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Aug

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AUS vs SA pitch report: How will surface at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay play for 2nd ODI?

The second ODI of the three-match series between Australia and South Africa will be played on Thursday (August 21) at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. South Africa are leading the series 1-0. Here's the pitch report of the venue: Mackay: The second ODI of the three-match series between Australia and South Africa will be played on August 21 (Thursday). South Africa are leading the series 1-0 after winning the opening game by 98 runs. Keshav Maharaj was the hero for the visitors as the left-arm spinner picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in the format. South Africa have a…

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Aug

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Hockey India announces 18-member squad for Asia Cup 2025, Harmanpreet Singh to lead

Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead Team India in the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup that will be played in Bihar. India's 18-member squad has been announced for the continental tournament that is scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 7. New Delhi: The Indian team for the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup has been announced, with Harmanpreet Singh as captain. The 18-member squad is filled with young and experience as the men in blue will look to put up a good show in the continental tournament. After Pakistan pulled out of the event, India are clubbed with Japan, China…

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Aug

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Keshav Maharaj becomes top-ranked bowler in ODIs after sensational five-wicket haul vs Australia

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj has regained the No.1 position in the last ICC ODI rankings for bowlers. He picked up a stunning five-wicket haul in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia on Tuesday (August 19) and has been immediately rewarded. New Delhi: South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has regained his No.1 spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for bowlers. He has been immediately rewarded for his sensational five-wicket haul picked in the first ODI against Australia played at the Cazalys Stadium in Cairns on Tuesday (August 19). For the unversed, Maharaj returned with figures of…

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Aug

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Who was India’s vice-captain in T20Is before Shubman Gill was named in Asia Cup squad?

Shubman Gill has been appointed India's vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup as the 15-member squad was announced on Tuesday (August 19). But who was India's vice-captain before Gill as he is making a comeback to the format after more than a year. New Delhi: Shubman Gill returned to India's T20I team for the Asia Cup as the BCCI announced the 15-member squad for the continental event. He was also appointed the vice-captain of the team after putting up an impressive performance as the captain of the Test team on the England tour. Gill replaced Axar Patel in the vice-captaincy…

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Aug

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Wasim Akram lands in trouble, complaint filed against him for promoting gambling app

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has found himself in troubled waters. A complaint has been filed against him in Lahore for allegedly promoting a gambling and betting app. An investigation is underway into the matter under the Electronic Crimes Act 2016. Lahore: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is in troubled waters for allegedly endorsing an online betting and gambling app related to sports. A complaint has been filed against him in Lahore for the same reason and the authorities linked to the matter have confirmed that an investigation is underway under the Electronic Crimes Act 2016. Muhammad Faiz is the…

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Aug

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3 top performers from IPL 2025 who are not picked in India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad

India's much-awaited Asia Cup squad, comprising 15 members, was announced on Tuesday (August 19) with Shubman Gill making a comeback to the T20I team as vice-captain. But a few deserving players who did well in IPL 2025 didn't find a place in the squad. New Delhi: Team India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced on Tuesday (August 19), with the captain Suryakumar Yadav and chief selector Ajit Agarkar also attending the press conference. Overall, it is a balanced squad with a few surprises as Shubman Gill returned to the team after more than a year and has also…

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Aug

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Dewald Brevis equals Ishan Kishan’s sensational feat on ODI debut vs Australia

Dewald Brevis made his ODI debut on Tuesday (August 19) in the first match against Australia. The swashbuckling batter made only six runs in his first outing in the format with the bat but ended up joining a unique list that also includes Ishan Kishan. Queensland: South Africa's newest sensation in international cricket, Dewald Brevis, played ODI cricket for the first time in the series opener against Australia on Tuesday (August 19). He scored only six runs in his maiden outing with the bat in the format and joined a special list. Brevis smashed the first ball he faced in…

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19

Aug

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Shubman Gill, Bumrah IN; 5 players dropped: Complete list of changes in India’s T20 squad for Asia Cup

The BCCI announced a 15-man squad for the Asia Cup, while dropping a few surprises. Shubman Gill, the Test captain, was named the vice-captain of the T20 side, while Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal were not picked despite scoring 604 and 559 runs respectively. Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the 15-member squad for the men's Asia Cup, set to take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9-28. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, while Shubman Gill, who was the Mumbaikar's deputy during the Sri Lanka series last time around, has returned to…

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Aug

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Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirms India’s first-choice opener in Asia Cup 2025

The India squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced today, as the selectors picked 15 members for the continental event. Meanwhile, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has confirmed India's first-choice opener for the Asia Cup. Mumbai: India's much-awaited squad for the Asia Cup was announced today, as Suryakumar Yadav was named the captain while Shubman Gill returned to become the vice-captain of the team. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was expected to be picked as the backup opener, has been left out, while Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are the other openers in the squad. However, the chief selector Ajit Agarkar…

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Aug

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10 Players who have been picked in India’s T20 Asia Cup squad for the first time

India are placed in Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 alongside Pakistan, UAE and Oman. The BCCI chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, named India's squad for the regional tournament. Here is a list of players who will be playing the T20 edition of the tournament for the first time. New Delhi: India announced their squad for the T20 Asia Cup on Tuesday, August 19. Shubman Gill's return as the vice-captain was the biggest headline as the Indian team brought the Test skipper back in the squad as an opening option.  The Asia Cup acts as a dress rehearsal for the…

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