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  New Zealand all-rounder, who played only 28 Tests in 14 years, announces retirement from cricket

  December 29, 2025 10:48 IST

  New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracwell announced his retirement today from all forms of the game due to a persistent rib injury that kept him out of action for Central Districts this season. Bracewell played 28 Tests, 21 ODIs and 20 T20Is in a career that spanned 14 years.

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  India likely to rest Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya for ODI series vs New Zealand

  December 29, 2025 10:20 IST

  India and New Zealand are set to face each other in three ODIs starting from January 11. The BCCI is expected to announce the squad on January 3 or 4, but Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to be rested for this series with the T20 World Cup coming up.

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  Why are Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma not playing in Vijay Hazare Trophy today?

  December 29, 2025 9:15 IST

  Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma played the first two matches for Delhi and Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, respectively. But they are not featuring in today's match in the tournament. Here's the reason why the legendary cricketers are not playing:

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  Nick Kyrgios defeats Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in Battle of the Sexes clash

  December 28, 2025 23:48 IST

  Australia's Nick Kyrgios managed to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in their exhibition Battle of the Sexes clash. Kyrgios defeated the Belarusian in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 and managed to walk away with the win.

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  India women continue winning run, defeat Sri Lanka in fourth T20I by 30 runs

  December 28, 2025 22:17 IST

  India women performed brilliantly in the fourth T20I of the ongoing five-game series against Sri Lanka women. Putting in a good showing, India continued their winning run and registered a 30-run victory in the clash.

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  India women break their own record, register highest WT20I total against Sri Lanka in fourth T20I

  December 28, 2025 21:30 IST

  India women, batting first in the fourth T20I of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka women, put forth a brilliant performance through the brilliant knocks of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, posting a total of 221 runs on the board in the first innings.

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  Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes fourth player in history to achieve major milestone

  December 28, 2025 19:58 IST

  Star India women's batter Smriti Mandhana, with a marvellous knock in the first innings of the ongoing fourth T20I against Sri Lanka, went on to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket, becoming only the fourth player to do so.

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  R Ashwin heaps praise on England pacer after fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne

  December 28, 2025 19:08 IST

  Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin recently came forward and heaped massive praise on England pacer Josh Tongue for his stellar performance against Australia in the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes series.

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  IND-W vs SL-W 4th T20 highlights: India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs

  December 28, 2025 22:12 IST

  India women host Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I in Thiruvananthapuram. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has won the first three T20Is of the series, and will hope for another good showing in the upcoming game as they look to continue the unbeaten run.

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  Brett Lee inducted into Cricket Australia's Hall of Fame, credits former player for his success

  December 28, 2025 17:19 IST

  Former Australian pacer Brett Lee, in a major moment, has been inducted into Cricket Australia's Hall of Fame thanks to his exceptional performances and contributions to Australian cricket throughout his career.

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  Smriti Mandhana set to achieve major milestone ahead of fourth T20I against Sri Lanka women

  December 28, 2025 16:10 IST

  Star India women's batter Smriti Mandhana is all set to achieve a major milestone, requiring just 27 runs to do so ahead of the Women in Blue's upcoming fourth T20I of the ongoing five-game series agaisnt Sri Lanka women.

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  MCG curator 'shocked' after Boxing Day Ashes Test ends in two days, all eyes now on Sydney pitch

  December 28, 2025 14:12 IST

  The fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended in just two days. This has led to the MCG pitch coming under the scanner and the curator Matt Page has admitted that he was stunned and shocked to see the Test match end so early.

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  Pakistan leave out Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi from T20I squad for Sri Lanka series, here's why

  December 28, 2025 11:17 IST

  Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. They have left out Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi from the squad while Shadab Khan has returned to the set up for the first time since June 2025.

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  Laura Harris equals world record in women's T20 cricket with 52-run blitzkrieg in Super Smash

  December 28, 2025 10:41 IST

  Laura Harris is playing for Otago in the ongoing Women's Super Smash and smashed 52 runs off just 17 deliveries, helping her side chase down 146 runs in just 14.5 overs. In the process, she equalled the world record by scoring the fastest fifty in Women's T20 cricket.

