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‘Not even Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli would survive’: Former India cricketer slams Kolkata pitch

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‘Not even Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli would survive’: Former India cricketer slams Kolkata pitch

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh criticized the curator, calling the result of game as end of Test cricket.

Explained: Why CSK blocked Matheesha Pathirana's trade deals but released him later

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Explained: Why CSK blocked Matheesha Pathirana's trade deals but released him later

After much speculation over this contradiction, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has recently provided an explanation about Pathirana's release.

Shubman Gill likely to miss second Test against South Africa; BCCI calls up all-rounder: Report

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Shubman Gill likely to miss second Test against South Africa; BCCI calls up all-rounder: Report

The Times of India reports that Nitish Reddy, who plays for India A, has been requested to return to the team.

‘Not everyone knows everything’: Eden Gardens curator breaks silence, says pitch was prepared on instructions

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‘Not everyone knows everything’: Eden Gardens curator breaks silence, says pitch was prepared on instructions

India have lost 4 of their past 6 home Tests and 9 of the 18 games under Gambhir, and the outcome maintained the concerning pattern of home reversals.

'Sab darr ke khel rahe hain': Ex-India cricketer questions players' trust in Gautam Gambhir

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'Sab darr ke khel rahe hain': Ex-India cricketer questions players' trust in Gautam Gambhir

On a deteriorating Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata on Sunday, India batters put up a dismal performance against South Africa in the opening Test, which they ultimately lost by 30 runs.

‘Hope Gautam Gambhir is listening’: Sourav Ganguly sends message to India coach after Kolkata defeat

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‘Hope Gautam Gambhir is listening’: Sourav Ganguly sends message to India coach after Kolkata defeat

Ganguly's remarks follow India's loss to South Africa in the first Test of the two-match series in Kolkata to go 0-1 down.

‘Dealing with owners who lack cricket experience’: KL Rahul reveals challenges of IPL captaincy - Watch

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‘Dealing with owners who lack cricket experience’: KL Rahul reveals challenges of IPL captaincy - Watch

Star Indian batsman KL Rahul discussed the particular difficulties faced by Indian Premier League (IPL) captains.

'Quite nerve-wracking': Kagiso Rabada hails Kolkata Test win as one of South Africa’s greatest victories

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'Quite nerve-wracking': Kagiso Rabada hails Kolkata Test win as one of South Africa’s greatest victories

Rabada also said that watching the game from the sidelines was a true emotional roller coaster, despite the fact that he was unable to play due to a rib surgery.

Pay cut for leadership? Ravindra Jadeja’s exit from CSK fuels Rajasthan Royals captaincy talk

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Pay cut for leadership? Ravindra Jadeja’s exit from CSK fuels Rajasthan Royals captaincy talk

After former India opener Aakash Chopra explained the figures and the motivation behind them, the questions have only gotten louder.

Eden Gardens pitch debate intensifies: Dale Steyn, Anil Kumble question Gautam Gambhir; Ashwin unhappy with preparation

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Eden Gardens pitch debate intensifies: Dale Steyn, Anil Kumble question Gautam Gambhir; Ashwin unhappy with preparation

Gautam Gambhir's statement that these are precisely the conditions they desired and that curator Sujan Mukherjee was "very supportive" particularly surprised Anil Kumble.

Rajasthan Royals hit reset button ahead of IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara returns as head coach in place of Rahul Dravid

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Rajasthan Royals hit reset button ahead of IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara returns as head coach in place of Rahul Dravid

Following a poor ninth-place IPL 2025 result, Rahul Dravid's one-season stint came to an end as the team revealed the transfer on Monday.

WTC final scenario: How many matches India need to win after latest setback against South Africa

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WTC final scenario: How many matches India need to win after latest setback against South Africa

A reasonable threshold for the top two for this cycle is probably between 64-68 percent, given the present performance of South Africa and Australia.

'Recipe for disaster’: R Ashwin defends Eden pitch, cites Temba Bavuma example in sharp response to Aaron Finch

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'Recipe for disaster’: R Ashwin defends Eden pitch, cites Temba Bavuma example in sharp response to Aaron Finch

R Ashwin responded to Finch by saying that Temba Bavuma ‘clearly showed that the pitch was manageable with his sound defensive technique.’

SRH Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL Auction 2026

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SRH Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL Auction 2026

SRH Retention List 2026: SRH made a significant transaction with the Lucknow Super Giants for seasoned bowler Mohammed Shami.

RCB Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL Auction 2026

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RCB Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL Auction 2026

RCB Retention List 2026: Despite Livingstone being released, RCB's middle order options include Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, and wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma.

LSG Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL Auction 2026

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LSG Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL Auction 2026

LSG Retention List 2026: The franchise will compete in the IPL 2026 mini auction with a purse of Rs 22.95 crore.

GT Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL Auction 2026

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GT Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL Auction 2026

GT Retention List 2026: With a purse of Rs 12.9 crore, the franchise will have the chance to fill five positions in the squad at the IPL 2026 auction.

DC Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL Auction 2026

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DC Retention List 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL Auction 2026

DC Retention List 2026: Delhi Capitals traded Donovan Ferreira to Rajasthan Royals and roped in Nitish Rana from the Jaipur-based franchise.

KKR Retention List IPL 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL Auction

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KKR Retention List IPL 2026: Full list of players retained and released by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL Auction

KKR Retention List IPL 2026: The team took a big decision by letting go of talented all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer and seasoned T20 star Andre Russell.

Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja trade signals CSK’s next captain after MS Dhoni, believes Anil Kumble

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Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja trade signals CSK’s next captain after MS Dhoni, believes Anil Kumble

Samson scored 4027 runs for RR in 149 games, including two tons and 23 half-centuries. Jadeja took 143 wickets and scored 2198 runs in 186 games while playing for CSK.

IPL 2026 retention rules: How many players can teams keep? All you need to know before Nov 15 deadline

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IPL 2026 retention rules: How many players can teams keep? All you need to know before Nov 15 deadline

The IPL 2026 retention deadline is November 15 (Saturday). At approximately 5:00 PM IST, each franchise's list of players who have been retained and released will be made public.

1st time in 17 years: Jasprit Bumrah matches rare Dale Steyn feat with fiery spell vs South Africa

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1st time in 17 years: Jasprit Bumrah matches rare Dale Steyn feat with fiery spell vs South Africa

Bumrah completed his five-wicket haul by hitting twice in the third over following tea, dismissing Simon Harmer and last man Keshav Maharaj for a duck.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Jasprit Bumrah in IPL Auction? Who will earn the most - ex-RCB player weighs-in

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Jasprit Bumrah in IPL Auction? Who will earn the most - ex-RCB player weighs-in

If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah all entered the auction simultaneously, who would receive the highest bid?

'I think he knew...': Ravi Shastri jumps in on blockbuster trade deal involving Ravindra Jadeja’s future in IPL

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'I think he knew...': Ravi Shastri jumps in on blockbuster trade deal involving Ravindra Jadeja’s future in IPL

A player of Ravindra Jadeja's level always knows how to prioritise what counts, Shastri said, quickly dispelling any worries.

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