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Kapil Dev Backs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to Bounce Back in Australia

In the recently concluded three-Test series against New Zealand, India's senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli endured underwhelming performances, scoring only 91 and 93 runs respectively. This has raised concerns ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia, which begins on November 22 in Perth. Former

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James Anderson Registers for IPL Mega Auction to Enhance Knowledge and Coaching Skills

James Anderson, England's legendary pace bowler, has surprised the cricketing world by registering for the upcoming IPL mega auction. The 42-year-old, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year as the most successful fast bowler in the format, has set a base price of Rs 1.25 crore

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Mushfiqur Rahim Ruled Out of Afghanistan ODIs with Finger Fracture

Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper-batter, has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against Afghanistan due to a fractured left index finger. The injury occurred during the first ODI in Abu Dhabi, where Bangladesh suffered a 92-run defeat. According to team physio Delowar Hossain, Mushfiqur sustained the

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James Anderson Registers for IPL Auction to Enhance Knowledge and Coaching Skills

James Anderson Registers for IPL Auction to Enhance Knowledge and Coaching Skills England's legendary pace bowler James Anderson has made a surprising move by registering for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The 42-year-old, who retired from international cricket earlier this year as the most successful

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WPL Roster Shakeup: Rana, Yadav, Tahuhu Among Players Released

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is set to undergo a roster shakeup ahead of its third season in early 2025. Several prominent cricketers, including Sneh Rana, Poonam Yadav, and Lea Tahuhu, have been released by their respective franchises. Gujarat Giants, who have struggled in the WPL's

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John Wright's Hands-Off Approach: The Secret to India's Coaching Success

John Wright's Laissez-Faire Approach: The Key to India's Coaching Success Former Indian cricketer and selector Sandeep Patil has attributed the success of John Wright as India's coach to his hands-off approach, which allowed players to flourish. In his autobiography, "Beyond Boundaries," Patil

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Harmanpreet Kaur Nominated for WBBL Team of the Decade

Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been nominated for the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) Team of the Decade. The 50-player shortlist recognizes the most outstanding players from the league's 10-year history. Kaur, a right-handed batter, has played 62 matches for Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades

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Indian Batsmen Face Bounce Challenge in Australia, Warns Chappell

India's upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign in Australia has raised concerns among cricket pundits, particularly regarding the batting form of skipper Rohit Sharma and star player Virat Kohli. Former Australian captain Ian Chappell warns that the Indian batsmen could face difficulties if they attempt overly aggressive shots, as the

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ICC Approves Pakistan's Test Pitches Despite Contrasting Nature

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has deemed the pitches prepared for Pakistan's recent Test series against England as "satisfactory," despite the surfaces drawing significant attention for their contrasting nature. In the first Test, Pakistan's flat pitch allowed both teams to amass massive totals, with

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India's Test Woes Continue with Embarrassing Whitewash at Home

India's humiliating 3-0 Test series whitewash at home against New Zealand has raised serious concerns about the team's preparation and approach. This is the first time India has suffered a clean sweep in a Test series of three or more matches on home soil. Former India

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Steve Smith's Return to No. 4 Sends Warning to India

Australian batting maestro Steve Smith is poised to reclaim his customary position at No. 4 in the batting order for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. This move has sent shivers down the spines of the Indian team, as all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has issued a stern warning about Smith'

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Rishabh Pant's Comeback Raises Questions About Captaincy Decision

Rishabh Pant's remarkable comeback from a horrific car crash has once again cemented his status as one of India's most indispensable cricketers. After missing over a year of action, Pant returned to competitive cricket with the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024, followed by a triumphant

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Thunder Triumph Over Heat as Knight and Bates Shine

Sydney Thunder's batting prowess and Sam Bates' exceptional bowling performance propelled them to a commanding 19-run victory over Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) at the WACA Ground. England captain Heather Knight led the Thunder's charge with an unbeaten 59,

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Ricky Ponting Advises Babar Azam to Follow Virat Kohli's Strategy to Regain Form

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has urged Pakistan's Babar Azam to emulate Virat Kohli's strategy to regain his lost form. Babar, who was rested for the final two Tests against England due to poor form, has struggled to find his rhythm in recent times. Ponting believes

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CSK Criticized for Allowing New Zealand Batter to Practice Ahead of India Test Series

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has expressed his disapproval of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) allowing New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra to practice at their academy ahead of the Test series against India. Ravindra emerged as the highest run-scorer for New Zealand as the visitors completed a historic 3-0 whitewash in

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Ricky Ponting Predicts 3-1 Australia Triumph in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has predicted a 3-1 triumph for the Baggy Greens. Ponting's prediction stems from India's recent series defeat to New Zealand and the absence of key pacer Mohammed Shami due

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Dhruv Jurel's Knock Puts Him in Contention for Perth Test

Dhruv Jurel's impressive performance in the second unofficial Test against Australia 'A' has put him in contention for a spot in India's playing XI for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Perth. Jurel, who made his Test debut against England earlier

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Arshdeep Singh Targets 100-Wicket Milestone in India's T20I Series Against South Africa

Arshdeep Singh Eyes 100-Wicket Milestone as India Prepares for South Africa T20I Series Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh is poised to make history as India embarks on a four-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against South Africa. With 87 wickets from 56 matches, Arshdeep is just 13 wickets away from becoming the

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Shreyas Iyer's Double Century Sends Message to Selectors, IPL Franchises

Shreyas Iyer, the former Indian captain, has sent a resounding message to the national selectors and IPL franchises with his blistering double century for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Iyer, who has been out of the Indian team setup, smashed an unbeaten 233 off just 228 balls against Odisha, following

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India's Second-Line Stars Aim to Break Through in South Africa T20Is

As India embarks on a transitional phase in T20 cricket, a group of promising second-line stars are eager to seize their opportunity in the upcoming four-match series against South Africa. Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, and Varun Chakravarthy are among those hoping to establish themselves as first-choice

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Rohit Sharma Likely to Miss First Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India's Test captain Rohit Sharma is expected to miss the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth due to personal reasons. Speculation suggests that Sharma's absence stems from the impending birth of his second child. Former Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has advocated

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KL Rahul's Inconsistent Form Continues, Jeopardizing India XI Spot

KL Rahul's inconsistent form continues to haunt him as he failed to impress in the opening day of India A's four-day contest against Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Opening the batting, Rahul was dismissed for a mere four runs, putting his hopes of earning

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New Zealand Skipper Latham Praises India's Quality Despite Historic Sweep

New Zealand's historic 3-0 Test series sweep against India has been met with graciousness from the Indian team, with skipper Tom Latham acknowledging the quality of Rohit Sharma's side and their ability to bounce back. Latham, who led the Kiwis to become the first visiting team

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Pakistan Faces Uphill Battle to Keep ODI Series Alive in Adelaide

Pakistan faces an uphill battle to keep the ODI series against Australia alive when they clash at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. Despite a valiant effort in the first game, Pakistan fell short of an improbable victory and will need to regroup and find a way to overcome their poor

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New Zealand's Historic 3-0 Test Series Victory in India

New Zealand's historic 3-0 Test series victory over India on Indian soil has been hailed as a testament to the Black Caps' resilience and determination. Skipper Tom Latham, while acknowledging India's formidable stature in world cricket, expressed his admiration for the team's unwavering