Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper-batter, has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against Afghanistan due to a fractured left index finger. The injury occurred during the first ODI in Abu Dhabi, where Bangladesh suffered a 92-run defeat. According to team physio Delowar Hossain, Mushfiqur sustained the

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WPL Roster Shakeup: Rana, Yadav, Tahuhu Among Players Released

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is set to undergo a roster shakeup ahead of its third season in early 2025. Several prominent cricketers, including Sneh Rana, Poonam Yadav, and Lea Tahuhu, have been released by their respective franchises. Gujarat Giants, who have struggled in the WPL's

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John Wright's Hands-Off Approach: The Secret to India's Coaching Success

John Wright's Laissez-Faire Approach: The Key to India's Coaching Success Former Indian cricketer and selector Sandeep Patil has attributed the success of John Wright as India's coach to his hands-off approach, which allowed players to flourish. In his autobiography, "Beyond Boundaries," Patil

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Harmanpreet Kaur Nominated for WBBL Team of the Decade

Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been nominated for the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) Team of the Decade. The 50-player shortlist recognizes the most outstanding players from the league's 10-year history. Kaur, a right-handed batter, has played 62 matches for Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades

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ICC Approves Pakistan's Test Pitches Despite Contrasting Nature

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has deemed the pitches prepared for Pakistan's recent Test series against England as "satisfactory," despite the surfaces drawing significant attention for their contrasting nature. In the first Test, Pakistan's flat pitch allowed both teams to amass massive totals, with

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India's Test Woes Continue with Embarrassing Whitewash at Home

India's humiliating 3-0 Test series whitewash at home against New Zealand has raised serious concerns about the team's preparation and approach. This is the first time India has suffered a clean sweep in a Test series of three or more matches on home soil. Former India

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Steve Smith's Return to No. 4 Sends Warning to India

Australian batting maestro Steve Smith is poised to reclaim his customary position at No. 4 in the batting order for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. This move has sent shivers down the spines of the Indian team, as all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has issued a stern warning about Smith'

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Rishabh Pant's Comeback Raises Questions About Captaincy Decision

Rishabh Pant's remarkable comeback from a horrific car crash has once again cemented his status as one of India's most indispensable cricketers. After missing over a year of action, Pant returned to competitive cricket with the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024, followed by a triumphant

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Thunder Triumph Over Heat as Knight and Bates Shine

Sydney Thunder's batting prowess and Sam Bates' exceptional bowling performance propelled them to a commanding 19-run victory over Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) at the WACA Ground. England captain Heather Knight led the Thunder's charge with an unbeaten 59,

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Ricky Ponting Advises Babar Azam to Follow Virat Kohli's Strategy to Regain Form

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has urged Pakistan's Babar Azam to emulate Virat Kohli's strategy to regain his lost form. Babar, who was rested for the final two Tests against England due to poor form, has struggled to find his rhythm in recent times. Ponting believes

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CSK Criticized for Allowing New Zealand Batter to Practice Ahead of India Test Series

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has expressed his disapproval of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) allowing New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra to practice at their academy ahead of the Test series against India. Ravindra emerged as the highest run-scorer for New Zealand as the visitors completed a historic 3-0 whitewash in

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Ricky Ponting Predicts 3-1 Australia Triumph in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has predicted a 3-1 triumph for the Baggy Greens. Ponting's prediction stems from India's recent series defeat to New Zealand and the absence of key pacer Mohammed Shami due

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Dhruv Jurel's Knock Puts Him in Contention for Perth Test

Dhruv Jurel's impressive performance in the second unofficial Test against Australia 'A' has put him in contention for a spot in India's playing XI for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Perth. Jurel, who made his Test debut against England earlier

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Arshdeep Singh Targets 100-Wicket Milestone in India's T20I Series Against South Africa

Arshdeep Singh Eyes 100-Wicket Milestone as India Prepares for South Africa T20I Series Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh is poised to make history as India embarks on a four-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against South Africa. With 87 wickets from 56 matches, Arshdeep is just 13 wickets away from becoming the