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Aug

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Ishan Kishan ruled out of Duleep Trophy, Odisha Cricket Association announces replacement

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who was announced as the captain of the East Zone for the Duleep Trophy, has been ruled out of the domestic red-ball competition. The six-team competition kicks off on August 28. jharkhand: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will be unavailable for the East Zone for the Duleep Trophy after being ruled out of the domestic red-ball competition. The reason was unspecified as Odisha Cricket Association announced Aashirwad Swain as the replacement for the southpaw, but it seems like the wicketkeeper-batter hasn't recovered from the foot injury he sustained last month after falling off a two-wheeler. "Odisha’s wicketkeeper-batter…

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Aug

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Colin Munro joins Chris Gayle in elite list with exceptional century against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Veteran Trinbago Knight Riders' batter Colin Munro was exceptional for his side in game 4 of the ongoing CPL (Caribbean Premier League) 2025 against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Scoring a century, Munro went on to achieve a brilliant feat as well. Basseterre (St Kitts and Nevis): Game 4 of the ongoing CPL (Caribbean Premier League) 2025 saw Trinbago Knight Riders taking on St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The two sides locked horns at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, on August 17, and the game began with Knight Riders coming in to bat first after losing the toss.  The side…

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17

Aug

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‘This Pakistan team has ability to beat India and any team’: Pakistan chief selector ahead of Asia Cup 2025

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan missed out as Pakistan announced their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Pakistan chief selector Aaqib Javed stated that the Pakistan team can beat India and any other team in the Asia Cup. New Delhi: Pakistan have announced their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and the tri-series against the UAE and Afghanistan, with star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan left out. Slaman Ali Agha, who was made the T20I captain earlier this year, will be leading the 17-member squad. Babar and Rizwan are two major absentees, along with Naseem Shah (also…

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17

Aug

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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League 2025 final despite missing Silesia meeting

Neeraj Chopra has assured his place in the Diamond League 2025 final after competing in two legs. Chopra is currently in third place in the standings and will be part of the Zurich final later in the month. New Delhi: Indian Javelin star Neeraj Chopra has ensured his spot in the Diamond League 2025 final in Zurich despite having missed the Silesia leg. Chopra, who has 15 points to his name in the league so far, will be among the six athletes who will be in Zurich for the winner-takes-all final. Chopra pulled out of the Silesia Diamond League 2025…

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17

Aug

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Why was Sunil Chhetri not picked in CAFA Nations Cup national camp? Head coach explains reason

Sunil Chhetri was not picked in the CAFA Nations Cup national camp as part of the probables for the tournament. Khalid Jamil, the newly-appointed head coach, explained the reason behind Chhetri's absence from the camp New Delhi: India talisman Sunil Chhetri was left out of the CAFA Nations Cup national camp after India named a list of 35 probables for the tournament. Newly-appointed head coach Khalid Jamil cleared the air about leaving Chhetri out of the camp. Jamil, who has replaced Manolo Marquez, explained the reason behind leaving the talisman striker out and hinted that Chhetri is expected to return…

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17

Aug

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Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz H2H record ahead of Cincinnati Open 2025 final

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will be meeting in their fourth final in three months. Alcaraz and Sinner have met each other in showdown clashes in the Italian Open, French Open and Wimbledon this year. Ahead of their Cincinnati Open final, here is their head-to-head record. New Delhi: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be meeting each other in another final as the two have set a showdown clash at the Cincinnati Open 2025. Sinner defeated French qualifier Terence Atmane, while Alcaraz outclassed German third seed Alexander Zverev in their respective semifinals in straight sets.  Sinner, the defending champion in…

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17

Aug

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Ravi Ashwin clarifies his remarks on Dewald Brevis after CSK’s statement on signing Proteas star

Ravi Ashwin had stated that Chennai Super Kings were "ready to pay" more to Dewald Brevis than the stipulated amount to sign the Proteas star as an injury replacement during the Indian Premier League 2025. Ashwin has now clarified his remarks, following a statement from CSK that denied the claims. New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravi Ashwin has clarified his remarks on Dewald Brevis following the Chennai Super Kings statement on signing the Proteas star. CSK had denied Ashwin's claims that the franchise was "ready to pay" more to Brevis than the stipulated amount for signing him as an…

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Aug

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Pakistan coach Mike Hesson opens up on Babar Azam’s absence from Asia Cup 2025

Babar Azam was overlooked as Pakistan announced their squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and also for the T20I tri-series against the UAE and Afghanistan preceding the regional tournament. Pakistan coach Mike Hesson opened up on the absence of Babar for the tournament. New Delhi: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were the major absentees as Pakistan announced their squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and for the tri-series in the UAE that precedes the regional tournament.  Babar and Rizwan's strike rates have been a cause of concern. They have not been part of the recent three T20I series for the…

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Aug

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Pakistan players who played in Asia Cup 2022 and are part of squad for upcoming tournament

Pakistan have named their squad for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are the major absentees from the squad. Meanwhile, here is a list of players who were part of Pakistan's squad for the Asia Cup 2022 and are in the team for the upcoming edition of the event. New Delhi: Pakistan have named their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 as they gear up for the regional tournament in the UAE. Salman Ali Agha, who was appointed T20I captain earlier this year, will be leading the 17-member squad for the Asia Cup…

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Aug

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From Babar Azam to Mohammad Rizwan, 5 star players who missed out on Pakistan’s squad for Asia Cup

Pakistan retained all 15 players that were part of their recent 2-1 series win over West Indies for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Star players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are among the five big snubs in Pakistan's squad for the regional tournament. New Delhi: Pakistan announced their squad for the upcoming tri-series in the UAE and the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, August 17. Salman Ali Agha will lead the 17-member side, comprising all 15 players from Pakistan's recent 2-1 series win in the West Indies, with two additions.  The Asia Cup will be played from September 9 onwards.…

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