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December 20, 2024 9:33 AM

Smriti & Richa lead Indian women to thrilling 48-Run victory over West Indies in T20 series

India Women won the third and final T20 match of the series against the West Indies by 48 runs at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, securing the series 2-1. In the absence of regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana led Team India...

December 19, 2024 5:08 PM

ICC confirms Champions Trophy 2025 to take place in hybrid model, schedule to be announced soon

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the 2025 Men's ICC Champions Trophy will be hosted in Pakistan, with matches between India and Pakistan scheduled to take place at neutral venues. This arrangement is part of a broader strat...

December 19, 2024 3:49 PM

International Olympic Committee reveals manifestos of presidency candidates

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released the manifestos of seven candidates vying to succeed Thomas Bach as president in March 2025. Among them are Sebastian Coe, Prince Feisal Al Hussein, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., each presenting...

December 18, 2024 5:31 PM

Cricket community lauds Ashwin after he calls time on his international career

The cricketing fraternity took to social media to praise 38-year-old off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from Test cricket, following the conclusion of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba on Wednesday. Former India cricketer...

December 18, 2024 4:42 PM

Rohit Sharma: India will not risk Mohammed Shami’s return for Australia tests without complete fitness assurance

India will not rush Mohammed Shami return to international cricket in the last two tests in Australia unless they are "200% sure" about the seamer's fitness, captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday. Shami has not played international cricket since ...

December 18, 2024 12:41 PM

Indian spin legend Ashwin hangs up his boots from international cricket

By: Aditya Ahuja India's spin maestro, Ravichandran Ashwin, announced his retirement from international cricket across all formats after the third Test against Australia in Brisbane ended in a draw on Wednesday. Ashwin, one of India's most succes...

December 18, 2024 12:02 PM

India finish on high note as rain ensures Gabba Test ends in stalemate

India may thank the heavens after rain cut short Australia's push for victory on the final day of the third test in Brisbane on Wednesday, raising the stakes for Melbourne where the series shifts for the traditional 'Boxing Day' clash. India were ei...

December 18, 2024 10:34 AM

Matthews’ masterclass helps West Indies level series with dominant win over India

The ongoing T20 series between India Women and West Indies is finely poised as the West Indies levelled the series with a comfortable 9-wicket win. The match saw standout performances from captain Hayley Matthews, who played a brilliant unbeaten kno...

December 17, 2024 3:46 PM

Brisbane Test, Day 4: Bad light stops play as India avoid the follow-on

By: Aditya Ahuja Play on Day 4 was halted due to bad light, forcing players to leave the field early. India successfully avoided the follow-on, courtesy of an unbeaten 39-run partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for the last wicket. At...

December 17, 2024 10:25 AM

Rain pauses third Australia-India test after lunch; Smith redeems dropped catch to deny Rahul’s century at Gabba

Rain delayed the resumption of play after lunch on day four of the third test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Tuesday. India were 167 for six in reply to Australia's first innings 445 at the Gabba, still needing 79 runs to avoid the follo...

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