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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.

'I get emotional when I see those Insta reels': Mohammed Siraj notes Lord's heartbreak 'still shocking'

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'I get emotional when I see those Insta reels': Mohammed Siraj notes Lord's heartbreak 'still shocking'

Mohammed Siraj registered a total of four scalps in both innings combined, but his resolute batting was what really made India's last stand at Lord's memorable.

'Ek baat saaf hai...': Ex-selector fires blunt question to Gambhir-Agarkar over Rohit's selection for AUS ODIs

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'Ek baat saaf hai...': Ex-selector fires blunt question to Gambhir-Agarkar over Rohit's selection for AUS ODIs

India's ODI captaincy change was noteworthy because Ajit Agarkar, the current chairperson of the selection committee, stressed the need of giving Shubman Gill enough time to get ready for the 2027 World Cup.

'Yahi duniya tujhe gaali degi': Siraj addresses harsh 'go ride auto with your father' comments with vital Dhoni advice

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'Yahi duniya tujhe gaali degi': Siraj addresses harsh 'go ride auto with your father' comments with vital Dhoni advice

Mohammed Siraj spoke about a piece of advice he received from India's legendary captain MS Dhoni on handling criticism when he first joined the national team.

'That injury is very sensitive, it’s that serious': Mohammed Siraj makes honest appeal to Indian fans on Jasprit Bumrah

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'That injury is very sensitive, it’s that serious': Mohammed Siraj makes honest appeal to Indian fans on Jasprit Bumrah

A home series against the West Indies would have been ideal for the management to rest their premier pacer but that wasn't the case.

They said ‘ye paagal hai’: When Rohit Sharma was sacked as Mumbai captain after replacing Ajit Agarkar

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They said ‘ye paagal hai’: When Rohit Sharma was sacked as Mumbai captain after replacing Ajit Agarkar

Rohit Sharma was dismissed early in his career by Mumbai cricket circles for being a "mad and moody" captain, according to former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, who recalled an incident that occurred 13 years ago.

WATCH: Umpires try to stop Yash Thakur and Yash Dhull as ugly exchange almost turns physical in Irani Cup final

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WATCH: Umpires try to stop Yash Thakur and Yash Dhull as ugly exchange almost turns physical in Irani Cup final

The incident occurred following Yash Dhull's dismissal by Yash Thakur on the opening ball of the 63rd over as Rest of India were chasing 361 for the win.

'Har cheez main jaldbaazi...': Ex-IND cricketer slams BCCI's decision to replace Rohit Sharma as ODI captain

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'Har cheez main jaldbaazi...': Ex-IND cricketer slams BCCI's decision to replace Rohit Sharma as ODI captain

Kaif also mentioned Rohit's recent successes in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy, where his performances were crucial to the team's quest for the championship.

'Pretty certain Rohit-Virat would not have been available': Gavaskar's blunt take on India duo's ODI return

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'Pretty certain Rohit-Virat would not have been available': Gavaskar's blunt take on India duo's ODI return

Sunil Gavaskar was adamant that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli only made themselves available since the series was against Australia, whom India had lost to at home in the 2023 World Cup final.

IND W vs PAK W: Pakistan celebrations cut short as no-ball saves Jemimah Rodrigues; Richa Ghosh powers India to 247

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IND W vs PAK W: Pakistan celebrations cut short as no-ball saves Jemimah Rodrigues; Richa Ghosh powers India to 247

It was a quick swing of emotions as Pakistan who were celebrating a wicket had to bowl the next ball and Jemimah Rodrigues dutifully smashed the free-hit to the mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

'Very unfair': 1983 WC winner blasts Sanju Samson’s snub as Dhruv Jurel gets ODI call-up for Australia series

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'Very unfair': 1983 WC winner blasts Sanju Samson’s snub as Dhruv Jurel gets ODI call-up for Australia series

Agarkar told reporters in Ahmedabad on Saturday that the choice of batting positions was what swung the argument in Jurel's favor when it came to the exclusion of Samson.

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli find themselves in 'perform or perish' situation after big captaincy call by BCCI

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Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli find themselves in 'perform or perish' situation after big captaincy call by BCCI

In order to be eligible for selection, Ajit Agarkar expressed that he expects Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to take part in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scheduled to be played later in the season.

WATCH: Hikaru Nakamura tosses chess piece towards fans after thrashing D Gukesh in USA’s 5-0 exhibition win

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WATCH: Hikaru Nakamura tosses chess piece towards fans after thrashing D Gukesh in USA’s 5-0 exhibition win

After putting up a fierce fight against the American Grandmaster, Gukesh watched helplessly as Nakamura picked up a chess piece and flung it towards the audience applauding USA's victory over India.

India legend alleges favouritism over Harshit Rana's selection: 'Be constant yes-man to Gambhir to be selected'

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India legend alleges favouritism over Harshit Rana's selection: 'Be constant yes-man to Gambhir to be selected'

Harshit Rana was selected as one of the four specialist pacers in the ODI squad for the three-match series in Australia.

How MS Dhoni’s ‘no-phone rule’ policy inspired Sai Kishore

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How MS Dhoni’s ‘no-phone rule’ policy inspired Sai Kishore

R Sai Kishore began his IPL career with CSK in 2020 after being acquired by the team for ₹20 lakh.

'In Pakistan everything is decided by armed forces': Madan Lal notes Mohsin Naqvi 'has no knowledge of cricket'

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'In Pakistan everything is decided by armed forces': Madan Lal notes Mohsin Naqvi 'has no knowledge of cricket'

Madan Lal called Mohsin Naqvi immature for leaving the stadium with the trophy, saying that only someone who is ignorant of the sport would act in such a way.

Kapil Dev on fantasy clash: 1983 World Cup winners vs India’s 2025 Asia Cup champions

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Kapil Dev on fantasy clash: 1983 World Cup winners vs India’s 2025 Asia Cup champions

Kapil Dev's ability to think clearly helped him lead India to an unexpected victory over the West Indies in 1983.

All you need to know about ' TRIONDA' - the official ball of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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All you need to know about ' TRIONDA' - the official ball of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Referees may spot important movements like handballs or touches on the ball with the aid of this technology, which also instantly calls out offsides.

Who is Sana Mir? Ex-Pakistan captain making headlines for on-air 'Azad Kashmir' remark during Women’s World Cup 2025

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Who is Sana Mir? Ex-Pakistan captain making headlines for on-air 'Azad Kashmir' remark during Women’s World Cup 2025

Sana Mir is a strong supporter of cricket, and her popularity as a player has encouraged many Pakistani females to play the game.

India vs West Indies: KL Rahul celebrates much-awaited home Test hundred with a whistle gesture – WATCH

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India vs West Indies: KL Rahul celebrates much-awaited home Test hundred with a whistle gesture – WATCH

This was KL Rahul's 11th Test hundred and only the second on home soil – the first coming against England at Chepauk in December 2016.

IND vs WI: Sai Sudharsan faces heat over India’s number 3 spot after numerous failures

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IND vs WI: Sai Sudharsan faces heat over India’s number 3 spot after numerous failures

Despite great hopes when he joined the red-ball team, Sai Sudharsan has had a difficult time making an impression in the early stages of his career.

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