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  Babar Azam, inspired by Sachin Tendulkar, set to open for Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025

  February 02, 2025 8:26 IST

  Babar Azam has opened the innings only twice in his 123-match ODI career but is set to take up the role for Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy at home. But how is he inspired by Sachin Tendulkar in this move? Here are all the details

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  Trisha Gongadi on cusp of creating all-time record in U19 Women's T20 World Cup final against SA

  February 02, 2025 7:51 IST

  Trisha Gongadi has been in top form right through the ongoing edition of the U19 Women's T20 World Cup. She has also scored a century and is the top run-scorer of the tournament so far. India will be hoping that she clicks with the bat in the final as well.

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  Ranji Trophy: Jammu and Kashmir accuse Baroda of pitch tampering in must-win clash, BCA deny

  February 02, 2025 7:07 IST

  The last two rounds of Ranji Trophy attracted much attention with the Indian stars featuring for several teams. However, controversy brewed in the clash between Jammu and Kashmir and Baroda with the former side accusing the home team of tampering with the pitch before 3rd day's play.

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  National Games 2025: Dhinidhi Desinghu clinches fifth gold, Services climb to top of medal tally

  February 02, 2025 0:09 IST

  Karnataka swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu added another gold medal to her cabinet as she helped Karnataka win the yellow metal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay event. Services go on top of the medals tally, while Karnataka hold the second place.

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  IND vs ENG 5th T20I pitch report: How will surface at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai play for final match?

  February 01, 2025 22:34 IST

  India have already clinched the series as they have a 3-1 lead with a match to go. India and England will lock horns at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the final match. Ahead of the match, here is all you need to know about the Wankhede Stadium.

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  BCCI Awards: Sachin Tendulkar conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award, Bumrah, Smriti bag honours

  February 02, 2025 6:08 IST

  In a star-studded event in Mumbai, the top performers of the Indian Cricket in 2023/24 alongside some legends were honoured by the BCCI with prestigious awards. Sachin Tendulkar was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Bumrah was named the Best International Cricketer of 2023/24.

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  BCCI Awards Highlights: Indian stars get honours, Sachin conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award

  February 02, 2025 0:01 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana will be getting top honours in the BCCI Awards 2025. Sachin Tendulkar is set to receive the Colonel CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. Follow for the latest updates on the BCCI Awards 2025.

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  IND vs SA U19 Women's World Cup final live telecast: When and where to watch summit clash in India?

  February 01, 2025 18:30 IST

  India are the defending champions of the U19 Women's T20 World Cup having won the first edition under Shafali Verma. South Africa are looking for their first title in women's cricket. Here are all the live-streaming details ahead of the big final.

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  Australia hand Sri Lanka their biggest Test defeat as Kuhnemann, Lyon star in Galle

  April 01, 2025 9:56 IST

  Sri Lanka were no-match for Australia in the first Test of the two-match series in Galle as they were consigned to their biggest defeat in the format. Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon starred with the ball after Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Josh Inglis hit big runs.

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  Australia women create history, register first-ever 16-0 Ashes whitewash over England

  February 01, 2025 16:16 IST

  Australia women defeated England in the one-off test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by an innings and 122 runs to whitewash the English side 16-0 in the multi-format Ashes. Annabel Sutherland was the Player of the Match, while Alana King was the Player of the Series.

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  Budget 2025: Khelo India gets biggest share as government raises sports budget by over Rs 350 crore

  February 01, 2025 15:14 IST

  India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2025 today. Khelo India has once again got the lion's share as the overall sports budget has been raised by over Rs 350 crore. Kheo India is the government's flagship program to scout and nurture athletes.

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  Delhi thump Railways by an innings and 19 runs on Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy comeback

  February 01, 2025 14:39 IST

  Delhi have ended their Ranji Trophy campaign on a high with a solid win over Railways inside three days. This match was one of the most watched Ranji Trophy clashes in recent times by spectators from the stadium as Virat Kohli played for the first time in 12 years for Delhi.

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  Nathan Lyon becomes first spinner to name major Test record

  February 01, 2025 14:04 IST

  Australia spinner Nathan Lyon became the first spinner to clinch 200 wickets in the World Test Championship. He is also currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament's history. Pat Cummins with 200 wickets, is second on the list.

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  Fans breach security to meet Virat Kohli at Arun Jaitley Stadium: WATCH

  February 01, 2025 13:16 IST

  Three fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium breached the security on Day 3 of the match between Delhi and Railways to meet star India batter Virat Kohli. They hugged him before security intercepted them and took them out of the ground.

