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Jan

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Suryakumar Yadav reveals reason behind playing six batters in 4th T20I vs New Zealand, reflects on 50-run defeat

Suryakumar Yadav said India intentionally played six batters in the 4th T20I to test World Cup combinations and bowling depth. He also admitted the lack of partnerships hurt the chase as India suffered a 50-run defeat to New Zealand. Visakhapatnam: India suffered a hammering 50-run defeat in the fourth T20I against New Zealand at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Ishan Kishan, who picked up a niggle in the third T20I of the series, was replaced by Arshdeep Singh, as the team management wanted to play an additional bowler for the match. However, playing an extra pacer didn’t quite help…

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28

Jan

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Aaron Jones charged for breaching CWI, ICC’s anti-corruption code, handed immediate ban

USA batter Aaron Jones has been suspended after being charged by the ICC with five anti-corruption breaches linked mainly to the Bim10 league, ruling him out of World Cup selection as a wider investigation continues. New Delhi: USA batter Aaron Jones has been provisionally suspended from all forms of cricket after being charged by the International Cricket Council with multiple violations of its Anti-Corruption Code. The 31-year-old has been handed an immediate ban from playing, with the ICC confirming that he has 14 days to formally respond to the allegations. The development comes at a sensitive time for USA Cricket,…

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28

Jan

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Undefeated Australia storm into U19 World Cup 2026 semifinals after beating West Indies

Australia defeated West Indies in their last Super Six match to make their way into the semifinals of the U19 World Cup 2026. Australia are the defending champions of the World Cup. New Delhi: Australia have made it to the semifinals of the U19 World Cup 2026 after defeating West Indies in their last Super Six match in Group 1 at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. Led by a hundred from Oliver Peake and a four-wicket haul from Charles Lachmund, the Aussies defeated the Windies by 22 runs in a high-scoring affair. Captain Peake smashed 109 from 117 balls, while…

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28

Jan

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Real Madrid vs Benfica: Where to watch UEFA Champions League clash on TV and stream online in India?

Benfica host Real Madrid in a decisive Champions League clash, with the Portuguese side needing a win to keep qualification hopes alive. Madrid, on the other hand, aim to secure a top-eight finish and direct entry into the knockout stage amid strong recent form. Lisbon: Benfica will host Real Madrid at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on Wednesday as both clubs meet in the final matchday of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League league phase. This fixture carries significant weight as Benfica must win to keep their hopes of advancing alive, while Real Madrid are aiming to secure a direct spot…

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28

Jan

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Suryakumar Yadav makes gains in ICC rankings after returning to form, Hardik, Dube also rise

Suryakumar Yadav surged back into the top 10 of the ICC T20I batting rankings, climbing five places to seventh after back-to-back unbeaten half-centuries against New Zealand. New Delhi: India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav made strong strides in the ICC rankings as per the latest update on Wednesday, January 28. Following his strong half-centuries in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, SKY gained five spots in the rankings for the T20I batters to jump to the seventh spot.  Surya has found his form back ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Following a dry-patch of over a year, Surya hit…

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Jan

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Why are 18 matches in UEFA Champions League set to begin at same time?

UEFA Champions League scheduled all 18 final league-stage matches simultaneously to ensure fairness, prevent tactical advantages, and maintain competitive integrity under the new 36-team format, keeping every team’s fate uncertain until the final whistle. New Delhi: European football’s premier club competition, the UEFA Champions League, has scheduled all 18 of its final league‑phase matches to kick off simultaneously, an unusual sight for fans and broadcasters alike. This decisive matchday marks the conclusion of the new extended league format and ensures a level playing field for all clubs involved.  Under the revamped structure, 36 teams compete in a single league table,…

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28

Jan

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Axar Patel update: When will star all-rounder return to India’s Playing XI? Suryakumar Yadav opens up

Axar Patel update: Star all-rounder played in the first T20I between India and New Zealand and has been on the sidelines ever since. Meanwhile, India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav provided an update on Axar Patel. New Delhi: Axar Patel missed out again as India take on New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Red-hot India have already sealed the series as they have an unassailable 3-0 lead heading into the fourth clash. India opted to bowl first in the fourth clash. India captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed a major change in the…

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Jan

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Why is Varun Chakravarthy not playing 4th T20I vs New Zealand in Visakhapatnam?

Varun Chakravarthy was benched for India’s 4th T20I vs New Zealand, with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi preferred as spinners. Ishan Kishan is out with a niggle, Axar Patel isn’t fully fit, and India added Arshdeep Singh to strengthen the bowling. Visakhapatnam: India have once again left Varun Chakravarthy out of the playing XI for the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Stadium. The spinner took three wickets across the first two T20Is, but since then, the Suryakumar Yadav-led team has opted for Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi as the two specialist spinners. While giving Varun a break…

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IND vs NZ 4th T20I Live cricket score: India vs New Zealand Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

IND vs NZ 4th T20I Live cricket score: India lock horns against New Zealand in the fourth match at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. India have already bagged the series with a 3-0 lead and will look to make the most of the chances in these two matches. New Delhi: India face New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. With the series in the bag, the Indian team will look to rotate some of their players to keep them fresh, while handing opportunities to some. Sanju Samson would be among the…

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Rohit Sharma wants India to play both Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav in T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma wants India to find a way to play both Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav in the T20 World Cup, citing their wicket-taking ability. However, he admits that dew and team balance make the combination a tough call for management. Mumbai: After Varun Chakravarthy firmly established his authority in the shortest format of the game, Kuldeep Yadav’s game time decreased significantly, as the team management increasingly preferred to field a second spinner in the form of an all-rounder, with either Axar Patel or Washington Sundar making the final XI.  However, according to Rohit Sharma, the defending T20 World Cup-winning…

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