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Abhimanyu Easwaran: Determined to Earn Elusive Test Cap

Abhimanyu Easwaran, a prolific run-scorer for Bengal in domestic cricket, has been patiently awaiting his Test debut for India. Despite an impressive record of 7506 runs in 98 first-class games at an average of 47.65, the elusive Test cap remains out of reach. As the Ranji Trophy approaches, India&

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West Indies Women Triumph Over Bangladesh Women in T20 World Cup Encounter

In the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup, West Indies Women emerged victorious in their match against Bangladesh Women, opting to field first after winning the toss. The match witnessed a thrilling display of batting and bowling, with both teams showcasing their skills. Bangladesh Women's innings got

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Tamil Nadu Aims for Aggressive Approach in Domestic Season Opener

Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu captain R. Sai Kishore is urging his team to adopt an aggressive and fearless approach as they prepare for the upcoming domestic season, which begins on Friday. "Our preparation has been good, and we want to play a positive brand of cricket," said Sai Kishore

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Rohit Sharma May Miss Australia Tests Due to Personal Reasons

India's Test captain Rohit Sharma may miss one of the first two matches of the upcoming five-Test series in Australia due to personal reasons. The BCCI has been informed of the situation, and a decision on Rohit's availability will be made in the coming days. If

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England Crush Pakistan with Record-Breaking Partnership in Multan

Pakistan's hopes of salvaging the Multan Test against England dwindled further as the visitors piled on a mammoth 823/7d in their first innings, leaving the hosts with a daunting task to avoid a crushing defeat. Despite posting a formidable 556 in their first innings, Pakistan's

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Nathan Lyon's Bushwhacking Adventure: A Lost Ball and a Hilarious Search

Nathan Lyon's Bushwhacking Adventure: A Lost Ball and a Hilarious Search During a Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia, Australian star bowler Nathan Lyon found himself on an unexpected mission: searching for a lost ball in the bushes. The incident occurred when a batter

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West Indies Bowl First Against Bangladesh in Women's T20 World Cup Clash

West Indies Opt to Bowl First Against Bangladesh in Crucial Women's T20 World Cup Clash In a pivotal Women's T20 World Cup encounter in Sharjah on Thursday, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews elected to field first after winning the toss. Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana had expressed

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Mumbai Begins Ranji Title Defense Against Baroda at New Stadium

Mumbai, the defending Ranji Trophy champions, will begin their title defense against Baroda at the newly constructed Vadodara International Cricket Stadium. Despite the absence of Musheer Khan and Tushar Deshpande, who played crucial roles in Mumbai's victory last season, the team remains a formidable opponent. Shreyas Iyer'

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Australia Aim for 14th Straight T20 World Cup Win Against Pakistan

Australia vs Pakistan: Green and Gold Aim for 14th Consecutive T20 World Cup Win Dubai, 6pm local time Australia, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, will face Pakistan in a highly anticipated clash on Friday. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the first ball

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Basit Ali Praises India's T20I Performance, Urges Pakistan to Learn

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has lauded the Indian cricket team's performance in the second T20I against Bangladesh, highlighting the team's temperament and the foresight of the coaching staff. India's young talent Nitish Reddy shone with both bat and ball, scoring a half-century and

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Eoin Morgan Hails India as One of the 'Greatest' Test Teams in Home Conditions

Former England captain Eoin Morgan has hailed the current Indian cricket team as one of the "greatest" in their own conditions, citing their remarkable home record. India has won 18 consecutive Test series on home soil, a feat unmatched by any other team in history. Morgan, who was

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Legspinner Abrar Ahmed Hospitalized During England Test

Legspinner Abrar Ahmed, who has been a key figure in Pakistan's recent Test resurgence, is currently undergoing treatment in a Multan hospital after falling ill during the ongoing first Test against England. Abrar, who bowled 31 overs on day three of the match, complained of a high fever

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WA Batters Resist Queensland Rally to Keep Shield Hopes Alive

Western Australia's hopes of extending their Sheffield Shield dominance were boosted by a resilient batting display on day three against Queensland. Despite losing Cameron Bancroft for a duck, Mitchell Marsh and Hilton Cartwright steadied the ship with an unbroken 59-run partnership. After gaining a 98-run lead, WA stumbled

