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Brazil most likely to win World Cup, but not guaranteed: Oxford mathematician
London: Dr Joshua Bull, an Oxford mathematician at the University’s Mathematical Institute, has done a modelling, which forecasts the likelihood of a Brazil victory in the FIFA World Cup finals starting today…
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BCCI announces adoption of upgraded digitalisation for digital payment interface
Mumbai: In a major boost towards ensuring the seamless transfer and dissemination of funds to players and state associations, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), under the stewardship of…
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Everyone needed a break: Ashwin defends Dravid’s absence from NZ tour
New Delhi: Veteran India off-spinner R Ashwin has defended India head coach Rahul Dravid’s absence from the New Zealand tour, saying the support staff “needed a break” after putting in extensive work…
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Ind vs NZ: First T20I called off due to rain
Wellington: The first T20 International of the three-match series between India and New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled as incessant rain made the ground unplayable here on Friday.…
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IND vs NZ, 1st T20I: Toss delayed due to rain in Wellington
Wellington: In the first game of the three-match T20I series between India and New Zealand, the toss has been delayed due to rain here at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Friday. “There…
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United Kingdom, Ireland submit bid to host Euro 2028
London: United Kingdom and Ireland have submitted their bid to host Euro 2028, along with 14 shortlisted stadiums. As per Sky Sports, the matches will potentially take place at Wembley, Villa Park,…
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Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail in alleged sexual assault case
Sydney: Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka has been granted bail while awaiting trial on charges of sexual intercourse without consent and the Lanka batter is banned from using his social media accounts,…
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Squads announced for Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy
Mumbai: The All-India Women’s Selection Committee on Thursday picked the squads for the upcoming Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy to be played at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. The Senior…
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Suryakumar continues to lead the latest T20I Batting Rankings
Dubai: Charismatic India middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has retained his No. 1 position in the T20I Batting Rankings, while several England players have made significant gains after their victory in the ICC…
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Major League Cricket all set to take off in the US in July next year
San Francisco: Major League Cricket (MLC) on Wednesday announced the dates for its inaugural season in the summer of 2023, a competition that will bring many of the world’s leading cricketers to…
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CSK CEO Viswanathan confirms Dhoni will lead side in IPL 2023
Chennai: Indian Premier League (IPL) side Chennai Super Kings’ CEO, KS Viswanathan has confirmed that former India skipper and charismatic wicketkeeper-batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead the side in the 2023 edition…
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Pollard announces retirement from IPL; appointed batting coach of MI
Mumbai: Charismatic West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians, but will don the role of batting coach for the…
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Australia captain Pat Cummins opts out of IPL 2023 due to ‘packed’ schedule
Melbourne: Australia Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins has decided to skip next year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament and concentrate on leading his team through a “packed” schedule of international cricket.…
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ATP Finals: Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets
Turin: Novak Djokovic started his quest for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Monday by overpowering Stefanos Tsitsipas to end the Greek’s year-end No. 1 ATP Ranking chances. Djokovic produced a…
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I will put my name in next month’s IPL auction: Adil Rashid
Melbourne: Adil Rashid’s game changing performances in England’s T20 World Cup winning campaign could certainly make him a hot property at the upcoming IPL auction in Kochi on December 23. Rashid, who literally…
