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  ICC expands women's ODI World Cup to 10 teams from 2029 edition

  November 07, 2025 21:08 IST

  The ICC has approved the expansion of the Women’s ODI World Cup from eight to ten teams starting in 2029, aiming to boost global participation, competitiveness, and opportunities for emerging nations in women’s cricket.

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  AIFF faces major setback as ISL tender fails to attract single bid

  November 07, 2025 20:05 IST

  AIFF’s ISL tender ended with no bidders, marking a major commercial setback. Despite multiple revisions and interest from four parties, none submitted proposals, raising concerns over Indian football’s financial future and league stability.

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  Kane Williamson returns to DSG as he replaces Taijul Islam ahead of SA20 2025-26

  November 07, 2025 19:48 IST

  Kane Williamson was the Durban Super Giants' highest run scorer in the last edition of the SA20, having scored 233 runs. He was released by the Super Giants but has now been picked as an injury replacement for Taijul Islam.

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  Not Ash Gardner or Beth Mooney! Lanning nominates 22-year-old as next Australian women's ODI captain

  November 07, 2025 19:37 IST

  Alyssa Healy confirmed after losing the Women's World Cup final that she is not going to be at another Cricket World Cup and hence, Australia might look to blood-in a new captain in the format, to give her enough time to settle into the group as the leader, with the next one four years from now.

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  IND vs AUS 5th T20I pitch report: How will surface at Gabba in Brisbane play?

  November 07, 2025 19:16 IST

  Australia will host India for the fifth T20I on November 8 at The Gabba in Brisbane. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side is currently leading 2-1 in the five-match series and will be hoping to pick another win and seal the series.

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  Nitish Reddy, Rinku to be included for decider? Predicting India's XI for 5th T20I against Australia

  November 07, 2025 18:28 IST

  India can't lose the five-match T20I series, having taken a 2-1 lead, and might make a few changes to their line-up for the decider at the Gabba. With the South Africa Test series set to begin next week, India might choose to rest some of its Test regulars and give the players on the bench a chance.

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  CSK resume talks with Sanju Samson over potential trade, RR wants star player in return

  November 07, 2025 17:43 IST

  CSK have resumed talks with RR for a potential Sanju Samson trade ahead of IPL 2026. RR seek a star finisher in return, possibly Ravindra Jadeja. KKR and LSG are also interested in the keeper-batter. Meanwhile, CSK confirm MS Dhoni’s participation for next season.

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  MS Dhoni to play in IPL 2026, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirms

  November 07, 2025 17:58 IST

  CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed that MS Dhoni will be playing in the Indian Premier League 2026. Dhoni, 44, has been among the most popular players in the Indian cash-rich league.

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  Mohsin Naqvi makes appearance for ICC Board meeting in Dubai, BCCI to raise Asia Cup issue

  November 07, 2025 23:13 IST

  The BCCI is set to raise the issue over the Asia Cup trophy in the ICC meeting in Dubai, where PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has also arrived. His in-person presence in the meeting was not confirmed due to his commitments in Pakistan.

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  India win a thriller on DLS against Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes after rain plays spoilsport

  November 07, 2025 17:35 IST

  Pakistan seemed to be well on their way to chase down 87 against India in their Group C clash in the Hong Kong Sixes, but fell agonisingly short of the DLS target by just a couple of runs. Two teams out of three will qualify for the quarter-finals from each of the four groups.

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  PCB announces Pakistan Shaheens squad for Asia Cup Rising Stars, Muhammad Irfan Khan named captain

  November 07, 2025 16:06 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board has named Muhammad Irfan Khan as their captain for the Asia Cup Rising Stars with two more internationals in the 15-member squad. Pakistan Shaheens are placed in Group B alongside Oman, India ‘A’ and UAE.

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  Ryan Williams granted citizenship, Sunil Chhetri hands new Indian passport

  November 07, 2025 15:47 IST

  Former Australian winger Ryan Williams has gained Indian citizenship. Presented his passport by Sunil Chhetri, Williams is now eligible to play for India, boosting the team ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

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  Pratika Rawal brings end to the mystery, gets her WC winner's medal after Jay Shah's intervention

  November 07, 2025 16:24 IST

  The medal mystery had intensified, given that Pratika Rawal was no longer part of India's Women's World Cup squad, having been replaced by Shafali Verma in the side. However, Rawal finally had a medal, a well-deserved one, having played a crucial role in India getting through to the knockouts.

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  Maharashtra CM Fadnavis felicitates Smriti Mandhana and co. after historic World Cup triumph

  November 07, 2025 15:18 IST

  After India women scripted history and won the Women's World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa in the final, several players of the side, like Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav, and Smriti Mandhana were felicitated by Mahrashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

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  Ash Gardner succeeds Ellyse Perry as Sydney Sixers' new captain; Molineux to miss start of WBBL 2025

  November 07, 2025 14:44 IST

  Sydney Sixers announced the change of guard at the franchise after 10 editions ahead of the new season of the Women's Big Bash League. Ellyse Perry led the franchise for 10 editions in the WBBL, but after just one finals appearance in the last six seasons, the change was imminent.

