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Jul

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Why is Arshdeep Singh not playing in India vs Zimbabwe first T20I in Harare?

Harare: Arshdeep Singh has been left out of India's playing XI for the series opener against Zimbabwe in Harare, with the left-arm pacer rested as part of a wider rotation policy following a taxing few months of white-ball cricket. However, he isn't the only senior name missing as Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel have also been rested for the three-match series, opening the door for several debutant players to push for a place in the side. Pacer Ashok Sharma has been handed his debut cap, while Mayank Yadav too returned to the scheme of things. Rinku Singh, who was dropped…

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23

Jul

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Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Manu Bhaker among other athletes break silence on students’ protest in Delhi

New Delhi: The students’ protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak has escalated, and now voices from outside the political sphere are being heard. The protest led by the CJP has taken a violent turn, with the opposition also becoming a part of it. For more than a month, the protesters have taken to the streets of Central Delhi to demand educational reforms. Police, in the last couple of days, have blocked exits and metro gates to stop the students and also allegedly used force, including lathi charges and tear gas on July 20…

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23

Jul

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WTC final 2027 venue confirmed, ECB also shares venues of next year’s Ashes

London: England will host the men's and women's Ashes series at the same time in 2027. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed a packed international summer next year, which will also see the World Test Championship being played at the Oval. In the 2025 edition, Lord’s hosted the prized fight between South Africa and Australia.  Notably, the men's Ashes will begin at Trent Bridge on June 18, with the five-Test contest scheduled to conclude at the Oval on August 2. The women's Ashes will get underway with a one-off Test at Headingley on June 24 before moving into…

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23

Jul

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Where to watch India vs Zimbabwe T20I series live on TV and stream online?

Harare: After the disappointing campaign against Ireland and England, the Men in Blue would look to get back on their feet in the three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe, which begins on Thursday, July 23.  India’s recent outings in the United Kingdom have put the team under the scanner, as they failed to win any of the matches against Ireland and England, suffering 2-0 and 4-0 defeats, respectively. It was capped off with another 2-1 defeat against the Three Lions in the ODIs.  Newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer is yet to win a single match as the leader and that’s slightly…

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23

Jul

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India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Pitch Report, how will surface in Harare play?

Harare: After a disappointing tour to UK, where the Indian team suffered back-to-back defeats to Ireland and England, the team has gathered again for a three-match series against Zimbabwe, starting July 23. Several of the senior cricketers, such as Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, have been given a break, while Sanju Samson has been dropped. The likes of Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana are out injured.  As things stand, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is very likely to open alongside Abhishek Sharma. The 15-year-old was handed his first break during the England series, but he failed to make a mark in the swinging…

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23

Jul

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What is India’s schedule in Commonwealth Games 2026? Check dates of all events

Glasgow: India will begin their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on July 23. Several of the country's leading athletes, including Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, Tejaswin Shankar, Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh, will be participating. A total of 126 athletes have qualified for the event and it also serves as a perfect opportunity for the athletes to prepare accordingly for the Asian Games later in the year in Japan. Notably, Mirabai and Lovlina among others will carry India's flag during the opening ceremony.  The 2026 Commonwealth Games arrive under markedly different circumstances from previous editions. Glasgow assumed hosting responsibilities after Australia…

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22

Jul

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Star India cricketer pens new deal with county team after constant ignorance from Indian management

London: Star India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed a deal with Yorkshire after being left out of India’s playing XI during the recent ODI series in England and also being dropped for the three-match T20Is vs Zimbabwe. The wrist-spinner has signed as an overseas player for the County Championship side and will join the club’s campaign across two phases. He is also set to feature in five One Day Cup matches before returning in September for three of Yorkshire’s final four County Championship fixtures. Notably, Kuldeep is expected to make his first appearance for Yorkshire in Friday’s 50-over match against…

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22

Jul

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Rohit Sharma closes gap with Virat Kohli in ICC rankings, Root enters top 10 after five years

New Delhi: Joe Root climbs higher in the ICC ODI rankings for the first time in his career, as Rohit Sharma inches closer to Virat Kohli Summary: English Batters, including Joe Root and Ben Duckett, climb into the top 20 in the recently updated ICC ODI ratings, while Rohit Sharma inched closer to Virat Kohli, thanks to his 138 runs at Lord's. England's ODI series win over India has shaken up the latest ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings. Star England batter Joe Root has cracked the top 10 for the first time in five years, while India's former captain Rohit…

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22

Jul

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Different match timing for India vs Zimbabwe series, check squads, fixture and all you need to know

Harare: India tour of Zimbabwe, scheduled to start on July 23, will feature three T20s between the two teams. Stakes are high for the men in blue after the mediocre performance in their previous games. India are all set to take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20 series, starting on Thursday, July 23 at the Harare Sports Club. Their recent outings in the United Kingdom have put the team under the scanner, but they failed to win any of the T20I series against Ireland and England. It was capped off with another 2-1 defeat against the Three Lions in the…

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Jul

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Tilak Varma hits back at strike-rate critics before Zimbabwe series, says ‘I play as per situation’

Harare: Newly appointed India’s T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma has failed to live up to expectations in recent times. His poor strike rate has been a constant discussion among fans and arguably for the same reason, the selectors have recalled Rinku Singh for the upcoming three-match series against Zimbabwe.  However, Tilak isn’t bothered about strike rate criticism, insisting that he bats according to the team's needs rather than chasing personal numbers. Ahead of the Zimbabwe series, the Hyderabad batter made it clear that he's capable of attacking from the very first ball, but that his approach shifts depending on the match…

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