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Mohammed Shami to Hardik Pandya: How Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee has been unfair on many players

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Mohammed Shami to Hardik Pandya: How Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee has been unfair on many players

The selection committee under Ajit Agarkar that has made wrong selections and seemingly marginalised some talented players across formats.

Cricket comes full circle for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in MS Dhoni's hometown Ranchi

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Cricket comes full circle for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in MS Dhoni's hometown Ranchi

Fans left demoralised by the Test decline will hope that the two biggest names can still set the field afire at a venue that stores so many good memories for both.

Who could BCCI turn to if Gautam Gambhir is relieved of Test duty

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Who could BCCI turn to if Gautam Gambhir is relieved of Test duty

The BCCI must have taken note of India’s decline in red-ball cricket. It needs to be seen if there's a performance review meeting in the coming days.

India vs South Africa player ratings: Nitish Kumar Reddy gets 1, Dhruv Jurel second lowest

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India vs South Africa player ratings: Nitish Kumar Reddy gets 1, Dhruv Jurel second lowest

As India suffered yet another home series whitewash, here's how the players have fared…

Bazball a recipe of disaster for England? What do the numbers say

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Bazball a recipe of disaster for England? What do the numbers say

When Bazball clicks, it can blow the opposition away. But all too often, in unfavourable conditions that need a plan B, it falls flat.

Travis Head 'special' in Ashes opener reminds Ravi Shastri of World Cup heartbreak: 'You plunged my country...'

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Travis Head 'special' in Ashes opener reminds Ravi Shastri of World Cup heartbreak: 'You plunged my country...'

Travis Head's 83-ball 123, including 16 fours and four sixes, was like a hurricane. England were swept away.

Despite his greatness, Joe Root faces more uncomfortable scrutiny in Australia after opening day Ashes duck

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Despite his greatness, Joe Root faces more uncomfortable scrutiny in Australia after opening day Ashes duck

On the opening day of the Ashes, Joe Root lasted seven balls before being squared up by a Mitchell Starc delivery that he could only edge to Marnus Labuschagne in the slip cordon.

India vs South Africa 2nd Test probable 11: Sai Sudharsan at No. 3 and Dhruv Jurel at No. 4 in Guwahati?

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India vs South Africa 2nd Test probable 11: Sai Sudharsan at No. 3 and Dhruv Jurel at No. 4 in Guwahati?

India vs South Africa 2nd Test probable 11: Given the overload of left-handers, Nitish Kumar Reddy, a seam-bowling all-rounder, replacing Axar won't be a bad idea.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Gennaro Gattuso needs to look at Italy’s problems instead of pointing fingers

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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Gennaro Gattuso needs to look at Italy’s problems instead of pointing fingers

Most football fans would love to see Italy at the World Cup. But for that to happen, there needs to be introspection, not pointing fingers.

Left is not right — With Shubman Gill doubtful, should India add Ruturaj Gaikwad or Sarfaraz Khan in squad for 2nd Test?

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Left is not right — With Shubman Gill doubtful, should India add Ruturaj Gaikwad or Sarfaraz Khan in squad for 2nd Test?

Shubman Gill is doubtful for the second Test, for he needs at least four-five days to recover fully.

IPL 2026: How Sanju Samson’s arrival hints at CSK’s plans for a future without MS Dhoni

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IPL 2026: How Sanju Samson’s arrival hints at CSK’s plans for a future without MS Dhoni

Sanju Samson goes from a franchise with no great winning culture to one that’s looking to get back to the top of the pile. The pressure of expectation will be immense.

IND vs SA: Lens firmly on Gautam Gambhir as India’s home dominance crumbles

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IND vs SA: Lens firmly on Gautam Gambhir as India’s home dominance crumbles

Gautam Gambhir has plenty of credit in the bank when it comes to white-ball cricket, but serious questions continue to be asked of his stewardship of the Test side.

Blockbuster IPL 2026 trade on the cards? Sanju Samson–Ravindra Jadeja–Sam Curran swap talk heats up

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Blockbuster IPL 2026 trade on the cards? Sanju Samson–Ravindra Jadeja–Sam Curran swap talk heats up

CSK retained Jadeja for Rs 18 crore ahead of last year's mega-auction. It's not easy for them to part ways with the veteran all-rounder.

Lamine Yamal plays down injury reports and Lionel Messi comparisons after sublime UCL goal

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Lamine Yamal plays down injury reports and Lionel Messi comparisons after sublime UCL goal

Lamine Yamal hasn’t had the easiest start to the season, with injury also preventing him from building up a full head of steam.

EXPLAINED | RCB on sale: Will it impact IPL and WPL?

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EXPLAINED | RCB on sale: Will it impact IPL and WPL?

If there's an ownership change at the RCB, how will that impact the IPL and WPL? Also, why has the sale process been initiated?

Cristiano Ronaldo takes brutal swipe at Manchester United, yet again

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Cristiano Ronaldo takes brutal swipe at Manchester United, yet again

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again taken a brutal swipe at his former club, dismissing Manchester United’s chances of winning the Premier League title.

From captain’s catches to unlikely heroes – India's Women's World Cup triumph and the parallels with 1983

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From captain’s catches to unlikely heroes – India's Women's World Cup triumph and the parallels with 1983

It was 1983 that gave Indian men’s cricket a real voice on the world stage, and there’s little doubt that 2025 will be a similar watershed moment for the women.

The Amol Muzumdar story — From India heartbreak to Women's World Cup triumph

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The Amol Muzumdar story — From India heartbreak to Women's World Cup triumph

This is the 1983 moment for the Indian women's team and Amol Muzumdar has played his part brilliantly.

Shafali Verma gambit wins India Women’s World Cup, as Deepti Sharma also stars

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Shafali Verma gambit wins India Women’s World Cup, as Deepti Sharma also stars

Deepti Sharma was deservedly named Player of the Tournament, but in many ways, this final was about the girl who came in from the cold and the Shafali gambit that checkmated South Africa.

India's experiment in Hobart: Jitesh-Arshdeep meet expectations; X-factor selection stars; Samson unlucky

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India's experiment in Hobart: Jitesh-Arshdeep meet expectations; X-factor selection stars; Samson unlucky

With experimentation the name of the game, however, with the T20 World Cup in three months’ time, it remains to be seen what further changes we will see in Queensland for games four and five.

Women's World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur script a win for the ages against Australia

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Women's World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur script a win for the ages against Australia

Thanks to Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur, and everyone else that chipped in, these women will have a country behind them when they take the field against South Africa on Sunday afternoon.

IPL 2026: Focus on Sanju Samson, CSK and KKR as franchises start internal planning ahead of player retention

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IPL 2026: Focus on Sanju Samson, CSK and KKR as franchises start internal planning ahead of player retention

IPL 2026: The BCCI hasn't yet set the deadline for the franchises to put out the list of their retained players. Once that is done, the cricket board will also confirm the dates for the mini-auction.

Women's World Cup: Can Harmanpreet Kaur destroy Australia like she did back in 2017?

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Women's World Cup: Can Harmanpreet Kaur destroy Australia like she did back in 2017?

In a game reduced to 42 overs a side, and where no other Indian batter crossed 36, Harmanpreet smashed 20 fours and 7 sixes in an incredible unbeaten 115-ball 171.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: What Vinicius Jr said to Lamine Yamal - details of ugly El Clasico brawl emerge

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: What Vinicius Jr said to Lamine Yamal - details of ugly El Clasico brawl emerge

The details of what Vinicius Jr said to Lamine Yamal in the lead-up to the altercation has emerged.

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