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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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      Pakistan vs England: Teams build for T20 World Cup in a long awaited home series for the hosts

      Seven T20Is in a row between two teams. It is quite unusual even at a time when T20I cricket is at the forefront. But the times are ever-changing. And cricket is making its way back to Pakistan after a hideous spell of them having to make UAE their make-shift home. England is touring Pakistan after a haul of 17 years. It is difficult to say how long it is. But here is some context. The last time they toured Pakistan, Prince Charles (now king) had just married Camilla Parker. The first ever YouTube video was uploaded that year. Apple had just started developing iPhones. Younis Khan was still the captain of the Pakistan cricket team. And James Anderson had ended the ODI…

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      India vs South Africa: Tickets priced between Rs 1,500 and 6,000 for T20I opener

      KOCHI: The ticket sales for the India vs South Africa T20I to be played at the Greenfield stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on September 28 began on Monday. Tickets have been priced between Rs 1500 and Rs 6000, which is inclusive of the GST and entertainment tax. However, students will be given a 50% concession if they buy tickets through their educational institutions in advance from the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA). Only upper-tier tickets, which are priced at Rs 1500 will be available for students on concession. Stair Lifts Takes Only Hours To Install: See How Much They Cost AdStair Lifts Tickets for the pavilion are priced at Rs 2,750 while tickets for the KCA grand stand is Rs 6000 (inclusive of food).…

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      BCCI Unveils New Team India T20 Jersey Ahead Of T20 World Cup

      The BCCI on Sunday unveiled the new T20 jersey for the Indian men and women’s cricket teams. The unveiling comes a month ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia next month and two days before India’s T20I series against Australia. “To every cricket fan out there, this one’s for you. Presenting the all new T20 Jersey – One Blue Jersey,” the BCCI tweeted. The jersey comprises a light blue t-shirt with sleeves of a darker shade of blue, paired with light blue trousers. To every cricket fan out there, this one’s for you.Presenting the all new T20 Jersey – One Blue Jersey by @mpl_sport. #HarFanKiJersey#TeamIndia #MPLSports #CricketFandom pic.twitter.com/3VVro2TgTT— BCCI (@BCCI) September 18, 2022 The poster for the new jersey featured…

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      Virat Kohli Takes Internet By Storm With His New Hairstyle As He Arrives In Chandigarh For 1st T20I vs Australia

       After a staggering run in the recently concluded Asia Cup, ace India batter Virat Kohli will be looking to continue his form in the three-match T20I series against Australia. Kohli landed in Punjab on Saturday to take part in the first T20I that will be played in Mohali on September 20. Kohli was escorted by police officers and security personnel as he arrived at the Chandigarh airport. The Punjab Cricket Association’s social media handle posted a video of Kohli arriving in the city. “Look who’s here. Welcome @imVkohli to the city beautiful,” PCA Cricket captioned. Look who’s here 😍Welcome @imVkohli to the city beautiful @gulzarchahal @BCCI @CricketAus #gulzarchahal #1stT20I #pca #pcanews #punjabcricket #punjab #cricket #teamindia #indiancricketteam #punjabcricketnews #cricketnews #gulzarinderchahal #fans…

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      Anushka Sharma misses Virat Kohli as he leaves for T20I series against Australia

      It is no secret that Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have supported each other through every thick and thin and they continue floor their fans with their loving chemistry. After the Asia Cup 2022, Virat has now left for the T20I series against Australia. And while Virat is away, Anushka is currently in major missing husband mode. She took to Instagram to express her deep feelings towards her husband. She shared a throwback romantic picture where the two are seen embracing each other in the lap of nature. “The world seems brighter, exciting, more fun and overall just much much better in places as beautiful as these or even when cooped up in a hotel bio-bubble with this person #MissingHubby too much…

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      ‘Great to be back in India, Can’t Wait to See All The Fans’: Pat Cummins Looking Forward to India T20Is

      Reigning T20I world champions Australia are in India for a three-match series that starts next week and their star bowler Pat Cummins is hoping for packed stadiums having visited the country for the first time since covid pandemic upended the world in 2020. “Great to be back in India for the first time since COVID. Can’t wait to see all the fans. They are always crazy over here. Hopefully some packed stadiums here, It’s always a lot of fun. You feel like a billion people are watching, so I can’t wait for it,” Cummins told cricket.com.au. Meanwhile, all set for his much-anticipated international debut against India, Singapore-born Australian hard-hitting batter Tim David has made everyone excited including Cummins. A sought-after power-hitter in franchise cricket, the 6-feet 5-inches…

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    • 17 September
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      Australian team always said to each other, ‘don’t speak to him because…’: Lee’s fascinating revelation about Tendulkar

      India’s former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is widely considered as one of the greatest to play the game. A record-holder for most runs in Tests and ODIs, Tendulkar dominated bowling attacks across the world and remains the only player in the history of the game to score 100 international centuries. Throughout his 24-year-long career, Tendulkar enjoyed intense rivalries with some of the leading fast bowlers – one of them was Australia’s Brett Lee, who, on Friday, recalled facing the ‘Master Blaster’. The Australia speedster, known for his brutal pace, paid tribute to Tendulkar on his official YouTube channel as he talked about the first time he bowled to him in 1999 during a tour game, and revealed that he was overwhelmed with the support…

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    • 16 September
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      Ravinchandran Ashwin Predicts IPL Teams Will ‘Break the Bank’ for 23-Year-Old All-Rounder

      Although IPL has been one of the most sought-after tournaments, years after years it has been the auction that has made all the headlines. Fans wait each year with bated breath with one thing gracing their lips: “Who will break the bank?.” Well, no look further as one of the thinking cricketers of this generation, Ravichandran Ashwin has named a 23-year-old Australian as next year’s top pick. Cameron Green made his Australia debut against India in December 2020, but it was in the recently concluded Chappell-Hadlee Trophy that he came off age as Australia clean swept New Zealand 3-0. The 23-year-old emerged as the third-highest run scorer in the series (114 runs) and took two crucial wickets in as many games. “Just…

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      ‘Babar Azam Can be Sacked As Pakistan Captain’- Ex- Pak Cricketer Makes Bold Statement Ahead of T20 World Cup

      Pakistan ex-cricketer Danish Kaneria Reckons that Babar Azam could lose the captaincy if his side is unable to perform in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Babar Azam is currently going through a rough patch. Kaneria suggested that the right-handed batter must ensure that the team comes up with improved performance at the ICC event. Kaneria also said that Azam has had a big role to play in the team’s selection for the T20 World Cup 2022. This is why he feels that the skipper will be answerable if these players don’t do well. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the ex-cricketer said: “Babar Azam is out of form. Several questions have also been raised about his captaincy.…

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    • 15 September
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      YouTuber guilty of Oval pitch invasion during England game

      A self-styled YouTube prankster who collided with England cricketer Jonny Bairstow after invading the pitch at the Oval has been found guilty of aggravated trespass. Daniel Jarvis, 34, ran into the batter at the non-striker’s end after sprinting on to the field to bowl at Ollie Pope on day two of the fourth Test against India last September. He said he did not believe he was trespassing because he had a ticket. Jarvis will be sentenced next month. The defendant, from Gravesend in Kent, has a YouTube account with more than 170,000 subscribers. He said that some people “run out naked” during games but do not get arrested. Jarvis told Croydon Magistrates’ Court that he “accidentally” made contact with Bairstow, adding: “I…

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