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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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Harshit Rana Released from India Setup to Play for Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Pace bowler Harshit Rana, who has been serving as a traveling reserve with the Indian Test team during their ongoing series against New Zealand, is set to be released to play for Delhi in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Assam. The decision comes after Delhi and Districts Cricket Association

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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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New Zealand Secures Historic Test Series Victory in India

New Zealand's historic Test series victory in India, their first-ever on Indian soil, is a testament to their resilience, adaptability, and exceptional bowling performance. Led by captain Tom Latham, the Kiwis overcame challenging conditions and a formidable Indian team to secure a decisive 113-run triumph in the second

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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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India's WTC Hopes Dented After Historic Home Series Loss to New Zealand

India's World Test Championship (WTC) aspirations have suffered a significant setback following their historic home series defeat to New Zealand. After losing the first Test in Pune, India succumbed to a 113-run defeat in the second Test, marking their first home Test series loss since 2012. The second

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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

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Santner's Spin Masterclass Leaves India in Peril

Virat Kohli's struggles against spinners in Asian conditions continued in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Chasing a daunting target of 359, India lost two quick wickets before Kohli and Washington Sundar steadied the innings with a 20-run partnership. However, Mitchell Santner dismissed Kohli leg-before wicket

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West Indies Opt to Bowl First in Series Finale Against Sri Lanka

In the third and final ODI of the series in Pallekele, West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran elected to field first after winning the toss. Sri Lanka, who hold an unassailable 2-0 lead, will bat first for the first time on a surface expected to favor spin. Sri Lanka has made

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Amelia Kerr Ruled Out of Remaining ODIs Against India with Quadricep Tear

New Zealand's all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against India due to a left quadricep muscle tear. The injury, sustained during the opening game, is expected to sideline her for approximately three weeks. Kerr's absence is a significant blow to

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India's Record Chase Falters After Pant's Run-Out Blunder

India's pursuit of a record-breaking 359 against New Zealand in the second Test at Pune hit a major roadblock on Saturday, despite a promising start. After losing captain Rohit Sharma early, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal kept India in the game with a blistering half-century. Jaiswal's 62-run partnership

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Breaks Records, Joins Indian Test Cricket Elite

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the prodigious Indian opener, has etched his name into the annals of Test cricket history with his remarkable achievements in 2024. The 22-year-old left-hander has become only the third Indian cricketer to amass over 1000 runs in home Tests in a single calendar year, joining the legendary Gundappa

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Pakistan on Cusp of Home Series Win After Dismantling England

Pakistan is on the verge of securing their first home series victory since 2021 after dismantling England for a mere 112 runs in the third and final Test in Rawalpindi. The hosts now require a modest 36 runs to seal the triumph. Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, the dynamic spin

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Sam Konstas Poised for Test Debut as Australia Seeks Youthful Injection

Sam Konstas, the 19-year-old batting prodigy, has emerged as a potential Test debutant for Australia in the upcoming home series against India. His mentor, former all-rounder Shane Watson, believes that the current circumstances present a "perfect storm" for Konstas to make his international debut. Konstas' twin centuries