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  Pretorius on belief, balance, and role of modern T20 all-rounder in Impact Player world: Exclusive

  March 18, 2026 15:55 IST

  Dwaine Pretorius credits Sharjah’s ILT20 turnaround to team belief and Pathirana’s return. He embraced his finisher role and highlighted that both opportunities and challenges for all-rounders under the impact player rule in modern T20 cricket.

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  Ishan Kishan equals legendary record with century in SMAT final vs Haryana

  December 18, 2025 18:57 IST

  Ishan Kishan smashed a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final for Jharkhand, equalling the record for most hundreds in the tournament and finishing the season as the leading run-scorer with 517 runs at a strike rate of 197.32.

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  Star India batter ruled out of 5th T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad

  December 18, 2025 17:55 IST

  Star India batter Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the fifth T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad. He suffered a toe injury ahead of the 4th T20I in Lucknow. BCCI hasn't shared medical details about his injury yet or how long the cricketer will be out of action.

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  Shashi Tharoor asks BCCI to host games in South India after Lucknow T20I called off

  December 18, 2025 17:34 IST

  Fog forced the abandonment of the India–South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow, prompting Shashi Tharoor to question BCCI’s winter scheduling in North India and urge hosting matches in cleaner-air venues like Kerala. BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla responds to him outside the parliament.

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  Haryana vs Jharkhand, SMAT Final 2025 Live Score: JHK beat HRYNA to clinch maiden trophy

  December 18, 2025 20:17 IST

  Haryana are set to play Jharkhand in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 final at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Both teams to play their maiden final in the competition's history. Stay updated with the live score and updates of the SMAT.

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  Kris Srikkanth slams Sunrisers Hyderabad's strategy after IPL 2026 auction

  December 18, 2025 15:02 IST

  Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth took centre stage and slammed Sunrisers Hyderabad's buys in the recently concluded IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 auction, he emphasised on the side on focusing on improving their bowling attack.

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  'Extremely special': Irfan Pathan lauds Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy ahead of fifth T20I against SA

  December 18, 2025 14:43 IST

  Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and heaped massive praise on star India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav for his leadership abilities. He also gave his take on his recent form in the shortest format as well.

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  Alex Carey joins elite list, achieves massive feat with stellar all-round show in Adelaide

  December 18, 2025 14:01 IST

  Star Australia wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey performed brilliantly for the hosts on day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test. Through his performance, Carey became the third player to achieve a massive Ashes feat.

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  A match you’ll never see: Messi plays football with Maneklal during Vantara visit | Video

  December 18, 2025 12:24 IST

  Legendary Argentine forward Lionel Messi was captured playing football with a baby elephant named Maneklal as he visited Vantara, a wildlife rescue and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani in Gujarat's Jamnagar.

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  Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 final Live telecast: When and where to watch SMAT final live?

  December 18, 2025 10:53 IST

  With Jharkhand all set to take on Haryana in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, let us have a look at the where to watch, live streaming, and live broadcasting details of the upcoming title clash at the MCA Stadium in Pune.

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  Pat Cummins achieves unique feat, dismisses Joe Root for the record time in Test cricket

  December 18, 2025 9:39 IST

  Ace Australia pacer Pat Cummins put forth a brilliant performance on day 2 of the third Ashes Test. Dismissing Joe Root, Cummins achieved a unique feat, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah's tally in the longest format of the game.

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  Nathan Lyon scripts history, surpasses legendary Australian pacer to achieve major feat

  December 18, 2025 8:32 IST

  Veteran Australia spinner Nathan Lyon with his two wickets in the early stages of day 2 of the third Ashes Test went on to surpass Glenn McGrath in the list of Australians with the most Test wickets in history.

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  Review reinstated for England after technology failure on day 1 of third Ashes Test

  December 18, 2025 6:56 IST

  After the controversial moment where Alex Carey survived on day 1 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, England has officially been reinstated their review after a mix-up in the snickometer cost them the wicket of Carey.

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  KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna named in Karnataka Vijay Hazare Trophy squad

  December 17, 2025 23:44 IST

  Karnataka have named KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna in their Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, boosting the defending champions ahead of their December 24 opener in Ahmedabad. Both players may leave mid-tournament for India’s ODI series vs New Zealand.

