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Damien Martyn health update: Ex-Australia star out of coma, speaking to loved ones

Damien Martyn was hospitalised in Queensland due to meningitis. He has come out of an induced coma and is speaking to his loved ones. New Delhi: Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has made an 'unbelievable' turnaround after coming out of an induced coma while being treated in Gold Coast hospital with meningitis. The 54-year-old Martyn, who was admitted to the hospital last week, is now expected to be moved out of the intensive care unit.  "Martyn is now out of a coma, and he is speaking to his loved ones," Australian cricket broadcaster Fox Sports stated on Monday, Day 2…

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UP Warriorz name Meg Lanning as captain for WPL 2026 as franchise aims to bounce back

Meg Lanning has led Delhi Capitals to the final of the Women's Premier League in all the previous three editions. Lanning has now been named the captain of a revamped UP Warriorz. New Delhi: UP Warriorz have named former Australia and Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning as their skipper ahead of the Women's Premier League, which begins on January 9. The Australian great previously led Delhi Capitals in the first three editions of the WPL, guiding them to the final each time but falling short on all three occasions. "The Capri Sports-owned UP Warriorz announced the appointment of Australian legend…

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How many runs does Joe Root needs to break Sachin Tendulkar’s world record of most Test runs?

Joe Root slammed a masterful 150 during the first innings of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Root has now covered some decent ground on Sachin Tendulkar in the list for most runs in Test cricket. Check how many runs Root needs to get past Tendulkar. New Delhi: England star Joe Root continued his Midas touch as he slammed his 41st Test century during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Root, who came into Australia without a single ton, has now hit two in the ongoing Ashes with the first coming in Brisbane earlier. Root has turned…

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What is the prize money that Desert Vipers bagged for winning maiden ILT20 title? Check here

Desert Vipers turned third time lucky as they converted their two runners-up finishes into their maiden ILT20 title in 2025/26. Vipers defeated MI Emirates by 46 runs as Sam Curran put up a brilliant performance. Check what prize money the Desert Vipers bagged for winning the ILT20 title. New Delhi: Desert Vipers finally ended the long wait for their maiden ILT20 title as they clinched their maiden crown by beating MI Emirates in the final of the 2025/26 season on Sunday, January 5.  Captain Sam Curran starred with the bat while bowlers struck in unison as Vipers put up a…

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Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting, achieves major record for first time in career during SCG ton in Ashes

Joe Root continued his Midas touch in Test cricket as he slammed his 41st hundred in the format during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Root has now equalled Ricky Ponting in a major record in Test cricket. New Delhi: England icon Joe Root proved his critics once again as he slammed his second hundred in the Ashes series during the ongoing fifth Test in Sydney. Root, the modern-day Test great, hit his 41st Test ton and has now equalled Ricky Ponting.  Coming into the Ashes, there were a lot of talks of how Root could fare in the series,…

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04

Jan

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AUS vs ENG, Sydney, Day 2 weather report: Will rain spoil another day of the fifth Ashes Test?

With Australia and England all set to continue the fifth Test of the Ashes 2025-26, let us have a look at the weather report for day 2 of the fifth Test, after the first day of the clash saw rain playing spoilsport. Sydney: The stage is set for day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025-26. Australia and England took on each other on day 1 of the clash on December 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. It is worth noting that the Aussies have already retained the Ashes. Winning the first three Tests of…

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AB de Villiers heaps praise on star India all-rounder, backs him to come good in T20 World Cup 2026

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers recently came forward and gave his take on how important India all-rounder Hardik Pandya would be for the Indian team in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. New Delhi: The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026; the marquee event will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and is slated to begin on February 7. Most of the teams have already announced their squad for the tournament, with experts discussing the best possible combinations for all the sides in the tournament.  Ahead of…

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Jan

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T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh boycotts India travel over security fears, urges ICC to relocate matches

The BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) recently came forward and issued a statement where they revealed that the national team will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, urging ICC to relocate their matches. New Delhi: With the ongoing political tensions between India and Bangladesh, the BCCI recently informed IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL season. The move further deteriorated sporting relations between the two countries, and now the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) has refused to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. …

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‘Definitely some inconsistency’: Former India cricketer questions Nitish Kumar Reddy’s inclusion in ODI squad

Former India cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath recently came forward and questioned why star all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been included in the Men in Blue's ODI squad to take on New Zealand in the upcoming series. New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward and announced India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand. With the squad announcement, there were several talking points for the experts and the fans. From Hardik Pandya’s absence to Ruturaj Gaikwad’s exclusion, many aspects of the squad came to the notice of the fans, and speaking on similar…

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‘Unbelievable’: Adam Gilchrist provides crucial update on Damien Martyn after health scare

Former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist recently came forward and talked about the condition of his former teammate Damien Martyn after he was put under an induced coma due to him falling ill on Boxing Day. New Delhi: Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn has captured all the headlines of late after he was taken to the hospital, put into the ICU, and was also under an induced coma after falling ill on December 26. With the fans worrying about Martyn’s health, Adam Gilchrist took centre stage and provided an update.  In what is being deemed a miraculous turnaround, Martyn is now…

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