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Sooryavanshi blitz leads India to historic sixth U-19 World Cup win

Harare: Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the grand stage with a jaw-dropping 175 to power India to a record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title with a 100-run victory over England…
Sooryavanshi smashes second fastest hundred, most sixes in U19 World Cup

Harare: Records tumbled as India’s teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed away to the second fastest hundred in the history of the U-19 World Cup, racing to the landmark in just 55 balls…

U-19 World Cup: India opt to bat against England in final

Harare: India skipper Ayush Mhatre won the toss and elected to bat against England in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup here on Friday, February 6. India are playing an…
Ishan Kishan seals top-order slot as India beat South Africa in T20 WC warm-up

Navi Mumbai: In-form Ishan Kishan’s minute-a-mile half-century helped him lock his place in the top order as India completed a 30-run victory over South Africa in their only warm-up match ahead of…
Pakistan stands with Bangladesh on India game boycott: Sharif

Karachi: Calling Pakistan’s boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India an “appropriate decision”, the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that it was a “considered stance” to support Bangladesh.…
I will stand up: Manchester City manager Guardiola voices concern for Gaza

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday, February 4, expressed concern over civilian suffering in conflict zones, including Gaza, saying he felt compelled to speak out whenever he saw images of violence…
Ignored Steve Smith to feature in PSL to revive his T20 career

Melbourne: Snubbed from Australia’s T20 World Cup squad despite strong form, veteran batter Steve Smith has signed with new Pakistan Super League franchise Sialkot Stallionz in a bid to force his way…

Commando-style training secret behind Abhishek Sharma’s striking power

With 929 points, the slim and handsome Abhishek Sharma is now the world’s number one ranked batter in cricket’s T20 format. These days, Abhishek is being compared to Chris Gayle – the…
Tilak Varma passes fitness test in flying colours as India A beat USA by 38 runs

Navi Mumbai: Indian team management will heave a sigh of relief with Tilak Varma ticking all the boxes on his return to competitive cricket after a lower abdominal surgery as the ‘A’…
No India-Pakistan T20 match may cost USD 250 million to stakeholders

New Delhi: An India-Pakistan fixture in an International Cricket Council (ICC) event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering “USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore),” as per some estimates, and…
ICC warns PCB of “serious implications” over boycott of T20 World Cup tie against India

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, February 1, warned the Pakistan Cricket Board’s reported position of “selective participation” in the Men’s T20 World Cup could have far-reaching consequences for the…
Pakistan has not targeted BCCI, it has taken issue to ICC: Rashid Latif

New Delhi: Former captain Rashif Latif, while reflecting on Pakistan decison to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, said that they could face sanctions, and they must be aware of…
T20 World Cup: Pakistan decides to boycott India

Lahore: Pakistan on Sunday, February 1, formally announced its decision to boycott its marquee ICC T20 World Cup group league match against India, even as the government cleared the national team’s participation…
U19 World Cup: Kanishk-Khilan duo’s power hitting takes India to 252 against Pakistan

Bulawayo: All-rounders Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel’s quickfire 50-run stand was the only silver lining in India’s par score of 252 against arch rivals Pakistan in a Super Six match of the…
What happened to Virat Kohli’s Instagram account?

Mumbai: India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli’s Instagram account mysteriously disappeared overnight on January 30, triggering widespread concern among fans. One of the most-followed athletes in the world, Virat profile, which has over…