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The players are helpless: Sunil Gavaskar on backlash over India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup

New Delhi: The legendary Sunil Gavaskar has come to the defence of the Indian players, urging fans not to target them over the scheduled...

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He played for RCB didn't do anything: Ambati Rayudu breaks silence on Kevin Pietersen's 'joker' jibe

New Delhi: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu snapped back at Kevin Pietersen as he responded to his ‘joker’ jibe from the Indian Premier League...

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Shubman Gill named vice-captain as India announce squad for Asia Cup 2025

New Delhi:  Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain as India announced their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday. Chief...

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Don't push Jasprit Bumrah towards early retirement: Ex-India star compares pacer to Kohinoor diamond

New Delhi: Amid criticism over skipping Test matches, Aakash Chopra has come out in defence of Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and has warned against...

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Will Jasprit Bumrah play in Asia Cup 2025? Team India pacer informs selectors about his decision

New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah is reportedly ready to play in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and has already informed the selectors that he is available for...

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Salah, Ekitike score as Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth 4-2 in Premier League opener

New Delhi: New signing Hugo Ekitike shone on his Premier League debut as Mohamed Salah and Federico Chiesa scored two late goals to help defending...

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Yashasvi Jaiswal unlikely to be picked in Asia Cup 2025 squad, told to focus on red-ball cricket - Report

New Delhi: Yashasvi Jaiswal is reportedly unlikely to feature in India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The talented left-handed opening...

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'My country, my identity': Gautam Gambhir leads wishes from Indian cricket fraternity on Independence Day

New Delhi: As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, the Indian cricket fraternity united to extend wishes to fellow Indian citizens. Indian...

16.08.2025 10

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Who is Saaniya Chandok? Arjun Tendulkar’s fiancee, granddaughter of business mogul Ravi Ghai

New Delhi: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar reportedly got engaged to Saaniya Chandok this week. Saaniya, an...

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Venus Williams handed US Open wildcard at 45, becomes oldest singles entrant in 44 years

New Delhi: Venus Williams is all set for her Grand Slam comeback at the US Open 2025. The two-time champion has been handed a wildcard to take part in...

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Narrative Slips: Is SIR The New ‘Samvidhan Khatre Mein Hai’ Moment For The BJP?

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End of road for Karun Nair in Tests? Batters ends England series with dismal outing at The Oval

New Delhi: What could have been a career-reviving series for Karun Nair’s Test career turned out to be a forgetful one for the senior batter as he...

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Manchester United prioritising Benjamin Sesko, make contact with RB Leipzig for striker - Report

New Delhi: Manchester United are reportedly prioritising a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as they look to bolster their attack ahead of...

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Explained! Why Sports Ministry might not be able to stop India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been facing intense criticism on social media ever since the official schedule of the...

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Why draw in Manchester Test feels like a win for Team India

New Delhi: What started as a battle to survive the day for India ended in England’s desperation to call it a day as the Shubman Gill-led visitors...

29.07.2025 10

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Shubman Gill equals Sobers, Bradman, achieves multiple feats with superb ton in 4th Test vs England

New Delhi: Continuing his purple patch in the series, Shubman Gill notched up another magnificent ton during India’s second innings of the ongoing...

28.07.2025 10

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'3 months ago, 26 lives were lost': Fans slam 'spineless' BCCI after India-Pakistan clash confirmed in Asia Cup

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Indian government are facing the heat on social media after the Asian Cricket...

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Shubman Gill scripts history, breaks 19-year-old Asian record with half-century in Manchester Test

New Delhi: Team India skipper Shubman Gill created history as he broke former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf’s record for the most runs scored by...

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Congress' Protests Against Voter Roll Revision Is Not Just About Bihar

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Andre Russell bids farewell to international cricket as Australia hammer West Indies in 2nd T20I

New Delhi: Star all-rounder Andre Russell bid an emotional farewell to international cricket as Australia thrashed West Indies by 8 wickets in the 2nd...

24.07.2025 10

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There is always one rotten egg: Shahid Afridi breaks silence after India-Pakistan match fiasco in WCL

New Delhi: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi launched a scathing attack on ex-India batter Shikhar Dhawan as he vented out his frustration after...

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Anshul Kamboj joins India's squad as cover in England after injury to pacer Arshdeep Singh - Report

New Delhi: Pacer Anshul Kamboj has reportedly been added as a cover in India’s Test squad for their ongoing series against England after an injury...

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'Patriotism on vacation for money': Fans react to India Champions vs Pakistan Champions clash in WCL

New Delhi: Several former Indian cricketers are facing flak on social media for playing alongside some ex-Pakistan cricketers in the World...

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Shane Warne or Muttiah Muralitharan? Brian Lara picks the greatest spinner of all time

New Delhi: West Indies legend Brian Lara picked Shane Warne over Muttiah Muralitharan when asked to name the best spinner of all time in international...

