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'Players need security and clarity': Coach Gautam Gambhir indirectly blamed for ODI series loss by India Test great

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'Players need security and clarity': Coach Gautam Gambhir indirectly blamed for ODI series loss by India Test great

Ajinkya Rahane explains why India have been inconsistent in ODIs since Gautam Gambhir's come in as head coach.

'Need to be there to do that': Vikas Kohli takes aim at Sanjay Manjrekar post 'easiest format' remark

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'Need to be there to do that': Vikas Kohli takes aim at Sanjay Manjrekar post 'easiest format' remark

Virat Kohli is in sensational form in the last six ODIs he has played for Team India.

'Go to school, learn captaincy': Ex-PAK cricketers slam Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir's poor tactics post NZ loss

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'Go to school, learn captaincy': Ex-PAK cricketers slam Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir's poor tactics post NZ loss

Shubman Gill-led India suffered a 2-1 defeat against New Zealand in the recently concluded 3-match ODI series.

Either play in India or get replaced: ICC give final warning to Bangladesh for T20 World Cup, set January 21 deadline

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Either play in India or get replaced: ICC give final warning to Bangladesh for T20 World Cup, set January 21 deadline

ICC have given final warning to Bangladesh to play the T20 World Cup 2026 games in India or get replaced.

Afghanistan vs West Indies 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch AFG vs WI match?

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Afghanistan vs West Indies 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch AFG vs WI match?

Afghanistan vs West Indies 1st T20I Live Streaming: The 1st T20I match between Afghanistan and West Indies will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Virat Kohli extends ODI legacy with yet another century, takes step closer to Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record

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Virat Kohli extends ODI legacy with yet another century, takes step closer to Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record

India star Virat Kohli scored his 85th international century against New Zealand in Indore.

'If Virat Kohli wanted single, Steve Smith ka baap bhi leta': Ex-PAK cricketer on Babar Azam's BBL row

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'If Virat Kohli wanted single, Steve Smith ka baap bhi leta': Ex-PAK cricketer on Babar Azam's BBL row

Steve Smith even admitted that the Pakistan star Babar Azam wasn’t “too happy” with the decision of him denying a single.

ICC U19 World Cup 2026: India captain Ayush Mhatre skips handshake with Bangladesh captain amid tensions

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ICC U19 World Cup 2026: India captain Ayush Mhatre skips handshake with Bangladesh captain amid tensions

ICC U19 World Cup 2026: After Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first, Abrar walked past Mhatre but the duo avoided any interaction or eye contact.

India vs New Zealand live streaming: When and where to watch IND vs NZ 3rd ODI online

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India vs New Zealand live streaming: When and where to watch IND vs NZ 3rd ODI online

India vs New Zealand live streaming: The 3rd ODI between India and New Zealand will take place at the Holkar Stadium, Indore.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Live Streaming: When and where to watch Manchester Derby in Premier League?

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Manchester United vs Manchester City Live Streaming: When and where to watch Manchester Derby in Premier League?

Manchester United vs Manchester City Live Streaming: Manchester United vs Manchester City, Premier League match will take place at Old Trafford.

Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav pray at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of 3rd ODI vs NZ - WATCH

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Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav pray at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of 3rd ODI vs NZ - WATCH

Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav visit the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday to pray.

India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 live streaming: When and where to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi and others in ICC U19 World Cup match

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India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 live streaming: When and where to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi and others in ICC U19 World Cup match

India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 live streaming: The ICC U19 World Cup match between India U19 and Bangladesh U19 will take place at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

Roger Federer makes Australian Open return, defeats Casper Ruud in tie-breaker

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Roger Federer makes Australian Open return, defeats Casper Ruud in tie-breaker

Roger Federer defeated Casper Ruud 7-2 in an exhibition tie-break and looked younger with a string of spectacular shots that delighted the crowd, out of which his signature backhand down the line was the most outstanding.

ICC delegation to visit Bangladesh amid T20 World Cup 2026 venue concerns - Report

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ICC delegation to visit Bangladesh amid T20 World Cup 2026 venue concerns - Report

As per the local media, Nazrul said the BCB president had told him about the ICC's intention to send a team to discuss Bangladesh's refusal to play in India.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan match tickets sale goes live, check where to buy

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan match tickets sale goes live, check where to buy

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Check where to buy India vs Pakistan match tickets online.

Mary Kom on ex-husband sacrificing successful career: 'He used to play in streets, live on girl's earnings'

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Mary Kom on ex-husband sacrificing successful career: 'He used to play in streets, live on girl's earnings'

Karung Onkholer aka Onler recently said that he had given up a promising football career to be a house husband and look after children.

Virat Kohli dethrones Rohit Sharma, reclaims No.1 ICC ODI ranking for first time in 5 years

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Virat Kohli dethrones Rohit Sharma, reclaims No.1 ICC ODI ranking for first time in 5 years

Virat Kohli scored 12 more rating points to achieve a new high of 785, whereas Rohit Sharma lost 6 points and thus, dropped down his rating from 781 to 775.

India U19 vs USA U19 live streaming: When and where to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi and others in ICC U19 World Cup match

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India U19 vs USA U19 live streaming: When and where to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi and others in ICC U19 World Cup match

India U19 vs USA U19 live streaming: The ICC U19 World Cup match between India U19 and USA U19 will take place at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

'Don't think Delhi a place to host badminton tournament': World No. 3 snubs India Open due to 'hazardous' air quality

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'Don't think Delhi a place to host badminton tournament': World No. 3 snubs India Open due to 'hazardous' air quality

A four-time World Championships medallist, Antonsen's remarks came a day after fellow Dane Mia Blichfeldt criticised the playing conditions at the USD 950,000 event.

India vs New Zealand live streaming: When and where to watch IND vs NZ 2nd ODI online

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India vs New Zealand live streaming: When and where to watch IND vs NZ 2nd ODI online

India vs New Zealand live streaming: The 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand will take place at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot.

'Virat Kohli truly walks the talk': Shreyas Iyer praises star batter for leading by example once again

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'Virat Kohli truly walks the talk': Shreyas Iyer praises star batter for leading by example once again

Virat Kohli's composed and measured innings of 93 was very significant as India made a successful run chase of a tough target of 301, securing a 4-wicket win, hence, taking a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.

'Don’t like people cheering wicket, seen it with MS Dhoni also': Virat Kohli speaks out about fans celebrating wickets

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'Don’t like people cheering wicket, seen it with MS Dhoni also': Virat Kohli speaks out about fans celebrating wickets

Kohli spoke on the matter after fans could be heard cheerfully celebrating Rohit Sharma's wicket as they were looking forward to Kohli's appearance at the crease while India were chasing New Zealand's total of 300.

WATCH: DC's Nandini Sharma scripts history with hat-trick against Gujarat Giants in WPL clash

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WATCH: DC's Nandini Sharma scripts history with hat-trick against Gujarat Giants in WPL clash

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals bowler Nandini Sharma took a hat-trick against the Gujarat Giants.

Sanjay Bangar stirs controversy with 'Hindi national language’ remark on commentary, faces backlash

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Sanjay Bangar stirs controversy with 'Hindi national language’ remark on commentary, faces backlash

Sanjay Bangar came out with a line that he is a Hindi follower and took it further by calling it India's national language during the IND vs NZ 1st ODI.

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