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Aug

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Shubman Gill likely to miss Duleep Trophy, new captain to lead North Zone: Report

Shubman Gill has been appointed the captain of the North Zone for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. He was only available for one game for the team after being named in the Asia Cup squad. However, Gill is likely to skip even that clash. New Delhi: India Test skipper Shubman Gill is likely to skip playing in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, reportedly due to illness. India's 2025-26 domestic season is set to get underway with the Duleep Trophy, but the big star attraction of the tournament looks set to miss. Gill was named the captain of the North Zone by the…

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23

Aug

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Imran Tahir equals Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Malinga’s record with five-wicket haul in CPL 2025 for Guyana

Imran Tahir is going strong at the age of 46. He is leading from the front as the captain of Guyana Amazon Warriors, picking up a five-wicket haul against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the ninth match of the ongong Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season. Antigua: Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 83 runs in the ninth match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Saturday (August 23). Imran Tahir, the captain of Guyana, was the star for the winning team as he picked up a sensational five-wicket haul for just 21 runs in his four…

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23

Aug

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BCCI vice-president opens up on farewell match for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, ‘Why are you worried?’

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's appearances on the cricket field have been sparse now as they have retired from Tests and T20Is. Amidst speculations around their future in ODI cricket, the BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla was asked about a farewell match for the duo. Here's his response: Lucknow: There is a lot of chatter around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future in Indian cricket, with several reports suggesting the star duo isn't in the plans of the team management for the ODI World Cup in 2027. However, it was also reported later that there have been no discussions on Rohit…

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23

Aug

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Lionel Messi’s Argentina to tour India for a FIFA friendly game in November 2025

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, in all probability, will tour India for a friendly game in November 2025. Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirmed in an official statement on Saturday (August 23). The opponents of Argentina in India are yet to be determined. New Delhi: Lionel Messi's Argentina is set to tour India later this year in November. They will be arriving in Kerala for a friendly match, the Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirmed on Saturday (August 23). However, their opponents in India are yet to be confirmed. It is not clear yet if Messi will travel with the squad for the…

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23

Aug

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Former cricketer backs India to win Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav’s fearless captaincy

India's 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced earlier this week, with Surya being named the captain while Shubman Gill was appointed his deputy. Despite a couple of key names missing from the team, the squad is strong and Virender Sehwag believes India can win the tournament. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is backing Team India to win the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup T20 in Dubai. He believes that the team has done well under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy so far and that his fearless leadership will come to the fore in the UAE. For…

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22

Aug

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SA20 season 4’s playoffs venues announced, Cape Town’s Newlands to host final, check details

Cape Town hosted the final between the Sunrisers Eastern Cape and the Durban Super Giants in the second edition of the SA20. The venue will be hosting the final in the fourth edition, with playoff matches to take place at different venues. New Delhi: Cape Town's Newlands will be hosting the SA20 season four final as the organisers announced the venues for all the playoff matches for the upcoming edition of the tournament. SA20 will get underway on Boxing Day, December 26, with all six teams looking to put their best foot forward.  The playoffs will take place in Durban,…

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22

Aug

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32 in 5 balls! Sam Cook bowls most expensive set in the Hundred as Sam Curran goes on a rampage – WATCH

Trent Rockets were bossing the game at the 60-ball mark when the Oval Invincibles needed 102 runs off the 40 balls. However, the visitors didn't know what hit them in the 15 balls as Curran and Jordan Cox handed them a pasting, scoring 64 runs in that period to completely take the game away. London: Trent Rockets pacer Sam Cook conceded the most expensive set in the men's Hundred history after Sam Curran plundered him for 32 off the over at the Oval on Thursday, August 21. From needing 102 runs off 40 deliveries, the equation came down to 51…

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22

Aug

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Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj register historic record against Australia during ODI series Down Under

Lungi Ngidi put up a bowling masterclass as he took a five-wicket haul in the second ODI against Australia. Meanwhile, Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj have achieved a historic feat with their brilliant performances Down Under. New Delhi: Lungi Ngidi put up a strong show with the ball in the second ODI as South Africa made light work of Australia in Mackay with a huge 84-run win. Ngidi took his second five-wicket haul in ODI cricket and helped the Proteas defend 277 with ease in a series-securing win against the Aussies. Ngidi took wickets of Marnus Labuschagne, the well-set Josh Inglis,…

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Aug

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Hong Kong announce squad for preparatory tour camp ahead of Asia Cup

Hong Kong have qualified for their fifth Men's Asia Cup after beating Nepal in the third-place playoff in the ACC Premier Cup 2024. Hong Kong have announced their squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the tournament as they fine-tune their preparations for the regional tournament. New Delhi: Cricket Hong Kong on Friday announced their squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the Men's T20 Asia Cup in the UAE. Hong Kong will be doing their final preparations in tune-up for the Asia Cup, the tournament which gets underway on September 9.  The board announced a 20-member squad for the…

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22

Aug

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Five-star Lungi Ngidi creates South Africa record against Australia; joins Ambrose, Boult in elite ODI list

Lungi Ngidi's second ODI five-wicket haul, ably supported by half-centuries from Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs, meant that South Africa sealed the 2-0 ODI series victory over Australia, with a game in hand in Mackay. South Africa won the second ODI by 84 runs. Mackay: Lungi Ngidi was just relieved that he was able to put in a match-winning performance for South Africa in the second ODI against Australia as he took his second fifer against the six-time world champions in Mackay on Friday, August 22. Ngidi's figures of 5/42, his second five-wicket haul in ODIs and both against Australia, propelled the Proteas to…

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