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Sep

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Abhishek Sharma on course to break Shikhar Dhawan’s illustrious T20I record

Abhishek Sharma can break Shikhar Dhawan's record for most sixes in a year by a left-handed Indian batter. The youngster can achieve the feat in the upcoming Asia Cup, which is slated to begin on September 9. India, in the meantime, needs to fix its batting unit. Dubai: Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan holds the title for most sixes in a calendar year by a left-handed Indian batter. The southpaw achieved the feat in 2018, when he hit 25 sixes in 17 innings. However, he is very likely to lose the top spot to Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming Asia Cup.…

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Sep

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Kashi Rudras rattle Meerut Mavericks to win UPT20 League

Kashi Rudras won the second edition of the UPT20 League. Captain Karan Sharma won the Player of the Match as Kashi won the match by eight wickets. Lucknow: Kashi Rudras defeated Meerut Mavericks to win the second edition of the UPT20 League. In the absence of Captain Rinku Singh, the Mavericks failed to establish any sort of authority with the bat and that arguably cost them the match. They lost three wickets inside the powerplay and could never recover from that. In the middle order Prashanth Chaudhary tried to bring some stability, but there was little to no support from…

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Sep

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Sabalenka, Anisimova look for glory at US Open 2025 to flip heartbreaking season

Aryna Sabalenka, the World No.1, has surprisingly not won a single Grand Slam this year despite having reached in semifinals of all the previous three Majors. Sabalenka face Amanda Anisimova in the final of the US Open 2025. New Delhi: Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova have been bruised by their own heartbreaking instances this season. Sabalenka, the World No.1, has lost two Grand Slam finals this year and her emotions spilt over her after the French Open final against Coco Gauff, for which she apologised to the American. The Americans have come in between Sabalenka in her quest for her…

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Sep

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India never lost a T20I match when Sanju Samson achieved this milestone: Did you know?

Sanju Samson's spot in India's playing XI is not guaranteed for the Asia Cup. Following the inclusion of Shubman Gill, the keeper-batter has lost his opening spot. However, to note, India never lost a T20I match when Samson scored over 50 runs. Dubai: Ahead of the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup, slated to begin on September 9, Sanju Samson’s spot in the playing XI is in doubt. The keeper-batter has done a commendable job in the 42 T20Is he has played in his career, scoring 861 runs at a strike rate of 152.38. However, in the past year, the…

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Sikandar Raza extends lead over Suryakumar, Kohli in major T20I record list among Test-playing nations

Sikandar Raza was adjudged the Player of the Match as Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second T20I. With that, the veteran Zimbabwe all-rounder extended his lead for most POTM awards among Test-playing nations in T20Is. Harare: Zimbabwe stunned Sri Lanka with a five-wicket win in the second T20I of the series. The hosts had a strong start with the ball and gave no room to the Lankan batters to assert any sort of dominance. The openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, made 8 and 1 runs respectively, while batting at number three, Kamil Mishara made 20…

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India qualify for Hockey Asia Cup 2025 final after thrashing China, to face South Korea in summit clash

India have booked their place in the final of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 with their big win over China in the last Super Four match. India will now meet the defending champions, South Korea, in the final on Sunday, September 6. New Delhi: India booked their place in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 final with a thumping win over China in the last Super Fours match on Saturday, September 6. The Men in Blue thrashed their Chinese opponents 7-0 in what was a dominant display at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium to seal their place in their eighth final of the continental…

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BCCI to elect new president at Annual General Meeting on September 28: Report

Rajeev Shukla has reportedly been serving as the acting BCCI president, as Roger Binny has reached the maximum age limit of 70 to continue in his role. The BCCI will convene its Annual General Meeting to elect a new president. New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will convene its 94th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 28, 2025, at its Mumbai headquarters. The meeting, scheduled to take place on the same day as the Asia Cup 2025 final, will elect a new president. A new president will be elected as Roger Binny has served till…

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England announce playing XI for third ODI vs South Africa, made one change

England have announced the playing XI for the third ODI against South Africa. The Harry Brook-led side made just one change to the playing XI, as Jamie Overton has made his return to the squad, replacing Saqib Mahmood. Southampton : England have announced their playing XI for the third and final ODI against South Africa at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Ben Duckett, who has been rested for the T20I series against the Proteas, have been backed for the opener’s role in the third ODI. Notably, this will also be his final appearance for England in the summer.  Meanwhile, the…

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Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova H2H record ahead of US Open 2025 final

Aryna Sabalenka will put her US Open title on the line as she faces Amanda Anisimova in the final in 2025 in New York. The two have suffered heartbreaks this year and would want to overturn their fortunes. Here is H2H record between Sabalenka and Anisimova ahead of the final. New Delhi: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face familiar foe Amanda Anisimova in the final of the US Open 2025 on Saturday, September 6. Sabalenka defeated American favourite Jessica Pegula in her semifinal, while Anisimova halted the run of Naomi Osaka in the last four. Both Sabalenka and Anisimova have…

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India vs China Hockey Asia Cup 2025: When and where to watch?

India to host China in a must-not-lose Super 4 clash at the Asia Cup in Rajgir. A win or a draw sends them to the final and keeps World Cup hopes alive. The result of Malaysia vs South Korea will have a heavy impact on India's match. Bihar: The Indian men’s hockey team faces a decisive Super 4 encounter against China on Saturday in the Asia Cup at Rajgir, Bihar. With a place in the final and a coveted ticket to next year’s FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium on the line, the pressure is firmly on Harmanpreet…

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