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  Mitchell Starc on cusp of leaving Wasim Akram behind to become 'best-ever' in Ashes

  November 20, 2025 14:57 IST

  Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc will lead the pace attack in the first Ashes Test in the absence of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. He is also on the cusp of a special milestone in the five-match series as he can leave Wasim Akram behind.

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  'Was very easy to apologise': Du Plessis on a 'frustrating' IPL season and being a secure cricketer

  November 20, 2025 14:44 IST

  Faf du Plessis is gearing up for hopefully a healthy and successful SA20 for the Joburg Super Kings, having recovered fully from the groin and elbow operations. Du Plessis last played in the Major League and missed the Hundred to get the surgery done, following a disappointing IPL season.

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  Ashes 2025-26: England aim to end 15-year drought in Perth Test against injury-hit Australia

  November 20, 2025 13:26 IST

  The much-awaited Ashes series is set to get underway on Friday, November 21, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Injuries have hit Australia with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, while England have all fit players which gives them a chance to end a 15-year drought down under.

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  Drama continues in Pakistan Cricket as PCB selector Azhar Ali resigns after 12 months

  November 20, 2025 12:17 IST

  Pakistan Cricket Board has not publicly announced the departure of Azhar Ali as he has stepped down reportedly after Sarfaraz Ahmed was appointed the head of Pakistan Shaheens and U19 sides. However, the PCB has accepted his resignation.

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  BAN vs IRE: Mushfiqur Rahim slams century in his 100th Test, joins Ponting, Root in elite list

  November 20, 2025 12:20 IST

  Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim became the 11th batter in Test history to smash a century in his 100th game as the hosts took ascendancy in the second Test against Ireland in Mirpur. On Wednesday, Rahim became the first Bangladesh player to play 100 Tests.

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  Beau Webster left out, two debutants named in Australia's playing XI for first Ashes Test

  November 20, 2025 10:31 IST

  Australia are set to field two debutants together in their Test XI for the first time since 2019 as they continue the transition in the longest format of the game, while still having the experienced cream feature as the hosts look to start the Ashes on a winning note in Perth against England.

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  Nathan Lyon, Starc near historic Test milestones, records ahead of Ashes opener against England

  November 20, 2025 9:33 IST

  The 2025-26 Ashes series is set to kick off in Perth, with Australia set to feature an inexperienced bowling attack. Skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will miss at least the first Test for Australia and Steve Smith will lead the side in Perth as the hosts eye a winning start.

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  Pratika Rawal reflects on injury that ruled her out of World Cup final vs South Africa

  November 19, 2025 23:30 IST

  Pratika Rawal, one of India’s fastest-rising ODI batters, saw her World Cup campaign cut short by an ankle fracture but remains focused on recovery. After a record start and a key century vs New Zealand, she says she’s determined to return “much stronger.”

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  Abdul Aziz’s hat-trick stunned India B in Bengaluru; hosts suffer embarrassing defeat to Afghanistan

  November 19, 2025 23:00 IST

  Afghanistan U19 stunned India B by 71 runs in the Bengaluru tri-series, defending 168 with a fiery six-wicket spell and a hat-trick from Abdul Aziz. India collapsed for 97 despite Yuvraj Gohil’s unbeaten 60, giving Afghanistan a landmark youth-level win.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo shares a laugh with Donald Trump, White House shares video: Watch

  November 19, 2025 21:46 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House black-tie dinner with Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince MBS, marking his first US visit since 2016. Ronaldo, Al Nassr star, prepares for a record sixth World Cup; White House shared a “two Goats” video.

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  Shubman Gill ruled out of second Test vs South Africa, Rishabh Pant to lead for first time in Tests

  November 19, 2025 21:37 IST

  India captain Shubman Gill is ruled out of the second Test vs South Africa with a neck injury. Rishabh Pant will lead, while Sai Sudharsan is likely to replace Gill. Meanwhile, the Guwahati Test features a tea break before lunch for the first time in history.

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  Roger Federer set to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

  November 19, 2025 21:03 IST

  Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame next year, capping a career of 20 Grand Slam titles, 103 singles wins, and a lasting influence on tennis. He was honoured at Swiss Tennis, surrounded by Hall of Famers and rising stars.

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  Hardik Pandya ruled out of ODI series against South Africa, Jasprit Bumrah to be rested

  November 19, 2025 20:02 IST

  Hardik Pandya will miss India’s upcoming ODIs against South Africa as he recovers from a quadriceps injury, focusing on T20s ahead of next year’s World Cup. Jasprit Bumrah is also likely to be rested, with the senior player prioritising workload management.

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  Venkatesh Iyer indicates rejoining KKR, drops massive hint ahead of IPL 2026 auction

  November 19, 2025 19:37 IST

  Venkatesh Iyer hopes to return to KKR after being released ahead of IPL 2026. Grateful for the franchise’s trust, he says he’s ready to contribute with batting, bowling and leadership for any team. However, he is mentally ready to join any other team and contribute.

