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  Pat Cummins returns as Australia announce playing XI for third Ashes Test

  December 16, 2025 7:41 IST

  Star Australia skipper Pat Cummins finally makes his return as Cricket Australia took centre stage to announce their playing XI for the third Test of the Ashes 2025-26 clash against England in Adelaide.

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  IPL 2026 auction: From time, stream to purse; all you need to know about bidding war

  December 16, 2025 0:00 IST

  The auctions for the Indian Premier League 2026 will take place on Tuesday, December 16, in Abu Dhabi. 10 teams will battle it out to stack their team with the players they want. Here is all you need to know about the IPL 2026 auction.

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  IPL 2026 to start on March 26, final on May 31; 19 players added to auction list: Report

  December 15, 2025 23:28 IST

  The Indian Premier League will reportedly run from March 26 to May 31 as fans wait in anticipation for the tournament to begin. Meanwhile, there are additions in the player auction list.

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  Jasprit Bumrah update: Will star pacer feature in 4th T20I against South Africa? Check latest on him

  December 15, 2025 21:44 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah missed the third T20I between India and South Africa due to personal reasons. The BCCI had stated that an update on the pacer would be shared in due course. Check the latest update on Bumrah.

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  Kabaddi player shot dead in Mohali as unidentified assailants open fire

  December 15, 2025 22:01 IST

  A Kabaddi player was shot dead during a Kabaddi match in Mohali as unidentified assailants opened fire. The player was declared dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.

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  Axar Patel ruled out for remainder of IND vs SA T20I series, BCCI names replacement

  December 15, 2025 20:22 IST

  Axar Patel missed out on playing in the third T20I between India and South Africa due to illness. The star all-rounder has now been ruled out for the remainder of the series, BCCI confirmed in a social media post.

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  Not just for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, BCCI mandates two VHT games for all current Indian players

  December 15, 2025 19:56 IST

  Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have intimated their availability for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has mandated two VHT matches for all current Indian players.

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  Lionel Messi delivers speech at Arun Jaitley Stadium, says will definitely return to India: Watch

  December 15, 2025 18:13 IST

  Lionel Messi visited New Delhi today during his GOAT tour of India. He was greeted by a jam-packed Arun Jaitley Stadium where the fans chanted his name. Overwhelmed with all the love showered on him during his tour, Messi said he will definitely return to India again.

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  Lionel Messi to not leave India today, Argentine legend to visit another state

  December 15, 2025 17:45 IST

  Lionel Messi took part in a special event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as part of his third day of the GOAT India tour. Messi will now be staying in India for another night and will travel to another state.

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  Jay Shah gifts India's T20 World Cup jerseys to Lionel Messi, presents ticket for India vs USA match

  December 15, 2025 18:13 IST

  Lionel Messi visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as part of his GOAT India tour. Messi was gifted with India's T20 World Cup 2026 jersey by ICC chairman Jay Shah.

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  India's history creator in World Cup final wins ICC Player of Month Award for all-round brilliance

  December 15, 2025 16:09 IST

  India women ended their long wait for an ICC title as they clinched the World Cup 2025 crown by beating South Africa in the final. India's history creator from the final has been named as the Player of the Month for November.

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  Abhishek Sharma becomes fastest Indian batter to hit 300 T20 sixes

  December 15, 2025 15:56 IST

  Abhishek Sharma played yet another quickfire knock and got India off to a scintillating start in a run-chase of 117 against South Africa in the third T20I. Abhishek achieved a huge milestone while also guiding India to a seven-wicket win. The hosts took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

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  Shaheen Afridi denied bowling midway through his spell on BBL debut, here's why

  December 15, 2025 15:40 IST

  Shaheen Afridi made his debut in the Big Bash League today for Brisbane Heat and it turned to be a forgettable evening for him on the field. He was taken off the attack after just 2.4 overs, with the umpires not allowing him to complete his spell. Here's why:

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  3 players Delhi Capitals will target in IPL 2026 auction

  December 15, 2025 15:13 IST

  Delhi Capitals have a purse of INR 21.8 crore remaining with them, with as many as eight slots remaining. Delhi Capitals retained just three overseas players and their auction strategy will be built around the foreigners, including an opening partner for KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc's backup.

