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Netizens correct Shashi Tharoor after he mixes up Xavier Bartlett with Xavier Doherty

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Netizens correct Shashi Tharoor after he mixes up Xavier Bartlett with Xavier Doherty

It was the first time in his ODI career Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck in successive innings.

Mark Waugh stuns fans with ‘Agarkar replaced as selector’ remark; Ravi Shastri quick to respond

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Mark Waugh stuns fans with ‘Agarkar replaced as selector’ remark; Ravi Shastri quick to respond

Mark Waugh said, “Chairman of selectors replaced, did I read that somewhere?” To which Ravi Shastri firmly replied, “No”. This was to stop such speculation.

Women's World Cup: How washouts at Colombo have kept India alive in semifinal race

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Women's World Cup: How washouts at Colombo have kept India alive in semifinal race

Four of the ten games that have been played at the R Premadasa Stadium thus far have produced no outcomes.

Virat Kohli’s back-to-back ducks in Adelaide leave fans heartbroken, trigger retirement chatter with goodbye

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Virat Kohli’s back-to-back ducks in Adelaide leave fans heartbroken, trigger retirement chatter with goodbye

It goes without saying that social media was ablaze. It discussed Virat Kohli's swift wave to the Adelaide crowd more than his back-to-back ducks.

'Shubman Gill's bulldog when it counts’: Ricky Ponting hails India captain ahead of second ODI against Australia

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'Shubman Gill's bulldog when it counts’: Ricky Ponting hails India captain ahead of second ODI against Australia

As India tied the England series 2-2, Gill played a strong captain role and amassed 754 runs in five Test matches, including four hundreds.

Pakistan Women’s World Cup flop show prompts review from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi: Report

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Pakistan Women’s World Cup flop show prompts review from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi: Report

Former players criticized the Pakistani team after their poor performance at the 2025 Women's World Cup.

‘I'd probably be about 5,000 runs past Sachin Tendulkar’: Michael Hussey regrets late debut in international cricket

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‘I'd probably be about 5,000 runs past Sachin Tendulkar’: Michael Hussey regrets late debut in international cricket

Hussey's remarks rekindle the long-running discussion about how early opportunities—or lack thereof—can build sporting legacies, and his contributions are still highly regarded in cricket circles.

Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname? Gautam Gambhir questioned by Shama Mohamed over selection

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Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname? Gautam Gambhir questioned by Shama Mohamed over selection

Shama Mohamed has already caused controversy with her opinions on cricket. When the Congresswoman referred to Rohit Sharma as "fat for a sportsperson" and the "most unimpressive" skipper in Indian history earlier this year, she drew criticism.

‘Don’t jump the gun on Rohit and Kohli’: Kotak quashes form doubts ahead of Adelaide ODI against Australia

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‘Don’t jump the gun on Rohit and Kohli’: Kotak quashes form doubts ahead of Adelaide ODI against Australia

The comeback of former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international cricket was a forgettable one. The duo did not stay at the crease for long after returning to the national squad following a seven-month hiatus.

Ponting says Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli must avoid ‘I’ve achieved everything mindset, keep setting short-term goals'

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Ponting says Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli must avoid ‘I’ve achieved everything mindset, keep setting short-term goals'

Around the same time last year and this year, Rohit and Kohli announced their retirements from T20Is and Test matches, respectively.

ACC offers ‘November Ceremony’ compromise after BCCI gains Sri Lanka, Afghanistan support in Asia Cup Trophy row

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ACC offers ‘November Ceremony’ compromise after BCCI gains Sri Lanka, Afghanistan support in Asia Cup Trophy row

In a ceremony they are willing to hold next month, ACC is willing to give India the Asia Cup trophy, according to a report in Geo News that cited insiders.

BCCI gains Sri Lanka, Afghanistan backing in Asia Cup Trophy row, but Mohsin Naqvi refuses to relent

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BCCI gains Sri Lanka, Afghanistan backing in Asia Cup Trophy row, but Mohsin Naqvi refuses to relent

Naqvi has demanded that a BCCI delegate pick up the trophy from him at the organization's offices in Dubai, but the Indian board has rejected that demand.

