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Royal Challengers Bengaluru names Rajat Patidar as captain for IPL 2025
Bengaluru: IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday named Rajat Patidar as its captain for the upcoming season starting March 21, replacing South African Faf du Plessis who was released from the…
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Gill and Rohit close in on No. 1 ODI ranking
Dubai: With just a week left for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are closing in on the top spot in the ICC men’s ODI player…
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Bumrah is India’s Ronaldo, says Harmison
New Delhi: Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has drawn a striking parallel between India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasising the irreplaceable nature of the fast bowler.…
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India women beat South Africa, retain Under 19 World Cup
Kuala Lumpur: Trisha Gongadi put out a sparkling all-round performance as a dominant India retained their U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title with a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the final…
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Suryakumar Yadav is the best player in India’s T20I team: Manjrekar
Mumbai: Renowned for his ability to hit across 360 degrees, Suryakumar Yadav is the best player in India’s T20I team, just like ICC Player of the Year 2024 Jasprit Bumrah is in…
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World Pickleball League: Rakul, Jackky become co-owners of Hyderabad team
Mumbai: India is embracing a new sport, pickleball, after more than a decade, with the launch of the World Pickleball League (WPBL). The sport has gained immense popularity, attracting top celebrities from…
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No Indian, Australian in Asalanka-led ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024
Dubai: No Indian and Australian cricketers were featured in the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024, which is led by Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka. The International Cricket Council…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad police annual sports meet concludes
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police’s 4-day annual sports meet concluded on Thursday, January 23. The closing ceremony was attended by commissioner of police CV Anand and other dignataries. As part of the closing…
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ICC chairperson Jay Shah inducted into World Cricket Connects Advisory Board
London: The ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into a newly instituted World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the many challenges and opportunities in the sport…
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Kerala govt to appoint 249 sportspersons under sports quota
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday approved the appointment of 249 sports persons to various positions in different departments under the sports quota for the years 2015-2019. The decision was taken by…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad police conducts annual sports meet
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand on Monday, January 20 inaugurated the annual sports meet. The event has 24 categories of games and sports. This is the first time 14 teams are…
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WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians unveil new jersey design
Mumbai: Former winners Mumbai Indians on Thursday revealed their new team jersey for Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, featuring a distinctive design that pays homage to Mumbai’s coastal heritage while embracing modernity.…
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BCCI mulls pay cut for poor performance of India cricketers
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering salary cuts for cricketers who show poor performances. The suggestion was made during a review meeting of the BCCI, which included…
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Jemimah breaks into top-20 in ICC rankings after maiden ODI ton
Dubai: Riding on her maiden international century, Indian middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues climbed three spots to enter the top-20 at 19th in the ICC Women’s ODI rankings released on Tuesday. Ending a…
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ICC Cricket Committee looking to go easy on bowlers on wides: Shaun Pollock
Durban: South African legend Shaun Pollock says the ICC Cricket Committee is working towards giving bowlers “bit more leeway on wides” as the current rule is “very strict on them”, particularly when…
