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Xabi Alonso to retain position as Real Madrid head coach despite defeat to Barcelona in Supercopa de Espana final

Real Madrid remain divided after their Supercopa final loss to Barcelona. While the board backs Xabi Alonso and downplays the defeat amid injuries, internal voices question the team’s direction. The club stays calm, avoids January signings, and focuses on managing injuries. Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid are once again at a crossroads following their Supercopa de Espana final loss to Barcelona, a result that has reopened internal debates about direction, standards and expectations at the club. The 3-2 defeat marked another painful chapter in a growing list of Clasico setbacks, reinforcing Barcelona’s recent dominance in both marquee clashes and finals. Inside…

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Devdutt Padikkal creates history, becomes first player to achieve major record in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Devdutt Padikkal has registered another huge record in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 during Karnataka's quarterfinal clash against Mumbai. Padikkal scored an unbeaten 81 as the defending champions defeated Mumbai by 54 runs (VJD method). New Delhi: Karnataka star batter Devdutt Padikkal has etched his name into the history books as he has registered yet another massive milestone in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26.  Padikkal has been in insane form in the domestic premier 50-over tournament, and he carried his Midas touch with his sixth fifty-plus score out of eight innings in the tournament.  The star batter hit an…

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Mohammad Nabi shuts reporter when questioned about Mustafizur Rahman controversy during BPL: Watch

Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi snapped at a reporter after being asked about Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL controversy, distancing himself from the issue. The incident comes amid BCB’s security concerns over the T20 World Cup in India. Dhaka: A tense exchange unfolded at a Bangladesh Premier League media interaction when Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi reacted angrily to a question linking him to an unrelated Indian Premier League controversy. The moment came after Noakhali Express’ match against Dhaka Capitals, where Nabi is currently featuring alongside his teenage son Hassan Eisakhil. The reporter’s question focused on the ongoing debate surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman…

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KL Rahul receives applause from former India cricketer after guiding India to win over New Zealand

KL Rahul played a crucial role in helping India get over the line in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara. Rahul has received a warm applause from former cricketer Aakash Chopra for his steely knock. New Delhi: Star India batter KL Rahul received a warm applause from former cricketer Aakash Chopra for his steely finish in the first ODI between India and New Zealand on Sunday, January 11. Rahul played an unbeaten 29-run knock from 21 balls as he helped India hunt down 301 against the Kiwis at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Rahul was left with fewer…

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Shikhar Dhawan gets engaged to Sophie Shine, former cricketer confirms on social media

Shikhar Dhawan has been dating Sophie Shine for quite some time now since his divorce. He has not got engaged to Shine and confirmed the development through a social media post. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has got engaged to girlfriend Sophie Shine. The ex-cricketer confirmed the development through a social media post on Instagram. "From shared smiles to shared dreams. Grateful for the love, the blessings and every good wish for our engagement as we choose togetherness forever. Shikhar and Sophie," Dhawan wrote in a caption to his Instagram post with a picture of his hand beneath…

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KC Cariappa, former KKR, PBKS and RR player, announces retirement from Indian cricket

KC Cariappa played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings and was part of the Rajasthan Royals in his Indian Premier League journey. Cariappa has announced his retirement from Indian cricket. New Delhi: KC Cariappa announced his retirement from Indian cricket on Monday, January 12. Cariappa, who has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings and has been part of Rajasthan Royals, confirmed his decision through a social media post. "From the streets where it all began... to stadium lights and wearing the jersey with pride - I lived the dream I once only imagined. Today, I KC CARIAPPA. officially…

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Virat Kohli has best chance to break Sachin Tendulkar’s 32-year-old record in IND vs NZ 2nd ODI

Virat Kohli has been in insane form of late as he has been amassing runs for fun in the ODI cricket. Kohli broke a massive Sachin Tendulkar record and has a chance of shattering another major record of the Master Blaster in the second ODI. New Delhi: India batting icon Virat Kohli has been in Midas touch in recent times as the maestro has been piling up runs in the ODI format. Kohli, the former India skipper, scored a masterful 93 in the first ODI against New Zealand as the Men in Blue hunted down 301 in Vadodara on Sunday,…

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BCCI confirms LSG batter as replacement for injured Washington Sundar for New Zealand ODI series

Washington Sundar has been ruled out for the remainder of the ODI series between India and New Zealand due to a rib injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Sundar's replacement for the next two matches. New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed the replacement for the injured Washington Sundar, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the ODI series against New Zealand.  The Indian Board has handed a maiden call-up to Lucknow Super Giants batter Ayush Badoni for the remaining two matches of the series.…

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Ajinkya Rahane weighs in on India’s performance after comfortable win against New Zealand in Vadodara

Ajinkya Rahane recently came forward and talked about star batter Shreyas Iyer's performance in the first ODI against New Zealand. He also gave his take on Harshit Rana's role with the bat after India's win. Vadodara: Team India kicked off their ODI series against New Zealand with a brilliant victory. The two sides took on each other at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on January 11, and the clash saw the Men in Blue chasing a target of 301 runs. The hosts put in a brilliant performance, chasing down the target in 49 overs, winning the game by four wickets. …

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Virat Kohli inches closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s elite record with another stellar show in first NZ ODI

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli was exceptional for team India in the first ODI of the ongoing multi-format series against New Zealand. With a Player of the Match award-winning performance, Kohli is gradually making his way towards another record of Sachin Tendulkar. New Delhi: The first ODI of the ongoing series between India and New Zealand saw the Men in Blue register a brilliant victory. The two sides took on each other at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara for the game on January 11, and the Men in Blue chased down a target of 301 runs to win the game. …

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