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Henry Olonga, Once Victim Of A Sachin Tendulkar Rampage, Is Now A Painter In Australia

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Henry Olonga, Once Victim Of A Sachin Tendulkar Rampage, Is Now A Painter In Australia

Former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga is someone remembered fondly by Indians, for he was the victim of a Sachin Tendulkar rampage in 1998. Playing the final of a triangular series between India, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, Tendulkar smashed 124 off 92 balls, taking Olonga to the cleaners. Over 25 years later, however,…

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Big Change In India XI For 3rd Australia Test? Cheteshwar Pujara Says “Batting Wasn’t Good…”

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Big Change In India XI For 3rd Australia Test? Cheteshwar Pujara Says “Batting Wasn’t Good…”

Following a crushing ten-wicket defeat to Australia in Adelaide, India’s hopes of bouncing back in the third Test in Brisbane have taken centre stage. With the series tied 1-1, the stakes are higher than ever, and seasoned batter Cheteshwar Pujara has suggested a key change to the playing XI. Pujara advocated for Washington…

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“No Way That’s Cramp…”: Injury Concern For Jasprit Bumrah? Report Makes Explosive Claim

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“No Way That’s Cramp…”: Injury Concern For Jasprit Bumrah? Report Makes Explosive Claim

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah© AFP The Indian cricket team had its first training session on Tuesday after the heavy loss against Australia in the pink-ball Test match. While most India cricketers attended the session, there were two major absentees – Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. According to a report by…

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Rohit Sharma A Better No. 6 Option Than Opener vs Australia? Report Makes Startling Claim

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Rohit Sharma A Better No. 6 Option Than Opener vs Australia? Report Makes Startling Claim

He is being encouraged to return to opening by the talking heads of Indian cricket but Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick to the number six slot for at least the third Test against Australia in Brisbane starting this weekend. Rohit, who was on paternity…

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“Stung By Criticism”: Australia Legend Explains Motivation For Team’s Massive 2nd Test Win vs India

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“Stung By Criticism”: Australia Legend Explains Motivation For Team’s Massive 2nd Test Win vs India

File image of Australia cricket team in the India vs Australia 2nd Test.© AFP Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia were “stung” by the criticism following their loss in Perth, but have returned to their best, driven by captain Pat Cummins’ controlled aggression. Australia, who had drawn a lot of flak for the…

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Wasim Akram’s Big Champions Trophy Announcement During Coke Studio Event

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Wasim Akram’s Big Champions Trophy Announcement During Coke Studio Event

Pakistan cricket great Wasim Akram surprised his countrymen with an appearance during a recent Coke Studio event. With the Champions Trophy in his hand, Akram thanked the audience for remaining seated at the venue, as he narrated the high expectations he has for next year’s event. Though the International Cricket Council (ICC) is…

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3rd ODI: India Aim To Avoid Clean Sweep Against Australia As World Cup Preparations Face Reality Check

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3rd ODI: India Aim To Avoid Clean Sweep Against Australia As World Cup Preparations Face Reality Check

A battered and bruised India will look to avoid a clean sweep and address some glaring issues ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup at home when they face Australia in the third and final women’s ODI in Perth on Wednesday. The three-match series against the seven-time defending world champions has served as…

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Fixing In Abu Dhabi T10 League? Franchise’s Assistant Coach Handed 6-Year Ban By ICC

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Fixing In Abu Dhabi T10 League? Franchise’s Assistant Coach Handed 6-Year Ban By ICC

Corruption in Abu Dhabi T10 League© X (Twitter) Sunny Dhillon on Tuesday was found to have breached the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code and banned from all cricket for a period of six years, according to a release from the International Cricket Council (ICC). “A former assistant coach of a franchise team…

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Under-Fire Virat Kohli Makes Big Change In Batting Ahead Of Gabba Test, Harbhajan Singh Explains

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Under-Fire Virat Kohli Makes Big Change In Batting Ahead Of Gabba Test, Harbhajan Singh Explains

Back in the line of fire over his poor show in India’s defeat in the pink-ball Test against Australia, Virat Kohli has dug deeper in his pursuit of success ahead of the third Test. The veteran batter continues to practice in Adelaide, along with the other members of the team, after the second…

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“Shame, Respect Needs To Be Upheld”: Australia Greats Blast Mohammed Siraj Over Adelaide Act

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“Shame, Respect Needs To Be Upheld”: Australia Greats Blast Mohammed Siraj Over Adelaide Act

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor believes Mohammed Siraj has a tendency of celebrating wickets prematurely without waiting for the umpire’s decision and his senior India teammates should have a word with the pacer to address this as it is giving him a “bad look”. Taylor said Siraj charges down the wicket towards his…

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