Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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Shami returns for India T20Is vs England, Pant excluded

Saturday, January 11, 2025 13:51

Mohammed Shami is set to return to India's squad for the T20I series against England after a 14-month absence due to a knee injury. Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are to be rested for the series. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy are ...

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‘The blame at the feet of two people is harsh’: Kohli, Rohit defended

Saturday, January 11, 2025 13:50

Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma faced criticism for India's 1-3 series loss in Australia. Support came from Jonty Rhodes, who noted touring in Australia is challenging. Kohli's form dipped, scoring 190 runs, while Rohit managed 31 runs in three Tests. The ...

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‘Best competition after IPL,’ says Dinesh Karthik, the first Indian to feature in SA20

Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:21

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik made history by becoming the first Indian to play in South Africa's SA20 league. Karthik joined Paarl Royals as a replacement for Jos Buttler and praised the league as the second best after the IPL. He expressed enthusiasm for ...

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Steve Smith equals record for most tons in Big Bash League

Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:27

Australia's Steve Smith equalled the Big Bash League record for most centuries with a remarkable unbeaten 121 runs off 64 balls for the Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers. Smith’s knock, which included ten fours and seven sixes, contributed to the Sixers' total of 222 ...

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SL hammer NZ in inconsquential 3rd ODI, Kiwis win series 2-1

Saturday, January 11, 2025 8:42

Sri Lanka triumphed over New Zealand in the third ODI at Auckland, clinching a 140-run victory. Key performances included Asitha Fernando and Eshan Malinga's three-wicket hauls. Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka's batting with 66 runs. Despite Mark Chapman's 81, New Zealand were bowled out ...

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ILT20: Unlike ICC full members, Associates haven’t benefitted from generational privilege

Saturday, January 11, 2025 8:30

The ILT20 has rapidly become the second-most watched T20 league globally, thanks to significant investments and the inclusion of Associate nation players. The league's CEO David White emphasised its contributions to UAE cricket development, from financial support to player opportunities, setting it apart from ...

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‘Special things can happen’: Mulder lauds Maharaj’s captaincy

Saturday, January 11, 2025 5:32

In a thrilling SA20 match at Kingsmead, Durban's Super Giants narrowly defeated the Pretoria Capitals by two runs. Despite an impressive 154-run partnership between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Will Jacks, Pretoria couldn't chase DSG's target of 210, finishing at 207/6. Key performances from Noor Ahmad, ...

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Watch: Matt Henry does a Suryakumar in NZ vs Sri Lanka ODI

Saturday, January 11, 2025 5:20

Matt Henry's stunning boundary catch was a highlight in the third ODI in Auckland, reminiscent of Suryakumar Yadav's iconic T20 World Cup effort. Despite Sri Lanka's strong batting with a final score of 290 for 8, Henry's four-wicket haul (4 for 55) and his ...

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Dream is to wear India colours’: Prabhsimran Singh

Saturday, January 11, 2025 4:56

Prabhsimran Singh of Punjab Kings is in sensational form at the Vijay Hazare Trophy with three consecutive centuries, solidifying his position as a key player. Singh aims for consistency to earn a spot in the India team, working hard alongside teammates Arshdeep Singh and ...

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ILT20 Season 3 to open with Shahid’s dance moves

Saturday, January 11, 2025 3:59

The Dubai International Stadium buzzed with excitement as the ILT20 Season 3 opens with music, dancing, and fanfare. Defending champions MI Emirates faced Dubai Capitals in the first match. Captains posed with the trophy, and cricket legends like Ian Bishop and Shoaib Akhtar joined ...

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