Fired-up Virat Kohli channels frustration into fierce 45-minute nets session; Rohit Sharma works on Hazlewood problem

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Fired-up Virat Kohli channels frustration into fierce 45-minute nets session; Rohit Sharma works on Hazlewood problem

In a 45-minute intense net grind, Kohli, who had been knocked by Mitchell Starc for an eight-ball duck in Perth, which had further stoked speculation about his role in India's World Cup plans, transformed his annoyance into fire.

Australia turn to UV lights to prepare Adelaide pitch ahead of second ODI against India

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Australia turn to UV lights to prepare Adelaide pitch ahead of second ODI against India

Everyone's attention will be on how the surface responds to the still unpredictable weather and whether India will modify their bowling and batting plans in the series' second game.

WATCH: Hardik Pandya, Mahieka Sharma fresh video surfaces, sets off relationship rumours

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WATCH: Hardik Pandya, Mahieka Sharma fresh video surfaces, sets off relationship rumours

Mahieka Sharma was dressed in a crimson Bandhani salwar suit, while Hardik Pandya wore a kurta.

BCCI shoots warning mail to Mohsin Naqvi over Asia Cup trophy row: Report

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BCCI shoots warning mail to Mohsin Naqvi over Asia Cup trophy row: Report

India-Pakistan animosity characterised the Asia Cup, as both sides made politically charged gestures.

Virender Sehwag’s Diwali post without wife Aarti triggers online chatter; check reactions

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Virender Sehwag’s Diwali post without wife Aarti triggers online chatter; check reactions

The couple is reportedly no longer together and has unfollowed one another on social media.

Irfan Pathan blames 'BGT demons' behind Virat Kohli's duck, questions Rohit Sharma’s lack of match practice

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Irfan Pathan blames 'BGT demons' behind Virat Kohli's duck, questions Rohit Sharma’s lack of match practice

Irfan Pathan emphasised the significance of improved preparation before international tours as he reflected further on India's problems in Perth.

Mohammad Rizwan sacked for publicly supporting Palestine against Israel, says former Pakistan captain

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Mohammad Rizwan sacked for publicly supporting Palestine against Israel, says former Pakistan captain

The victory of Pakistan over Sri Lanka in an ODI World Cup match back in 2023 was dedicated to "brothers and sisters in Gaza" by Mohammad Rizwan.

‘Blanked out for 10 seconds’: IPL star battles breathing issues to star in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy win

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‘Blanked out for 10 seconds’: IPL star battles breathing issues to star in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy win

He was treated urgently for the flare-up of bronchitis.

'Arey bhai usey popcorn mat de': Abhishek Nayar cracks up after catching Rohit Sharma munching popcorn

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'Arey bhai usey popcorn mat de': Abhishek Nayar cracks up after catching Rohit Sharma munching popcorn

Before the game began, Nayar talked about Rohit Sharma's incredible physical makeover, sharing the motivation behind the India captain's 11-kilogram weight loss and his goals for the 2027 World Cup.

IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Mitchell Marsh leads Australia to seven-wicket win against India to take 1-0 series lead

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IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Mitchell Marsh leads Australia to seven-wicket win against India to take 1-0 series lead

Earlier, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's spectacular comeback celebration lasted merely for 22 balls between them, and their performance was mirrored in India's lackluster 136/9.

Rohit Sharma’s weight-loss journey: 11kg down, 800 reps up, no vada pav

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Rohit Sharma’s weight-loss journey: 11kg down, 800 reps up, no vada pav

Abhishek Nayar, the former assistant coach for India described how hard Rohit worked to go back to his former level of fitness while talking to the broadcaster during the first ODI between India and Australia in Perth.

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo teaches IShowSpeed drumbeats to celebrate historic goal in wild post-match scenes

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WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo teaches IShowSpeed drumbeats to celebrate historic goal in wild post-match scenes

Making a gesture of drumbeats, Ronaldo signalled Speed to play it as per his directions, following which the Al Nassr squad broke into the Viking clap.

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