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  Paarl Royals sign Hurricanes' breakout star in BBL as Joe Root leaves SA20 ahead of India ODIs

  January 31, 2025 8:14 IST

  Fresh off winning the Big Bash League with the Hobart Hurricanes and playing an invaluable role in the title victory with a joint-fastest century of the competition in the final, Mitch Owen, has landed his first overseas T20 league gig with the Paarl Royals for the rest of the SA20.

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  No captains' day, photoshoot ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan

  January 31, 2025 7:36 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to host an event on February 16 to declare the Champions Trophy open, which officially kicks off three days later with the hosts taking on New Zealand. If there had been a captains' day, India's Rohit Sharma would also have had to travel to Pakistan.

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  IND vs ENG 4th T20I pitch report: How will surface at MCA Stadium in Pune play?

  January 31, 2025 7:00 IST

  England came back strongly in the third T20I in Rajkot as India found themselves in a tangle with the bat. The situation may not get better as Pune with an open stadium and breeze blowing across has assisted the bowlers in the past but India will hope to find some footing and seal the series.

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  Mumbai Indians owners set to acquire 49% share in Oval Invincibles in The Hundred

  February 11, 2025 7:28 IST

  Mumbai Indians owners, Reliance Industries Limited are on the verge of owning a 49% stake in Surrey-based team, Oval Invincibles. They won the virtual bidding war on Thursday. CVC Capitals, which owns Gujarat Titans, was one of the opponents in the bidding war.

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  Kevin Pietersen backs Sanju Samson amid poor form and uncertain future

  January 30, 2025 21:47 IST

  Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen expects Sanju Samson to bounce back and score again after a series of poor batting performances. The keeper-batter scored only 31 runs in three matches against England in the ongoing series.

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  IND-W vs ENG-W Live: When and where to watch U19 Women’s T20 World Cup live on TV and streaming?

  January 30, 2025 21:19 IST

  India women will host England women in the semi-final of the ongoing U19 Women's T20 World Cup. Both teams are undefeated so far in the competition and the winner will progress to the final, which will be played on February 2.

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  IND vs ENG: India's record in T20Is at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune

  January 30, 2025 19:27 IST

  India have played four matches in Pune and won only two of them. Meanwhile, traditionally the surface at Maharashtra Cricket Association Ground has favoured the batters and it will likely to remain the same in the upcoming match.

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  PCB confirms Champions Trophy opening ceremony date; still no decision on official photoshoot

  January 30, 2025 18:23 IST

  Pakistan Cricket Board will host the Champions Trophy opening ceremony on February 16 at Huzoori Bagh in Lahore. Ahead of that, the PCB officials will unveil the newly renovated Gaddafi and Karachi stadiums.

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  Mitchell Starc creates major record in international cricket on 35th birthday

  January 30, 2025 17:31 IST

  Australia ace pacer Mitchell Starc created a major international record with the wicket of Dimuth Karunaratne on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He clinched 700 international wickets and also became the fourth Australia cricketer to be part of the elite list.

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  Nat Sciver-Brunt creates world record in Women's cricket in day-night Ashes Test

  January 30, 2025 17:12 IST

  The women's Ashes Test with the pink ball got underway today at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground and Nat Sciver-Brunt created history in the first innings. She scored 51 runs off 129 balls with four fours before getting out Alana King.

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  Josh Inglis creates history with second-fastest century on Test debut against Sri Lanka

  January 30, 2025 16:48 IST

  Australia international Josh Inglis completed his century in 90 deliveries. With that, he created history by becoming the cricketer to hit second-fastest century on Test debut. Australia meanwhile declared on 646/6 in the first innings in Galle.

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  Joe Root, Steve Smith or Kane Williamson? Ravi Ashwin names toughest batter to bowl to

  January 30, 2025 16:52 IST

  Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin revealed the toughest batter he has bowled to in international cricket. He also named Ravindra Jadeja as his favourite bowling partner and revealed the reason behind the same.

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  JSK vs PR, SA20 2025 Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals

  January 30, 2025 15:01 IST

  Pretoria Capitals are breathing down their neck and hence Joburg Super Kings will need to get out of the middle muddle in the ongoing SA20 having won just one out of their last four matches. The Royals, on the other hand, are comfortably placed at the top of the table.

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  Usman Khawaja breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 15-year-old with maiden Test double century in Sri Lanka

  January 30, 2025 14:19 IST

  Usman Khawaja had the time of his life with the bat in the first Test against Sri Lanka notching up his maiden double century. In the process, he also broke Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record in the island nation before being dismissed for 232 runs.

