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Jan

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Shubman Gill flops miserably in Ranji return against Saurashtra, Sarfaraz Khan stars

Shubman Gill flopped on his return to Ranji Trophy. The India captain failed to open his account against Saurashtra as Punjab struggled. On the other hand, Sarfaraz Khan got going against Hyderabad. The youngster could notch up another century in domestic cricket to push for a spot in India team. Rajkot: India captain Shubman Gill failed to establish his authority against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy clash at Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C in Rajkot. After being dropped from the T20I squad, the 26-year-old returned to play domestic cricket, but on his very first game, Gill registered a two-ball duck…

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22

Jan

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Sri Lanka vs England Live: When and where to watch SL vs ENG ODI series on TV and streaming?

The three-match ODI series between England and Sri Lanka is set to get underway today at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The two teams will also face each other in the T20I series as well ahead of the T20 World Cup. Colombo: The three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and England is set to commence today at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The timing of the series can be questioned, as it is being played with only two weeks to go for the T20 World Cup. However, the series will help the visitors get used to the conditions on…

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22

Jan

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Babar Azam leaves Sydney Sixers ahead of Challenger clash in BBL amid calls to drop him

There were calls to drop Babar Azam from the Sydney Sixers line-up for the Challenger clash in the Big Bash League. Meanwhile, Pakistan have recalled Babar to join the national camp ahead of the T20I series against Australia. Sydney: Babar Azam will not be available for the Sydney Sixers in the Challenger clash in the Big Bash League (BBL) against Hobart Hurricanes. He has been recalled to join Pakistan's national camp ahead of the T20I series against Australia and subsequently the World Cup. There were calls to drop him from the team for the must-win encounter with a place in…

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22

Jan

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Glenn Phillips lauds Abhishek Sharma for 84-run knock in 1st T20I, says ‘need luck while bowling to him’

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips scored 78 runs in the losing cause in the 239-run chase against India in the first T20I in Nagpur on Wednesday. After the match, he lauded Abhishek Sharma for his blitzkreig of 84 runs off just 35 balls. Nagpur: Glenn Phillips was the star player for New Zealand in the losing cause in the first T20I against India at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. He smashed 78 runs off 40 balls with four fours and six sixes at a strike rate of 195 while batting at four but a poor start in the 239-run chase…

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22

Jan

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RCB want ‘grey areas’ to be addressed before playing IPL 2026 matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

Cricket remains in line to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2026 but the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are insisting for more clarity over the guidelines from the government. The franchise wants 'grey areas' to be addressed to play their home matches at the venue in IPL 2026. Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have made it clear that they are eager to play at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. However, the franchise wants 'grey areas' to be addressed as it is seeking more clarity in the guidelines set by the Karnataka government. In a…

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Jan

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Bangladesh sports advisor to meet Litton Das and his team after ICC ultimatum on T20 World Cup row

A final decision on Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is expected today as the ICC has given the ultimatum to the BCB. On the same front, the Bangladesh sports advisor is set to meet the national cricketers and brief them about the prevailing situation. Dhaka: Bangladesh sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, will meet the national cricketers today to brief them about the prevailing situation regarding Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The impasse didn't break on Wednesday when the ICC board members voted in favour of replacing Bangladesh in the tournament, with only Pakistan supporting the…

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22

Jan

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Arshdeep Singh thrashes Shaheen Afridi’s all-time record in T20Is, Know details

Arshdeep Singh might have picked only one wicket in the first T20I against New Zealand, but it was enough for him to create an all-time record in the shortest format of the game. With Devon Conway's wicket, he thrashed Shaheen Afridi's record in the format. Nagpur: India's left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh returned with figures of 1/31 in his four overs as the men in blue defended a mammoth total of 238 runs comfortably against New Zealand on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. He dismissed Devon Conway in the first over of the innings, and in…

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Jan

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Suryakumar Yadav breaks Babar Azam’s major record in first T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur

Suryakumar Yadav became the fastest player among full-member nations to reach 100 T20Is, breaking Babar Azam’s record in the first T20I vs New Zealand in Nagpur. Despite the milestone, his recent lack of runs remains a concern ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Nagpur: India captain Suryakumar Yadav became the fourth Indian to feature in 100 or more T20 internationals, joining Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya. The milestone came during the first T20I against New Zealand at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. In the process, the Mumbai batter also surpassed Babar Azam’s world record to become the…

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21

Jan

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Why is Shreyas Iyer not playing in IND vs NZ 1st T20I despite being Tilak Varma’s replacement? Check here

Shreyas Iyer has not been named in India's Playing XI for the India vs New Zealand 1st T20I despite being Tilak Varma's replacement. India lock horns against New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match series. New Delhi: With the T20 World Cup title defence approaching, India take on New Zealand in their final assignment before the global showpiece tournament. The Men in Blue face the Kiwis in a five-match series with the first clash starting at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. India will be having a new No.3 as Tilak Varma is recovering from his testicular torsion…

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Jan

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BCB hopes for ‘miracle’ on T20 World Cup row, board president to talk to government ‘one last time’

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam stated that he will talk to his government for 'one last time' and also hopes for a miracle from the ICC as their participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 hangs in the balance. New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam is hoping for a miracle from the International Cricket Council over the team's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 after. This comes as the ICC, during its meeting, told the BCB to inform its government that Bangladesh will be ousted from the tournament if it does not send the team…

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