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Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Stats comparison after 41 centuries in Test cricket

Joe Root smashed his 41st Test century on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. He scored 160 runs to get closer to Sachin Tendulkar on the list of players with the most runs in Test cricket. Here's the comparison between them after 41 Test centuries. Sydney: Joe Root is getting closer to greatness forever as he bridged the gap with Sachin Tendulkar on the list of players with the most Test runs, with his 160-run knock on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. It was his 41st century…

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Jan

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Mitchell Starc breaks R Ashwin’s elite Test record with Ben Stokes’ wicket on day 2 of fifth Ashes Test

Veteran Australia pacer Mitchell Starc broke an elite Test record of former India international Ravichandran Ashwin, taking England skipper Ben Stokes' wicket for a record 14th time in Test cricket, more than anyone in Test history. Sydney: Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 went England’s way. Veteran batter Joe Root picked up right where he left off and performed brilliantly with the bat once more. Root went on to score 160 runs in 242 deliveries, helping England post a total of 384 runs on the board in the first innings.  However, it…

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05

Jan

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BCB president Aminul Islam gives his take on next course of action for the board after ruling out India travel

With the ongoing travel dispute around the T20 World Cup 2026, with Bangladesh refusing travel to India, the BCB's president Aminul Islam came forward and gave his take on what lies ahead for the board after they wrote to the ICC. New Delhi: The ongoing dispute between India and Bangladesh has been growing at a rapid rate. With the BCCI asking Kolkata Knight Riders to remove pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL, the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) decided to write to the ICC and asked them to move their T20 World Cup matches out of India. …

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‘Incredible part of my life’: Faf du Plessis reflects on his journey, opens up on his time with Super Kings

Veteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis took centre stage and talked about his career, reflecting on the journey he has been on with the Super Kings franchise in both the IPL and the SA20 as well. New Delhi: Veteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis recently came forward and talked about his journey in franchise cricket. It is worth noting that Du Plessis is one of the biggest names in world cricket and is revered as one of the best batters in world cricket during his prime.  With an experience of 428 T20s played, Du Plessis has amassed 11,958…

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05

Jan

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Durban Super Giants youngster ruled out of SA20 season due to heart inflammation, check details

Durban Super Giants youngster Gysbert Wege has been ruled out of the ongoing SA20 season after he fell ill and was diagnosed with heart inflammation. Yet to play a game for the side, Wege has been ruled out midway through the season. Durban: SA20 franchise Durban Super Giants have been hit with a blow mid-season, as 21-year-old batter Gysbert Wege has been ruled out of the remaining SA20 season after he was diagnosed with heart inflammation. It is worth noting that Wege took to social media to announce that he would not be participating in the remaining SA20 season.  Interestingly,…

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05

Jan

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India U19 clinch ODI series, defeats South Africa in second clash by eight wickets

India U19 put in an incredible performance in the second youth ODI of the ongoing series against South Africa. Chasing down a target of 174 runs (DLS), it was Vaibhav Suryavanshi's quickfire knock that helped India win the game and clinch the series. New Delhi: India U19 continued their ongoing youth ODI series by taking on South Africa. The two sides locked horns at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni on January 5, and the game began with South Africa coming in to bat first. The side opened its innings with Jorich Van Schalkwyk and Adnaan Lagadien opening the innings.  The…

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Jan

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‘We welcome everyone’: Harbhajan Singh weighs in on BCB’s request to shift T20 World Cup matches out of India

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh recently came forward and gave his take on the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) asking the ICC to shift their T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India citing safety concerns. New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off on February 7. The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, and with the ongoing political tensions between India and Bangladesh, alongside the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) asking Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad, the tensions are quickly reaching an…

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Jan

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes quickfire half-century in second ODI against South Africa U19

14-year-old India batter Viabhav Suryavanshi once again caught the limelight after his masterful knock in the run chase against South Africa U19. Chasing 246 runs, Suryavanshi propelled India to a great start with a stellar knock. New Delhi: India 19 continued their ongoing ODI series against South Africa by taking on the side in the second clash of the series. The two sides locked horns at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, on January 5. The clash began with South Africa batting first.  The side posted a total of 245 runs in the first innings, and as the run chase began, India skipper…

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Jan

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Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, Darren Fletcher to take over on interim basis

In a major development, Premier League side Manchester United have announced the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim with immediate effect. Former player Darren Fletcher has been named as the new interim coach. MANCHESTER: Manchester United have announced the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim with immediate effect. The announcement comes after the recent subpar results from the side. It is worth noting that Manchester United drew their last two matches in the league against Leeds United and Wolves.  Furthermore, with the bombshell press conference of Ruben Amorim after the Leeds game, where he talked about being the manager of the side…

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Liam Livingstone named Devon Conway’s replacement in Durban Super Giants’ squad for remaining SA20 season

In a major development, the Durban Super Giants came forward and named England all-rounder Liam Livingstone as the replacement for Devon Conway for the remaining SA20 season, after the latter was selected for the upcoming India vs New Zealand series. Durban: In a major change for the SA20 side, Durban Super Giants, the team came forward and announced that England all-rounder Liam Livingstone will be joining their squad for the remaining season. He comes into the side as a replacement for New Zealand’s Devon Conway.  It is worth noting that Devon Conway has been released from DSG’s squad for the…

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