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How Luis Enrique transformed PSG from serial underachievers in Europe to kings of the continent

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How Luis Enrique transformed PSG from serial underachievers in Europe to kings of the continent

When Luis Enrique arrived in Paris, he made it clear that the blueprint of the previous decade would be torn to shreds. He would be the architect now.

Time for Rashid Khan to press reset button after disastrous campaign costs Gujarat Titans dearly

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Time for Rashid Khan to press reset button after disastrous campaign costs Gujarat Titans dearly

It’s unthinkable that Gujarat Titans would consider letting Rashid Khan go on the back of one bad season. But for the spinner, this IPL season has been a huge wake-up call.

Subtle technical tweak — Rohit Sharma gives masterclass in playing spin in IPL Eliminator

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Subtle technical tweak — Rohit Sharma gives masterclass in playing spin in IPL Eliminator

In a win-or-bust game, Rohit Sharma once again led by example. His 81 off 50 balls and an 84-run opening stand with Jonny Bairstow in less than eight overs set the game up for Mumbai Indians.

IPL: By destroying table-topping Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are a giant step closer to the Promised Land

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IPL: By destroying table-topping Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are a giant step closer to the Promised Land

RCB clinched their eighth away win of the season and this was no simple victory either, it was an annihilation.

From struggle to strength: Shreyas Iyer transforms Punjab Kings

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From struggle to strength: Shreyas Iyer transforms Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer, still only 30, now has an incredible chance to lead a third franchise into the final.

French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz’s tournament to lose; who are top 3 title contenders in men's event?

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French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz’s tournament to lose; who are top 3 title contenders in men's event?

French Open 2025: Here are the top three favourites for the second Grand Slam event of the year…

India's Test squad for England: Selectors take a punt, will Shubman Gill sink or swim?

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India's Test squad for England: Selectors take a punt, will Shubman Gill sink or swim?

The question is, does Shubman Gill have the credentials to lead India in Tests?

The Henry Olonga story: From dismissing Sachin Tendulkar to singing on cruise ships

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The Henry Olonga story: From dismissing Sachin Tendulkar to singing on cruise ships

Henry Olonga’s 4/46 – including the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar, caught by Grant Flower for just 11 – inspired a famous 13-run victory over India in Sharjah in November 1998.

IPL 2025: CSK need to reboot ahead of next season, will MS Dhoni be part of it?

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IPL 2025: CSK need to reboot ahead of next season, will MS Dhoni be part of it?

It is learnt that inside the camp there’s a feeling that the team needs to tie up a lot of loose ends before next season, and letting go of Dhoni at this time might not be a good idea.

Rishabh Pant misery and Sanjiv Goenka walking off encapsulate LSG season as they crash after SRH defeat

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Rishabh Pant misery and Sanjiv Goenka walking off encapsulate LSG season as they crash after SRH defeat

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant was supposed to be the missing link, the last piece of the jigsaw that would make LSG a title contender but that did not happen this year.

Punjab Kings move into IPL playoffs but what are the quick fix they need

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Punjab Kings move into IPL playoffs but what are the quick fix they need

Arshdeep Singh has 16 wickets for the season, but when he doesn’t start well, as in Jaipur, Punjab Kings look especially vulnerable.

IPL 2025 playoffs scenario: KKR eliminated after Chinnaswamy washout, RCB wait

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IPL 2025 playoffs scenario: KKR eliminated after Chinnaswamy washout, RCB wait

IPL 2025 playoffs scenario: A point took RCB to the top of the table - 17 points from 12 matches - and sent KKR packing - 12 points from 13 games.

Green light for IPL 2025, but foreign player dilemma looms large

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Green light for IPL 2025, but foreign player dilemma looms large

There is a question mark over the return of a lot of overseas players, for their international commitments will start from the final week of this month.

Virat Kohli’s Test Legacy: Captain fantastic who ended India’s overseas woes with bat and bravery

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Virat Kohli’s Test Legacy: Captain fantastic who ended India’s overseas woes with bat and bravery

Virat Kohli made 9,230 runs at 46.85 in Test cricket, and only Tendulkar (51), Rahul Dravid (36) and Sunil Gavaskar (34) have scored more than his 30 centuries for India.

BCCI turns to ‘highly influential figure’ to reverse Virat Kohli’s Test retirement decision

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BCCI turns to ‘highly influential figure’ to reverse Virat Kohli’s Test retirement decision

Even in Australia, which could well be Virat Kohli's swansong, he had scored a hundred in a winning cause - in the first Test in Perth.

IPL 2025 suspended ‘for one week’ amid cross-border conflict

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IPL 2025 suspended ‘for one week’ amid cross-border conflict

With the Dharamsala airport closed, the players, coaches and support staff travelled to Jalandhar by bus before taking a train to Delhi.

Will Operation Sindoor impact IPL schedule and travel plans? Here's what we know so far...

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Will Operation Sindoor impact IPL schedule and travel plans? Here's what we know so far...

PBKS and DC, the two teams that are already in Dharamsala, haven't received any communication from the BCCI yet.

One point but no progress: DC's slide continues after SRH washout

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One point but no progress: DC's slide continues after SRH washout

IPL 2025: Collectively, DC’s batting has failed to perform. Save Rahul, no player has crossed the 300-run mark yet.

Can rich IPL form get Arshdeep Singh a ticket to England? Here's what PBKS pacer's red-ball numbers suggest...

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Can rich IPL form get Arshdeep Singh a ticket to England? Here's what PBKS pacer's red-ball numbers suggest...

Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli were mocked when Jasprit Bumrah was given his first Test cap in 2018. Now, the thought of a Test team without him fills most Indians with dread.

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings’ desperation allows Sam Curran to find his misplaced talent

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IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings’ desperation allows Sam Curran to find his misplaced talent

Before the CSK vs PBKS match, Curran's IPL 2025 campaign had consisted of three matches, 21 runs from 32 balls and six wicketless overs that went for 72.

IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer’s spectacular fall – From KKR captaincy ambitions to Rs 23.75-crore failure

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IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer’s spectacular fall – From KKR captaincy ambitions to Rs 23.75-crore failure

One of the reasons why KKR couldn't retain the likes of Phil Salt and/or Mitchell Starc was that they had decided to break the bank for Venkatesh Iyer at the mega auction.

IPL: Has Chandrakant Pandit lost the KKR dressing room? Harshit Rana missing ‘thrill factor’ and Gautam Gambhir’s ‘aura’

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IPL: Has Chandrakant Pandit lost the KKR dressing room? Harshit Rana missing ‘thrill factor’ and Gautam Gambhir’s ‘aura’

The way players have been talking about Abhishek Nayar and Gautam Gambhir, in Harshit Rana's case, one might read between the lines and interpret that Chandrakant Pandit, the head coach, is probably losing the KKR dressing room.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Boss Baby, comes of age with record-shattering IPL century

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Boss Baby, comes of age with record-shattering IPL century

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's dazzling 35-ball century shattered the IPL record books and blew Gujarat Titans away.

RCB vs RR: Royal botch-up gives Rajat Patidar and co. first home win in IPL 2025

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RCB vs RR: Royal botch-up gives Rajat Patidar and co. first home win in IPL 2025

RCB vs RR, IPL 2025: RCB posted 205/5, riding on Virat Kohli’s 70 off 42 balls and Devdutt Padikkal’s 50 off 27 deliveries. But Hazlewood was rightly given the Player-of-the-Match award for his 4/33 from four overs.

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