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  'Isn’t Rs 4 lakh enough?’: SC questions Shami’s ex-wife Hasin Jahan in alimony case

  November 07, 2025 14:06 IST

  The Supreme Court has issued a notice to ace India pacer Mohammed Shami and the West Bengal government after his ex-wife Hasin Jahan filed a plea seeking an increase in the alimony provided to her by the star cricketer.

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  'Don’t feel the absence': Abhishek Nayar makes massive statement on Hardik Pandya

  November 07, 2025 13:15 IST

  Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar recently came forward and made a massive statement on all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and also heaped praise on Shivam Dube for putting in good performances for the Men in Blue as an all-rounder.

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  IND vs PAK, Hong Kong Sixes Highlights: India win by 2 runs on DLS after rain plays spoilsport

  November 07, 2025 17:11 IST

  Robin Uthappa was named the Player of the Match for his 11-ball 28 as India edged Pakistan by just two runs on DLS method after the rain played spoilsport. Pakistan scored 41 runs in their three overs before rain arrived and stayed on to wash out even the next game, between England and Australia.

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  Centurion Jurel stakes his claim for Test spot just as batter after lone-man effort for India A

  November 07, 2025 12:13 IST

  India A were skittled out for 255 on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A and had just one man left standing in Dhruv Jurel, who smashed an unbeaten 132. Jurel, who had scored his maiden Test century last month, is in the running for a spot purely as a batter.

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  BCB set to investigate Jahanara Alam's inappropriate behaviour allegations

  November 07, 2025 11:34 IST

  The BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) recently came forward and revealed that they have set up a committee to investigate the allegations made by Jahanara Alam of inappropriate behaviour by a former selector during the 2022 World Cup.

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  India vs Pakistan Live: When and where to watch IND vs PAK, Hong Kong Sixes on TV and streaming?

  November 07, 2025 10:47 IST

  India haven't been a great performer at the Hong Kong Sixes, but would want to change that in the 2025 edition, with the likes of Dinesh Karthik and Robin Uthappa in the side. India will begin their Hong Kong Sixes campaign against Pakistan at the Mission Road Ground in Kowloon.

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  Matt Henry returns as New Zealand announces squad for West Indies ODIs

  November 07, 2025 9:13 IST

  Star New Zealand cricketer Matt Henry was named in the Black Caps' squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies. The two sides will take on each other across three ODIs on November 16, 19, and 22.

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  Quinton de Kock surpasses Chris Gayle in elite list with magnificent ton against Pakistan

  November 07, 2025 8:13 IST

  Veteran South Africa batter Quinton de Kock scored a brilliant century against Pakistan in the second ODI of the ongoing series. Scoring the ton, the star batter surpassed former Windies batter Chris Gayle in an elite list.

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  Jasprit Bumrah scripts history, breaks Saeed Ajmal's record with wicket against Australia

  November 07, 2025 7:23 IST

  Ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, with a wicket against Australia in the fourth T20I of the ongoing series breezed past former Pakistan cricketer Saeed Ajmal, and now has the most T20I wickets of any bowler against Australia.

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  Sunil Chhetri eyes retirement from professional football after 2025-26 ISL season

  November 07, 2025 6:46 IST

  Veteran India footballer Sunil Chhetri recently came forward and talked about how he plans to hang up his boots and call time on his professional football career after the 2025-26 ISL season, and after India's elimination from the Asian qualifiers.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, know when five legendary football players hung up their boots

  November 06, 2025 23:09 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, hints at retirement, weighing his future post-World Cup 2026. Legends Pele, Maradona, Zidane, Beckenbauer, and Bobby Charlton all retired in their 30s, highlighting Ronaldo’s longevity at the top of football.

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  Why did UP Warriorz release Deepti Sharma, Alyssa Healy ahead of WPL 2026? Head coach Abhishek Nayar

  November 06, 2025 22:04 IST

  UP Warriorz made a bold call ahead of the WPL 2026 auction, releasing captain Deepti Sharma, Alyssa Healy and Sophie Ecclestone while retaining only Shweta Sehrawat. Coach Abhishek Nayar said the team wanted a “clean slate” and plans to rebuild with a full purse.

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  Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana among nominees for ICC Women's Player of the Month award

  November 06, 2025 21:44 IST

  The ICC on Thursday confirmed the men’s and women’s nominees for the Player of the Month awards for October. While the top-performers from the Women’s World Cup were recognised, the Pakistan-South Africa Test series saw two of the three players being nominated among men.