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    Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings

    Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed eight wickets across three games at an impressive average of 12.62, helped propel him to the top spot once more Dubai: Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings, a spot he initially held during last year’s Cricket World Cup in India. Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed eight wickets across three games at an impressive average of 12.62, helped propel him to the top spot once more. Afridi’s rise comes as part of a reshuffling in the rankings, with South Africa’s spinner Keshav Maharaj slipping to third and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan maintaining his position at second. Afridi’s dominance on the field, combined with Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s leading spot in the ODI batting rankings, makes Pakistan the only team with the No.1-ranked player in…
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    ‘Wasn’t the nicest thing,’ says KL Rahul on animated chat with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenk during IPL 2024 

    LSG owner appeared visibly displeased after a match’s outcome and was seen engaged in an intense discussion with skipper Rahul along the boundary line at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium New Delhi:  India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul has opened up on the animated chat between Lucknow Super Giants’ owner Sanjiv Goenka during the 2024 IPL when LSG were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). LSG were in a need of big win over SRH to qualfiy for the playoffs, but the team suffered a humiliating 10-wicket loss. Afterwards, LSG owner appeared visibly displeased after the match’s outcome and was seen engaged in an intense discussion with skipper Rahul along the boundary line at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. “As a team, we were all in shock because we were at the stage in that tournament where every game was very important. We had to win, I think, three out of five games or two out of the last…
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    Impressive run: Samson looking to make hay while the sun shines

    I made maximum utilisation of my current form you can say,” says the wicketkeeper after collecting his player of the match award following India’s 61-run win over South Africa in the first T20I Durban: In his last six competitive games, Sanju Samson has scored three hundreds, including one in the Duleep Trophy, and the inform India wicketkeeper batter is looking to make hay while the sun shines. Samson’s 107 off 50 balls against South Africa, his second T20I hundred in as many matches after his 111 against Bangladesh last month, has helped him to partially brush off the tag of an underperformer. “Really enjoyed my time out there in the middle. I made maximum utilisation of my current form you can say,” Samson said after collecting his player of the match award following India’s 61-run win over South Africa in the first T20I. Asked about the team’s gameplan, the Rajasthan Royals skipper spoke about intent. “The…
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    Harmanpreet makes it to 50-player shortlist for WBBL Team of the Decade

    The shortlist comprises cricketers who have played a minimum of 60 WBBL matches prior to this season Melbourne: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur is the lone entry from India in the 50-player shortlist for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Team of the Decade, which was released on Thursday. The shortlist comprises cricketers who have played a minimum of 60 WBBL matches prior to this season. The list will be pruned to 12 by a selection panel of experts after taking into account public voting. The public voting will be open between November 11-24 on the Big Bash App. The Team of the Decade will honour the greatest players from across the 10-year history of the WBBL. The selection panel is being chaired by Cricket Australia Director Clea Smith, and also includes Mel Jones, Lisa Sthalekar, Matthew Mott, Quentin Hull, Laura Jolly and Alistair Dobson. Public voting will be given equal importance and the panel will then review and…
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    IPL 2025: CSK might think about leaving Dhoni out for a game, feels Ponting

    The 43-year-old, who is at the last stage of his playing career, only features in the IPL since announcing international retirement in 2020. He led CSK to five IPL titles under his leadership New Delhi: After being retained by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL 2025, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that MS Dhoni might be rested for a game here and there in the next season to get the best out of him. The 43-year-old, who is at the last stage of his playing career, only features in the IPL since announcing international retirement in 2020. He led CSK to five IPL titles under his leadership. “Two seasons ago he probably had his worst season, but then last year again, he bounced back into really impacting some games like the MS Dhoni of old,” Ponting said on the recent episode of The ICC Review. “I think it will be exactly the same now…they might…
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    IPL 2025 auction likely to be held in Riyadh at November end: Sources

    “Officials have gone there to finalise the venue and dates, announcement to be made very soon,” the source added. New Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is likely to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, sources told IANS on Monday. “Officials have gone there to finalise the venue and dates, announcement to be made very soon,” the source added. As all ten franchises have announced their list of retained players for the IPL 2025, all attention is now shifted to the upcoming mega auction to be held in the end of November. With a total salary cap of Rs 120 crore available at the mega auction for each team to form a squad of 25 players, franchises were allowed to retain up to six players (Retention/Right to Match) with a with a maximum of five capped internationals and up to two uncapped Indian players. Defending champions Kolkata…
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    3rd Test: Ajaz Patel takes five wickets at Wankhede, continuing his impressive streak

