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  'Test cricket is always at top, hunger is still alive': Ajinkya Rahane on ambitions of India return

  February 11, 2025 23:55 IST

  Ajinkya Rahane has led Mumbai into the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 after the team's win over Haryana in the quarterfinal. Rahane, who is out of the Indian team currently, stated that Test cricket is still at the top for him and there is a hunger inside him to play the red-ball format.

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  Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI names replacement, Jaiswal dropped out

  February 12, 2025 6:20 IST

  India are set to enter the Champions Trophy 2025 without their premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah, who has not fully recovered from the back issue that he picked up during the Border-Gavaskar series. The Indian Board has added Varun Chakravarthy to the main squad.

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  PCB adds Haris Rauf's replacement for tri-series, drops update on Champions Trophy participation

  February 11, 2025 23:10 IST

  Haris Rauf suffered an injury during Pakistan's tri-series fixture against New Zealand in Lahore. Rauf didn't play any part in the match after picking up the issue. The Pakistan Cricket Board has added a replacement for Rauf for the tri-nation series and has given an update on the speedster.

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  Heinrich Klaasen aims to knock out Pakistan and qualify for tri-series final

  February 11, 2025 23:03 IST

  South Africa will play host Pakistan in the final league game of the tri-nation series. The winner will qualify for the final and Heinrich Klaasen wants the Proteas to be in that position and play New Zealand in the summit clash.

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  Steve Smith or Head? Australia set to name this player as captain for Champions Trophy: Report

  February 11, 2025 22:47 IST

  Australia are set to name Steve Smith as their captain for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Travis Head was in contention as well but as per reports, the selectors were impressed by Smith's captaincy in the recently concluded Test series against Australia.

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  Vaibhav Arora describes 'emotional attachment' with KKR, says it's like 'own family'

  February 11, 2025 22:24 IST

  Kolkata Knight Riders bought Vaibhav Arora for INR 1.8 crore in the IPL 2025 mega-auction. The 27-year-old was extremely effective with the new ball in the 2024 edition, clinching 11 wickets in 10 matches in the cash-rich league.

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  No Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep, Pant in; India's probable Playing XI for 3rd ODI against England

  February 11, 2025 22:21 IST

  India have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and are looking to sweep England in the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India might make a few changes to their Playing XI from the team that played the second match in Cuttack.

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  Saurashtra's Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after team's loss in Ranji quarters

  February 11, 2025 21:03 IST

  Sheldon Jackson has retired from first-class after Saurashtra lost their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Gujarat. Jackson had earlier called it time to white-ball cricket. Jackson made 14 and 27 in his final two outings as his team could muster only 216 and 197 in the two innings.

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  Japanese cricketer Ahilya Chandel joins Delhi Capitals camp, coach explains her journey: Exclusive

  February 11, 2025 19:58 IST

  Delhi Capitals recruited 22-year-old Japanese seamer Ahliya Chandel for the forthcoming edition of the Women's Premier League. She has been added as a new bowler for the 2025 edition. Head coach Jonathan Batty explained her journey in India so far.

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  Graeme Smith feels South Africa will end ICC Trophy wait with Champions Trophy, WTC Final in line

  February 11, 2025 19:19 IST

  South Africa will face Australia in the final of the World Test Championship in June and are also gearing up for the Champions Trophy 2025. Former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith feels South Africa will end their ICC Trophy drought this year.

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  Manchester City vs Real Madrid live streaming: When and where to watch UCL live in India?

  February 11, 2025 18:03 IST

  Check out the broadcast details between Manchester City vs Real Madrid as the former winners are set to clash in the knock-out phase playoff of the ongoing UEFA Champions League. The first leg will be played at Etihad Stadium.

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  Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI series Live: When and where to watch SL vs AUS live on TV and streaming?

  February 12, 2025 7:23 IST

  Sri Lanka had poor outings recently in the Tests against Australia but will be keen to turn the tables in the two ODIs set to take place in Colombo on February 12 and 14. Australia are bereft of a few of their key players due to injury and hence, Sri Lanka have a great opportunity to get past them.

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  Mumbai book semifinal spot in Ranji Trophy after come-from-behind win over Haryana

  February 11, 2025 18:34 IST

  Shardul Thakur picked up a nine-wicket match-haul, while Tanush Kotian and Shams Mulani slammed crucial knocks in the first innings. Ajinkya Rahane also made his bat talk as he hit a hundred as Mumbai defeated Haryana to book a place in the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy.

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  Gujarat register mammoth victory to qualify for Ranji Trophy semi-finals

  February 11, 2025 17:04 IST

  Gujarat defeated Saurashtra by an innings and 98 runs to qualify for the Ranji Trophy semi-finals. They will face the winner of Jammu and Kashmir vs Kerala in the top four of the premier domestic red-ball tournament.

