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Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana creates history in Vizag, breaks Belinda Clark’s world record

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Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana creates history in Vizag, breaks Belinda Clark’s world record

After a sluggish start to her innings, the opening batter accomplished the milestone with a huge six, sending the ball by Ayabonga Khaka straight down the ground.

Controversy erupts as Indian swimmers sport national flag on trunks; Sports Ministry steps in

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Controversy erupts as Indian swimmers sport national flag on trunks; Sports Ministry steps in

The Indian Olympic Association has asked the Swimming Federation of India, the organization in charge of the team's uniforms, for an explanation.

Dilip Vengsarkar to probe Prithvi Shaw–Musheer Khan on-field spat

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Dilip Vengsarkar to probe Prithvi Shaw–Musheer Khan on-field spat

Shaw, who recently relocated to Maharashtra from Mumbai after playing for his home team for eight years, hit a magnificent knock on Day 1 of the match.

‘Fitness is good’: Mohammed Shami breaks silence on Australia tour snub, opens up on injury concerns

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‘Fitness is good’: Mohammed Shami breaks silence on Australia tour snub, opens up on injury concerns

Shami, who last represented India in the Champions Trophy 2025, ended all the rumors by speaking out about his selection snub.

‘Ashes is about England, not my century’: Joe Root hits back at critics following not hitting ton in Australia remark

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‘Ashes is about England, not my century’: Joe Root hits back at critics following not hitting ton in Australia remark

The Ashes 2025–26 offer Root the chance to lead England's pace-heavy bowling attack as a senior player in addition to scoring runs.

Rohit Sharma buys Tesla with special number ‘3015’, check price, features and more about electric car

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Rohit Sharma buys Tesla with special number ‘3015’, check price, features and more about electric car

As each car combines performance, status, and personal meaning, Rohit Sharma's collection is genuinely unique.

‘Bahut zyada memes ban rahe…’: Shami steps in to calm storm over Gill replacing Rohit as ODI captain

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‘Bahut zyada memes ban rahe…’: Shami steps in to calm storm over Gill replacing Rohit as ODI captain

Social media was inundated with memes about the decision of Gill replace Rohit as captain, as both chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir came under fire.

‘Picked for one delivery two years ago’: R Ashwin slams Harshit Rana’s repeated selection

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‘Picked for one delivery two years ago’: R Ashwin slams Harshit Rana’s repeated selection

Former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin questioned Rana's selection for the Australia tour, arguing that the pacer's ascent to the national team started immediately after he hit a spectacular ball to dismiss Nitish Kumar Reddy in the IPL 2024 final.

ODI snub doesn’t shake Varun Chakaravarthy: ‘I back myself in every format’

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ODI snub doesn’t shake Varun Chakaravarthy: ‘I back myself in every format’

India's 15-man squad for Australia ODIs, captained by Shubman Gill, includes three spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar.

Prithvi Shaw grabs Musheer Khan's collar - know what made controversial India star furious

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Prithvi Shaw grabs Musheer Khan's collar - know what made controversial India star furious

The cause of the furious altercation between Mumbai all-rounder Musheer Khan and Maharashtra opener Prithvi Shaw on the first day of the warm-up match has been revealed.

WATCH: Pakistan spinner calls out Shikhar Dhawan for boxing bout, only to get brutally trolled

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WATCH: Pakistan spinner calls out Shikhar Dhawan for boxing bout, only to get brutally trolled

Memes, mock posters of a hypothetical "Boxing Bout: Dhawan vs Abrar", and discussions about sportsmanship have been posted on social media by fans on both sides of the border.

'Rohit Sharma seems slimmer than Shreyas Iyer' - Fans stunned with remarkable transformation; check reactions

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'Rohit Sharma seems slimmer than Shreyas Iyer' - Fans stunned with remarkable transformation; check reactions

Some also connected Rohit Sharma's change as a message to the selectors following his abrupt retirement from Test cricket.

