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“If form isn’t good, they might pull the plug themselves”: Former India head coach on Kohli-Rohit future
The upcoming ODI series against Australia will see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma reunite in India colours for the first time since announcing their retirement from Test cricket earlier this summer. The series will mark a fresh chapter for the two Indian stalwarts as they look to make an impact in the build-up to the…
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Gautam Gambhir, India’s clutch man in ICC events, turns 44
India men’s team current head coach and former batter Gautam Gambhir, known for his clutch performances in times of crisis, turned 44 om Tuesday. Since his international debut in 2003 till his retirement in 2016, Gambhir served India as one of its most prolific opening batters, partnering with Virender Sehwag to cause mayhem for bowlers…
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ICC Women’s WC: Every record broken during India-Australia clash
The marquee India-Australia clash in the ICC Women’s World Cup lived up to all its hype as despite a massive rewriting of record-books by Indian opener Smriti Mandhana, it were incredible five-wicket haul from Annabel Sutherland and an explosive, stroke-filled century from skipper Alyssa Healy which powered Aussies to a chart-topping three-wicket win at…
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“We will have a look at it”: Coach Mazumdar on India fielding 6th bowling option after WC clash loss to Australia
Following his side’s loss to Australia in their ICC Women’s World Cup clash, Indian head coach Amol Mazumdar reflected on the team’s batting performance, the dot ball percentage and also spoke on the possibility of playing a sixth-bowling option during their next clash against England. While an explosive stand of 155 between openers Smriti Mandhana…
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“I feel like I’ve had no rhythm”: Aussie skipper Healy speaks on form, battles with Kranti following win over India
Following her match-winning century against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup group stage clash, Australian skipper Alyssa Healy spoke on feeling “no rhythm whatsoever” in her batting and her battles with young pacer Kranti Gaud, whom she tackled brilliantly during her swashbuckling century. Healy led from the front, as her 107-ball 142 helped Aussies…
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WPL teams allowed to retain five players before mega auction; RTM set to be introduced
In the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, franchises can retain a maximum of five players ahead of the mega auction, according to ESPNcricinfo. The deadline for announcing retentions has been set for November 5, which has been communicated to the teams. The auction window will be between November 25 and 29,…
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Former India assistant coach Nayar feels Jaiswal will be highest scorer in second Test against West Indies
Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has predicted the young swashbuckler batter Yashasvi Jaiswal will score the highest runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the second Test between India and the West Indies, scheduled to commence on Friday. After returning with 411 runs at 41.10 during the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, Jaiswal floundered…
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“Will continue to perform”: Ganguly extends best wishes to Shubman Gill ahead of ODI series
Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly extended his wishes to India’s new ODI captain, Shubman Gill, saying he is a good player and the Indian team is doing well. Shubman’s first assignment will begin with a three-match ODI series in Australia, starting on October 19, which will see the…
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Women CWC: de Klerk’s masterclass powers South Africa to a thrilling 3-wicket win over India
Nadine de Klerk’s majestic half-century powered South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in the ongoing Women’s World Cup. South Africa recovered from an early batting collapse in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. De Klerk’s fightback stunned India as South Africa chased 252 in the penultimate over. With 12 needed for 12 balls, de Klerk…
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PKL: Dabang Delhi complete double over Jaipur Pink Panthers
Dabang Delhi K.C. continued to consolidate their spot at the top of the table, clinching another thriller against Jaipur Pink Panthers to register a 29-26 win at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday in the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). With the win, the table-toppers completed the double over the two-time…
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Mann Sharma begins quest for history with world’s first-ever burpee marathon
Indian athlete and adventurer Mann Sharma, made history on Monday as he officially kicked off Mann vs Burpees, the world’s first-ever Burpee Marathon at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium in New Delhi. This World Book of Records attempt will see Mann cover the full marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres entirely through burpee broad jumps over…
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“Such an amazing turnaround”: Laura Wolvaardt sums up South Africa’s thrilling 6-wicket win over New Zealand in Women’s ODI World Cup
South Africa’s captain expressed delight and relief after her team’s six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup on Monday. Wolvaardt described the win as an “amazing turnaround,” highlighting that it showcased her team’s capabilities, which were evident despite a poor start to the tournament. South Africa opened their account at…
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Australia Women crush New Zealand by 89 runs in their World Cup opener
