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  Champions Trophy 2025: Injury worries for key players of South Africa and Australia

  January 28, 2025 9:56 IST

  Champions Trophy is just three weeks away and injuries to key players have left South Africa and Australia worried. The showpiece event is set to commence on February 19 in Pakistan and UAE. Meanwhile, South Africa are dealing with injuries to players. Know more in detail here

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  Rohit Sharma set to miss Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy clash, Know reason here

  January 28, 2025 7:50 IST

  Rohit Sharma and other India stars barring Virat Kohli and KL Rahul played the previous round of Ranji Trophy matches. However, the India Test and ODI skipper is unlikely to play next game starting from January 30 against Meghalaya. Know the reason in detail here

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  Dinesh Karthik surpasses MS Dhoni to create massive record in T20 cricket

  January 28, 2025 10:01 IST

  Dinesh Karthik is currently featuring in the ongoing edition of SA20 for Paarl Royals as a wicketkeeper. With his team doing well, Karthik didn't get to bat much in the entire season. However, when he got the opportunity, Karthik scored 21 runs to go past Dhoni and created a massive T20 record.

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  India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak drops fitness update on Mohammed Shami ahead of 3rd T20I

  January 27, 2025 23:39 IST

  Mohammed Shami has not played for India since the ODI World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad. Shami is in India's squad for the England T20Is and ODIs as well as for the Champions Trophy 2025. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has given an update on him.

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  IND vs ENG 3rd T20I pitch report: How surface at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot can play?

  January 27, 2025 23:18 IST

  The India vs England 3rd T20I will take place at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, earlier known as the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. India are leading the five-match series 2-0. Ahead of the third game, here is all you need to know about the Niranjan Shah Stadium pitch.

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  Virat Kohli in Delhi squad for Ranji trophy round 7, security beefed up, no live telecast: Report

  January 27, 2025 22:35 IST

  Virat Kohli is set to play in the Ranji Trophy for the first time after 2012. He is in Delhi's squad for the last group game against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Meanwhile, the security has been increased for the match as it becomes a high-profile one with Kohli featuring in it.

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  Vinod Kambli's wife reveals she filed for divorce, took it back after his 'helpless' condition

  January 27, 2025 21:13 IST

  Vinod Kambli was recently admitted to a private hospital in Thane. His wife, Andrea Hewitt has revealed that she had filed a divorce, however, she had taken it back after seeing her husband's 'helpless' condition.

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  ICC reveals date for Champions Trophy ticket sales, confirms 'affordable' price set

  January 27, 2025 23:29 IST

  The Champions Trophy is set to take place across three venues in Pakistan with India playing their matches in Dubai. The International Cricket Council has revealed the date for the sale of tickets for the Pakistan-leg of the tournament. Check the ticket prices below.

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  Shan Masood loses his cool on journalist after Pakistan's loss, says 'you can't disrespect players'

  January 27, 2025 18:26 IST

  Pakistan captain Shan Masood wasn't pleased with the media after losing the second Test against the West Indies by 120 runs. Masood was asked whether he would be willing to step down as captain or would wait for the Pakistan Cricket Board to do it.

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  Suryakumar Yadav's mediocre form to find confidence? Check what happened in India's last Rajkot T20I

  January 27, 2025 17:51 IST

  Suryakumar Yadav has been in charge of the Indian T20I team after the T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma retired from the shortest international format. Surya has not had the best of the times with the bat after assuming the full-time leadership role. But he can get confidence from Rajkot.

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  Mitchell Owen's carnage against Sydney Thunder powers Hobart Hurricanes to maiden BBL title

  January 27, 2025 17:10 IST

  Hobart Hurricanes chased down the 183-run target in 14.1 overs as Mitchell Owen's hundred set the perfect platform for a comfortable chase. The Hurricanes have become the champions of the Big Bash League for the third time after two failed attempts in the finals.

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  WATCH: Jomel Warrican gives a send-off to Sajid Khan with his own celebration, John Cena's gesture

  January 27, 2025 16:13 IST

  Jomel Warrican ended with nine wickets for the match and the last one would have probably given him the most satisfaction as he got the opportunity to prove hi upmanship over fellow spinner Sajid Khan. West Indies won the second Test by 120 runs and drew the two-match series 1-1.

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  Jasprit Bumrah creates history, becomes ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024

  January 27, 2025 16:21 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah was sensational in 2024 as he helped India win several games. Bumrah has become the first Indian pacer named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year. He is only the sixth Indian overall to be honoured with the Yearly award in Test cricket.

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  PAK vs WI Test series creates history as spinners dominate to pick 69 wickets

  January 27, 2025 15:38 IST

  West Indies won the second and final Test against Pakistan by 120 runs to level the series. This was their first Test win in Pakistan since 1990. The entire two-match Test series was dominated by the spinners accounting for 69 wickets even as the contest created history.

