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Jan

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Ruturaj Gaikwad shatters Michael Bevan’s world record after 20 years, Know details

Ruturaj Gaikwad, dropped from India's squad for New Zealand ODI series, responded to the snub by shattering a world record after 20 years. He smashed an unbeaten 134 off 131 balls for Maharashtra against Goa to break Michael Bevan's stunning record. Jaipur: Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front for Maharashtra in the final league stage game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Dr Soni Stadium in Jaipur. He smashed an unbeaten 134 off 131 balls for his side and in the process, broke the world record after 20 years. Gaikwad now holds the highest average in the history of…

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08

Jan

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Abhishek Sharma’s struggle in Vijay Hazare Trophy continues, scores only 8 runs vs Mumbai

Abhishek Sharma is currently playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Punjab but has not been able to replicate his form from T20 cricket. He got out for just eight runs today in the game against Mumbai, even as Punjab got bowled out for just 216 runs. Jaipur: Abhishek Sharma is a vital player for India in the shortest format of the game and will be in action in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand from January 21. His form will be crucial for India going into the T20 World Cup, scheduled to start from February 7. However, the…

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08

Jan

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NRAI suspends national coach Ankush Bharadwaj after minor accuses him of sexual harassment

A prominent member of India's shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor shooter, prompting the national federation to suspend him. NRAI (National Rifles Association of India) confirmed that an FIR has been filed against Bhardwaj in Faridabad. Faridabad: National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) suspended national coach Ankush Bharadwaj today after being accused by a minor shooter. NRAI has confirmed the development, even as an FIR has also been filed against Bharadwaj in Faridabad. NRAI Secretary Rajiv Bhatia told PTI that the coach has been issued a show-cause notice and won't be associated…

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08

Jan

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WTC points table update after Australia’s win over England in Sydney to seal Ashes 4-1

Australia won the fifth and final Test against England today to seal the Ashes 4-1. They chased down 160 runs comfortably as they strengthened their top spot in the WTC points table with their seventh win of the ongoing cycle. Here's the WTC points table update after the Sydney Ashes Test: Sydney: Australia defeated England in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney to seal the series 4-1. They chased down the modest target of 160 runs with five wickets in hand. With this win, Australia strengthened their position at the top in the World Test Championship (WTC) points…

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08

Jan

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Australia assert their domination to win Sydney Test vs England, seal Ashes series 4-1

Australia won the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney by five wickets, as they chased down 160 runs on the fifth day. England fought hard to defend the modest target, with their spinners getting a lot of help, but Australia held their nerve and eventually got over the line to seal the series 4-1. Sydney: Australia defeated England in the fifth and final Test in Sydney today and sealed the Ashes series by a massive 4-1 margin. They chased down 160 runs to win by five wickets, holding their nerves in the end as England put up a fight…

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08

Jan

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Lungi Ngidi, picked by Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026, creates history, picks first ever hat-trick in SA20: Watch

The 16th match of the SA20 2025-26 witnessed history as Lungi Ngidi of Pretoria Capitals registered the first ever hattrick in the tournament. He dismissed David Wiese, Sunil Narine and Gerald Coetzee on consecutive deliveries to help his side defend 201 runs. Durban: Pretoria Capitals registered their second win of the ongoing SA20 season on Wednesday (January 7) as they defeated Durban Super Giants by 15 runs. Shai Hope hogged the limelight with a brilliant unbeaten century with the bat, but by the end of the match, it was Lungi Ngidi who made the headlines by picking up the first-ever hat-trick in…

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07

Jan

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Pakistan captain Salman Agha hopeful of injured Shaheen Afridi playing in T20 World Cup 2026

Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up a knee injury while fielding for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. Pakistan T20 captain Salman Agha is hopeful that Shaheen will be able to recover in time for the T20 World Cup 2026. New Delhi: Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha is optimistic that star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi would be able to regain full fitness from the knee injury and would be able to feature in the T20 World Cup 2026.  Shaheen suffered a knee injury while fielding in the Big Bash League for his team Brisbane Heat. The Pakistan Cricket Board…

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07

Jan

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Shai Hope creates history in SA20, registers highest score in tournament

Shai Hope registered a huge milestone during Pretoria Capitals' clash against Durban Super Giants in the SA20 at Kingsmead, Durban. Hope has hit the highest score in the history of the tournament. New Delhi: Shai Hope etched his name into the history books during Pretoria Capitals' clash against Durban Super Giants in the SA20 on Wednesday, January 7.  Hope, the West Indies star, put up a batting show during his team's sixth clash in the tournament at Kingsmead, Durban. Playing in his 200th T20 match, Hope smashed 118 from 69 balls to put up a blistering show after his team…

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07

Jan

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From Smriti Mandhana to Deepti Sharma, 5 Players to watch out for in WPL 2026

The Women’s Premier League 2026 begins on January 9 with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and will be played across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara in a first-ever January–February window. Here are 5 players to keep an eye on. New Delhi: The Women's Premier League 2026 is about to begin on January 9 as defending champions Mumbai Indians gear up to face 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Navi Mumbai.  The 28-day, 22-match WPL will be played across two venues: the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This will be the…

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Jan

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Yo Yo Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez to perform at WPL 2026 opening ceremony

Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez will grace the WPL 2026 opening ceremony with their performance in Navi Mumbai. The Women's Premier League 2026 will kick off on January 9 at the DY Patil Stadium. New Delhi: Renowned singer Yo Yo Honey Singh and famous actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be performing at the opening ceremony of the Women's Premier League 2026, that gets underway on January 9.  The development was confirmed by the WPL body with a social media post. "When the beat drops, history begins. Yo Yo Honey Singh takes centre stage at the TATA WPL 2026 Pre…

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