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India Announce Test Squad for Bangladesh Series, Pant Returns, Jurel Earns Maiden Call-Up

India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh has been announced, featuring the return of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and the maiden call-up for young pacer Yash Dayal. Pant, who suffered a horrific car accident in December 2022, will make his Test comeback in the series opener in

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Rohit Sharma Breaks Tendulkar's ODI Record, Reaches 10,000 Runs in 241 Innings

On September 14, 2023, Rohit Sharma etched his name into the annals of cricket history by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for the fastest player to reach 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The Indian captain achieved this remarkable feat in just 241 innings, 18 fewer than

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Ricky Ponting Praises Indian Batters' Overseas Adaptability Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between India and Australia, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on the Indian batters, highlighting their remarkable adaptability to overseas batting conditions. Ponting acknowledged that the Indian batsmen are no longer intimidated by the challenging pitches of the Gabba

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Riyan Parag's Effortless Six Lights Up Duleep Trophy

Riyan Parag, the young and talented all-rounder from Assam, has once again showcased his exceptional batting skills with an effortless six over long-off in the ongoing Duleep Trophy match between India A and India D. The shot, which has been widely shared on social media, has left fans and experts

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CSA Reports Record Profits of R815 Million, Women's Cricket Benefits

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a remarkable financial turnaround, posting profits of R815 million (US$ 45.6 million) for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This significant achievement marks a departure from the losses incurred over the past three reporting periods, totaling R538 million (US$ 30.14 million). The turnaround is

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Bangladesh Pacer Shoriful Islam Ruled Out of India Test Series

Bangladesh Pacer Shoriful Islam Ruled Out of India Test Series Due to Groin Injury Bangladesh's hopes of continuing their Test success in India have been dealt a blow with the news that pacer Shoriful Islam will miss the two-match series due to a groin injury. Shoriful, 23, played

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Ishan Kishan's Surprise Duleep Trophy Inclusion Sparks Confusion

Ishan Kishan's Surprise Inclusion in Duleep Trophy Raises Questions In a surprising turn of events, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has made an unexpected appearance in the playing XI of the India C team in the second round of the Duleep Trophy. This development has raised eyebrows, as Kishan was

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Hazlewood's Cunning Deception Foxes Livingstone in T20I

Bowlers' Trickery: Josh Hazlewood's Cunning Deception to Dismiss Liam Livingstone In the ever-evolving landscape of cricket, where batsmen continuously innovate with audacious shots, bowlers must also adapt and devise new strategies to outwit their opponents. One such instance of bowling brilliance was witnessed in the first T20I

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Basit Ali Slams PCB, Calls Promises to Fix Pakistan Cricket 'Gimmicks'

Former Pakistan cricket star Basit Ali has once again criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, following the team's recent struggles. Pakistan's humiliating Test series loss against Bangladesh and their early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024 group stages have put

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Rain Threatens to Wash Out Afghanistan's Historic Test Debut

Persistent rain has cast a shadow over the inaugural Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Complex near New Delhi. The relentless downpour has prevented any play for four consecutive days, leaving the fate of the match hanging in the balance. This Test marks

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India's Test Schedule Packed with WTC Implications

India's Test cricket schedule for the next nine months is jam-packed, with a home series against Bangladesh, a tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and the World Test Championship (WTC) final in London. Currently, India leads the WTC standings with a win percentage of 68.52%, followed

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Rain Ruins Historic Afghanistan-New Zealand Test

Unrelenting Rain Forces Abandonment of Historic Afghanistan-New Zealand Test Greater Noida, India - The inaugural Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand has been abandoned without a ball being bowled due to incessant rainfall that has plagued the venue for the past seven days. The relentless downpour has left the

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India-Bangladesh Test in Kanpur to Proceed Despite Protest Threats

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the second Test match between India and Bangladesh will proceed as scheduled in Kanpur on September 27, despite threats of protests. The decision comes after concerns arose following threats issued by the Hindu Mahasabha regarding alleged violence against