Darren Sammy’s brutal truth: ‘A cancer in the system’ hurting West Indies Test cricket

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Darren Sammy’s brutal truth: ‘A cancer in the system’ hurting West Indies Test cricket

West Indies are now playing India in a two-match Test series and have already lost the first game by an innings and 140 runs.

WATCH: Prithvi Shaw gets shielded by umpire after verbal spat with former Mumbai teammates

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WATCH: Prithvi Shaw gets shielded by umpire after verbal spat with former Mumbai teammates

Videos emerged of Prithvi Shaw being surrounded by his former Mumbai teammates, which led to a heated moment on the field.

'Not good for Indian cricket': Former batter blasts at Gambhir, accuses him of sidelining Rohit-Kohli

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'Not good for Indian cricket': Former batter blasts at Gambhir, accuses him of sidelining Rohit-Kohli

The 39-year-old noted Gautam Gambhir's failure to include Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the 2027 World Cup plan would be a "really poor decision".

Gautam Gambhir to host Shubman Gill and Co. for dinner before second West Indies Test in New Delhi

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Gautam Gambhir to host Shubman Gill and Co. for dinner before second West Indies Test in New Delhi

The event, which is scheduled as an outside meal in Gautam Gambhir's garden area, will be a casual team-bonding activity.

'Didn’t want me to just sit on bench': Mohammed Siraj reveals honest response by Rohit Sharma on white-ball snub

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'Didn’t want me to just sit on bench': Mohammed Siraj reveals honest response by Rohit Sharma on white-ball snub

Mohammed Siraj latest white-ball stint was with the Gujarat Titans during IPL 2025.

Women's World Cup: MCC settles debate on controversial Muneeba Ali's run-out in India vs Pakistan

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Women's World Cup: MCC settles debate on controversial Muneeba Ali's run-out in India vs Pakistan

The MCC addressed the incident and stated Ali was correctly given out, explaining that it did not fall under the “bouncing bat law”.

'This makes chess look like sporting event': Magnus Carlsen’s coach defends Nakamura over Gukesh King toss viral act

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'This makes chess look like sporting event': Magnus Carlsen’s coach defends Nakamura over Gukesh King toss viral act

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik and current FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky were among the many who have harshly criticised Nakamura for his wild celebration.

'Beyond my comprehension': Vengsarkar on Shreyas Iyer taking break from Tests citing fitness but ready for ODI and T20Is

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'Beyond my comprehension': Vengsarkar on Shreyas Iyer taking break from Tests citing fitness but ready for ODI and T20Is

Shreyas Iyer's last appearance for India in a Test was against England in February 2024 in Visakhapatnam.

BCCI hits back after ex-England star suggests stop scheduling India-Pakistan matches at ICC events

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BCCI hits back after ex-England star suggests stop scheduling India-Pakistan matches at ICC events

Intense rivalry between the two teams characterised Asia Cup 2025, which ended with Suryakumar Yadav's India declining to receive the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the head of the Asian Cricket Council and the Pakistan Cricket Board.

'Ek din paise rakhne ki jagah nahi rahegi': How Mohammed Siraj’s promise to mother turned into reality

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'Ek din paise rakhne ki jagah nahi rahegi': How Mohammed Siraj’s promise to mother turned into reality

From playing cricket in the bylanes of Hyderabad to spearheading India's attack with the new ball, the rise of Siraj exemplifies the human spirit and highlights its perseverance.

‘Proxy for broader tensions’: ICC urged to stop scheduling India-Pakistan matches amid Asia Cup controversy

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‘Proxy for broader tensions’: ICC urged to stop scheduling India-Pakistan matches amid Asia Cup controversy

Notably, since 2013, India and Pakistan have competed against one another at every ICC event.

Shubman Gill’s ODI captaincy debut under fire — Australia World Cup winner predicts India’s downfall

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Shubman Gill’s ODI captaincy debut under fire — Australia World Cup winner predicts India’s downfall

India will enter the series following some high-profile changes, chief among them is the appointment of Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain and Shubman Gill as captain.

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