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Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan announce their squad, Rashid Khan to lead

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Afghanistan has announced their squad for the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, where Rashid Khan will be the captain. The tournament will be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28, with Afghanistan playing their first match against Hong Kong on the opening day. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the squad through a … Read more

PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi distances himself from Babar, Rizwan omission from Asia Cup 2025 squad

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Pakistan’s selection committee stunned everyone by excluding former skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan from the team’s 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. On this matter, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi clarified that he was not involved in the decision-making and fully supports merit-based selection. Both Azam and Rizwan have been … Read more

Virat Kohli returns to nets in London ahead of Australia ODIs

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Virat Kohli has returned to the practice nets in London ahead of India’s next ODI assignment — a three-match series in Australia, scheduled from 19 to 25 October. The former India captain shared a picture on his Instagram story on Friday from a training session alongside Gujarat Titans’ assistant coach Naeem Amin. In the picture, … Read more

One Hundred, Nine Wickets, and Zero Justice: How Kranti Goud Was Denied What She Earned

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By Trisha Ghosal Harmanpreet Kaur’s century at Chester-le-Street was spectacular, a captain’s innings at a time her team needed her most. It sealed the series for India and gave fans a moment to remember. But what followed, the Player of the Series announcement, felt like deja vu. Not because Harmanpreet doesn’t deserve acclaim, but because … Read more

Qatar confirms bid to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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Qatar has officially entered the contest to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, signalling its ambition to bring the world’s biggest sporting event to the Middle East for the first time. The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) confirmed the move via its website, positioning itself among a growing list of contenders that include India, Chile, … Read more

Tension at Tipping Point as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Reaches Old Trafford

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Subhayan Chakraborty As the India-England fourth Test comes closer, tension between the two sides are at an all-time high. It follows the controversy during the third Test at Lord’s. India captain Shubman Gill felt England were guilty of breaching the “spirit of cricket” through time-wasting tactics that sparked heated exchanges and set the stage for … Read more

Stokes & Co receive pep talk from All Blacks and Chelsea mental skills coach ahead of Old Trafford Test

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Debasis Sen in Manchester On Monday, Brendon McCullum, England’s head coach, invited renowned mental-skills coach Gilbert Enoka to bolster his team’s mindset ahead of the crucial fourth Test against India at Old Trafford. Enoka is best known for his long-standing role with New Zealand’s all-conquering All Blacks rugby team, whom he helped clinch back-to-back Rugby … Read more

ENG vs IND: Harbhajan urges patience with Karun Nair ahead of Manchester Test

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Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has voiced his support for Karun Nair, urging the team management to give him an extended run in the playing XI—similar to what Shubman Gill and KL Rahul were afforded in the past. Karun, who returned to the Indian Test side after eight years, has been under pressure in the … Read more

West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions, 2nd Match

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West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions, 2nd Match – Live Cricket Score Squads: South Africa Champions Squad: Richard Levi, AB de Villiers(c), Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Albie Morkel, Dane Vilas(w), Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Morne van Wyk, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier, Sarel Erwee West Indies Champions Squad: Lendl Simmons, Chris … Read more