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India D vs India A: Shreyas Iyer's Team Opts to Bowl First in Crucial Encounter

India D vs India A: Shreyas Iyer's Team Opts to Bowl First In a crucial encounter between India D and India A, India D captain Shreyas Iyer made the decision to bowl first after winning the toss. The match serves as a platform for players to showcase their

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Bangladesh Shifts Focus to India Challenge After Historic Pakistan Win

Bangladesh's historic series victory against Pakistan has propelled the team into the spotlight, but their star player, Litton Das, is eager to shift focus to the upcoming challenge against India. Das, who played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's triumph, believes it's crucial to leave

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Duleep Trophy 2024: India B and India C Set for Second Round Clash

Duleep Trophy 2024: India B and India C Clash in Second Round The Duleep Trophy 2024 is underway, and the second round promises to be an exciting affair as India B and India C face off. Both teams enter the game on the back of victories in their first round

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Ganguly's Gabba Masterclass Silences Aussie Taunts

The 2003-04 India tour of Australia was marked by intense rivalry and verbal sparring even before the first ball was bowled. The Aussies, eager for revenge after their defeat in India in 2001, vowed to unleash "chin-music" on the Indian batsmen, particularly captain Sourav Ganguly. The first Test

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Rishabh Pant's Remarkable Comeback: From Car Crash to Match-Winner

Indian cricket's rising star, Rishabh Pant, has made a remarkable comeback after a life-threatening car crash in December 2022. The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has not only returned to competitive cricket but has also played a pivotal role in India's recent successes. Pant's journey back to

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Head's Over of Carnage Powers Australia to T20I Triumph

Travis Head's Blitzkrieg Powers Australia to T20I Victory Over England In a thrilling encounter at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, Australian opener Travis Head unleashed a devastating assault on England's Sam Curran, smashing 30 runs off a single over to propel his team to a commanding

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Matthew Short Stakes Claim for Australia's T20I Opening Spot

David Warner's retirement from T20Is has opened up a coveted spot at the top of Australia's batting order. While Jake Fraser-McGurk was initially seen as the frontrunner, Matthew Short has emerged as a strong contender after his impressive performance in the first T20I against England. Short,

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Australia's Pace Bowling Woes Continue as Bartlett Suffers Side Strain

Australia's pace bowling woes continue as Xavier Bartlett joins the injury list with a side strain sustained during the first T20I against England in Southampton. Bartlett's injury, if confirmed to end his tour, would add to the absences of Spencer Johnson (side) and Nathan Ellis (hamstring)

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Tom Banton's Ankle Injury Casts Doubt on Somerset's Blast Hopes

Somerset's Vitality T20 Blast Finals Day hopes hang in the balance as star batsman Tom Banton faces an anxious wait to determine the severity of an ankle injury sustained during a pre-match football warm-up. Banton, who has been in scintillating form for Somerset this season, went over on

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Gloucestershire Bowlers Spark Middlesex Collapse, Set Up Run Chase

Gloucestershire's bowlers, led by debutant Archie Bailey, orchestrated a dramatic collapse of Middlesex on day three at Lord's, leaving the visitors needing 234 runs to secure victory. Bailey's 4 for 30 spearheaded the rout, as Middlesex crumbled from a promising 122 for 2 to

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Hyderabad Clinches Buchi Babu Title with Dominant Win over Chhattisgarh

Hyderabad emerged victorious in the Buchi Babu tournament, securing a resounding 243-run triumph over Chhattisgarh in the summit clash at the NPR College Ground. The Rahul Singh-led side had already established a crucial first-innings lead, setting Chhattisgarh an improbable target of 518 in 90 overs. Chhattisgarh's openers, Ayush

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Ireland Women Seal Historic ODI Victory Over England

Ireland's women's cricket team celebrated a historic victory over England in the third and final ODI of their series in Belfast, securing their first win against their rivals since 2001. Despite a late collapse, Ireland held their nerve to chase down England's total of