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Why IPL has become more interesting than India-Pakistan no-contests

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Why IPL has become more interesting than India-Pakistan no-contests

Purely from a cricketing point of view, the time has come to move on from the India-Pakistan rivalry. Pakistan’s famed sides of the 1980s and 1990s have long been a thing of the past. They are now cricketing minnows.

Sex scandal threatens to rock English cricket: ‘Well-known’ figure being investigated

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Sex scandal threatens to rock English cricket: ‘Well-known’ figure being investigated

The recent developments do not show the ECB in a good light and the English cricket hierarchy would hope that the preparations for the Ashes aren't affected.

Shubman Gill thanks journo’s jibe and Peaky Blinders for India’s great Edgbaston heist

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Shubman Gill thanks journo’s jibe and Peaky Blinders for India’s great Edgbaston heist

For Shubman Gill, captaining the Test team for the first time, it was a series to remember, with 754 runs and four centuries.

Suryakumar Yadav becomes India’s most successful T20I captain in terms of win percentage, but it's not the whole story

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Suryakumar Yadav becomes India’s most successful T20I captain in terms of win percentage, but it's not the whole story

So far, Suryakumar Yadav has led India in 23 matches, winning 19 of them.

Contenders look too brittle to stop an Indian charge to glory at the Asia Cup

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Contenders look too brittle to stop an Indian charge to glory at the Asia Cup

An Indian side that can afford to leave out the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal should coast to the title.

WATCH: D Gukesh, a global star, gets mobbed by young fans in Samarkand

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WATCH: D Gukesh, a global star, gets mobbed by young fans in Samarkand

Sport is soft power and the boy from Chennai is a symbol of a rising India.

37 years after ‘daylight robbery’, American boxer gets Olympic gold

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37 years after ‘daylight robbery’, American boxer gets Olympic gold

More than three decades down the line, the course correction has happened. And it was Si-hun who took the initiative to put things right. Jones Jr revealed it via a post on social media.

Exclusive | MS Dhoni is likely to play the IPL for one more season

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Exclusive | MS Dhoni is likely to play the IPL for one more season

MS Dhoni has a mind of his own, and nothing is certain until the confirmation is coming from him.

Bruno Fernandes, a square peg in a round hole, continues to hurt Manchester United

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Bruno Fernandes, a square peg in a round hole, continues to hurt Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes penalty against Fulham was wild, probably landing in the Thames.

Premier League: Why Thomas Frank is the right manager for Tottenham Hotspur

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Premier League: Why Thomas Frank is the right manager for Tottenham Hotspur

What Spurs fans observed was a clear shift from Ange Postecoglou’s gung-ho style to a more strategic approach. Frank never allowed City to settle into a rhythm in a recent game.

Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma – who will India go with behind the stumps at the Asia Cup?

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Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma – who will India go with behind the stumps at the Asia Cup?

With a home World Cup just months away, the Asia Cup could be the start of a shootout to see who gets the second wicketkeeper’s spot in that squad.

What is rugby-style Bronco Test for Team India and how it will complement Yo-Yo Test?

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What is rugby-style Bronco Test for Team India and how it will complement Yo-Yo Test?

The Yo-Yo Test, introduced at the behest of Virat Kohli when he was the captain, is a little different.

What was Gautam Gambhir's role in Shubman Gill’s appointment as vice-captain for Asia Cup

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What was Gautam Gambhir's role in Shubman Gill’s appointment as vice-captain for Asia Cup

Suryakumar Yadav is 34 years old and might be heading towards the autumn of his career. Shubman Gill is the man for the future.

Asia Cup: No vacancy for Shreyas Iyer, omission defies logic

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Asia Cup: No vacancy for Shreyas Iyer, omission defies logic

According to a source in the know, Shreyas Iyer wasn't even considered for the Asia Cup.

From Wirtz and Willian to Cherki and Sesko – 10 Premier League signings to watch for

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From Wirtz and Willian to Cherki and Sesko – 10 Premier League signings to watch for

10 Premier League signings to watch for this season.

Asia Cup 2025, India squad SWOT analysis: Batting looks frightening but is there adequate pace back-up?

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Asia Cup 2025, India squad SWOT analysis: Batting looks frightening but is there adequate pace back-up?

Asia Cup 2025, India squad SWOT analysis: The big headline was the return of Shubman Gill, while the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer missed out.

India's Men’s Asia Cup and Women’s World Cup selections delayed; here's why

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India's Men’s Asia Cup and Women’s World Cup selections delayed; here's why

Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, and Suryakumar Yadav, the T20I captain, were scheduled to address the media at 1:30pm at BCCI headquarters.

Gautam Gambhir vs Shahid Afridi to Inzamam-ul-Haq losing cool: 5 major controversial India vs Pakistan moments

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Gautam Gambhir vs Shahid Afridi to Inzamam-ul-Haq losing cool: 5 major controversial India vs Pakistan moments

A look at some of the top major controversial moments in past years of India vs Pakistan games.

Manchester United vs Arsenal: Altay Bayındır drops a clanger, goalkeeping crisis deepens at Old Trafford

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Manchester United vs Arsenal: Altay Bayındır drops a clanger, goalkeeping crisis deepens at Old Trafford

Over the years, some great goalkeepers have donned the United shirt, from Harry Gregg to Peter Schmeichel, Edwin van der Sar and de Gea. Both Onana and Bayındır are insults to those great servants of the club.

With focus on T20 World Cup, selectors likely to pick full-strength Indian squad for Asia Cup

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With focus on T20 World Cup, selectors likely to pick full-strength Indian squad for Asia Cup

With the T20 World Cup just six months away, the selectors are expected to pick a full-strength squad for the Asia Cup.

Who are the new recruits at Manchester City and can they revive Pep Guardiola's fortunes after a barren season?

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Who are the new recruits at Manchester City and can they revive Pep Guardiola's fortunes after a barren season?

What Manchester City did to Wolves, even with Rodri and Phil Foden just watching from the stands, should be an ominous warning to the rest of the league.

Manchester United vs Arsenal: Five talking points ahead of the marquee Premier League clash

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Manchester United vs Arsenal: Five talking points ahead of the marquee Premier League clash

Manchester United open their 2025-26 Premier League campaign against Arsenal as underdogs.

The two sides of Mohamed Salah: Tears for Diogo Jota, his former comrade, and a call to action for UEFA

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The two sides of Mohamed Salah: Tears for Diogo Jota, his former comrade, and a call to action for UEFA

For Liverpool fans, Mohamed Salah is the Egyptian King. But as he approaches the final phase of a record-breaking career, it seems clear that his perspective takes in more than just the football pitch.

India's fast bowling reserves: Arshdeep Singh could be all-format weapon; Umran Malik a T20 wild card

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India's fast bowling reserves: Arshdeep Singh could be all-format weapon; Umran Malik a T20 wild card

Who are the players India need to be looking at in future? Here, we look at four of them, two potentially for the Test side, and the others capable of taking a place in the white-ball units.

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