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Jan

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Irfan Pathan shakes hands with Pakistan players in friendly game after backing India’s no-handshake stand

Irfan Pathan’s post-match handshake and hug with Shoaib Malik in a Jeddah friendly sparked debate online, clashing with India’s no-handshake policy against Pakistan despite Pathan supporting the stance during the Asia Cup, highlighting tensions in unofficial cricket encounters. New Delhi: A post-match moment involving former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and Pakistan veteran Shoaib Malik has sparked intense debate on social media, following a friendly contest in Jeddah that carried unexpected political undertones. The incident occurred after a Double Wicket World Cup game on January 22, where Pakistan edged past India by five runs in front of an enthusiastic crowd at…

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23

Jan

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How many runs does Suryakumar Yadav need to break Rohit Sharma’s record for most T20I runs for India?

Flamboyant batter Suryakumar Yadav wreaked havoc in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur. He made an unbeaten 82 runs off 37 balls as India won the match by seven wickets. As things stand, he now needs 1329 runs to break Rohit Sharma's all-time record of most T20I runs for India. Raipur: India captain Suryakumar Yadav was under the scanner after following his poor run of form in T20I cricket. He was struggling to get going and following which, questions were raised about his spot in the playing XI. However, the team management backed him through thick and thin…

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23

Jan

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India break Pakistan’s record in spectacular win over New Zealand in Raipur

India chased down 209 in just 15.2 overs against New Zealand in Raipur, winning with 28 balls to spare. Ishan Kishan’s 76 and Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 82 helped India set the record for the fastest 200-plus chase by balls remaining. Raipur: India produced a record-setting performance in the second of the five-game T20I series against New Zealand at the Raipur stadium, delivering one of the most dominant run chases ever seen among full-member nations. Tasked with hunting down a demanding target of 209, the hosts completed the chase in just 15.2 overs with three wickets down, rewriting multiple records in…

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23

Jan

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Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav go berserk as India thrash New Zealand in Raipur

Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav rescued India after early losses, sharing a 122-run partnership in Raipur. Kishan’s 76 off 32 balls and Suryakumar’s aggressive finish sealed the win, easing pressure on the captain ahead of the five-match T20I series. Raipur: Chasing 209 runs could have been tricky for India, despite the dew, as Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy could have posed a serious threat. In fact, they did so, as Sanju Samso departed for six runs while Abhishek Sharma registered a golden duck for the first time in T20I cricket. As the hosts were reduced to 6/2, India were expected to…

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23

Jan

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Hardik Pandya surpasses Virat Kohli in T20Is, only Rohit Sharma ahead in race

Hardik Pandya surpassed Virat Kohli to become India’s second-most capped T20I player with 126 appearances during the second T20I vs New Zealand, trailing only Rohit Sharma, while continuing to deliver key all-round performances. Raipur: Hardik Pandya added another landmark to his international career during the second T20I against New Zealand, moving past Virat Kohli to become India’s second-most capped player in men’s T20Is. The all-rounder’s appearance in the match took his tally to 126 games in the format, edging him ahead of Kohli, who finished with 125 T20Is for India. Only Rohit Sharma now sits above Pandya on India’s all-time…

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Jan

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Delhi Capitals suffer twin blow, two cricketers ruled out of WPL 2026; franchise announces replacement

Delhi Capitals have suffered a twin blow as Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala have been ruled out of the ongoing WPL 2026. The team management has announced replacements as Delhi keep fighting for a spot in the playoffs. Vadodara: Delhi Capitals have announced squad changes for the remainder of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 following injury setbacks to two players. Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala have both been ruled out of the ongoing season. The franchise has signed Pragati Singh and Eddla Srujana as replacements. Both players have been brought into the squad at a price of INR…

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23

Jan

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Why is Axar Patel not playing 2nd T20I vs New Zealand in Raipur?

Axar Patel has been benched in the second T20I between India vs New Zealand in Raipur. The cricketer suffered an injury on his bowling arm in the first game of the series and is yet to recover. In the meantime, India won the toss and elected to bowl first. Raipur: India were forced to bench Axar Patel for the second T20I against New Zealand at the SVNS International Stadium in Raipur. The all-rounder suffered a blow on his left hand in the first T20I and was ruled out for the remainder of the match. Even though BCCI didn’t clear the…

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Jan

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IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Live cricket Score: India vs New Zealand Match Updates, Playing XIs, Scorecard, Highlights

IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Live cricket Score: India have won the toss and opted to bowl first with an aim to double their lead in Raipur. The hosts have made two changes - with Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah not playing while Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana have been included. Raipur: IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Live score: India have won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur. The hosts are leading the five-match series 1-0 and will be aiming to double their lead. Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah are…

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23

Jan

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‘Cricket is finished’: Distraught Bangladesh players react against BCB with T20 World Cup dream over

With every passing minute, Bangladesh's hopes to play in the T20 World Cup are ending fast. ICC are expected to announce Scotland as their replacement at any moment. With the dream over, Bangladesh cricketers are left distraught, reacting against BCB and their government. Dhaka: Bangladesh cricketers seemed helpless on Thursday as they left the team hotel after meeting the sports advisor Asif Nazrul. There was a sense of resignation on their faces as the fate seemed sealed by their government in tandem with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Even as the government and BCB are still hoping for a late…

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Jan

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Shubman Gill flops again in Ranji Trophy clash vs Saurashtra as Punjab on verge of massive defeat

After a duck in the first innings, Shubman Gill once again flopped in the Ranji Trophy clash against Saurashtra. In the second innings, the India captain made 14 runs as Punjab are heading towards a massive defeat in Rajkot. Parth Bhut claimed five wickets as the visitors are reduced to 91/8. Rajkot: After registering a duck in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy clash against Saurashtra, India captain Shubman Gill promoted himself up in the order to number four. He expected to return back to his best form at the Niranjan Shah Stadium but the 26-year-old once again failed…

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