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  '6, 4, 2, 6, 6, 6': Kieron Pollard smashes 30 runs in one over in ILT20 - Watch

  December 28, 2025 9:19 IST

  MI Emirates continued to dominate the proceedings in the ongoing edition of International League T20 (ILT20) as they crushed Dubai Capitals on Saturday. Their skipper Kieron Pollard also had some fun with the bat, smashing 30 runs in an over off Waqar Salamkeil.

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  BCCI approached VVS Laxman to become India's head coach in Tests after loss to South Africa: Report

  December 28, 2025 8:04 IST

  BCCI reportedly sounded out to VVS Laxman after South Africa whitewashed India at home earlier this year in Tests. The board hasn't directly hinted at splitting coaches in red-ball and white-ball formats, but India's recent record in the longest format has been extremely worrying.

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  Paarl Royals replicate RCB's embarrassing T20 record in SA20, succumb to 137-run loss

  December 28, 2025 7:32 IST

  Paarl Royals started their campaign in the SA20 on a forgettable note against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. They lost their opening game of the season by a massive margin of 137 runs, after getting bowled out for just 49 runs, replicating RCB's record low in the Indian Premier League.

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  'Doesn't fit': Rafael Nadal makes feelings clear on potentially coaching Carlos Alcaraz

  December 27, 2025 23:41 IST

  Legendary Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal recently came forward and made his feelings clear on potentially coaching Carlos Alcaraz in the near future after the latter parted ways with his current coach.

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  Why will Ayush Mhatre not lead India U19 in upcoming South Africa tour? Check details

  December 27, 2025 23:23 IST

  With the BCCI announcing India U19's squad for the upcoming U19 World Cup and the South Africa tour, let us have a look at why star batter Ayush Mhatre was not named captain for the South Africa series.

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  'I was potentially retiring': England pacer makes stunning claim after helping side to victory

  December 27, 2025 22:47 IST

  Star England pacer Josh Tongue gave his take on his performance after he took seven wickets across two innings in the fourth Ashes Test held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which England won by four wickets.

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  'Very proud': Ben Stokes opens up after England wins first Test in Australia after 15 years

  December 27, 2025 21:10 IST

  England skipper Ben Stokes took centre stage and talked about his side's performance in the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26, as the visitors registered their first win in the longest format on Australian soil in 15 years.

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  BCCI announces India squad for U19 World Cup, Vaibhav Suryavanshi to feature

  December 27, 2025 20:14 IST

  The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) came forward and announced India's U19 squad for the upcoming U19 World Cup and the upcoming South Africa squad as well. Ayush Mhatre will lead the side with Vaibhav Suryavanshi included as well.

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  Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios Live: When and where to watch Battle of the Sexes live?

  December 27, 2025 18:51 IST

  With Aryna Sabalenka all set to take on Nick Kyrgios in the Battle of the Sexes in Dubai on December 28, let us have a look at where to watch, live broadcasting, and live streaming details of the upcoming marquee clash.

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  Year-Ender 2025: 5 memorable events in Indian sports

  December 27, 2025 17:58 IST

  With 2025 coming to an end, let us have a look at the top 5 memorable moments from Indian sports that stood out and made their mark in the year, from India's hockey Asia Cup win to the Women's World Cup triumph.

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  Dhaka Capitals coach Mahbub Ali Zaki dies after collapsing during BPL clash

  December 27, 2025 16:08 IST

  In a shocking moment, Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died after he collapsed to the ground shortly before the beginning of his side's BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) 2025-26 campaign.

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  CA CEO loses sleep as Cricket Australia stares yet massive loss with 4th Test ending inside 2 days

  December 27, 2025 14:55 IST

  The fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended inside two days today as the visitors ended their 15-year winning drought down under. However, Cricket Australia is worried about the financial losses as a Test finished within two days for the second time in four Tests of the series.

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  Steve Smith criticises MCG pitch for Boxing Day Test after loss to England

  December 27, 2025 12:59 IST

  England defeated Australia inside two days in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to end the 15-year win drought down under. Meanwhile, Steve Smith has criticised the pitch on offer at the MCG stating that it was heavily in favour of the bowlers.

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  England level India's WTC record with first-ever Test win in Australia since 2011

  December 27, 2025 11:54 IST

  England won the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in just two days to end their winning drought down under after almost 15 years. This is their first-ever Test win in Australia since 2011 but they have already lost the Ashes.