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Tanzid Hasan, Mahedi Hasan stars as Bangladesh thrash Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in 3rd T20I, clinch series 2-1

New Delhi: Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the third T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday to clinch the three-match...

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'Don't want to lose this series': Jofra Archer ready to play last two Tests against India

New Delhi: England pacer Jofra Archer has said he is ready to play the remaining two Test matches against India in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar...

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Lamine Yamal faces legal probe over hiring dwarf entertainers to perform at birthday party

New Delhi: Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has landed in legal trouble after he reportedly hired a group of people with dwarfism as entertainers...

16.07.2025 10

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'Fought like a warrior': Fans hail Ravindra Jadeja for valiant knock in Lord's Test against England

New Delhi: Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 went in vain as England defeated India by 22 runs in a thriller to win the third Test between the two sides...

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Lord's Test poised for thrilling finish after England reduce India to 58/4 in 193-run chase on Day 4

New Delhi: England reduced India to 58/4 in the 193-run chase in their second innings at stumps on Day 4 to set the stage for a thrilling finish in...

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'India can't complain': Ex-England captain reacts after Shubman Gill's 'grow some b****' jibe on Zak Crawley

New Delhi: There was drama on the field towards the end of Day 3′ play in the ongoing Lord’s Test between India and England as Indian skipper...

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KL Rahul becomes first Indian to achieve elusive feat with 2nd Test hundred at Lord's

New Delhi: KL Rahul became the first Indian and Asian opener to score multiple centuries at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London after...

13.07.2025 20

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Lord's Test, Day 3: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy keep India on track after KL Rahul's dismissal

New Delhi: Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Reddy combined to steady the ship and keep India on track in their first innings at Tea on Day 3 after the...

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Novak Djokovic fights back to beat Flavio Cobolli, enters Wimbledon 2025 semi-finals

New Delhi: Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic defeated Flavio Cobolli in the quarters to reach the men’s singles semi-finals at Wimbledon 2025....

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The Nastiest Elections In India: Not The Parliament Or Assembly, But Panchayat Polls

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Jofra Archer returns after 4 years as England make one change in playing XI for 3rd Test against India

New Delhi: Jofra Archer is set to make his Test comeback after four years as England have included the fast bowler in their playing XI for the...

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Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Cameron Norrie to reach third consecutive semifinal

New Delhi: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz dispatched Cameron Norrie in the men’s singles quarterfinal to reach the semifinal at Wimbledon 2005 on...

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India women vs England women 4th T20I live streaming: When and where to watch in India?

New Delhi: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will look to bounce back to winning ways and clinch the five-match series when they lock horns with England in...

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England ask for 'pace and bounce' at Lord's as Jofra Archer gears up for comeback in 3rd Test against India

New Delhi: After England skipper Ben Stokes complained of the Edgbaston track being of ‘subcontinent’ style, the hosts have reportedly asked for a...

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How India brought Bazball to its knees

New Delhi: It’s easier said than done to go after improbable targets for a win in Test matches, even when a rather comfortable draw is on the offer...

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Akash Deep reveals his sister is suffering from cancer, sends emotional message after 10-wicket haul vs England

New Delhi: Akash Deep bowled his heart out to help India thrash England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham to record their...

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Musiala suffers horrific injury as PSG beat Bayern 2-0 to reach FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-finals

New Delhi: Down to nine men in extra time, reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 in the quarter-finals of...

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BCCI, BCB mutually agree to postpone India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh to September

New Delhi: India’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh has been postponed from August 2025 to September 2026 after a mutual agreement between the two...

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Edgbaston Test, Day 1: Skipper Shubman Gill slams sublime century to help India cross 300-run mark

New Delhi: Skipper Shubman Gill notched up a superb century, while opener Yashsvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant 87 to help India post 310/5 on the board...

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Chelsea sign Joao Pedro on 7-year contract from Brighton, Brazilian forward eligible for Club World Cup

New Delhi: Chelsea have signed Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal worth £60 million to further bolster their attack ahead of the...

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Indian bowlers use two-coloured balls in nets to 'detox filthy IPL habits' ahead of 2nd Test against England

New Delhi: The Indian team has been practising with two-coloured balls ahead of the upcoming second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham....

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Why Punjab's 'Abrahamisation' Should Serve As A Cautionary Tale For Sarna Code Advocates

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Surgeon who treated Rishabh Pant, calls India star's somersault celebration 'unnecessary'

New Delhi: Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, a renowned Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon, who treated Rishabh Pant after his horrific car accident in December,...

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3 players who can replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's playing XI if he misses 2nd Test vs England

New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer with the ball for India in the recently concluded first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy...

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3 reasons behind India's shock defeat against England in Leeds Test

New Delhi: Despite five centuries and a brilliant fifer from Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill-led India suffered a shock five-wicket defeat against...

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Carlos Alcaraz beats Jiri Lehecka to clinch Queen's title, Bublik downs Medvedev to win Halle Open

New Delhi: World no.2 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka in a hard-fought final at the Queen’s Club Championship on Sunday to claim his second...

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