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Why did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not make his India debut during Ireland series? India coach reveals reason | Cricket

New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi missed out on making his record-breaking International debut during the two-match T20I series against Ireland as the move baffled many Indian fans. The 15-year-old had been the talk of the town ever since been named in India's squad for the UK tour, with many expecting the Rajasthan Royals' sensation to win his maiden India cap. However, the Men in Blue went with the T20 World Cup pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for the two contests in Belfast. Many feel the presence of Sooryavanshi in the Playing XI could have made some difference after India…

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28

Jun

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IND vs IRE 2nd T20I LIVE Cricket Score: India vs Ireland Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Highlights | Cricket

New Delhi: India will look to bounce back from a stunning defeat when they face Ireland in the second and final T20I on Sunday, with captain Shreyas Iyer hoping his side can level the series after an unexpected loss in the opener. Fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph, India were shocked as Ireland defended 182 successfully, bowling out the visitors for 148 to register their maiden international win over India. It was an underwhelming start for Iyer, who returned to the T20I setup after more than two-and-a-half years and began his tenure as India's new T20 captain on a…

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28

Jun

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India hand two debuts in must-win 2nd T20I in bid to avoid series defeat in Belfast | Cricket

New Delhi: India have handed debuts to international debut to Suryansh Shedge and T20I debut to Prince Yadav as the Men in Blue look to avoid an embarrassing series defeat at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. The Men in Blue were shocked by Ireland in the first T20I, losing the series opener by 34 runs.  India now look to avoid a humiliating series defeat and a 2-0 whitewash in the second clash at the same venue. India won the toss and opted to bowl first. Newly-appointed captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed that India have handed two debuts as Suryansh and…

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28

Jun

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Ben Stokes retires: 5 huge milestones of England icon as he walks into the sunset | Cricket

New Delhi: Ben Stokes has announced his International retirement, as the England all-rounder is set to hang up his boots after the completion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes will walk away as one of England's most-decorated cricketers, having been an ODI World Cup and a T20 World Cup winner. Stokes has played some stellar knocks for England, including that epic unbeaten 135 in the Headingley Test against Australia the Ashes alive. He also scored an unbeaten 84 to help England win their maiden ODI World Cup in 2019. Stokes goes back holding some…

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28

Jun

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Deepti Sharma shatters women’s cricket world record with lone strike in IND vs AUS T20 World Cup clash | Cricket

New Delhi: Deepti Sharma has etched her name into the history books after making a lone strike in the must-win T20 World Cup clash against Australia on Sunday, June 28 at Lord's. Deepti has become the highest wicket-taker in international women's cricket with the wicket of Beth Mooney during the second innings of the clash. The star India all-rounder was earlier tied with legendary Jhulan Goswami with 355 international scalps but went clear of her compatriot fast bowler when she removed Mooney caught at long-on during her second over and the innings' 10th over. She now sits on top of…

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28

Jun

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India’s journey in Women’s T20 World Cup comes to an end, knocked out in group stage twice in a row | Cricket

New Delhi: India have been knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 after suffering a loss to Australia in their last group stage match at Lord's, London. The Women in Blue had to win their last match at any cost for them to progress into the semifinals; however, they failed to defend 170 against the mighty Aussies and suffered a horror group stage exit, a second straight one in the T20 World Cups. Australia chased down the biggest ever target in Women's T20 World Cups as they hunted down the score with six wickets in hand and one…

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28

Jun

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More history for Ireland, India’s T20I dominance comes to a halt with 2-0 series defeat in Belfast | Cricket

New Delhi: Ireland have entered the history books as they registered a 2-0 sweep over India in the two-match T20I series, ending their long unbeaten run with another famous win at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. Ireland have handed the two-time reigning T20 World champions India their first-ever T20I series defeat in three years. This marks a horror start to Shreyas Iyer's captaincy era as he fails to inspire the team to a single win in Ireland. The Men in Blue were handed a target of 155, and all they could do was to muster 153 in the second innings…

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28

Jun

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Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma shatter world record during IND vs AUS Women’s T20 World Cup clash | Cricket

New Delhi: India star openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have shattered a huge world record during their team's must-win Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Australia on Sunday, June 28. Mandhana and Shafali gave India a fine start in their clash at the iconic Lord's as the Women in Blue look to stay alive in the tournament.  Mandhana and Shafali have been two of the star players for India this World Cup in what has been an underwhelming one for the middle-order batters. The two took the Women in Blue to a decent start with a fifty-run partnership…

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28

Jun

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Ben Stokes announces international retirement, Trent Bridge Test to be his last England appearance | Cricket

New Delhi: England Test captain Ben Stokes has announced his international retirement,  confirming that he will bring the curtains down on a glorious England career at the end of the ongoing third Test match against England. "Ben Stokes has announced his retirement as England Men's Test Captain and from international cricket," ECB wrote in a media release on Sunday. "Stokes will end his England career at the Third Rothesay Test Match at Trent Bridge." ECB Chairman Richard Thompson hailed Stokes as "one of the greatest ever cricketers" for England as the all-rounder leaves the stage after an illustrious 15-year career.…

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Jun

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INDW vs AUSW Women’s T20 World Cup LIVE Cricket Score: India vs Australia Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams | Cricket

New Delhi: India face a must-win encounter against six-time champions Australia in their final Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday, with a semifinal berth hanging in the balance. Harmanpreet Kaur's side has six points from four matches, while Australia remain unbeaten with eight. Earlier in the day, South Africa defeated Bangladesh at Lord's to provisionally take the second place from India. With South Africa beating Bangladesh, India need a victory over Australia to secure a place in the last four. India's campaign has been a mixed bag, marked by flashes of brilliance and costly lapses. After…

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