Defending champions Australia began their Women’s World Cup campaign with a commanding victory over New Zealand by 89 runs in Indore, on Wednesday. Australia continued to chip in with regular wickets, keeping New Zealand in check despite a valiant century from New Zealand’s skipper Sophie Devine, as per the ICC website. Devine smashed a powerful…
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India, Sri Lanka to co-host inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025
India and Sri Lanka will co-host the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, scheduled from November 11 to 23, 2025. The tournament will begin with the inauguration and five matches in New Delhi (Nov 11-13), continue with 4 games in Bengaluru (Nov 14-16), and conclude with 15 matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka…
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India’s perennial silver-man Yogesh Kathuniya stresses importance of action, not words after another silver in WPAC
Yogesh Kathuniya has changed his life philosophy, and he believes it is slowly going to change his fortunes. The F56 discus thrower won the sixth medal for India at the ongoing IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium when he threw a distance of 42.49 for silver in his…
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Bhullar leads Indian contingent into Jakarta International Championship
An 11-player contingent from India is set to compete at the inaugural Jakarta International Championship, being held at Damai Indah Golf’s PIK Course from October 2 to 5, as part of The International Series, the set of elevated events on the Asian Tour calendar that form a pathway onto the LIV Golf League. Leading the…
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“Want to break world record of 1.96 m”: Para high-jump athlete Shailesh after gold at World C’ships
Following his gold medal win at the World Para Athletics C’ships, Indian para high-jump athlete Shailesh Kumar said that he aims to break the world record of 1.96 m and has next year’s Asian Para Games and Los Angeles Paralympics of 2028 in his mind. Shailesh secured Team India’s first gold medal at the ongoing…
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PKL 12: Devank Dalal’s 22-point show powers Bengal Warriorz past Patna Pirates in close encounter
The Jaipur leg’s penultimate clash saw the Patna Pirates and Bengal Warriorz battle it out 42-48 at the SMS Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The match kept the crowd on the edge right till the final moments, with both teams refusing to give an inch. For the Bengal Warriorz, Devank Dalal was the standout performer, scoring…
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Motul Grand Prix: Pecco denies Mir in epic Motegi pole battle
The trials and tribulations of Barcelona and Misano now seem like distant memories for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) as the double MotoGP World Champion snatched pole position at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, continuing a weekend that has seen him back to his best. Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) put in a stunner…
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ICC Women’s WC: Harleen, Harmanpreet power India triumph over New Zealand in warm-up match
Half-centuries from Harleen Deol and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur helped India secure a four-wicket win via DLS Method in their second ICC Women’s World Cup warm-up match in Guwahati on Saturday. Chasing a revised 237-run target in 42 overs after a heavy loss against England in the previous match, India stumbled at the beginning. But fifties…
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Tickets sold out for blockbuster showdown between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup final
Tickets for the pulsating Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday have been sold out. Organisers confirmed to Geo News that the 28,000-capacity venue is “house full”, with fans occupying every seat for the blockbuster showdown. In their previous encounters in the tournament, the two arch-rivals have attracted…
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Atul Wassan backs Jadeja as vice-captain, praises Gill’s leadership potential
Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan believes Ravindra Jadeja’s appointment as vice-captain for the home Test series against West Indies is a good decision, especially with Shubman Gill being captain. India’s chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming home Test series against the West Indies, scheduled to begin on October…
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“It is time to write history…”: Olympians, celebrities laud India hosting World Para Athletics C’ships
India is set to host its biggest para-sporting spectacle, the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from September 27 to October 5. The event has already generated buzz, with stars like VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, Sania Mirza, Abhinav Bindra, Harsha Bhogle, and IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cheering…
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“Boys have a point to prove…”: Sri Lanka’s Shanaka ahead of dead-rubber clash against India in Asia Cup
Ahead of Sri Lanka’s final Super Four match against India in the Asia Cup, all-rounder Dasun Shanaka expressed hope for a competitive contest, stating that although his team is exiting the tournament, they still have a “point to prove” ahead of the T20 World Cup next year, which India and Sri Lanka will co-host. India,…
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ICC suspends USA Cricket after breaching obligation as member
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket (USAC) with immediate effect following a thorough review of its affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year. The ICC board decided during a meeting earlier, and the sanction was based on USA Cricket’s repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as an…
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