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    • Jan- 2025 -
      8 January

      Rabada confident South Africa can beat Australia in WTC final

      South Africa were the first team to qualify after defeating Pakistan by 10 wickets in the Boxing Day Test Cape Town: Fiery South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, no stranger to beating Australia, believes the prospect of facing them in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June has already sparked anticipation and motivation in his side. Reigning champions Australia secured their spot in the WTC final with a six-wicket victory over India in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, clinching the series 3-1. South Africa were the first team to qualify after defeating Pakistan by 10 wickets in the Boxing Day Test. “It’s actually quite some distance away, but a big occasion like the World Test Championship final gets…

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    • 8 January

      England board rejects call for boycott of Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan

      England are scheduled to face Afghanistan on February 26 in the Champions Trophy but more than 160 politicians have written a letter to the ECB, urging to boycott the match New Delhi: The England and Wales Cricket Board has reportedly rejected calls to boycott England’s match against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy over the treatment of women in a Taliban-ruled country. England are scheduled to face Afghanistan on February 26 in the Champions Trophy but more than 160 politicians have written a letter to the ECB, urging to boycott the match. “We strongly urge the England men’s team players and officials to speak out against the horrific treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban. We also urge the ECB…

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    • 8 January

      Inconsistent Lakshya crashes out of Malaysia Super 100 badminton

      Lakshya, coming off a title win at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow and a third-place finish at the King Cup International, failed to replicate his recent form Kuala Lumpur: An inconsistent Lakshya Sen faltered in his opening match, while HS Prannoy endured a frustrating start to the season-opening Malaysia Super 100 badminton tournament as his opener against Canada’s Brian Yang was suspended midway due to a leaking roof at the Axiata Arena on Tuesday. Lakshya, coming off a title win at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow and a third-place finish at the King Cup International, failed to replicate his recent form and succumbed to Chi Yu-jen of Chinese Taipei, losing 14-21, 7-21. The Indian shuttler’s game was riddled with…

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    • 8 January

      Kohli, Rohit will play Champions Trophy, confirm BCCI sources

      A review of the recent performances will be conducted soon but the BCCI does not blame head coach Gautam Gambhir for the defeat New Delhi: After India’s 1-3 loss against Australia in the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series, many questions were raised on the side’s senior players, mainly Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, after a series of poor outings for the duo. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff’s role too has come under scrutiny. But as things stand, all three will survive the debacle and BCCI sources said that Rohit and Virat will remain in contention to represent the country in the Champions Trophy and the five-match Test series against England in June. Both Rohit and Kohli have been a vital part and mainstay…

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    • 7 January

      West Indies Cricket team returns to Pakistan after 18 years for historic Test series

      The West Indies’ last Test series in Pakistan was in 2006, though they have visited for two white-ball series since then. The team is set to play a three-day tour match against Pakistan Shaheens starting January 10 in Islamabad, ahead of the first Test in Multan on January 17. Karachi: The West Indies cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Monday for their first Test series in Pakistan in 18 years. The West Indies last toured Pakistan for a Test series in 2006 though they have been to the country for two white-ball rubbers in between. The visitors will play a three-day tour game against Pakistan Shaheens from January 10 in Islamabad before the first Test in Multan from January 17. The…

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    • 7 January

      ICC considering for two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between big three nations

      Jay Shah, the new ICC chairman, to discuss system details with top brass of India, Australia and England Sydney/New Delhi: The ICC in collaboration with cricket boards of India, Australia and England is exploring the possibility of a two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between big three nations. The Age reported that Jay Shah, the new ICC chairman, is set to meet Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and his England counterpart Richard Thompson later this month to discuss the finer points. “Any plan for a move to two divisions in Test cricket would kick in after the end of the current Future Tours Program in 2027,” the Age reported quoting its sources. The BCCI is currently gearing up for its Special General Meeting…

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    • 7 January

      South Africa crush Pakistan by 10 wickets, sweep Test series 2-0

      Since beating the West Indies by 40 runs at Providence last August, South Africa has achieved 2-0 series wins against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan and qualified for its first World Test Championship final in June in London Cape Town: South Africa earned a seventh successive win after beating Pakistan by 10 wickets on day four of the second test at Newlands on Monday and swept the series 2-0. Pakistan, which was forced to follow on after 194 in the first innings, fought hard to avert an innings defeat with only 10 batters after Saim Ayub was injured on the first day. It was bowled out for 478 in the last session, leaving South Africa only 58 runs to win. David…

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    • 7 January

      Champions Cup 6: St Michael’s School clinch football title

      In a closely contested final, St Michael’s School edged past Tetra FC 3-2 to clinch the title, with Samson, Jason, and Reyansh each scoring a goal Hyderabad: St Michael’s School triumphed in the Under-12 category of the Champions Cup 6, organised by Friends Club, Bolarum, at Decathlon, Kompally on Monday. In a closely contested final, St Michael’s School edged past Tetra FC 3-2 to clinch the title, with Samson, Jason, and Reyansh each scoring a goal. In other matches, a hat-trick from Eshaan powered Tetra FC to a 4-1 victory over St Michael’s School in the Under-14 final. Meanwhile, Reqelford triumphed over St Michael’s in the Under-16 final. Results: Finals: U-12: St Michael’s School 3 (Samson 1, Jason 1, Reyansh 1) bt…

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    • 7 January

      HCA C Division One Day League: Dhananjaya’s 8/16 leads Manikumar to win

      VBoystown struggled as Dhananjaya wreaked havoc, dismissing them for 121 in 37.5 overs Hyderabad: Dhananjaya’s remarkable figures of 8/16 guided Manikumar to a seven-wicket win over Boystown in the HCA C Division One Day League Championship on Monday. Boystown struggled as Dhananjaya wreaked havoc, dismissing them for 121 in 37.5 overs. In response, Vamshhi Kumaar’s 50 and Revanth Sai’s unbeaten 47 led Manikumar to victory in 15.4 overs. In other matches, Devashvith Yadav’s impressive 137 off 122 balls helped Ramanthapur to a six-wicket win over All Saints. Batting first, All Saints were bowled out for 248 in 45.3 overs, despite Dhruva’s 107 (17×4). Chasing 249, Devashvith’s knock, which included 17 boundaries and 1 six, helped Ramanthapur reach the target in 42 overs with…

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    • Dec- 2024 -
      31 December

      Indian Shuttlers focus on All England, World Championships in 2025

      The new season will begin with Asian swing as the Super 1000 tournament, Malaysia Open, starts on January 7 in Kuala Lumpur, followed by the Indian Open, which is a Super 750 event, scheduled from January 14-19 in the nation’s capital New Delhi: After facing a mixed run of results in 2024, Indian shuttlers will gear up for the New Year with enthusiasm as the season begins with the Malaysia Open and India Open but the main focus will be on the most prestigious All England Open Badminton Championship and World Championship along with other big events. Indian shuttlers have won a total of five titles in the 2024 BWF World Tour. Of the five titles, one each are in men’s…

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