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Struggles of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav a warning sign as India look to move on from NZ defeat

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Struggles of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav a warning sign as India look to move on from NZ defeat

Since the start of the Champions Trophy in February 2025, Jadeja has just six wickets from 11 ODIs.

Penalty-box controversy, a Panenka blooper and a wonder goal – how Senegal won AFCON

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Penalty-box controversy, a Panenka blooper and a wonder goal – how Senegal won AFCON

Over 3,000 Senegal fans – loud, painted and proud – had made the 3,000-km journey and they seemed to largely back the walkout.

Ravi Shastri to Justin Langer: Who could be England’s next coach if Brendon McCullum makes way?

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Ravi Shastri to Justin Langer: Who could be England’s next coach if Brendon McCullum makes way?

Ravi Shastri to Justin Langer: Who could be England’s next coach if Brendon McCullum makes way?

Michael Carrick's press conference ahead of Manchester derby attests steel

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Michael Carrick's press conference ahead of Manchester derby attests steel

After Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim as United's head coach until the end of the 2025-26 season, some of the headlines have mocked the appointment.

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli misses out on century in first Vadodara game, while Rohit Sharma has to settle for 26-run cameo

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IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli misses out on century in first Vadodara game, while Rohit Sharma has to settle for 26-run cameo

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma struck three fours and two sixes in a 29-ball 26 before a mistimed loft gave Jamieson the first of his four wickets.

Ruben Amorim — Premier League win rate 32 percent, payout £12 million

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Ruben Amorim — Premier League win rate 32 percent, payout £12 million

In May last year, in the wake of United’s defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final, Amorim had said he wouldn't seek compensation from the club if the hierarchy felt he wasn't the right man for the job.

Bangladesh risk joining Australia, West Indies, England and New Zealand in World Cup forfeit list

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Bangladesh risk joining Australia, West Indies, England and New Zealand in World Cup forfeit list

Reading between the lines, it’s crystal clear that the ICC will not countenance moving the matches – three at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and one at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium – to Sri Lanka.

ICC to call Bangladesh’s bluff; Tigers will be docked points if they don’t play T20 World Cup games in India

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ICC to call Bangladesh’s bluff; Tigers will be docked points if they don’t play T20 World Cup games in India

Security is a big issue in the modern world, and around major sporting events. But after expressing no concerns earlier, how Mustafizur’s exclusion from a franchise-based league impacts their players’ security is something only the BCB can answer.

From Moyes to Amorim, via van Gaal and Mourinho – a catalogue of Man United’s post-Ferguson drift

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From Moyes to Amorim, via van Gaal and Mourinho – a catalogue of Man United’s post-Ferguson drift

Amorim is now the sixth manager/coach to be sacked since Sir Alex Ferguson walked away after nearly 27 years and 1,500 games in charge.

Joe Root pulls alongside Ricky Ponting, and eyes up previously ‘unreachable’ Sachin Tendulkar milestones

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Joe Root pulls alongside Ricky Ponting, and eyes up previously ‘unreachable’ Sachin Tendulkar milestones

While it took Tendulkar 24 years to get to 200 Tests, Root has already played 163 in a little over half that time.

Ruben Amorim’s press conference lays bare power struggle at Manchester United

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Ruben Amorim’s press conference lays bare power struggle at Manchester United

The fact of the matter is that Amorim with a 39%-win rate, a 15th-placed finish in the Premier League last term and a defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, doesn't have credit in the bank.

As the transfer window opens, which EPL footballers are most in demand?

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As the transfer window opens, which EPL footballers are most in demand?

EPL footballers who are most in demand.

From Luis Enrique’s PSG triumph to Diogo Jota’s tragic death: Football’s highs and lows in 2025

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From Luis Enrique’s PSG triumph to Diogo Jota’s tragic death: Football’s highs and lows in 2025

Football in 2025: The good, the sad and the ugly.

PSG finally win Champions League - Cape Verde FIFA World Cup qualification: Top 7 Sporting Moments in 2025

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PSG finally win Champions League - Cape Verde FIFA World Cup qualification: Top 7 Sporting Moments in 2025

A look at arguably the seven best sporting moments in 2025

Hardik Pandya may be rested for New Zealand ODIs, to play two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches

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Hardik Pandya may be rested for New Zealand ODIs, to play two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches

It would be a prudent call to rest Hardik Pandya, along with Jasprit Bumrah, for an inconsequential 50-over series against New Zealand.

Gautam Gambhir’s ratings as India coach in 2025: A poor 4/10 in Tests, excellent in white-ball cricket

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Gautam Gambhir’s ratings as India coach in 2025: A poor 4/10 in Tests, excellent in white-ball cricket

As a Test coach, Gambhir has failed miserably. When India suffered a home series whitewash against New Zealand last year, it felt like an aberration.

Red-ball farewells for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma; Sharath Kamal and Vandana Katariya also call it quits

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Red-ball farewells for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma; Sharath Kamal and Vandana Katariya also call it quits

Virat Kohli signed off with 9230 runs from 123 Tests, though he will most be remembered as the captain who won 40 Tests and made India the best red-ball side in the world for half a decade.

From Virat Kohli to Jemimah Rodrigues: The seven faces of Indian Cricket in 2025

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From Virat Kohli to Jemimah Rodrigues: The seven faces of Indian Cricket in 2025

Seven Indian cricketers, across men’s and women’s formats, defined 2025 through excellence, resilience and match-winning impact, shaping a landmark year for Indian cricket.

England sneak consolation win in Boxing Day Test that lasts just 142 overs on diabolical MCG pitch

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England sneak consolation win in Boxing Day Test that lasts just 142 overs on diabolical MCG pitch

The match, which drew an aggregate crowd of over 186,000 in the two days of play, was over in 142 overs, with 16 wickets falling on the second day after the first had seen both teams bowled out.

AIFF's 20-year league plan — Rs 70-cr annual budget, promotion and relegation

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AIFF's 20-year league plan — Rs 70-cr annual budget, promotion and relegation

AIFF presented a 20-year plan to the ISL clubs, mentioning that it would operate the country’s top-tier from June to May cycle, with promotion and relegation.

SWOT analysis of India’s T20 World Cup squad: Suryakumar Yadav’s form remains a big concern

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SWOT analysis of India’s T20 World Cup squad: Suryakumar Yadav’s form remains a big concern

The decision to drop Shubman Gill was a brave one. Bringing Rinku Singh back to the fold was a bold call. But now, as the focus shifts to the upcoming World Cup.

IPL Auction 2026: Chennai Super Kings shed ‘dad's army’ tag, embrace ‘T20 babies’

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IPL Auction 2026: Chennai Super Kings shed ‘dad's army’ tag, embrace ‘T20 babies’

The franchise seems to have started looking beyond MS Dhoni for whom the 2026 IPL could be the swansong.

From KKR’s Green-Pathirana gambit to Sarfaraz-Shaw redemption: Five IPL 2026 auction takeaways

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From KKR’s Green-Pathirana gambit to Sarfaraz-Shaw redemption: Five IPL 2026 auction takeaways

IPL 2026 Auction: It’s hard to even imagine a parallel universe where Liam Livingstone’s cricketing ability is worth 13 crores.

IPL 2026 auction: Will discarded Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan attract bids?

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IPL 2026 auction: Will discarded Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan attract bids?

IPL 2026 auction: Both Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan are listed in the opening set of capped batsmen with a base price of Rs 75 lakh.

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