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Why is Hardik Pandya not playing in IND vs ENG 1st ODI? | Cricket

New Delhi: Hardik Pandya is a major absentee as India take on England in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday, July 14. The Men in Blue aim to bounce back from their recent T20I drubbings to Ireland and England as they take on the English side at Edgbaston, Birmingham.  Pandya is not part of the first match and, in fact, the complete ODI series as he has been ruled out of the ongoing assignment in England due to a leg strain he picked up in the build-up to the Afghanistan ODIs. Hardik also missed the three-match series…

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India vs England 1st ODI pitch report; here’s how surface at Edgbaston is expected to play | Cricket

New Delhi: India are all set to play their first ODI against England on Tuesday at Edgbaston as they gear up to bounce back from their seven-match winless streak in T20Is. First whitewashed by Ireland 0-2 and then losing the T20Is to England 0-4, the chips are down, and India look to their seniors, intending to bounce back and prove themselves.    India are currently on a seven-match winless streak and look to register their maiden win on the tour as they aim to avoid an unwanted record. The previous time that India failed to win any match in…

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India vs England 1st ODI live streaming details; check when and where to watch opener on TV, online | Cricket

New Delhi: India and England are all set to lock horns in the first ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14, as they look to put their best foot forward in the three-match series. After having been hammered in a five-match T20I series, the Men in Blue will look to bounce back in the three ODIs with the bigwigs returning to the fold.  Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah will be in focus as India hope that happy days will finally arrive after the 4-0 drubbing in the T20I series and a 2-0 loss in the preceding T20Is against…

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Jul

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Yuvraj Singh expresses desire to mentor Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after overseeing Abhishek Sharma | Cricket

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has expressed his desire to mentor teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting that he sees him as a "serious player in the making". Sooryavanshi has caught up everyone's imagination with his insane stroke-making in the Indian Premier League and for India U19 and A side. He made his debut for the senior team during the recently concluded T20I series against England but is yet to repeat his IPL success in the short international stint.  Sooryavanshi was present with Yuvraj, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for the Wimbledon 2026 final between Jannik Sinner and Alexander…

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Brendon McCullum apologises to England cricket fans for marquee series losses | Cricket

New Delhi: Axed England Test coach Brendon McCullum has apologised to the England fans for not producing the desired results he and the team wanted in the four-year stint with the Three Lions in the red-ball format. McCullum's time as England's Test coach came to an abrupt end when he was removed as the head coach of the English side. McCullum is currently the head coach of the white-ball side, having overseen a historic 4-0 T20I series win against India. However, his poor results in the marquee India and Australia Test series have been one of the key reasons for his…

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Jul

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Stuart Broad calls Virat Kohli India’s ‘hero’, backs Men in Blue for England ODIs | Cricket

New Delhi: As India gear up for a much-anticipated three-match ODI series against England, former English bowler Stuart Broad has put his weight behind the Men in Blue to perform well with stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah returning to the field. The former speedster called Kohli India’s “hero” around whom “everyone else seemingly performs better”. Broad has expressed his confidence in India's ability to bounce back from the recent T20I drubbing in the ODI series, stating the return of senior players Kohli, Rohit, and Bumrah will pose a “different challenge” for the Three Lions. So far,…

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Delhi High Court protects personality rights of India cricketer Abhishek Sharma | Cricket

New Delhi: In a significant move, the Delhi High Court has protected the rights of Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma, restraining third parties from any unauthorised misuse of his name, image, etc for commercial or personal gain. The order also covers the creation and dissemination of AI-generated content and the sale of unauthorised merchandise. In an interim order dated July 9, Justice Jyoti Singh directed Meta Platforms, other online platforms, and e-commerce sellers hosting the infringing content to remove the offending links. Sharma's lawsuit alleged that several social media users had used artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake images and videos…

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‘Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma remain integral part of team’: Shubman Gill ahead of England ODIs | Cricket

New Delhi: India ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill has put his weight behind veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being an "integral part" of the ODI side as the Men in Blue prepare for the 2027 World Cup. Gill hinted Kohli might well be in line to play the 2027 global showpiece, highlighting that he discussed team combinations with the former skipper for the South Africa tournament. Gill was seen having a chat with Kohli during the nets, leading fans to wonder what he talked to the former skipper. He revealed that he discussed the combinations for the…

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Jul

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England announce Playing XI for first ODI against India, RCB star set to open for first time | Cricket

New Delhi: England have announced their Playing XI for the first ODI against India, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Jacob Bethell is set to open the innings for the first time in his 50-over career. Bethell has played in the middle order in his 21 ODIs, but is slated to open with Ben Duckett for the series opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Jos Buttler is set to mark his 200th ODI appearance, becoming just the second Englishman to feature in 200 50-over games for the Three Lions after Eoin Morgan. The former skipper gives power to the strong English middle order…

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3 options who can replace Stephen Fleming as CSK head coach after 18-year association ends | Cricket

New Delhi: Stephen Fleming and Chennai Super Kings ended their 18-year-long association, bringing the curtain down on a fabled period that brought all the glory to the CSK and Fleming too.. Fleming was associated with the Super Kings since the start of the IPL, having played for them in the inaugural year in 2008 before being their head coach from 2009 onwards. The former New Zealander oversaw the franchise's golden days, helping them win five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 crowns. Overall, Fleming led the Super Kings to 10 IPL finals and 12 playoff appearances, marking a historic…

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