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  IND vs ENG 3rd ODI pitch report: How will surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad play?

  February 11, 2025 17:00 IST

  India will be up against England in the third and final ODI of the series in Ahmedabad. The third ODI will be played for a good cause with the BCCI launching the organ donation initiative and England will be eager to find some form before the Champions Trophy and avoid whitewash.

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  Ajinkya Rahane slams Ranji Trophy century after 762 days in special 200th first-class game

  February 11, 2025 16:16 IST

  Ajinkya Rahane has found his touch in the Ranji Trophy after a slow start to the season. Rahane missed out on a hundred in the last match, however, he got a ton in the quarterfinal against Haryana at Eden Gardens. Rahane has hit a ton in his 200th first-class match.

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  Former India cricketer endorses Mohammed Siraj’s inclusion in Champions Trophy squad

  February 11, 2025 16:07 IST

  Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra endorsed Mohammed Siraj's inclusion in the Champions Trophy squad. He wants the pacer to replace opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in the 15-member squad.

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  SL vs AUS 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs Australia match in Colombo

  February 11, 2025 13:24 IST

  Sri Lanka are not part of the Champions Trophy but Australia are and that's why one more ODI was added to the series for them to get accustomed to the format in the final build-up. The goals and objectives will be different for both teams but even though depleted, Australia can't be taken lightly.

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  Torrent Group set to acquire majority stake in Gujarat Titans franchise IPL 2025 onwards: Report

  February 11, 2025 11:36 IST

  Gujarat Titans are owned by CVC Capital Partners, who bought the side in 2021 for a sum of Rs 5,625 crore. Titans were one of the two franchises introduced ahead of the 2022 edition of the IPL. The then Hardik Pandya-led side won the IPL in its maiden appearance in the tournament.

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  Zimbabwe's 11-year winless streak in home Tests continues as Ireland secure comeback victory

  February 11, 2025 9:01 IST

  Zimbabwe's continuous winless record at home extended to 11 years, four months and 27 days as Ireland achieved their third consecutive Test win. Zimbabwe eked out a slender 7-run lead in the first innings but Ireland outbowled and outbatted them the second time around in the last couple of days.

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  Mumbai Indians welcome Oval Invincibles to their 6-team roster, Surrey to retain majority stake

  February 11, 2025 7:58 IST

  Surrey County Cricket Club will retain a 51 per cent majority stake after selling the remaining 49 per cent of their Hundred side Oval Invincibles to the Mumbai Indians owners, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Oval Invincibles are the most successful franchise in men's and women's competitions.

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  Not Harshit! Ex-India cricketer picks 30-year-old as replacement if Bumrah misses Champions Trophy

  February 11, 2025 9:44 IST

  India are yet to finalise their Champions Trophy as they sweat over their spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's fitness. India have done well without Bumrah in the first couple of matches against England in the ongoing ODI series but both the pacers Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana have been expensive so far.

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  Rare event! Why South Africa's coach fielded in tri-series clash against New Zealand in Lahore?

  February 10, 2025 23:52 IST

  South Africa's fielding coach was seen on the field during the second innings of the tri-series clash between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore. The Kiwis registered a comprehensive win over the Proteas with Kane Williamson slamming his 14th ODI hundred.

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  With India set to tour England for Tests, Shardul Thakur aims international return

  February 10, 2025 23:24 IST

  Shardul Thakur has been a star for Mumbai in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. He is their fifth-highest run-scorer and also has 30 wickets to his name. Despite not playing a match for India in more than a year, Shardul eyes an international comeback and feels he is in contention for a return.

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  Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team

  February 10, 2025 22:13 IST

  Sri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match ODI series at the former's home. The Lankan Lions have announced their squad for the two ODIs with only one change to their previous team that toured New Zealand last month.

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  Decision on Jasprit Bumrah's availability for Champions Trophy to be taken on deadline day: Report

  February 11, 2025 6:11 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah has been named in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy but his participation depends on his back issue. Bumrah has had scans on his back and the final call on his availability will be taken on the squad deadline day, as per a report in ESPNCricinfo.

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  Kane Williamson creates history, surpasses Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar in massive ODI record list

  February 10, 2025 18:14 IST

  Kane Williamson hit his 14th ODI century as he slammed a brilliant knock during his team's tri-series clash against South Africa. Williamson has achieved a massive record in ODI cricket, surpassing the likes of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.

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  Rashid Latif blames lights for Rachin Ravindra's injury, fans concerned ahead of Champions Trophy

  February 10, 2025 17:41 IST

  Rachin Ravindra picked up a nasty blow on his head during New Zealand's tri-series match against Pakistan. He was belling on the ground and was taken off the field after the blow at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif opened up on the incident.