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Feb

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Shaheen Afridi breaks Sohail Tanvir’s 17-year-old unwanted record during tri-series ODI against New Zealand – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Shaheen Afridi. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi shattered a 17-year-old record of former speedster Sohail Tanvir during their tri-series ODI against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, February 8. Shaheen had a mixed outing with the ball in the first ODI of the tri-series that also features South Africa apart from these two teams. The left-arm speedster picked three wickets but had an expensive day with the ball. He had leaked 53 runs in his first nine overs, however, his figures ended on a worse note after he gave away 25 runs in…

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08

Feb

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When and where to watch MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape clash in India? – India TV

Image Source : SA20 Rashid Khan and Aiden Markram. Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town are all set to have a crack at each other for the final of the SA20 2025 at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, February 8.  MI Cape Town have reached the final for the first time after finishing at the bottom of the points table on the previous two occasions. They defeated Paarl Royals in Qualifier 1 to advance directly to the final.  The Sunrisers are looking for a three-peat, as they were the champions of the previous two editions…

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08

Feb

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How did Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube fare in Ranji Trophy quarterfinal? – India TV

Image Source : X/REV SPORTZ Shivam Dube Mumbai faced Haryana at iconic Eden Gardens in the third quarterfinal of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season. Batting first, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side had a rough start as openers Ayush Mhatre and Akash Anand failed to deliver. Young Mharte registered a golden duck while Ayush scored only 10 runs. Batting at three, Siddhesh Lad made only four runs as Mumbai were reduced to 14/3 at one stage. Captain Rahane and experienced batter Suryakumar Yadav were expected to take control of the situation but the duo failed to deliver. India’s T20 captain, Suryakumar,…

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08

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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08

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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07

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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