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Joe Root set to become England captain again after Ben Stokes’ retirement; why not Harry Brook?

London: Star England batter Joe Root is very likely to be named the next captain of the Test side. Former international Ben Stokes announced his retirement after the New Zealand series, leaving the door open for a new captain. However, the England and Wales Cricket Board is considering bringing Root back as leader, even though it was Harry Brook who was serving as Stokes’ deputy.  In the second Test against New Zealand, when the former all-rounder was out with a suspension following a nightclub incident in London, Root was handed the baton. The team management wanted to bring in someone…

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Another Indian athlete ruled out of Commonwealth Games after NADA suspends for whereabouts failure

New Delhi: Olympian Tulika Maan has been withdrawn from India's Commonwealth Games squad after being provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). The 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medallist will miss the Glasgow Games after allegedly committing three whereabouts failures within a rolling 12-month period. Notably, she was among India's leading medal contenders in the women's +78kg judo event. “She has committed three whereabouts failures in a 12-month period and NADA has sent notice to her. So, she will be withdrawn from the team,” a judo coach told PTI on condition of anonymity. According to reports, the alleged whereabouts failures…

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I’ll not give my full effort in the Commonwealth Games, my focus is the Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu

Glasgow: India’s premier weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has confirmed that she will adopt a measured approach at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She chose to protect her fitness ahead of a bigger target later this year, which is the Asian Games in Japan. The Olympic silver medallist, who carried the Indian flag during Thursday’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, said her competition strategy has been planned with the Asian Games in mind rather than pursuing maximum lifts in Glasgow. Chanu is seeking a first-ever Asian Games podium finish when the continental event takes place in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4. As…

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Jos Buttler surpasses Chris Gayle in elite list, scripts history despite subpar performance in The Hundred 2026

London: The 3rd game of the ongoing The Hundred 2026 saw Manchester Super Giants taking on London Spirit. The two sides met at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 23rd, and the game saw Super Giants register a 7-run victory in the clash.  However, it was veteran batter Jos Buttler who etched his name in the history books. It is worth noting that Manchester Super Giants came into bat first, and the side posted a total of 138 runs in the first innings of the game, and Buttler only managed to amass 16 runs to his name.  Despite…

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Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep appointed DSPs, CM Samrat Choudhary to present appointment letters

New Delhi: In a major development, India cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep have been appointed as DSP (Deputy Superintendents of Police) under the sports quota. It is worth noting that the star duo received appointment letters from Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, who also handed out sports scholarship selection letters and honorariums to athletes. The two cricketers were appointed DSP at the Energy Auditorium, thanks to their contributions to the Indian cricket team. Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh being present at the ceremony as well.  Apart from Akash Deep and Mukesh…

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Mayank Yadav weighs in on his injury setbacks after sensational comeback for India

Harare: India pacer Mayank Yadav made his return to international cricket as the Men in Blue took on Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the ongoing three-game series. Following his debut in 2024, the fast bowler has been forced into a long break from cricket due to a lower back stress fracture and surgery and a string of injuries. In the opening game of the three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe, in Harare, Yadav made his comeback with a superb spell and took the Player of the Match award home as well.  He led the bowling attack and, with the first ball of…

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‘I was in my zone’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opens up after quickfire half-century against Zimbabwe

Harare: The Indian team put forth a brilliant performance against Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the ongoing three-game series. Coming on the back of a losing streak in the shortest format, the Men in Blue had lost two games against Ireland and four straight matches against England before the clash against Zimbabwe.  Low on confidence, the side made a compelling comeback and registered a seven-wicket win against Zimbabwe to take the lead in the series. Standing at the forefront of the win was 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The youngster opened the innings for India in the run chase and amassed…

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Can an Ashes Test match be held in India? Cricket Australia open to discussion on the possibility

New Delhi: There is no doubt that the Ashes is one of the biggest cricket spectacles in the world. Australia and England share one of the most iconic rivalries in world cricket, and with the upcoming edition of the Ashes, CA (Cricket Australia) has opened up on the possibility of hosting an Ashes Test in India.  It is worth noting that the upcoming edition of the BBL (Big Bash League) will be hosting its season opener in India, and with that development, the possibility of an Ashes Test happening in India has increased as well.  Speaking on the same, Cricket…

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Check Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 2 schedule; Where can India shine on July 24?

Glasgow: The stage is set for Day 2 of the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026. There is plenty of action in store for the Indian athletes. There are a total of 11 events planned for July 24, with four of those events being medal events. Plenty of stars from the Indian contingent will be participating today as well.  One of the medal events planned for July 24 is powerlifting. A medal will be up for grabs in this event, and the likes of Ashok Kumar Malik and Parmjeet Kumar, with Jaspreet Kaur and Suman Devi, will be among the biggest contenders…

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West Indies announce squad for Pakistan Test series; Joshua Bishop receives maiden call-up

New Delhi: In a major development, CWI (Cricket West Indies) has come forward and named its squad for the upcoming two-game Test series against Pakistan. The two sides will meet across two Test matches, with the first Test beginning on July 25th and the second Test kicking off on August 2nd.  Ahead of the series, the West Indies announced their squad, and it is worth noting that Roston Chase will be leading the side against Pakistan, with Jomel Warrican being named as his deputy. Furthermore, the likes of Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, and many other stars have…

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