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18

Mar

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Fakhar Zaman breaks silence on fitness concerns, responds to selector’s claims of playing T20 WC with injury

Lahore: Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed turned heads recently in a press conference when he claimed that Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman were injured during the T20 World Cup. He alleged that the selection committee wasn't aware of their injuries and also requested the PCB to conduct an inquiry into the same. However, several social media users trolled Javed after the southpaw plucked a brilliant catch in the National T20 Cup on Tuesday. Fakhar is currently playing for Abbottabad Region in the tournament and took a diving catch while fielding at mid-on in the semifinal clash against Lahore Region Whites. Soon…

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18

Mar

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BCCI likely to revisit central contract pay structure as Jasprit Bumrah’s A+ grade exit leaves Rs 2 crore gap

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) removed the A+ category from its central contract system last month. The Indian board cited that there weren't enough candidates in the top bracket with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli retiring from Tests and T20Is while Ravindra Jadeja quit from T20Is. However, one member from the top bracket, Jasprit Bumrah, is still active across all three formats of the game and that is likely to compel the BCCI to revisit the pay structure. The pay for the A+ grade players was Rs 7 crore earlier, but with…

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18

Mar

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Senegal’s AFCON title win overturned two months after final, Morocco declared champions in stunning verdict

New Delhi: Morocco was stunning awarded the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Tuesday by appeals judges by overturning Senegal's 1-0 win in the controversial final played, exactly two months ago, on January 18. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said that the appeal board ruled that Senegal was 'declared to have forfeited the final' and their 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for Morocco, who were the host nation. For the unversed, Senegal players, led by coach Pape Thiaw, left the field protesting the referee's decision to award a penalty that was set to…

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18

Mar

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Rohit Sharma to play as an impact player again in IPL 2026? Mumbai Indians’ head coach opens up

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has opened up on the possibility of playing Rohit Sharma as an impact player yet again in IPL 2026. The five-time champions were criticised a lot by many for using their former captain as an impact player last season. However, their head coach has now revealed that the star player was struggling with a few niggles and his workload had to be managed carefully then. Moreover, he has also confirmed that Rohit won't be playing as an impact player this season and will spend more time on the field as well. Notably, the…

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18

Mar

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India, Pakistan clubbed in same group in Men’s Hockey World Cup, arch-rivals to clash three times in 2026

New Delhi: India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same group in the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup. The mega event is scheduled to take place from August 15 to 30, with the Netherlands and Belgium co-hosting the tournament. The draw ceremony took place at the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam on Tuesday, and the detailed schedule is expected to be released soon. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are in Pool D alongside England and Wales and all the matches of this group will be played in the Netherlands. Notably, the two teams will lock horns against each other in…

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18

Mar

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Australian players advised to stay away from Peshawar in PSL 2026 amid Pakistan’s tensions with Afghanistan

New Delhi: The upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to commence on March 26, and a strong overseas contingent has been signed by the league to feature in the tournament. Star players from Australia are the major attraction this time around with the likes of Steve Smith, David Warner and Glenn Maxwell, among others, taking part in the competition. Despite Pakistan's tensions with Afghanistan, Cricket Australia has permitted the players to travel to Pakistan for the PSL but according to a report in CODE Sports, the board has advised the cricketers to stay away from Peshawar.…

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17

Mar

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Real Madrid vs Manchester City: Where to watch UEFA Champions League clash on TV and stream online in India?

New Delhi: Manchester City need to pull off a miracle at Etihad Stadium to beat Real Madrid by a four-goal margin to qualify for the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League. Courtesy of a Federico Valverde hat-trick in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Los Blancos have the upper hand, but in the Champions League, miracles do happen and which team better than Real Madrid know that? With Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras returning to the fold, Alvaro Arbeloa will have options that he lacked in the first leg. He was heavily dependent on academy players,…

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17

Mar

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Adar Poonawalla, Manchester United co-owners exit race to buy RCB, two contenders remain

Bengaluru: The ownership battle for Royal Challengers Bengaluru has entered its final stage, with only two bidders left after the submission of binding offers. United Spirits, part of the Diageo group, is now preparing to review the remaining proposals and decide on a preferred buyer. One of the contenders is Swedish private equity firm EQT, which is reported to have submitted a significant financial offer. The other bid comes from a consortium featuring Ranjan Pai of Manipal Hospitals, US-based KKR stakeholder and Singapore’s Temasek.  On the other hand, potential buyers, including the Glazer family, who are the co-owners of Manchester…

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17

Mar

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Should KL Rahul open for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026? Former cricketer analyses impact

New Delhi: In IPL 2025, senior India batter KL Rahul amassed 539 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 149.72. Interestingly, he was slotted in the middle order to start with, as Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abhisek Porel opened the batting. Rahul was happy with his position but soon after Fraser-McGurk flopped and Faf du Plessis was injured, Rahul returned to the top order but that didn’t affect his form. However, the lack of a settled structure around him affected the overall balance of the batting unit. The constant adjustments meant others in the lineup struggled to find clarity…

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Mar

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MCC slams Salman Agha over frustration after run-out against Bangladesh in second ODI

New Delhi: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has weighed in on a contentious run-out involving Pakistan’s Salman Agha during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur.  The moment unfolded late in Pakistan’s innings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium when Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, completing his follow-through, made contact with the ball using his boot and collided with Agha. The Pakistan batter, briefly outside his crease, appeared to hesitate and lean toward the ball instead of immediately returning to safety. Miraz reacted quickly, collected the ball and struck the stumps at the non-striker’s end. The appeal was taken to the…

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