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New York Lions Edge Texas Gladiators in NCL Sixty Strikes Thriller

The National Cricket League (NCL) Sixty Strikes witnessed another thrilling encounter in Match no 11, where the New York Lions emerged victorious over the Texas Gladiators by a narrow margin of four runs. Batting first, the New York Lions posted a competitive total of 116/8 in their allotted 10

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Nitish Reddy Credits Team for Fearless Cricket in India's T20I Victory

Nitish Reddy, the promising Indian all-rounder, has credited the team management for giving him the freedom to play fearless cricket after his impressive performance in the second T20I against Bangladesh. The 21-year-old Andhra native played a pivotal role in India's victory, smashing a 34-ball 74 and claiming 2/

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Rohit Sharma's IPL Future Uncertain, Harbhajan Predicts Bidding War

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for its 2025 mega auction, and all eyes are on Mumbai Indians (MI) as they finalize their retentions. Former MI captain Rohit Sharma's future with the franchise is uncertain, and his potential availability in the auction pool has sparked speculation.

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India Backed to Secure Hat-Trick of Test Series Wins in Australia

Former Indian cricketer and selector Jatin Paranjape has expressed confidence in Team India's ability to secure a hat-trick of Test series wins in Australia. Paranjape believes that under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India will continue their dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and defeat Australia for the third

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England's Root and Brook Smash World Record Partnership in Multan

England's relentless dominance against Pakistan continued on Day 4 of the Multan Test, as they etched their name in the history books with a world-record partnership. Joe Root and Harry Brook forged an unprecedented 454-run stand for the fourth wicket, shattering the previous record of 449 set by

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Konstas Joins Ponting in Sheffield Shield History with Double Century

Sam Konstas, the prodigious 19-year-old opener, has etched his name alongside Ricky Ponting in the annals of Sheffield Shield history by becoming the youngest player since the legendary Australian captain to score two centuries in the same match. Konstas's remarkable feat came in New South Wales' clash

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Pakistan Women's Cricket Captain Fatima Sana Returns Home After Father's Death

Pakistan Women's Cricket Team Captain Fatima Sana Returns Home Due to Father's Death Pakistan Women's Cricket Team captain Fatima Sana has returned home to Karachi following the sudden demise of her father. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the news in a statement, stating

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Sri Lanka's T20I Squad for West Indies Series Announced: Rajapaksa Returns, Shanaka Omitted

Sri Lanka's T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against West Indies has undergone significant changes, with the return of Bhanuka Rajapaksa and the omission of former captain Dasun Shanaka. Rajapaksa, a middle-order batter, last played for Sri Lanka in January 2023. Despite his recent lack of form,

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Joe Root's Weakness: Jasprit Bumrah, the Only Bowler He Struggles Against

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heaped praise on Joe Root after the latter scored his 35th Test century, surpassing the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara. However, despite Root's remarkable consistency, Vaughan believes he has a weakness against one particular bowler: India's Jasprit Bumrah.

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Tom Latham Embarks on First Tour as New Zealand's Full-Time Test Captain

Tom Latham, New Zealand's newly appointed Test captain, is eagerly anticipating his maiden tour as a full-time leader against India. Latham, 32, has previously led the team in nine matches, but this will mark his first series as a permanent captain. Latham and a 15-member squad, including veteran

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Samson's Linguistic Skills and Parag's No-Ball Shenanigans Lighten Up India's Bangladesh Triumph

Sanju Samson's Linguistic Flair Enlivens India's Triumph Over Bangladesh In a moment of light-hearted camaraderie amidst India's resounding victory over Bangladesh in the second T20I, wicketkeeper Sanju Samson showcased his linguistic prowess, bringing a touch of humor to the field. As India secured the

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Joe Root's Majestic Double Century Surpasses Legends

Joe Root's masterful double century on the fourth day of the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan has etched his name into the annals of cricketing history. Resuming on 176, Root displayed unwavering composure and patience, reaching his double century off 305 deliveries with just 14 boundaries. This