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  Bangladesh players' full availability in IPL 2026 doubtful, Abhimanyu Easwaran added to auction list

  December 15, 2025 14:20 IST

  As many as seven Bangladeshi players have been shortlisted to be presented in the IPL 2026 auction. 31 overseas slots are available, out of the total 77, with Rs 237.55 crore available to spend with the 10 teams. The auction takes place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

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  Top 5 most expensive players in IPL mini-auction history

  December 15, 2025 13:44 IST

  The mini auction for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. Ahead of the event, let us have a look at top five most expensive players at the mini auction in the history of IPL.

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  Lionel Messi GOAT tour event chaos in Kolkata: Three arrested in Salt Lake Stadium vandalism case

  December 15, 2025 13:22 IST

  Lionel Messi's GOAT tour of India started with chaos in Kolkata as angry fans vandalised the Salt Lake Stadium after not getting a glimpse of their football. In this case, the police have arrested three people as per Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate.

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  England confirm their playing XI for 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide, make one change for do-or-die clash

  December 15, 2025 12:51 IST

  England have made one change for the third and must-win Ashes clash against Australia in Adelaide. Australia are 2-0 ahead in the series, having won the first two games in Perth and Brisbane and one more win will mean that the urn will remain in Australia.

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  New Zealand announce squad for third West Indies Test; Ajaz Patel, Tom Blundell return

  December 15, 2025 10:32 IST

  New Zealand made a couple of changes to their Test squad for the third and final game against the West Indies in Mount Maunganui. The Black Caps took a 1-0 lead in the second match, winning the game by nine wickets and will be keen to finish off the series with a win.

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  Messi GOAT tour India, Day 3 Highlights: Lionel Messi to spend night at Vantara after Delhi visit

  December 16, 2025 0:04 IST

  Argentine legend Lionel Messi visited the national capital, New Delhi, as part of his GOAT India tour on Monday. Messi took part in a special event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and met various dignitaries. He arrived in Gujarat to spend his night in the state.

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  Lionel Messi Day 3 GOAT tour schedule: Check Argentine icon's itinerary for final day of India visit

  December 15, 2025 0:01 IST

  Lionel Messi will complete his GOAT India tour with his visit to Delhi, where he is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here is Messi's schedule for Day 3 of his tour to India.

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  Hardik Pandya creates history, becomes first fast bowler to achieve massive T20I milestone

  December 14, 2025 23:34 IST

  Hardik Pandya did a fine job with the ball as he registered a massive milestone in T20 cricket during the third T20I between India and South Africa. Hardik has become the first fast-bowling all-rounder in the world to have achieved a rare double.

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  IND vs SA: India break Australia's historic record with win over South Africa in Dharamsala T20I

  December 14, 2025 23:21 IST

  India made light work of South Africa in the third T20I at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. India have shattered a huge record of Australia with their victory over the Proteas.

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  Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes crucial impact with ball during IND U19 vs PAK U19 clash in Dubai

  December 14, 2025 21:40 IST

  Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred with the ball as he took a crucial wicket in Pakistan's run chase of 241 at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai. Suryavanshi could not find the mojo with his bat but produced a crucial wicket with the ball.

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  Lionel Messi holds India's flag as Day 2 of GOAT tour ends at Wankhede, footballer to meet PM Modi

  December 14, 2025 21:09 IST

  Lionel Messi visited the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during his second day of the GOAT India tour. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and India icon Sunil Chhetri were among the dignitaries present at the iconic venue as Messi marked an end to the second day of his India visit.

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  Sachin Tendulkar gifts Lionel Messi with his jersey, Argentine icon presents World Cup ball | WATCH

  December 14, 2025 20:33 IST

  Sachin Tendulkar met Lionel Messi as two legends of their sport graced the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sachin gifted Messi with his India jersey and received a World Cup ball from the Argentine star during the GOAT India tour.

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  Why are Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel not playing in IND vs SA 3rd T20I? BCCI drops update

  December 14, 2025 19:08 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel were excluded from India's Playing XI for the third T20I against South Africa as the Men in Blue looked for a series lead. Check why Bumrah and Axar are not playing the clash.

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  IND vs SA 3rd T20I Highlights: India beat South Africa by seven wickets, take 2-1 series lead

  December 15, 2025 0:02 IST

  IND vs SA 3rd T20I Highlights: India defeated South Africa in the third T20I of the five-match series as they took a 2-1 lead over the Proteas. The Men in Blue chased down 118 with ease against South Africa.