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Pat Cummins sets himself 4-6 weeks to resume bowling
Sydney: Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has set himself a tentative 4-6 week time to recover from a lumbar bone stress injury, saying he would take a complete break from bowling and…
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Cricket: Faced with growing backlash, BCCI explains why it will not boycott Pakistan in Asia Cup
Any sports contest between India and Pakistan can never be free of political appendages. Be it cricket, hockey, or any other sport, there will always be a political angle to the competition.…
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India beat South Korea 4-1 in Asia Cup final, secure World Cup spot
Rajgir: Indian men’s hockey team beat South Korea 4-1 in the final to lift the Asia Cup trophy and qualify for next year’s World Cup, here on Sunday. Dilpreet Singh (28th and…
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Aryna Sabalenka wins her 2nd consecutive US Open title
New York: Aryna Sabalenka was two points away from what eventually would be a second consecutive U.S. Open title when she had what should have been a routine — easy, even —…
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Shreyas Iyer named India A captain for two unofficial Tests against Australia
Mumbai: Shreyas Iyer was on Saturday named the captain of the India A team, which will clash with Australia in two unofficial four-day Tests in Lucknow. The first game against Australia will…
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Happiest moment turned into tragic: Kohli on Bengaluru stampede
Bengaluru: India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting superstar Virat Kohli has opened up about the June 4 stampede during his franchise’s IPL victory celebrations here, saying “nothing in life really prepares you…
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Palestinian runner killed by Israeli fire while seeking food aid in Gaza
Gaza Strip: Palestinian runner Allam Abdullah Al-Amour was killed by Israeli gunfire on Wednesday, August 27, while trying to obtain food aid in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, according to…
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Rashid Khan to captain Afghanistan squad in Asia Cup
Kabul: Rashid Khan was on Sunday named captain of a spin heavy Afghanistan squad for the Asia Cup beginning in the UAE on September 9. Besides the captain, the other spinners in…
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Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from all forms of Indian cricket
New Delhi: Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, bringing the curtains down on a distinguished career highlighted by the art of batting for…
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Cricket: Bob Simpson, who built the great Aussie victory machine, is no more
With the death of Bob Simpson, Australian cricket has lost a giant personality. He was one of the most influential figures in the history of Australian cricket as a player, captain, and…
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Ashwin slams Iyer’s ‘unfair’ omission from Asia Cup squad
New Delhi: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from the Asia Cup squad, terming it “sad” and “unfair” while also questioning the logic behind leaving…
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India squad for Asia Cup 2025 announced, Gill named vice-captain
Mumbai: Test skipper Shubman Gill was on Tuesday appointed vice-captain of India’s 15-member T20 squad for next month’s Asia Cup, which will also feature pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Gill’s last T20 match…
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Asia Cup: No Babar, Rizwan in Pakistan’s 17-member squad
Lahore: Pakistan have excluded the senior duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the upcoming Asia Cup as Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the side in the T20I format.…
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Ronaldo India tour hopes rise after Al Nassr grouped with FC Goa
Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo could play in India for the first time after Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr were placed in Group D of the AFC Champions League Two. The draw, held…
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Messi’s India tour gets final seal of approval, first stop is Kolkata
Kolkata: Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12, promoter of…
