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Australia ‘bazballs’ on Day 2 against clueless England, Brydon Carse concedes 113 runs in 17 overs

Australia played an aggresive brand of cricket, which England popularly termed Bazball, on Day 2 of the second Test at the Gabba. The hosts secured a 44-run lead to end the day, as Jake Weatherald, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne scored a half-century each. Brydon Carse lives a nightmare. Brisbane: Australian batters produced a phenomenal batting performance on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Joe Root and Jofra Archer ended Day 1 on high, but Marnus Labuschagne’s top effort on the field ended their partnership in the early hours of Day 2 as England…

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ICC slaps fine on Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman for breaching ICC code of conduct, Know what happened

ICC has fined Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman for breaching the ICC code of conduct during the final of the recently concluded tri-series against Sri Lanka. One demerit point has also been added to Fakhar's disciplinary record. New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) fined Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman after he was found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the final of the recently concluded tri-series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Pakistan lifted the trophy by winning the final comfortably. However, there was controversy during the match when the hosts were denied a wicket after Fakhar took a…

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RCB, MI or CSK are not top trending teams in 2025, Know which IPL teams dominated Google searches this year

Google has begun releasing a list of the year's top trending searches as 2025 nears its conclusion. Interestingly, RCB, despite winning the IPL for the first time this year, is not among the top-searched teams, and neither is MI or CSK. New Delhi: With 2025 nearing its conclusion, Google released a list of the year's top searches in different categories. Accordingly, the list of the top trending sports teams globally, as per searches, was also released. Interestingly, Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are not among the top searches globally despite having the likes…

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FIFA honours Donald Trump with first-ever peace prize award at World Cup 2026 draw

FIFA today honoured US President Donald Trump with the first-ever peace prize award at the World Cup 2026 draw that took place in Washington. Washington: FIFA today honoured US President Donald Trump with the first-ever peace prize award at the World Cup 2026 draw. The event took place at the concert hall of the Kennedy Centre on Friday and amidst the excitement around the final draw for the mega event, Trump walked away with the prize and the glory. FIFA awarded a peace prize "to recognise the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people…

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Dec

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How many runs does Steve Smith need to surpass Joe Root on most runs in Test history list?

Joe Root and Steve Smith are among the two best batters in Test cricket at the moment. Root is currently the second highest run-scorer in Test cricket and is running behind Sachin Tendulkar. Meanwhile, Steve Smith is behind Root on the list. How many runs does he need? New Delhi: Steve Smith and Joe Root are currently in action in the ongoing Ashes series. Both of them are among the best batters to have ever featured in the longest format of the game. Root is currently the second-highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket and is chasing Sachin Tendulkar's…

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Dec

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WBBL match abandoned due to hole in the pitch, home team explains what happened

Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) is currently in progress and the 37th match of the season was abandoned in bizarre circumstances due to a hole in the pitch. Adelaide Strikers had posted 167 runs batting first, but the second innings couldn't start due to a hole in the pitch. Adelaide: The WBBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes was abandoned today at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide due to a hole in the pitch. The bizarre circumstances emerged after a stray cricket ball was accidentally rolled onto the pitch by the heavy roller during the innings break. Due to…

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Dec

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi trumps legends to become most searched cricketer on Google in 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi enjoyed a great time on the field in 2025, thanks to Rajasthan Royals who identified his talent and gave him an opportunity in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He hasn't looked back since then and has become the most searched cricketer on Google this year. New Delhi: Vaibhav Suryavanshi became a household name in 2025 after becoming the youngest ever player to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the age of just 14. His fame shot up multifold after smashing a 35-ball century and since then, he hasn't looked back, scaling new heights on the field.…

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Matthew Breetzke highlights South Africa’s batting depth ahead of series finale against India in Visakhapatnam

South Africa enter the Visakhapatnam decider boosted by their Raipur win and Matthew Breetzke’s form, while India seek to regain control at home. With the series tied, both sides prepare for a high-stakes ODI that will determine the direction of the tour. Visakhapatnam: South Africa and India arrive in Visakhapatnam with the ODI series finely balanced, and the visitors carry into the decider a growing belief built on recent performances and a clearly defined batting blueprint. Their victory in Raipur, which levelled the contest, combined with Matthew Breetzke’s steady run of form, has reinforced a sense of readiness for the…

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Ben Stokes enters England’s exclusive Test list, despite team’s mediocre outing on Day 2 vs Australia

Senior all-rounder Ben Stokes surpassed Alec Bedser to become England's 10th leading wicket-taker in Test cricket history. He claimed two on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at Gabba, to enter the exclusive club, which also features James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ian Botham. Brisbane: Captain Ben Stokes surpassed legendary Alec Bedser to become the 10th leading wicket-taker for England in Test cricket history. The all-rounder has been a dominant force for the national team in the longest format of the game, and now, with two wickets on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at the…

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Will Riyan Parag lead Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026? Assam cricketer breaks silence

Riyan Parag is waiting for Rajasthan Royals to decide their IPL 2026 captain after Sanju Samson's exit, saying the call will be made after the auction. He has made himself available for the role, while Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel also remain in contention. Jaipur: Riyan Parag’s future role at Rajasthan Royals remains unresolved as the franchise navigates a significant leadership transition ahead of IPL 2026. With long-time captain Sanju Samson traded to Chennai Super Kings prior to the retention deadline, speculation around the vacancy has intensified, yet Parag has chosen not to engage publicly with the noise…

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