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Kohli's Shocking Dismissal Leaves India Stunned in Pune Test

Virat Kohli's Uncharacteristic Dismissal Stuns India in Pune Test In a shocking turn of events, India's batting maestro Virat Kohli suffered an unexpected dismissal during the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. The incident occurred as Kohli attempted to negotiate a full toss from Mitchell

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Rishabh Pant's Kick Prank on Sarfaraz Khan Goes Viral

Rishabh Pant, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, is known for his entertaining antics both on and off the field. In a recent video that has gone viral, Pant can be seen playing a "kick prank" on his teammate Sarfaraz Khan during a team huddle. The video shows Pant attempting to

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Tasmania Stuns WA with Sensational Bowling Performance

In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Tasmania annihilated reigning champions Western Australia (WA) in the 10th match of Australia's Domestic One-Day Cup 2024-25. The match, played at the iconic WACA Ground in Perth, witnessed a dramatic collapse by WA, who were bowled out for a paltry 53

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Pakistan Faces Recovery Challenge in Deciding Test Against England

Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Pakistan Faces Recovery Challenge After England's 267 Pakistan's batters face a daunting task on Day 2 of the decisive third Test against England in Rawalpindi, as they aim to recover from a shaky start and build a

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Spin Dominates Test Matches in Pune and Rawalpindi

The ongoing Test matches between India and New Zealand in Pune and Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi have witnessed the dominance of spin bowling, with tweakers etching their names in the record books. In Pune, India's decision to field three frontline spinners—Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran

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Pakistan's Sajid Khan Stars as England Collapse on Challenging Karachi Pitch

On the opening day of the third and final Test match between England and Pakistan, the pitch at Karachi's National Stadium presented a challenging surface for batters, resulting in a dramatic collapse of wickets. Pakistan's Sajid Khan emerged as the star performer, claiming six wickets for

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Virat Kohli's Playful Antics Light Up India-New Zealand Test

Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket team's talismanic batter, is not only known for his aggressive batting but also for his lively on-field personality. His infectious energy and playful antics often steal the spotlight, adding an extra spark to the game. One such light-hearted moment occurred during the first

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India Faces Early Setback in Ahmedabad Test Against New Zealand

India vs New Zealand Test: India Faces Early Setback in Ahmedabad In the ongoing India vs New Zealand Test match in Ahmedabad, India is facing an uphill battle after New Zealand posted a competitive score of 243 in their first innings. The Indian team suffered an early setback when skipper

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Warner's Comeback Offer for Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rejected by Cummins

David Warner's Comeback Offer for Border-Gavaskar Trophy Dismissed by Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Australia's Test captain, Pat Cummins, has unequivocally ruled out the possibility of David Warner making a comeback for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Warner, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year,

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Shane Warne Grandstand Unveiled at Junction Oval

Cricket Victoria and the St Kilda Cricket Club have paid tribute to the legendary Shane Warne by renaming a heritage-listed grandstand at the Junction Oval in Melbourne after him. The stand, which has stood since 1925, was previously named after Australian rules footballer Kevin Murray, who has supported the change.

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Phoebe Litchfield Named Youngest WBBL Captain in History

Phoebe Litchfield, the rising star of Australian cricket, has been appointed as the captain of Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season. At just 21 years old, Litchfield becomes the youngest full-time captain in WBBL history. Litchfield's appointment comes after the departure

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Gillespie Urges Former Cricketers to Avoid Unwarranted Criticism

Pakistan's red-ball format head coach, Jason Gillespie, has expressed his concern over the negative impact of unwarranted criticism from former cricketers on the national team. Gillespie believes that such comments, often made on TV shows and YouTube channels, can deeply affect the players' morale and create a

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Brett Lee Urges India to Consider Mayank Yadav for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Brett Lee, the legendary Australian fast bowler, has urged India to consider Mayank Yadav as a potential replacement for Mohammed Shami in their squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Lee believes Yadav's raw pace and potential on bouncy wickets make him a valuable asset for India.

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India Women Crush New Zealand by 59 Runs in ODI Opener

India's women's cricket team commenced their three-match ODI series against New Zealand with a resounding 59-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing a modest target of 228, New Zealand's batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of India's bowling attack.

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ECB Unveils Plan to Boost Cricket Participation in State Schools

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled an ambitious plan to reinvigorate cricket participation in state-sector education, aiming to train secondary-school teachers as cricket coaches. This initiative is part of the ECB's Inspiring Generations strategy, which seeks to address the disparity in cricket participation between private

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IPL 2025 Auction: Shreyas Iyer May Enter Pool, KKR Captaincy in Doubt

With the IPL 2025 auction fast approaching, the retention lists of all 10 franchises are set to be finalized. Amidst the speculation surrounding the availability of big names like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, another IPL-winning captain may be entering the auction pool: Shreyas Iyer. According to ESPN Cricinfo, it

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Kohli's Practice Session Electrifies Pune Crowd After India's Strong Start

Virat Kohli's Practice Session Electrifies Pune Crowd After Day 1 of India-New Zealand Test After a thrilling first day of the second Test between India and New Zealand in Pune, a significant portion of the crowd remained at the stadium to witness Virat Kohli's extended practice

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Pant's Stump Mic Captures Hilarious Exchange with Sundar

Rishabh Pant's on-field antics and witty remarks have become a staple of Indian cricket. During the first day of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, Pant's stump mic captured a hilarious exchange with spinner Washington Sundar. As New Zealand's tailender Ajaz Patel

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Bangladesh's Batting Woes Continue in Dhaka Test

Bangladesh's batting woes continued in the Dhaka Test against South Africa, with the top four batsmen failing to deliver. The team's total of 105 runs in the match was their worst performance this year, highlighting the need for improvement. The collapse on the first day of

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England Fight Back in Rawalpindi Test, Reduce Pakistan to 73/3

England fought back on the opening day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi, reducing Pakistan to 73/3 at close. Home spinner Sajid Khan starred with a six-wicket haul, while Jamie Smith's rearguard 89 helped England post 267. On a dry and spin-friendly pitch, 13 wickets fell

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BCCI Rejects CAB's Request to Reschedule Domestic Matches Amid Cyclone Threat

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has denied the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) request to reschedule two home domestic matches due to the impending Cyclone Dana. The CAB had sought to postpone the Ranji Trophy and U-23 Col CK Naidu Trophy matches against Kerala

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Rohit Sharma's Test Woes Continue as Tim Southee Strikes Again

Rohit Sharma's Test Woes Continue as Tim Southee Strikes Again Indian captain Rohit Sharma's struggles in Test cricket extended on Thursday as he was dismissed for a duck on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Kiwi pacer Tim Southee delivered

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South Africa End Decade-Long Subcontinent Test Drought in Mirpur

South Africa's decade-long wait for a Test victory in the subcontinent has finally come to an end, with their triumph in Mirpur marking a significant milestone for the young and inexperienced squad. The victory, their first in the region since 2014, has instilled a renewed sense of confidence

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Water Woes Plague India-New Zealand Test in Pune

Water Woes Mar India-New Zealand Test in Pune Pune, October 24, 2024: The opening day of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) stadium was marred by a severe shortage of drinking water, causing extreme inconvenience to spectators. As temperatures soared and humidity

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Washington Sundar's Career-Best 7/59 Bowls India to Advantage in Pune Test

Washington Sundar's remarkable return to the Indian Test team was marked by a career-best performance in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Replacing Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI, Sundar made an immediate impact, claiming a seven-wicket haul to bowl out the Kiwis for 259 in