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Philippe's Century Leads NSW to Thrilling One-Day Cup Victory

Josh Philippe's scintillating century propelled New South Wales to a thrilling eight-run victory over Western Australia in the One-Day Cup. The former WA opener plundered a career-high 139 off 119 deliveries, overshadowing the return to form of WA's Jhye Richardson, who claimed 5 for 63. Philippe&

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India Retains Unchanged Squad for Second Test Against Bangladesh

India Retains Squad for Second Test Against Bangladesh The Indian cricket team will field the same squad for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin in Kanpur on Friday, September 27th. The decision was made by the selection committee, as announced by BCCI honorary secretary Jay Shah.

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New Zealand Set 275 to Win in Galle After Ajaz Patel's Five-Wicket Haul

New Zealand's bowlers dominated the morning session on day four of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, setting the visitors a target of 275 to win. Ajaz Patel starred with a five-wicket haul, while William O'Rourke chipped in with three wickets. Sri Lanka resumed

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Ashwin's 37th Five-Wicket Haul Powers India to Victory in First Test

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's premier spinner, has etched his name further into the annals of Test cricket history by claiming his 37th five-wicket haul. This remarkable achievement came in the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh at his home ground, Chepauk. While the first innings proved less

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KL Rahul's 8000-Run Milestone: Shastri Calls for Mindset Shift

KL Rahul, India's prodigious batsman, has reached the coveted milestone of 8000 international runs. However, despite this achievement, former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Rahul needs to undergo a mindset shift to fully unlock his potential and deliver consistent performances. Rahul's milestone came during

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India Crush Bangladesh by 280 Runs, Ashwin Stars with Six-Wicket Haul

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin orchestrated a dominant performance for India, leading them to a resounding 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening Test at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Bangladesh, set an improbable target of 515, were bowled out

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Tamim Iqbal and Ravi Shastri Engage in Humorous Commentary Banter

Bangladesh's star cricketer Tamim Iqbal has ventured into the world of commentary during the ongoing India-Bangladesh Test series. On Day 3 of the first Test, Tamim engaged in a lighthearted banter with renowned Indian commentator Ravi Shastri. The conversation centered around the importance of power in hitting sixes.

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India U-19 Thrash Australia U-19 in Youth ODI Opener

India's Under-19 cricket team made a resounding start to their Youth ODI series against Australia, securing an emphatic seven-wicket victory in the opening match on Saturday. The match was eagerly anticipated as it marked the potential debut of Rahul Dravid's elder son, Samit, for India U-19.

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TikTok Tactic Earns Pakistan Batsman Zaman Khan Promotion

Pakistan Batsman Zaman Khan's TikTok Tactic Convinces Captain to Promote Him In a unique twist, Pakistan batsman Zaman Khan resorted to a TikTok video to persuade his captain, Mohammad Haris, to elevate him in the batting order during a Champions One-Day Cup match. Playing for the Stallions, Zaman

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Delhi Capitals Prioritize Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav for IPL 2025 Retention

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction approaches, franchises are finalizing their retention strategies. According to reports, the Delhi Capitals have identified their priority players, with skipper Rishabh Pant topping the list. Pant, a key member of the Indian team across all formats, was rumored to be considering a

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Kohli-Tendulkar Similarity: Manjrekar Draws Parallels in Batting Comfort

Former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has drawn an intriguing parallel between batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. Manjrekar observed that Kohli, like Tendulkar, appears to perform better away from home. Kohli's recent return to Test cricket against Bangladesh was underwhelming, with scores of 6

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Rishabh Pant's Defensive Technique Impresses Sanjay Manjrekar

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has praised wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his century in the first Test against Bangladesh, highlighting his defensive technique that resembles that of legendary former skipper MS Dhoni. Pant's century, along with Shubman Gill's, helped India set a massive 515-run target for

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Rishabh Pant's Fairytale Comeback: Six Test Centuries in Just 34 Games

