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Shami's Absence Raises Concerns Over India's Bowling Strength for Australia Tour

Mohammed Shami's absence from India's squad for the upcoming Australia tour has raised concerns among experts, with former batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressing doubts about the team's bowling strength. Shami, who has been struggling with a foot injury and Achilles tendon surgery, was not included

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Sam Konstas in Contention for Test Debut Despite Lack of Experience

Andrew McDonald, Australia's head coach, has hinted that 19-year-old Sam Konstas could make his Test debut against India despite his limited first-class experience. Konstas, who will play for Australia A against India A in Mackay from Thursday, has impressed with his performances in the Sheffield Shield, including back-to-back

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Irfan Pathan: A Versatile Legend Turns 40

Irfan Pathan, the former Indian all-rounder, celebrates his 40th birthday today. Known for his prodigious swing bowling and vital knocks, Pathan was one of India's most versatile cricketers during his illustrious career. Hat-trick against Pakistan in 2006: Arguably Pathan's most iconic moment came in the Karachi

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New Zealand Cricket Makes History with Test Series Win in India, T20 World Cup Triumph

New Zealand cricket has reached unprecedented heights in an extraordinary week, etching its name in the annals of history with two landmark victories. Within a span of seven days, the Black Caps secured their first-ever Test series win in India, while the White Ferns claimed their maiden ICC Women'

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Sajid Khan's Witty Response to 'Scare' Question Steals the Show

Pakistan's seasoned spinner Sajid Khan has become a sensation with his witty response to a question about the "scare" he was giving to England batters in the third Test at Rawalpindi. Khan, along with fellow spinner Noman Ali, wreaked havoc on England's batting lineup,

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India's Overconfidence Costs Them Historic Home Series Loss to New Zealand

India's Overconfidence Led to Historic Home Series Loss to New Zealand Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has attributed India's first home series loss in 12 years to overconfidence and a lack of preparation. After a convincing victory in the opening Test in Bengaluru, New Zealand stunned

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India Faces Clean Sweep Humiliation as New Zealand Dominates Test Series

The Indian cricket team's dismal performance in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand has raised serious concerns among fans and experts alike. After losing the first two Tests in Pune, India is on the brink of a humiliating clean sweep, a fate they haven't suffered

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England's Test Series Hopes Crushed by Pakistan's Spinners

England's Test series against Pakistan ended in disappointment as they suffered a 2-1 defeat, with a humiliating 112-all out in the second innings of the third Test. Captain Ben Stokes, who returned from injury in the second Test, endured a dismal series, culminating in an embarrassing dismissal in

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Ramiz Raja's Insensitive Taunts Draw Criticism After Pakistan's Series Win

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has come under fire for his insensitive and unprofessional behavior towards Pakistan captain Shan Masood during a live television interview following the team's series triumph over England. In the post-match show, Raja, instead of celebrating the team's hard-fought

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CSK's Likely Retentions for 2025 IPL Mega Auction Revealed

Chennai Super Kings' Potential Retentions for 2025 IPL Mega Auction Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has predicted that five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will retain five key players ahead of the 2025 mega auction. According to Singh, the franchise is likely to prioritize the

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Rohit Defends Ashwin, Jadeja Amidst Form Concerns

India's recent Test series defeat at home against New Zealand has raised concerns about the form of their senior spinners, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. However, captain Rohit Sharma has defended the duo, emphasizing that the responsibility for Test match wins lies with the entire team, not just

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Pakistan's Spin Revolution: Controversial Pitch Reuse Turns Series on Its Head

Pakistan's recent Test series against England has been a tale of dramatic twists and turns, with the home side orchestrating a remarkable turnaround after a disastrous start. The key to their resurgence lies in a controversial decision to reuse a heavily spin-friendly pitch from the first Test in

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England Batting Line-Up Unlikely to Change Despite Pakistan Defeats

England's batting lineup is likely to remain unchanged for their upcoming tour of New Zealand, despite suffering two heavy defeats to Pakistan. Despite being bowled out for 112 in Rawalpindi, captain Ben Stokes expressed confidence in his top six batsmen. After amassing 823 runs in the first Test,