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  IND vs SA 4th T20I: Fans protest outside Ekana in Lucknow, demanding full refund

  December 17, 2025 23:20 IST

  Fans in Lucknow demanded refunds after the 4th T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned without a toss due to excessive fog. The Ekana Stadium was full, but repeated inspections failed, forcing officials to call off the match.

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  IND vs SA 4th T20I: Match called off due to unique reason, happened for first time

  December 17, 2025 22:57 IST

  The fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow has been called off due to excessive fog in the stadium. The umpires inspected the field six times before taking a call. Meanwhile, it was the first time in history that an international game was called off due to fog.

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  Will Mustafizur Rahman be available for KKR throughout IPL 2026?

  December 17, 2025 21:16 IST

  Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman could be unavailable for a part of IPL 2026 as it clashes with a home series against New Zealand. KKR signed him for Rs 9.20 crore, making him the costliest Bangladeshi player in IPL history.

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  IND vs SA 4th T20I: Why is toss delayed in match between India, South Africa at Lucknow?

  December 17, 2025 20:10 IST

  The toss between India and South Africa in the fourth T20I at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has been delayed due to excessive fog. The umpires will have another inspection at 7:30 pm to determine the condition before taking a decision regarding the match.

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  Shubman Gill ruled out of 4th T20I against South Africa, know reason

  December 17, 2025 19:24 IST

  Star India batter Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the 4th T20I against South Africa, owing to a foot injury that he incurred while training. The details of his injury is yet to be known as BCCI hasn't confirmed the development.

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  Snicko operator accepts mistake after goof-up featuring Alex Carey in Adelaide Ashes Test

  December 17, 2025 17:55 IST

  BBG Sports admitted a Snicko error led to Alex Carey surviving an England review in the third Ashes Test. Incorrect stump-mic audio caused misalignment, allowing Carey to continue and score a maiden Ashes century. Australia posted 326/8 after Day 1.

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  IND vs SA 4th T20I Highlights: Match called off due to excessive fog, India lead 2-1

  December 18, 2025 23:51 IST

  IND vs SA 4th T20I Live Updates: The match at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow was called off due to excessive fog. India currently lead the series 2-1. The fifth and final match of the series will be hosted on December 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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  IND vs SA pitch report: How will surface in Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, play in 4th T20I?

  December 17, 2025 16:47 IST

  India will host South Africa in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The Men in Blue hold a 2-1 lead in the series and will be hoping to pick another win to seal the series. The Proteas would expect better batting showdown.

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  Joe Burns, former Australia batter, left out of Italy’s T20 World Cup squad despite influential role

  December 17, 2025 16:20 IST

  Joe Burns will not play for Italy at the 2026 T20 World Cup after no contract agreement was reached. Despite leading Italy to qualification, he misses out as Wayne Madsen is named captain, with the board prioritising stability and continuity.

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  Sri Lanka Cricket rope in former India fielding coach for T20 World Cup 2026

  December 17, 2025 15:10 IST

  Sri Lanka have appointed R Sridhar as their fielding coach until the end of upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Sridhar was India's fielding coach from 2014 to 2021 and covered more than 300 international matches.

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  Suryakumar Yadav on verge of being knocked out of top 10 for first time in 4 years in T20I rankings

  December 17, 2025 13:57 IST

  Suryakumar Yadav has been struggling immensely for his form over the last few months and that has constantly reflected in his rankings. In the latest update, India's T20I captain is on the verge of being knocked out of top 10 rankings for the first time in four years.

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  Who will bat at number four for Gujarat Titans? Parthiv Patel responds after IPL auction: Exclusive

  December 17, 2025 12:07 IST

  Gujarat Titans secured five players at the IPL auction 2026 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and looked quite happy with their show. They have quite a few options to bat in the middle-order now, but who will they prefer? GT's assistant coach Parthiv Patel told India TV after the auction:

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  Hours after becoming most expensive overseas player in IPL history, Cameron Green bags a duck

  December 17, 2025 11:08 IST

  Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history as KKR splurged Rs 25.2 crore in IPL 2026 auction on Wednesday. However, a few hours later, he bagged a two-ball duck in the Ashes, getting out to Jofra Archer.

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  Yashasvi Jaiswal rushed to hospital after SMAT game for Mumbai, doctors advise rest: Report

  December 17, 2025 9:05 IST

  Even as the cricketing fraternity was busy with the IPL auction on Wednesday, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was rushed to the hospital after the match in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. It was the last match of the tournament for Mumbai as they failed to qualify for the final.