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  Khawaja, Smith break Australian partnership record; stand-in captain leaves Gavaskar behind

  January 30, 2025 13:49 IST

  Australia piled on Sri Lankan's misery on the second day of the first Test in Galle with Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith putting on a herculean partnership for the third wicket. Smith and Khawaja broke a slew of records as Australia looked like batting out Sri Lanka once and for all.

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  Shardul Thakur picks up hat-trick in Ranji Trophy as Mumbai skittle Meghalaya for 86

  January 30, 2025 14:27 IST

  Shardul Thakur has continued to shine in the Ranji Trophy. This time he has struck with the ball picking up a stunning hat-trick against Meghalaya. At one stage, Meghalaya were six down for just two runs but they recovered to post 86 runs before getting bowled out.

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  Fans throng Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch Virat Kohli as situation gets out of control, Police react

  January 30, 2025 12:34 IST

  Virat Kohli is featuring in Ranji Trophy for the first time since November 2012 and the fans are excited to watch him. DDCA announced that entry was free for 10000 fans and they thronged the stadium early in the morning forcing them to open more gates.

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  Kohli-mania grips Delhi as fans queue up at stadium, fill up stands to watch Ranji match - WATCH

  January 30, 2025 12:30 IST

  Arun Jaitley Stadium and the areas nearby experienced a heavy rush on Thursday, January 30 as Virat Kohli-mania gripped the city with the former India captain returning to Ranji Trophy fold after more than 12 years. Delhi won the toss and chose to bowl against Railways on Thursday morning.

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  DEL vs RLY, Ranji Trophy Highlights: Virat Kohli to bat on Day 2 as Delhi finish at 41/1

  January 31, 2025 9:07 IST

  Delhi vs Railways Live: Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni won the toss and chose to bowl, not what most of the people who thronged the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the early hours of the capital would have wanted with Virat Kohli returning to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years' gap.

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  'Overwhelmed with gratitude': Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma appointed DSP in Uttar Pradesh

  January 30, 2025 8:56 IST

  Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma was appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh for her contribution to the country in sports. Sharma became the second Indian cricketer in recent times to hold the position after Mohammed Siraj, who was appointed in Telangana as DSP.

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  London Spirit, Oval Invincibles to kick off the Hundred 2025 season as ECB unveils schedule

  August 05, 2025 10:20 IST

  The fifth edition of the Hundred will kick off on August 5 with the final slated for August 31 at Lord's. A couple of key overseas marquee signings were also announced with Amelia Kerr and Laura Wolvaardt shifting their Hundred bases after the introduction of the new rule.

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  Usman Khawaja reflects on perspectives after career-saving century against Sri Lanka

  January 29, 2025 23:27 IST

  Usman Khawaja played an unbeaten knock of 147 runs on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lana at Galle International Stadium. After the end of the day's play, he reflected on his Test career in the sub-continent and believes that it can be divided into two halves.

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  Shikhar Dhawan named Delhi Royals captain in Legends 90 League

  January 29, 2025 22:58 IST

  Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been revealed as Delhi Royals captain in the Legends 90 League. The team also features the likes of Ross Taylor, Lendl Simmons and Parvinder Awana among other former cricketers.

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  Karnataka coach reveals KL Rahul’s batting position in Ranji Trophy match against Haryana

  January 29, 2025 22:08 IST

  Karnataka coach Yere Goud expects KL Rahul to bat at number three in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Haryana. However, a decision will be made after analysing the surface on the morning of January 30.

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  Where will Virat Kohli bat in Ranji Trophy match against Railways? Captain Ayush Badoni reveals

  January 29, 2025 20:56 IST

  Delhi captain Ayush Badoni confirmed Virat Kohli's batting position for the upcoming Ranji Trophy clash against Railways, slated to begin on January 30. The match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

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  Legend 90 League to kick off on February 6 in Raipur, squads revealed

  January 29, 2025 20:32 IST

  The inaugural edition of the Legends 90 League will begin on February 6. Raipur will host all the matches, including the final, which will take place on February 18. Several former India cricketers including Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh among others will feature.

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  AUS-W vs ENG-W Live: When and where to watch Women's Ashes Day-Night Test live on TV and streaming?

  January 29, 2025 20:21 IST

  It is proving to be a drubbing for England women as the series has gone on with Australia 6-0 ahead and 12-0 on points. A whitewash doesn't seem improbable now and England need to pull up their socks in order to not just compete and challenge Australia but be able to avoid a clean sweep.

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  Kuldeep Yadav set to play Ranji Trophy 2025 match versus Madhya Pradesh

  January 29, 2025 19:44 IST

  Star India spinner Kuldeep Yadav will feature in Uttar Pradesh's upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, slated to begin on January 30. Apart from him, several other Indian cricketers will also take part in the last round of the domestic tournament.