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Jul

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India’s historic gold medal in Rowing World Cup to be stripped after Lakshay found positive for doping

New Delhi: India's historic first gold medal at the Rowing World Cup is set to be removed from the record books after one member of the winning crew returned a positive doping test. Lakshay, who partnered Ujjwal Kumar Singh to victory in the lightweight doubles sculls event at the Rowing World Cup in Lucerne, has tested positive for the prohibited substance Stanozolol. The sample was collected during an out-of-competition test conducted on May 25 earlier this year, before the World Cup took place. Notably, the Indian pair had secured the landmark title in June at Rotsee Lake in Lucerne, Switzerland,…

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Jul

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Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma dominate Zimbabwe in second T20I; India seal series in Harare

Harare: Despite many of the first-team members being rested, India had no difficulty in dealing with Zimbabwe, who arrived for the three-match series with an ODI and a one-off Test win against Bangladesh. In the second T20I in particular, the Chevrons were once again outplayed in both the batting and bowling departments, as the Shreyas Iyer-led side registered a 90-run win at the Harare Sports Club. It also marked Iyer’s maiden series win as captain in international cricket.  Batting first, Abhishek Sharma once again suffered as the southpaw departed for eight runs. After his dismissal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took over the business,…

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Jul

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Former Indian cricketer lays out difference between playing in the IPL and on foreign soil

New Delhi: The Indian team is all set to take on Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the ongoing three-game series. The two sides are slated to meet at the Harare Sports Club on July 25th for the clash. It is worth noting that the Indian team won the first T20I of the series and will look to clinch the three-game affair in the upcoming clash itself.  It is worth noting that India came into the series on the back of consecutive T20I series losses against England and Ireland. The side registered its first win under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership as…

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25

Jul

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Vini Jr’s Brazil coming to India for a friendly match? Everything you need to know

Kolkata: Brazil are set to return to international action with a three-match programme during the first FIFA international window following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. One of those fixtures could take place in India if ongoing discussions are successfully concluded. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has completed their schedule for the upcoming international break, with two confirmed friendlies against Australia on September 25 in Townsville and September 29 in Brisbane. The governing body is also working towards staging a third friendly in Kolkata at the beginning of October, although the identity of the opposition has not yet been decided. According…

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25

Jul

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Where to watch Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test live on TV and stream online in India?

Trinidad: West Indies host Pakistan for a two-match Test series, starting Saturday, July 25 in Tarouba, Trinidad. Babar Azam, who returned to captaincy, will seek Pakistan’s first win in the World Test Championship cycle, but most importantly, prove his credentials in the longest format of the game with his bat and also leadership credibility.  Notably, Shan Masood was removed as captain after a disappointing run that included a Bangladesh whitewash. However, Pakistan have retained an experienced core featuring Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Abbas and Saud Shakeel, whose availability depended on fitness clearance, as they look to stabilise their red-ball fortunes…

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Jul

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IND vs ZIM 1st T20I LIVE Cricket Score: India vs Zimbabwe Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs, Reactions

Harare: India play Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the three-match series on Saturday, July 25 at the Harare Sports Club. Shreyas Iyer’s side enters the contest with a 1-0 lead after a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the opener, while Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe must win to keep the series alive. Notably, the visitors dominated the first T20I by restricting Zimbabwe to 125/7 before chasing down the target with 40 balls to spare. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the show with a blistering 50 off 19 deliveries, becoming the youngest player to score a T20I half-century. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav marked…

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Jul

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Shreyas Iyer on the brink of history ahead of second T20I clash against Zimbabwe

Harare: India and Zimbabwe are all set to take on each other in the second T20I of the ongoing series. The two sides will meet at the Harare Sports Club on July 25, and the Men in Blue will be looking to put in their best performance in the clash as they have the chance to clinch the series.  Ahead of the game, India skipper Shreyas Iyer has a chance to script history. It is worth noting that should Iyer win the toss in the clash, the batter will become the first captain in international cricket history to remain undefeated…

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Jul

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Kuldeep Yadav strengthens case for ODI comeback, performs brilliantly on Yorkshire debut with two wickets

New Delhi: Star India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has continued his brilliant form and continues to strengthen his case for a comeback in India’s ODI squad ahead of the ODI World Cup 2027. The 31-year-old is currently representing Yorkshire in the ongoing Royal One-Day Cup 2026. Kuldeep has made a strong early impression playing for Yorkshire, as he struck twice in the same over and finished with figures of 2-39 against Glamorgan in the tournament. He was extremely dominant in the middle stages of the game, bowling 41 dot balls and taking two wickets in his last over. He dismissed Alex Horton…

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Jul

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Kris Srikkanth backs the inclusion of veteran all-rounder in India’s ODI squad

New Delhi: The ODI World Cup 2027 is looming on the horizon, and there is no doubt that the Indian team is being regarded as one of the biggest favourites for the title in the upcoming tournament next year. There are several big names who are set to play in the tournament, with discussions going around the inclusion of many.  Ahead of the competition, there have been major discussions around the inclusion of veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. One of the best players for the Indian team over the years, Jadeja has not found himself in the scheme of things for…

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Jul

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India’s stand-in bowling coach reveals plans around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of second Zimbabwe clash

Harare: The Indian team is all set to take on Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the ongoing series. The two sides will meet at the Harare Sports Club on July 25th, and both sides will look to put in their best performance in the upcoming game. Ahead of the game, many eyes will once again be set upon 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The youngster amassed 50 runs in 19 deliveries in the first T20I, propelling India to a brilliant win in the clash. Speaking on the same, the Indian team’s stand-in bowling coach Sunil Joshi came forward and talked about…

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