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  England announce playing XI for 3rd T20I vs India in Rajkot

  January 27, 2025 15:12 IST

  England are 0-2 down in the series and are in a must-win situation to stay alive in the five-match contest. Apart from Jos Buttler, none of their batters have looked in great touch but Rajkot is known to dish out flat decks and the 2022 T20 Champions will be looking to cash in on the opportunity.

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  Smriti Mandhana crowned ICC Woman's ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2024

  January 27, 2025 14:49 IST

  Smriti Mandhana was in exceptional form in 2024 in the ODI format as she scored 747 runs in just 13 matches. Her runs came at an impressive average of 57.86 smashing a total of four centuries as she left behind the likes of Laura Wolvaardt and Hayley Matthews.

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  PR vs DSG, SA20 2025 Dream11 prediction: Best picks for Paarl Royals vs Durban's Super Giants

  January 27, 2025 13:40 IST

  Durban's Super Giants are in the must-win zone, which they have been for a couple of games in the ongoing SA20, but the Monday game against the Paarl Royals will be the acid test as if they lose this one, the last year's runners-up will be done for the season.

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  Uzbekistan GM Yakubboev declines handshake with Vaishali, apologises and explains reason later

  January 27, 2025 13:21 IST

  In a video that has gone viral, R Vaishali can be seen extending her hands before the start of the match but Yakubboev sat down without responding to it. The incident happened at the Tata Steel Chess tournament before the fourth-round contest.

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  Pakistan finish bottom of WTC points table after West Indies end 35-year drought in Multan

  January 27, 2025 12:18 IST

  Pakistan lost the second and final Test against the West Indies by 120 runs to end at the bottom of the points table in the WTC 2023-25 cycle. They were chasing a target of 254 runs but succumbed to the spin trio of the Caribbean side to get bowled out for 133 runs.

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  'Want to keep playing as long as I can but...': Usman Khawaja spills beans on retirement plan

  January 27, 2025 12:24 IST

  Usman Khawaja had a below-average Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India where he scored just one fifty in five Test matches. However, Khawaja stated that he is not done yet and still wants to contribute while admitting that he was just Bumrah-d in the series.

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  Odisha Warriors clinch inaugural Women's Hockey India League title, beat Soorma HC in final 2-1

  January 27, 2025 9:32 IST

  Odisha Warriors' only loss in the tournament came against the Soorma Hockey Club in a league game with a 1-2 margin and Janneke Schopman's side avenged it rather decisively, in the summit clash. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal starred with a brace and was named the Player of the Match.

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  Riyan Parag set to return to competitive cricket in Ranji Trophy, to lead Assam

  January 27, 2025 8:37 IST

  Assam and India all-rounder Riyan Parag has been absent from action for three months now having undergone surgery to get his chronic shoulder injury operated on, once and for all. Parag will be leading Assam in the seventh-round game of the Ranji Trophy against Saurashtra.

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  HUR vs THU, BBL Final Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder

  January 27, 2025 7:45 IST

  Hobart Hurricanes would have surprised themselves and their fans with how consistently they played in Big Bash League 2024-25, given their underperformance in the last seven seasons. Sydney Thunder ideally pose little threat to the Hurricanes but the knockouts seldom depend on form and quality.

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  BBL 2024-25 Final Live: When and where to watch Hurricanes vs Thunder match on TV and streaming?

  January 27, 2025 6:30 IST

  That the Sydney Sixers nor Perth Scorchers are in the final for the first time in six seasons, tells you how dominant they have been in the Big Bash League. The Sixers lost steam in the end and it's the Sydney Thunder who will be up against the best team of the tournament, Hobart Hurricanes.

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  Jasprit Bumrah makes appearance in Coldplay concert, Chris Martin calls him 'best bowler in world'

  January 26, 2025 23:11 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah was in attendance at Coldplay's final concert in India on Republic Day. Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin also sang an impromptu for the Indian pace sensation. Chris had earlier mentioned about Bumrah in his previous concerts in India.

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  Chennai Super Kings star picks fifer as Maharashtra steamroll Baroda in Ranji trophy round six

  January 26, 2025 21:31 IST

  Chennai Super Kings roped back a rising pacer in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The speedster has taken a five-wicket haul in Maharashtra's big win over Baroda in the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 tournament.

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  Faf du Plessis surpasses Virat Kohli, becomes third South Africa to register milestone in T20s

  January 26, 2025 20:12 IST

  Faf du Plessis is the captain of Joburg Super Kings in the SA20. Faf has surpassed Indian icon Virat Kohli in a major T20 record list. He achieved the feat during JSK's game against Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Wanderers Stadium.

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  Virat Kohli reunites with ex-India coach Sanjay Bangar to address weakness ahead of Ranji return

  January 26, 2025 19:42 IST

  Virat Kohli was dismissed off back-of-length balls outside the off-stump several times in the Border-Gavaskar series. Kohli's dismissals outside the off-stump laid his weakness bare. He has now reunited with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar to address the issue ahead of his Ranji comeback.