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Jan

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Dewald Brevis joins Yasir Khan to etch name in history with stellar century in SA20 final

Pretoria Capitals' Dewald Brevis put forth an excellent performance in the final of the SA20 against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Scoring a century in the summit clash, Brevis joined an elite list alongside Yasir Khan. Cape Town: The SA20 final saw Pretoria Capitals taking on Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The two sides locked horns at the Newlands, Cape Town, on January 25, and the clash ended in a heartbreaking defeat for Capitals as Eastern Cape clinched yet another SA20 title.  The game saw Pretoria Capitals coming in to bat first. After the top order failed to perform, Dewald Brevis was the star…

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26

Jan

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Team India script history, register name in elite list with sensational third T20I win against New Zealand

The Indian team performed brilliantly in the third T20I of the ongoing five-game series against New Zealand, defeating the side in just 10 overs. The Men in Blue etched their name in history, claiming a unique record. Guwahati: The Indian team put forth an incredible performance in the third T20I of the ongoing five-game series against New Zealand. The two sides took on each other at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on January 25, and the game saw New Zealand coming in to bat first and posting a total of 153 runs on the board.  Aiming to chase down the…

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25

Jan

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Abhishek Sharma creates history vs New Zealand with 14-ball fifty, falls just short of mentor Yuvraj Singh

Abhishek Sharma punished the New Zealand bowlers during the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. He slammed a fifty off just 14 balls as he created history against New Zealand. New Delhi: Star India opener Abhishek Sharma has achieved a historic milestone for India during the third T20I between India and New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The deadly left-handed bowler played a jaw-dropping knock against the Kiwis as he completed his fifty off just 14 balls. Abhishek was on fire right from the word go as he toyed with the New Zealand bowlers. He unleashed…

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25

Jan

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Stubbs, Breeztke star in nail-biter as Sunrisers Eastern Cape clinch SA20 for third time

Sunrisers Eastern Cape chased down 159 in the SA20 final against Pretoria Capitals to clinch the title for the third time. Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke starred with the bat in the chase. New Delhi: Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke put up a brilliant batting effort in a nail-biting SA20 final against Pretoria Capitals as Sunrisers Eastern Cape clinched the title for the third time on Sunday, January 25. The duo put up a stellar unbeaten 114-run partnership for the fifth wicket as SEC chased down 159 in the final over of the clash at Cape Town. The SEC were…

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25

Jan

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IS Bindra, former BCCI president and PCA head, passes away aged 84

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and veteran cricket administrator Inderjit Singh Bindra passed away at the age of 84. International Cricket Council chairman and former BCCI secretary Jay Shah paid tribute. New Delhi: Inderjit Singh Bindra, former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), passed away on Sunday, January 21. He was 84 and is survived by a son and a daughter.  Bindra was a renowned cricket administrator and served as the BCCI president from 1993 to 1996. He was also the Punjab Cricket Association president from 1978 to 2014. ICC…

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25

Jan

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India make mockery of New Zealand as Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav star in series win in Guwahati

India hunted down 154 in just 10 overs in the third T20I against New Zealand to win the match and seal the series. Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar starred with their brilliant performances. New Delhi: India mauled New Zealand down in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, as the Men in Blue chased down 154 in just 10 overs to win the third match and the series against the Kiwis on Sunday, January 25.  Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav put up jaw-dropping performances as the Men in Blue rushed to the target even before the drinks break was…

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25

Jan

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Why were Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan not picked in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad? Check actual reason

Pakistan named their T20 World Cup 2026 squad with Babar Azam included, but Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan were omitted. Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson explained the reasons behind not picking the duo for the tournament. New Delhi: Pakistan announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, January 25, despite their participation in the tournament being uncertain. The Men in Green named Babar Azam in the squad, while the likes of Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan were not picked for the tournament that kicks off on February 7 and will be played in India and Sri Lanka. …

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25

Jan

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Perth Scorchers break CSK, MI’s world record, win BBL 15 after beating Sydney Sixers in final

Perth Scorchers have etched their name into the history books after lifting their sixth Big Bash League title. Scorchers defeated Sydney Sixers by six wickets to win the BBL 15 after chasing down 133. New Delhi: Perth Scorchers have become the champions of the Big Bash League 2025/26 after beating Sydney Sixers in the final of the 15th season on Sunday, January 25. Scorchers chased down a meagre total of 133 against the Sixers in the final as the team displayed a brilliant all-round performance at the Perth Stadium. With their win, Scorchers have shattered a major cricket world record,…

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25

Jan

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Why are Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh not playing in IND vs NZ 3rd T20I? Revealed

Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh are not part of the Playing XI for the third T20I between India and New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Know why the duo has not been picked in the team. New Delhi: Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh missed out as India take on New Zealand in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on Sunday, January 25.  The red-hot Indian team look to clinch the series as they have a 2-0 lead coming into the third clash. Their batters have done extremely well in both the…

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25

Jan

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Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur to be conferred with Padma Awards

Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur will be conferred with Padma Awards, as confirmed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. As many as nine sportspersons will be receiving the civilian Awards. New Delhi: Former India captain Rohit Sharma and current women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur are among the nine sportspersons who will be receiving Padma Awards for the year 2026, a press release from the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed on Sunday, January 25. Both Sharma and Kaur will be getting the Padma Shri award. The Ministry of Home Affairs released the list of 131 recipients of the Padma Awards. Former…

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