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'Must be taken seriously': Kevin Pietersen on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Test comeback rumours

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'Must be taken seriously': Kevin Pietersen on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Test comeback rumours

With India's stronghold in Tests at home going away, a lot of fans have blamed head coach Gautam Gambhir for abandoning the two stalwarts too quickly.

IND vs SA: List of records Virat Kohli broke with 52nd ODI century in Ranchi

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IND vs SA: List of records Virat Kohli broke with 52nd ODI century in Ranchi

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli scored his sixth ODI ton against South Africa surpassing great Sachin Tendulkar and David Warner who both have 5 against the Proteas.

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi’s world record, stands alone as ODI sixes king

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IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi’s world record, stands alone as ODI sixes king

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma already owns the record of having most sixes in T20Is (205 from 151 innings). He also has 88 sixes in Test cricket from 116 innings which takes his overall six tally to 642.

BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I: Towel controversy saves Litton Das as Bangladesh steal last-over victory against Ireland

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BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I: Towel controversy saves Litton Das as Bangladesh steal last-over victory against Ireland

Chasing 171 runs against Ireland, Das went on a rampage scoring 57 off 37 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes to lead his side to a four-wicket victory with only two balls to spare.

India vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs SA cricket match online

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India vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs SA cricket match online

India vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Streaming: The India vs South Africa 1st ODI match will be played at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.

Bangladesh vs Ireland Live Streaming: When and where to watch BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I match

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Bangladesh vs Ireland Live Streaming: When and where to watch BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I match

Bangladesh vs Ireland Live Streaming: The 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and Ireland will be played at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final of T20I Tri-series Live streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs SL match?

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final of T20I Tri-series Live streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs SL match?

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final of T20I Tri-series Live streaming: The final of T20I tri-series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

'The truth will find its way': Nandika Dwivedi breaks silence after allegations of ruining Smriti–Palash’s marriage

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'The truth will find its way': Nandika Dwivedi breaks silence after allegations of ruining Smriti–Palash’s marriage

Dance choreographer Nandika Dwivedi breaks silence on breaking Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal wedding.

'2027 ODI World Cup still a long way away': India coach turns head with bold statement about Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

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'2027 ODI World Cup still a long way away': India coach turns head with bold statement about Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

The legendary pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be taking part in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.

‘Why won’t they let me play?: Umran Malik ready for comeback, sends message to Gautam Gambhir and Co.

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‘Why won’t they let me play?: Umran Malik ready for comeback, sends message to Gautam Gambhir and Co.

Umran Malik sends message to chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir.

As Gautam Gambhir leaves his future on BCCI, DC co-owner demands separate coach for Test team

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As Gautam Gambhir leaves his future on BCCI, DC co-owner demands separate coach for Test team

After the defeat, Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal shot off a strong and fiery critique and suggested that India urgently needs a dedicated Test-format coach.

'Comparing everything to New Zealand wrong': Gautam Gambhir fires back at media post South Africa whitewash

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'Comparing everything to New Zealand wrong': Gautam Gambhir fires back at media post South Africa whitewash

Gautam Gambhir conveyed that the team which lost to New Zealand was very mature, while the present team is quite ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌young.

World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table: India slip below Pakistan in WTC rankings after South Africa debacle

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World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table: India slip below Pakistan in WTC rankings after South Africa debacle

World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table: Australia remain firmly at the top of the table with a perfect 100 PCT%.

Smriti Mandhana's father discharged from hospital, still no update on wedding triggers rumours - Report

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Smriti Mandhana's father discharged from hospital, still no update on wedding triggers rumours - Report

While the concerns were mounting, it was reported that Smriti’s fiancee, Palash Muchhal might also be hospitalized in Mumbai.

How Suryakumar Yadav plans to settle old score with Australia at T20 World Cup 2026

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How Suryakumar Yadav plans to settle old score with Australia at T20 World Cup 2026

At the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement event, ICC Chairman Jay Shah delighted Indian fans by announcing Rohit Sharma as the brand ambassador for the T20 World Cup.

‘No one will marry her’: How people taunted Smriti Mandhana's father

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‘No one will marry her’: How people taunted Smriti Mandhana's father

Amitabh praised Mandhana's grit and her parents’ constant support, saying that it was really something to be ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌admired.

'Virat Kohli should have left ODIs...': Ex-IND cricketer questions star cricketer's retirement after Guwahati disaster

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'Virat Kohli should have left ODIs...': Ex-IND cricketer questions star cricketer's retirement after Guwahati disaster

In a move that took everyone by surprise, Kohli decided to call it quits to Test cricket in May only five days after Rohit Sharma had done the same.

Two Sri Lanka players on Pakistan tour return home due to illness, social media blames Shaheen Afridi's dinner party

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Two Sri Lanka players on Pakistan tour return home due to illness, social media blames Shaheen Afridi's dinner party

Shaheen Shah Afridi hosted the party in Islamabad, which is only a few kilometres away from Rawalpindi.

RR owner reveals emotionally exhausted Sanju Samson asked for fresh start after tough season

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RR owner reveals emotionally exhausted Sanju Samson asked for fresh start after tough season

Samson endured a challenging season in 2025. He missed several matches due to injury and got only one half-century from nine innings.

IND-A vs Oman T20 match live streaming, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: When and where to watch India A vs Oman online

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IND-A vs Oman T20 match live streaming, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: When and where to watch India A vs Oman online

INDA vs Oman T20 match live streaming, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: India A started the tournament on a high note as one of the favourites and lived up to that status in their opening match by easily defeating UAE.

‘He’ll break my head or toe’: KL Rahul reveals why facing Jasprit Bumrah in the nets is terrifying

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‘He’ll break my head or toe’: KL Rahul reveals why facing Jasprit Bumrah in the nets is terrifying

Rahul also said that the fast bowler takes it very seriously and treat it as a real fight if he ever hits a good shot off him in the middle of the practice session.

'Am I Harmanpreet Kaur?': Bangladesh captain's shocking response to physical assault allegations on juniors

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'Am I Harmanpreet Kaur?': Bangladesh captain's shocking response to physical assault allegations on juniors

Joty gave reference of Kaur due to the controversial 2023 tour of Bangladesh where she smashed the stumps with her bat after getting out.

Cheteshwar Pujara slams ‘transition’ narrative, says India’s home losses are 'not acceptable'

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Cheteshwar Pujara slams ‘transition’ narrative, says India’s home losses are 'not acceptable'

The Indian team has lost four of their last six home Tests, which is their most unstable stretch of the last twenty years, at least.

Pakistan beat India in Asia Cup: Mohsin Naqvi fired up, Shaheen Afridi drags result in Sri Lanka presser

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Pakistan beat India in Asia Cup: Mohsin Naqvi fired up, Shaheen Afridi drags result in Sri Lanka presser

Mohsin Naqvi pumped up and all praise for Pakistan Shaheens after their sensational victory over India A.

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