Rishabh Pant's remarkable comeback in Test cricket has been a testament to his resilience and determination. After a life-threatening car accident in 2022, many doubted whether he would ever return to the highest level of the sport. However, Pant has defied all odds, returning to the Indian team

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CSK's Retention Shortlist: Dhoni's Future Hangs in the Balance

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for its mega auction, and franchises are eagerly awaiting the BCCI's announcement on retention guidelines. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in particular, is keen to know the rules as they could determine the future of legendary captain MS Dhoni. According to

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Panthers Triumph Over Stallions by 20 Runs in Champions Cup Thriller

In a thrilling encounter at the Champions Cup, Panthers emerged victorious over Stallions by a margin of 20 runs, continuing the trend of teams batting first and securing wins. Panthers, after winning the toss, opted to bat first and amassed a formidable total of 344 for 7. Saim Ayub was

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Australia Crush England by 68 Runs, Extend ODI Dominance

Australia's dominance in the ongoing ODI series against England continued as they secured a comprehensive 68-run victory in the second match at Headingley. The world champions, despite facing a precarious situation at 221-9, were propelled to a competitive total of 270 all out thanks to a valiant 74

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Hardik Pandya's Test Return Prospects Downplayed by Ravi Shastri

Hardik Pandya's Test return prospects have been downplayed by former India coach Ravi Shastri, despite the all-rounder's recent social media post showcasing his bowling practice. Pandya was removed as Team India's vice-captain in white-ball cricket after Gautam Gambhir's appointment as head coach,

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Sunrisers Crowned Regional Champions in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Finale

Sunrisers, once the perennial underdogs of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, have emerged as the final regional champions of the tournament. Their remarkable turnaround culminated in a 27-run DLS victory over South East Stars, a testament to their newfound resilience and determination. Kate Coppack, a formidable new-ball bowler, played a

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Ashwin Surpasses Kumble as India's Leading Wicket-Taker in Fourth Innings of Tests

Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has etched his name in the annals of Test cricket history by surpassing legendary Anil Kumble to become the highest wicket-taker for India in the fourth innings of a Test match. Ashwin achieved this remarkable feat during the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai on

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Shakib Al Hasan Battles Finger and Shoulder Discomfort, Affecting Bowling Performance

Former Indian spinner Murali Kartik has shed light on the struggles faced by Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, revealing that he is battling discomfort in his spinning finger and shoulder. This revelation comes after Shakib's underwhelming performance in the ongoing Test match against India, where he conceded 64

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Kohli's Controversial DRS Decision Sparks Debate

Virat Kohli's decision not to review an LBW decision against him in the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh sparked controversy and became a major talking point on social media. The incident occurred when Kohli was trapped by Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 17 runs.

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Rain Threatens to Delay India's Victory Push in Chennai Test

India vs Bangladesh Test: Rain Threatens to Delay India's Victory Push The first India vs Bangladesh Test in Chennai has been marred by bad light and the threat of rain, forcing an early end to Day 3 and casting doubt over India's chances of securing a

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India D Dominate India B in Duleep Trophy Final

India D has taken a commanding lead over India B in the final Duleep Trophy fixture in Anantapur. Resuming on 210 for 6, India C added 72 runs to their overnight score, thanks largely to Washington Sundar's 87. Saurabh Kumar claimed the remaining four wickets to finish with

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Adil Rashid Becomes First England Spinner to Reach 200 ODI Wickets

Adil Rashid, England's premier spinner, etched his name in the history books on Saturday by becoming the first English spinner to reach the milestone of 200 ODI wickets. This remarkable achievement came during the second ODI against Australia at Leeds. In his 10 overs, Rashid displayed his exceptional

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Gurbaz Matches Kohli's ODI Century Record Before Turning 23

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz has etched his name alongside Indian batting legend Virat Kohli in an exclusive club. The 22-year-old Afghan opener has become the second player to score seven ODI centuries before turning 23, matching Kohli's feat. Gurbaz's latest century came in the second