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22

Aug

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Rinku Singh smashes stellar century to propel Meerut Mavericks to victory against Gorakhpur Lions

Star India batter Rinku Singh put in an exceptional performance in the ongoing UPT20 League 2025, in a game between Meerut Mavericks and Gorakhpur Lions, Rinku amassed 108 runs in 48 deliveries, helping his side win the game. Lucknow: Star India batter Rinku Singh was exceptional for Meerut Mavericks in the 9th game of the ongoing UPT20 League 2025. Taking on Gorakhpur Lions at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on August 21, Rinku’s brilliant century was crucial for Meerut in registering a comfortable victory.  The clash between the two sides began with Gorakhpur…

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21

Aug

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No bilateral events with Pakistan but Indian cricket team free to play in Asia Cup: Sports Ministry

India has made it clear its policy towards international posting events against Pakistan. According to a sports ministry source, India will not play against Pakistan in bilateral events but the cricket team won't be stopped from playing against them in the Asia Cup. New Delhi: India has made its stance clear when it comes to playing against Pakistan in international sporting events. The Indian government has clearly denied permission for bilateral events against Pakistan, but has also stated that the teams will not be stopped from playing in the multination events. Notably, it has also been mentioned that the Indian…

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21

Aug

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India women’s bowler Gouher Sultana retires from all forms of cricket

The 37-year-old former India spinner, Gouher Sultana, represented the national side in 87 matches across ODIs and T20Is, taking 95 wickets. Sultana last played for India in 2014 and was part of the Women's World Cup squads in 2009 and 2013. Hyderabad: Indian left-arm spinner Gouher Sultana announced her retirement from all formats of cricket on Thursday, August 21. “Adieu with a smile - after years of wearing the Indian jersey with pride, passion, and purpose, the time has come to pen down the most emotional note of my cricketing journey. With a heart full of memories and eyes welled with gratitude, I…

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21

Aug

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Oval Invincibles set to be rebranded as MI London from 2026 onwards in the Hundred: Report

Oval Invincibles are one of the two teams whose private investment process is yet to be completed. The Mumbai Indians owners, Reliance Industries Limited, don't want to stray from their MI branding of their teams in other franchise leagues around the world. London: Following Manchester Originals' Sanjiv Goenka's confirmation, the Oval Invincibles, who sold their 49 per cent stake to the Mumbai Indians' owners, the Ambani Family, are set to rebrand themselves as MI London after the new ownership takes effect from October 1, 2025. The ECB will retain a 51 per cent stake in the Oval franchise, while the Mumbai Indians'…

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21

Aug

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BCCI conveys state associations to pick available India players for Duleep Trophy: Report

The BCCI has urged the state associations to pick the Indian players in the squads for respective zones for the Duleep Trophy 2025-26. Even though the Duleep Trophy clashes with the Asia Cup 2025, a few players not picked in the T20 squad might make themselves available for the tournament. Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has conveyed to the state association to pick the top Indian players for the Duleep Trophy for respective zones. After the likes of KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar were ignored by the South Zone, the BCCI…

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21

Aug

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Cheteshwar Pujara to be available for Saurashtra for Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Report

Cheteshwar Pujara scored 402 runs in seven Ranji Trophy matches in the last season, but wasn't picked in the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy. Pujara swiftly moved to a commentary stint during the England-India series, as it looks like his India playing days might be done. Rajkot: Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has indicated his availability for the new season of the Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic red-ball competition. Pujara, who was picked in the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, made a swift transition during India's tour of England to broadcasting. Even though it looks like…

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21

Aug

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England announce 15-member squad for Women’s World Cup 2025; Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge return

England have had a change of guard in terms of leadership after the Ashes debacle, and even though the results have been mixed, head coach Charlotte Edwards expressed her optimism regarding the 15 players in the squad. London: England confirmed their 15-strong squad for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup on Thursday, August 21, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt. It will be the first major tournament for Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Edwards after taking the reins of the England women's team since the Ashes debacle. Former captain and senior all-rounder Heather Knight has returned to the fold after being on the sidelines…

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21

Aug

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Mohammad Amir becomes 2nd Pakistan bowler to take 400 wickets in T20 cricket

Veteran Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir reached the milestone of 400 wickets in T20 cricket after picking up the big scalp of Fabian Allen during the CPL 2025 match against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The Falcons won the clash by eight runs. Antigua: Mohammad Amir achieved the milestone of 400 T20 wickets during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash between the Trinbago Knight Riders and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in North Sound on Wednesday, August 20. Amir, who was on 397 wickets after the first phase of the T20 Blast, picked one wicket during the Hundred in a short stint…

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21

Aug

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Sri Lanka name ODI squad for Zimbabwe series, injured Wanindu Hasaranga misses out

Charith Asalanka will lead the 16-man squad for Sri Lanka in the two-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare, starting August 29. Sri Lanka are scheduled to tour Zimbabwe for two ODIs and three T20Is, in the run-up to the Asia Cup. Harare: Sri Lanka have named a 16-man squad for the two-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, set to kick off on Friday, August 29 in Harare. Charith Asalanka will continue to lead the white-ball side with star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga set to miss the assignment after suffering a hamstring injury during the Bangladesh series. On the other hand, Nuwanidu…

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21

Aug

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Shreyas Iyer to become India’s next ODI captain after Rohit Sharma, claims report

Amidst the disappointment of his snub from the Asia Cup squad, Shreyas Iyer finally has something to look forward to. Reportedly, Iyer is being looked at as a potential captaincy option in ODIs after Rohit Sharma. New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly mulling split captaincy in white-ball cricket as Shreyas Iyer is being looked at as a potential leadership candidate in the ODI format after Rohit Sharma. Interestingly, Shubman Gill is the vice-captain in ODIs currently and he replaced Axar Patel in the same role recently when India's squad for the Asia Cup…

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