    During his first visit to Mumbai since migrating to New Zealand as an eight-year-old, Patel achieved remarkable figures of 10/119. This made him only the third bowler in cricket history to take all 10 wickets in a single innings, following legends Jim Laker of England and Anil Kumble of India. Mumbai: New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel continued his special relationship with the city where he was born as he claimed a five-wicket haul on Saturday to add to the historic 10 wickets in an innings that he bagged in 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium. Patel took 10/119 on his first visit to Mumbai from where he migrated to New Zealand as an eight-year-old boy, becoming only the third bowler in the history of the game to claim all 10 wickets in an innings, after legends Jim Laker of England and Anil Kumble of India. On Saturday on the second day of…
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    3rd Test: India takes charge, leaves NZ at 171/9 at stumps on day 2

    On a deteriorating pitch that provided sharp turn and inconsistent bounce, the spinners maintained their dominance with another fruitful day. After New Zealand had limited India to 263 in their first innings, holding a narrow 28-run lead despite contrasting half-centuries from Shubman Gill (90) and Rishabh Pant (60), the hosts made a strong comeback with the help of Ashwin and Jadeja. Mumbai: Ravindra Jadeja (4-52) and R Ashwin (3-63) helped India reduce New Zealand to 171/9 in their second innings at the end of Day 2 in the third Test in Mumbai. New Zealand, who scored 235 in their first innings were leading by 143 runs after they rode on Ajaz Patel’s 5-103 to bowl out India for 263, restricting the hosts to only a 28-run lead. On a crumbling pitch on which offered sharp turn and variable bounce, the spinners continued to rule the roost as they had another productive…
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    Mumbai Test: India at 195/5, trail New Zealand by 40 runs at lunch

    Resuming at their overnight score of 86/4, Rishabh Pant (60) played a counter-attacking innings and races to his fifty. New Zealand were guilty of dropping a couple of catches but Ish Sodhi found the breakthrough for the tourists when he trapped Pant leg before in the 38th over. New Zealand had scored 235 in their first innings. Brief Scores: New Zealand 1st inning 235 all out in 65.4.1 overs (Daryl Mitchell 82, Will Young 71; Ravindra Jadeja 5/65, Washington Sundar 4/81) India 1st innings: 195 for 5 in 43 overs (Shubman Gill 70 not out, Rishabh Pant 60; Ajaz Patel 2/76)
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    3rd Test: India struggles at 86/4 as Jadeja, Sundar bowl out NZ for 235

    Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill put together a half-century partnership for the second wicket, with Jaiswal surviving some tense moments to score 30 runs off 52 balls, including four boundaries. They added 53 runs together before Jaiswal was bowled by Ajaz Patel while attempting a reverse sweep. India’s woes deepened when nightwatchman Mohammed Siraj was trapped LBW by Patel for a golden duck, followed by Virat Kohli’s run-out for just four runs. Mumbai: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill shared a half-century partnership but India wasted the opportunity to end Day 1 of the third Test at 86/4 after Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 14th five-wicket haul and Washington Sundar bagged a four-fer to bowl out New Zealand for 235 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill had shared a half-century partnership for the second wicket, with the Mumbai opener surviving some anxious moments and scoring 30 off…

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      Pant overtakes Kohli in ICC Test batting rankings; Yashasvi Jaiswal enters top 10

      New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra enters top 20 list in the same category New Delhi: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has overtaken his team-mate and former captain Virat Kohli in the ICC Test batting rankings, while New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra enters top 20 list in the same category. Pant made scores of 20 and 99 in the first Test against New Zealand at Bengaluru, and that has propelled him to jump three places to sixth place in the latest update to rankings for Test batters, and go past Kohli, who is now at joint eighth position. England batter Joe Root maintains a healthy lead at the top of the rankings, with trio Yashasvi Jaiswal  at third spot  joining Pant and Kohli as the only players from…

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    • 22 October
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      Injured Williamson to miss second Test against India in Pune

      Blackcaps head coach Gary Stead said Williamson was not yet ready even though he has made significant progress Pune: Senior New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test against India in Pune as his rehabilitation from a groin strain is still not complete, the country’s cricket board announced on Tuesday. New Zealand lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first game by eight wickets in Bengaluru. The second match will start here on Thursday. Williamson, who is yet to join the squad here, suffered the injury during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka. Blackcaps head coach Gary Stead said Williamson was not yet ready even though he has made significant progress. “We’re monitoring Kane and he’s tracking in the right…

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      Mumbai Indians among five IPL franchises to bid for teams in The Hundred

      Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among other franchises who have submitted bids to acquire teams New Delhi: Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among the IPL franchises who have submitted bids to acquire teams in the English Cricket Board-run The Hundred, according to a report. The GMR Group, recently named the new owner of Hampshire, and Avram Glazer, co-owner of Manchester United Football Club, also submitted bids before the ECB’s October 18 deadline for potential investors, reported ESPNCricinfo. The ECB has invited bids for a 49 per cent stake in each of the eight franchises, with the board retaining majority control. “Expressions of interest could be for all eight…

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    • 21 October
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      Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli celebrate Karva Chauth in true Delhi style