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  Aakash Chopra questions India's tactics despite win over England in 4th T20I

  February 01, 2025 13:13 IST

  Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that India could have named two seamers in the playing XI against England in the fourth T20I. However, the hosts dropped Mohammed Shami for Arshdeep Singh and played with only one specialist pacer.

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  Hardik Pandya surpasses Shikhar Dhawan in major T20I record with half-century vs England in Pune

  February 01, 2025 10:41 IST

  Hardik Pandya slammed 53 runs in just 30 balls after coming out to bat with India in trouble at 79/5 in fourth T20I against England. In the process, he broke Shikhar Dhawan's record in the shortest format of the game.

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  DDCA president Rohan Jaitley reveals reason behind delayed felicitation of Virat Kohli: Exclusive

  February 01, 2025 10:01 IST

  DDCA president Rohan Jaitley noted that due to COVID-19 and unavailability, they couldn't honour Virat Kohli previously. He also mentioned reaching out to more senior cricketers for regular participation in domestic cricket.

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  Hardik Pandya scripts huge milestone with half-century in fourth T20I against England

  February 01, 2025 9:00 IST

  Hardik Pandya became the first Indian cricketer to score over 1500 runs, take 50 wickets and hit five half-centuries in T20I cricket, Only Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi and Sikandar Raza have been able to achieve the same feat.

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  India bowling coach Morne Morkel reacts to concussion controversy, says 'It goes to powers above me'

  February 01, 2025 8:54 IST

  India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has opened up on Harshit Rana playing as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in fourth T20I against England in Pune. The visitors were certainly not happy with the decision with Buttler expressing his disappointment in the post-match presser.

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  Match-fixing in BPL? BCB president calls for strict action amid massive controversy

  February 01, 2025 8:18 IST

  Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been hit by match-fixing and spot-fixing allegations in the BPL. At least 10 players are reported to be under investigation and four out of seven franchises are also under the scanner.

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  Vaughan, Cook question match referee for allowing Harshit Rana as concussion substitute in Pune T20I

  February 01, 2025 7:29 IST

  Former England cricketers Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook are unhappy with an out-and-out bowler Harshit Rana replacing Shivam Dube as a concussion substitute. They have questioned match referee Javagal Srinath over the decision as Rana picked up three wickets with the ball.

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  Buttler lashes out, seeks more clarity after match referee allowed Rana as Dube’s concussion sub

  February 01, 2025 6:57 IST

  India defeated England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I. However, the game made the headlines for the match referee Javagal Srinath allowing pacer Harshit Rana as all-rounder Shivam Dube's concussion substitute in the second innings.

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  What are concussion rules in cricket? How was Harshit Rana allowed as replacement for Shivam Dube?

  January 31, 2025 23:38 IST

  Harshit Rana came in on as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube, who got hit on the helmet in the last over of the first innings. However, with Harshit being a bowling all-rounder and Shivam being a batting all-rounder, debates of like-for-like replacement sparked. Check the rules here.

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  What did Harshit Rana say after being named concussion substitute in Pune?

  January 31, 2025 23:02 IST

  Harshit Rana made his T20I debut as a concussion sub in the fourth T20I against England in Pune. He picked up three wickets in the match as India defeated the Three Lions by 15 runs to take a 3-1 lead in the series.

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  India extend world record streak at home with win over England in Pune in 4th T20I

  January 31, 2025 22:58 IST

  India won the fourth T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune to extend their world record at home. India have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series with one match to go.

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  Why was Harshit Rana allowed to bowl despite not being in Playing XI for IND vs ENG 4th T20I?

  January 31, 2025 22:00 IST

  Harshit Rana came to bowl in the 12th over of the second innings and struck immediately as he removed Liam Livingstone. Harshit was not part of the Playing XI for the 4th T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

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  Himangshu Sangwan reacts after dismissing Virat Kohli in Ranji Trophy

  January 31, 2025 21:46 IST

  Virat Kohli scored only six runs on his return to the Ranji Trophy after 13 years. Railways' Himangshu Sangwan dismissed him on Day 2 as Kohli's off-stump was exposed once again. After the end of the day, Sangwan opened up on the special wicket.

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  Saqib Mahmood creates history with triple-wicket maiden against India in 4th T20I in Pune

  January 31, 2025 20:01 IST

  Saqib Mahmood is playing his first T20I of the series in Pune. He came in for Mark Wood after England opted to bowl first. Mahmood has etched his name into the history books with a triple-wicket maiden over in the 4th T20I.