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  What can Australia learn from Team India to beat England in Ashes?

  November 19, 2025 18:46 IST

  India levelled the five-match series against England 2-2 earlier this year, away from home, despite not having the likes of Kohli, Rohit and Ashwin, who retired. Australia are also missing key players at least in the first Test. What can they learn from Team India to beat England in the Ashes?

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  Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for FIFA World Cup, population 1/10th of Noida

  November 19, 2025 17:49 IST

  Curacao became the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica secured an unbeaten qualifying run. Panama and Haiti also qualified, while Jamaica and Suriname advanced to the inter-federation playoffs for two remaining spots.

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  Graeme Smith talks about India's contribution in helping South Africa grow as cricketing nation

  November 19, 2025 17:25 IST

  SA20 India Day in Mumbai highlighted the league’s growing ties with India, with Commissioner Graeme Smith outlining SA20’s rapid rise, strong fan engagement and talent growth while emphasising its vision, branding and parallels with the early years of the IPL.

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  Ben Stokes calls upcoming Ashes as 'biggest series of our lives'

  November 19, 2025 17:07 IST

  England captain Ben Stokes says the upcoming Ashes is the “biggest series” of their lives, urging his team to embrace the challenge in Australia as they aim to reclaim the urn after years of heavy defeats and a decade-long drought.

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  Rishabh Pant loses his spot in top 10 in latest ICC rankings after poor show in 1st Test vs SA

  November 19, 2025 16:37 IST

  India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has lost his position in the top 10 in the latest ICC rankings for batters in Tests. He scored 29 runs across two innings and also had to lead India after Shubman Gill got injured due to a neck sprain while batting.

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  League shows maturity when players, teams take tough calls: Saba Karim, Kumble on Jadeja's RR move

  November 19, 2025 16:23 IST

  Ravindra Jadeja has moved back to the Rajasthan Royals from the Chennai Super Kings after 14 years in exchange for Sanju Samson, in one of the biggest trades in IPL history. As many as 10 player transfers took place ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

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  No India vs Pakistan in league stage as ICC announces U19 Men's World Cup 2026 schedule

  November 19, 2025 16:12 IST

  ICC has announced the schedule of the U19 Men's World Cup 2026. The tournament is set to commence on January 15 and will be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. The final of the competition is set to take place on February 6.

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  Ricky Ponting picks his Australian XI for first Ashes Test - names two debutants, no Beau Webster

  November 20, 2025 9:53 IST

  Australia are yet to zero down on their playing XI for the first Ashes Test against England in Perth. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting hoped to see a couple of debutants in the opening game, while handed a recall to the experienced batter as he named his XI for the Perth clash.

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  England name their 12 for first Ashes Test in Perth; both Jofra Archer, Mark Wood included

  November 19, 2025 14:53 IST

  England have named their 12 with less than 48 hours to go for the first Test against Australia in the upcoming five-match Ashes series, starting in Perth. England have given themselves the option to play all four seamers or have one spinner in the playing XI.

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  Rohit Sharma loses top spot in ODI rankings, New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell becomes number 1 batter

  November 19, 2025 13:56 IST

  Former India captain Rohit Sharma has lost his top spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters. New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has toppled him to become the No.1 batter in ODIs after smashing a brilliant century against the West Indies in first of the three-match ODI series.

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  Shai Hope completes 6000 runs in ODIs, surpasses Brian Lara's record with century vs New Zealand

  November 19, 2025 13:27 IST

  Shai Hope displayed amazing batting skills in the second ODI against New Zealand to notch up his 19th century in the format. He also completed 6000 runs in ODIs and in the process, also bettered legendary Brian Lara's record in the 50-over format.

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  Shai Hope equals Kohli's stunning ODI record with 66-ball century, now only behind Sachin Tendulkar

  November 19, 2025 12:56 IST

  Shai Hope led from the front for the West Indies in the second ODI against New Zealand to notch up his 19th century in the format. In the process, he also equalled Virat Kohli's stunning record in ODIs and has Sachin Tendulkar on his radar next.

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  BCCI provides update on Gill's injury ahead of 2nd Test, captain's participation still not confirmed

  November 19, 2025 13:34 IST

  Indian captain Shubman Gill had suffered a neck spasm on the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. Subsequently, the 26-year-old was admitted to the hospital and was ruled out of the remainder of the Kolkata Test after batting for just three balls.

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  Mushfiqur Rahim plays his 100th Test, becomes first Bangladesh player to achieve milestone

  November 19, 2025 11:14 IST

  Mushfiqur Rahim, the Bangladesh legend, became the first player from his country to get to the milestone of 100 Tests as he was named in his side's playing XI for the series decider against Ireland in Dhaka. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test.