      A video circulating online shows Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli attending a Kirtan by Krishna Das to celebrate Karva Chauth. Anushka wore a printed outfit with heart patterns, while Kohli sported denim jeans, a long-sleeve t-shirt, and a baseball cap. Mumbai: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and her husband, the Indian batting legend Virat Kohli celebrated Karva Chauth in the most Delhi way possible. A video surfaced on the Internet shows Anushka and Virat attending a Kirtan by Krishna Das to celebrate Karva Chauth. While Anushka was seen dressed in a printed outfit with heart patterns, Kohli opted for a pair of denims, a long sleeve t-shirt and a baseball cap. Anushka and Virat, who are fondly called as Virushka by fans, got married in…

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    • 21 October
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      Sunil Gavaskar praises Sarfaraz Khan’s remarkable 150 against New Zealand

      After scoring a duck in the first innings, where India was bowled out for just 46 runs, Sarfaraz Khan led the charge in India’s second innings total of 462 with an impressive 150—his maiden Test century—featuring 18 fours and three sixes. New Delhi: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar lauded Sarfaraz Khan for his attacking 150 in the recent first Test against New Zealand, adding that his batting returns were even more remarkable than his waistline. After bagging a duck in the first innings, where India were bowled out for 46, Sarfaraz was at the forefront of India’s second innings total of 462 through an attacking 150 – his maiden Test hundred – laced with 18 fours and three sixes. He wowed cricket fans…

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    • 21 October
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      Kagiso Rabada becomes fastest to 300 Test wickets in under 12,000 deliveries

      Rabada reached the milestone in the first Test against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. He claimed the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim in the first session, surpassing Waqar Younis (12,602 balls) to become the fastest to 300 Test wickets by balls bowled. Rabada also achieved the feat ahead of former South African pacer Dale Steyn (12,605 balls). Dhaka: South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada on Monday scripted history by becoming the fastest bowler to reach the 300 Test wickets with less than 12,000 deliveries taken to achieve the landmark. The speedster achieved the feat in the first Test against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. With the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim in the first session of the day, Rabada surpassed legendary…

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    • 19 October
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      Bengaluru Test: Sarfaraz slams maiden century, Rishabh back with a bang

      Sarfaraz picked from where he had left off on day 3 to bring up his maiden Test century, reaching 125 not out from 154 balls with 16 fours and three sixes Bengaluru: Rain halted India’s charge as Sarfaraz Khan‘s maiden unbeaten century and Rishabh Pant‘s brisk 53 not out took India to a strong position of 344/3, trailing by 12 runs on day four of the opening Test against New Zealand here on Saturday. Sarfaraz picked from where he had left off on day 3 to bring up his maiden Test century, reaching 125 not out from 154 balls with 16 fours and three sixes. On the other end, Pant, who copped a blow to his right knee while keeping the wickets on the second…

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    • 19 October
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      Rishabh Pant beats MS Dhoni’s record, achieves this remarkable feat

      Etches his name into the record books on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand, becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2,500 Test runs Bengaluru: Rishabh Pant etched his name into the record books on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand, becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2,500 Test runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Pant achieved the milestone in just 62 innings, surpassing the previous record held by former captain MS Dhoni, who reached the landmark in 69 innings. Farokh Engineer, another legendary figure in Indian cricket, had previously held the record with 82 innings. Pant’s remarkable achievement came as India mounted a spirited fightback, reaching 344/3 as rain enforced early lunch. India are just 12 runs…

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      1st Test: Sarfaraz’s 150, Pant’s 99 power India past 400, extend lead to 82

      Persistent morning rain delayed play until 1:50 pm, but once underway, a 177-run partnership between Sarfaraz and Pant for the fourth wicket pushed India into the lead. Bengaluru: A fantastic 150 from Sarfaraz Khan and an exhilarating 99 from Rishabh Pant helped India to 438/6 in 90.2 overs and extend their lead to 82 runs at tea on Day Four of the first Test against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. But with the duo and K.L. Rahul falling in quick succession, India are effectively 82/6 and New Zealand have fought back their way into the match. It was a session in which persistent rain disrupted proceedings in the morning, before clearing the way for play to begin at…

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    • 18 October
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      1st Test: Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan hit fifties as India ends day 3 at 231/3

      After Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal put on 72 runs for the first wicket, Sarfaraz came out firing, finishing unbeaten on 70 off 78 balls, with seven fours and three sixes. Kohli showcased his classic style, effortlessly driving, lofting, and sweeping his way to 70 runs off 102 balls, making him the fourth Indian to reach the 9,000 Test run milestone. After Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal put on 72 runs for the first wicket, Sarfaraz came out firing, finishing unbeaten on 70 off 78 balls, with seven fours and three sixes. Kohli showcased his classic style, effortlessly driving, lofting, and sweeping his way to 70 runs off 102 balls, making him the fourth Indian to reach the 9,000 Test…

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