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Harshit Rana Stars as Delhi Restrict Assam to 264/6 in Ranji Trophy Opener

Harshit Rana, the 22-year-old pacer, made a strong return to competitive cricket on Saturday, taking four wickets in Delhi's Ranji Trophy opener against Assam. Rana, who had not played a competitive game for over a month, showed no signs of rust as he struck twice in his opening

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Virat Kohli's Batting Woes Continue as India Lose Test Series to New Zealand

Virat Kohli's batting woes in Test cricket have reached alarming proportions, with the former Indian captain enduring a torrid time at the crease. In the recently concluded second Test against New Zealand, Kohli managed scores of 1 and 17, contributing to India's 113-run defeat. Kohli'

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India's Test Series Loss: Rohit Sharma Calls for Calm, Focus on Improvement

India's Test series loss to New Zealand has raised concerns, but captain Rohit Sharma remains optimistic. Despite the disappointing defeat, Sharma believes there is no need for panic. India's 12-year home Test series winning streak came to an end with New Zealand's 113-run victory

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India's Test Dominance Shattered as New Zealand Clinch Historic Series Victory

India's Test dominance at home has been shattered by New Zealand, who secured their first-ever series victory on Indian soil in nearly 70 years. The crushing 113-run defeat in the second Test in Mumbai has exposed India's vulnerability against quality spin bowling, particularly against Mitchell Santner.

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India's Batting Woes Cost Them Pune Test Defeat

India's recent 113-run defeat to New Zealand in the Pune Test has raised concerns about the team's batting performance. Captain Rohit Sharma has identified the batters' inability to match New Zealand's first-innings total of 259 as the primary reason for the loss. Mitchell

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New Zealand's Historic Win Shakes Up WTC Standings, India's Final Hopes in Jeopardy

New Zealand's historic Test series triumph in India has sent shockwaves through the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings, casting doubt on India's hopes of reaching a third consecutive WTC final. India's 0-1 series defeat to the Black Caps has left them precariously perched

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New Zealand Creates History, Ends India's 12-Year Unbeaten Home Test Series

New Zealand has made history by securing their first-ever Test series victory in India. After seven decades of waiting, the Black Caps have finally triumphed in emphatic fashion, dominating the hosts for the second consecutive week. India's 12-year-long unbeaten series record at home has been shattered. The World

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Virat Kohli's Unfortunate Dismissal Draws Sympathy from Fans

Virat Kohli's Unfortunate Dismissal Sparks Sympathy from Fans Indian cricket star Virat Kohli's dismissal on Day 3 of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune has drawn widespread sympathy from fans. With India chasing a mammoth target of 359, Kohli's presence at the

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Pakistan's Sajid and Noman Spin England to Series Defeat

In the twilight of their careers, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal faced off in the 2017 Australian Open final, both battling injuries and fading from prominence. Despite the odds, they delivered an unforgettable match, with Federer emerging victorious. In a poignant moment, Federer expressed his willingness to share the title

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England Crash to Series Defeat in Pakistan Despite Dominant First Test

England's head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed disappointment over his team's 2-1 series defeat to Pakistan, acknowledging that they "had an opportunity to have been better than that." After a dominant victory in the first Test, England succumbed to back-to-back losses in Multan and

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Pakistan Wins Historic Test Series Against England on Home Soil

Pakistan's cricket team has achieved a remarkable feat by securing a 2-1 series victory against England on home soil. This triumph marks their first Test series win since 2021. After suffering an innings defeat in the series opener, Pakistan displayed resilience and determination to level the series in

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West Indies Struggle to Contain Sri Lankan Openers in Third ODI

The third and final ODI between Sri Lanka and West Indies commenced with West Indies captain Shai Hope electing to bowl first. The West Indies made two changes to their lineup, bringing in Evin Lewis and Matthew Forde, while Sri Lanka remained unchanged. Matthew Forde opened the bowling for West