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October 7, 2024 3:31 PM

PCB chairperson Naqvi optimistic about India’s participation in ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairperson Mohsin Naqvi on Monday expressed hope that India will come to the country for the next edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, set to take place in 2025. "Indian team mujhe puri umeed hai... Abhi tak koi aisi ch...

October 7, 2024 2:00 PM

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav makes memorable international debut

India's newest pace sensation, Mayank Yadav, had a memorable debut in the blue colours during India's first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday, living up to the high expectations with his express pace. Mayank first made waves during this y...

October 7, 2024 10:23 AM

PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: Struggling Pakistan aim to get flegling form back on track

Pakistan is all set to host England for a three-match Test series, with the first Test beginning on October 7 at Multan Cricket Stadium. Following a humiliating 0-2 home defeat to Bangladesh, Pakistan will be looking to bounce back. England, on th...

October 6, 2024 11:46 AM

Women’s T20 World Cup: India looks to bounce back against high-flying Pakistan

India faces a critical challenge as they prepare to take on Pakistan in their second Group A match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday. Following a disappointing 58-run defeat to New Zealand, the team finds itself in a precarious position, ...

October 5, 2024 6:10 PM

Recovering Stokes out of Pakistan opener, Carse to make test debut

England captain Ben Stokes will miss the opening test against Pakistan in Multan to continue his recovery from a hamstring injury, the 33-year-old said on Saturday. Batter Ollie Pope, who led England during the home series against Sri Lanka, will le...

October 4, 2024 1:04 PM

Team is working hard: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of their Women’s T20 World Cup opener

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday said that the team is working hard for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which is currently underway in the United Arab Emirates from October 3 to 20. The 'Women i...

October 3, 2024 11:55 PM

India has been vocal voice of Global South, offering countries like Jamaica pathway to development: PM Andrew Holness

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness lauded India for being a strong advocate for the Global South, highlighting its role in providing development pathways for countries like Jamaica. During his official visit to India, PM Holness termed the trip a...

October 3, 2024 11:23 AM

Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama banned for a year: ICC

Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from all forms of cricket for one year, of which six months will be suspended, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement on Wednesday. The ban was imposed on Jayawic...

October 3, 2024 10:20 AM

1st ODI: Rickelton, Williams shine as all-round South Africa beat Ireland by 139 runs

South Africa secured a dominant 139-run victory over Ireland in the first ODI in Abu Dhabi, thanks to a blistering half-century from Ryan Rickelton and impressive bowling from Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin, and Lungi Ngidi. After opting to bat, Sou...

October 2, 2024 10:15 PM

India to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025

The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup is scheduled to take place in India in 2025. The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), in partnership with the International Kho Kho Federation, officially announced this on Wednesday. This groundbreaking tournament wi...

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