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Feb

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Sam Konstas reacts after being dropped from Tests against Sri Lanka – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Sam Konstas Young batter Sam Konstas had a terrific international debut in the Test series against India. The 19-year-old made 113 runs in two matches and batted aggressively, which put pressure on the visitors and more so, he even dared to counter Jasprit Bumrah by playing scoops and reverse shots against the Indian pacer. He established his authority with the bat and for the same reason, he was expected to start in the two-match series against Sri Lanka but Australia had a different plan.  The think tank preferred the opening combination of Travis Head and Usman…

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Feb

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Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Rohit Sharma’s poor form; expects critics to stop when India captain performs – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Rohit Sharma India captain Rohit Sharma is facing a slump in form. The seasoned campaigner failed to deliver in the series against Australia and also dropped himself from the fifth Test in Sydney. Later, he flopped on his Ranji Trophy return and in the first ODI against England, Rohit scored only two. His form is a matter of huge concern for India ahead of the Champions Trophy and the remaining two matches against England will be a good platform for the 37-year-old to get back to scoring.  In the meantime, the Nagpur-born also faced immense flak…

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Feb

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Best fantasy picks for MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape – India TV

Image Source : SA20 MI Cape Town will take on the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final of the 2025 edition of the SA20 Sunrisers Eastern Cape's dream of a historic three-peat has reached its final destination as Aiden Markram and his men continued their dream run after looking like a vehicle with a punctured tyre in the first few games. After those three consecutive losses, Sunrisers have gone on to win seven out of their next nine matches, landing them in their third straight final in the SA20. Having won the titles on a couple of occasions previously, the…

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Feb

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New Zealand pacer in doubt for Champions Trophy 2025, scans to decide availability – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Lockie Ferguson New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson is in doubt for the upcoming Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19. The 33-year-old has hurt his hamstring during the ILT20 and underwent scans to determine its severity. He was leading the Dessert Vipers in their Qualifier 1 match against Dubai Capitals and during the last over, Lockie picked up the injury and couldn’t complete his quota of four overs. The result of the scan is yet to be out and for the same reason, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead failed to provide an update on…

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07

Feb

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Fortune Barishal defends crown in thrilling chase against Chittagong – India TV

Image Source : SHADMAN SAKIB ARNOB/X Fortune Barishal beat Chittagong Kings in BPL final Fortune Barishal defeated Chittagong Kings by three wickets to win the 2024-25 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Captain Tamim Iqbal and Kyle Mayers played sensational cricket to match the tempo of the game and eventually helped the team get over the line with only three balls remaining. The game once looked like it might slip away from their hands but Barishal managed to hold tight and won it, courtesy of Rishad Hossain’s phenomenal cameo. Batting first, Chittagong managed a terrific start as both openers…

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Feb

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Ranji Trophy 2024-25 knockouts: Schedule, venues, where to watch

Image Source : SACHIN TENDULKAR/X 2024 Ranji Trophy champions, Mumbai The knockout round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season will begin on February 8. The eight qualified teams - Haryana, Saurashtra, Mumbai, Jammu and Kashmir, Vidharbha, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Kerala will compete in the quarter finals and four out of these teams will progress to the semi-finals, which will begin on February 17. Notably, Jammu and Kashmir, who topped group A with 35 points will challenge Kerala in the Quarterfinal at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, while defending champions Mumbai will challenge Haryana at the iconic Eden Gardens…

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Feb

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When will Virat Kohli return from injury? Shubman Gill responds – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Virat Kohli (left) and Shubman Gill (right) Star India batter Virat Kohli missed the first ODI against England in Nagpur, owing to a swollen right knee. Shreyas Iyer replaced him in the playing XI and played a terrific knock of 59 runs off 36 deliveries as the Rohit Sharma-led side won the match by four wickets. After the game, Shubman Gill highlighted the nature of Kohli’s injury and noted that it isn’t serious and he expects the cricketer to be back in the playing XI in the second ODI in Cuttack. “It's nothing serious. He (Kohli)…

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Feb

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Steve Smith leaves Ricky Ponting behind to create history for Australia in Test cricket – India TV

Image Source : GETTY/AP Steve Smith's captaincy form continued in Tests as Australia had Sri Lanka nine down on the first day of the second Test Steve Smith continued his ascent on Test record lists as he created history for Australia on Day 1 of the second and final encounter against Sri Lanka in the ongoing series on Thursday, February 6. Smith grabbed a couple of catches on the first day of the second Galle Test sending back Kamindu Mendis and Prabath Jayasuriya, taking his overall tally of grabs to 197, which is the most by any Australian fielder as…

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Ex-cricketers slam Indian captain, coach after Shreyas Iyer’s selection revelation – India TV

Image Source : AP Shreyas Iyer slammed a 30-ball fifty as he took on England bowlers by the horns in the ODI series opener in Nagpur It's not often that a batter, who gave an all-timer of a World Cup campaign smashing 530 runs at an average of 66 and a strike rate of 133 would not be sure of his place in the playing XI the next time his team plays. But Shreyas Iyer had to wait for someone to pull up sore to be able to fight his place back in India's ODI side, despite averaging over 50…

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Feb

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Why and how Johnathan Campbell lead Zimbabwe on Test debut? Joins rare club – India TV

Image Source : ZIMBABWE CRICKET/ X Johnathan Campbell during the toss Zimbabwe named Johnathan Campbell as captain for the one-off Test against Ireland, which began on February 6. Regular captain Craig Ervine pulled out of the match due to a family emergency and Zimbabwe named Johnathan as his replacement as the leader. Notably, the 27-year-old has experience leading in domestic cricket and Zimbabwe wanted to capitalise on that and also on his brilliant form for the Test against Ireland. “Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine has withdrawn from the one-off Test against Ireland due to a family emergency. Johnathan Campbell, making his…

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