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South African captain Aiden Markram (left) studies the pitch during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket, final match between India and South Africa, in Barbados on June 28, 2024. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Not known for handling pressure well on the big stage, South Africa have pulled off…
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File picture of former England ODI captain Eoin Morgan | Photo Credit: AP India’s remarkable reservoir of talent and formidable depth within their squad makes them strong contenders to win the upcoming T20 World Cup, feels former England skipper Eoin Morgan. India have gone with almost the same squad as they had in the last…
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File picture of Royal Challengers Bangalore players Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik | Photo Credit: Sportzpics for IPL Premier India batter Virat Kohli has paid tribute to Dinesh Karthik after his retirement at the end of RCB’s IPL campaign, describing the veteran wicketkeeper-batter as a wise and honest person who lifted his spirits during a…
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File picture of England bowler James Anderson celebrating a wicket at Lord’s Cricket Ground | Photo Credit: Getty Images When coach Brendon McCullum flew over from New Zealand to tell Jimmy Anderson, England’s most successful Test bowler, that his time was up, it was a tribute to both parties. That Anderson had the intensity to…
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File picture of England fast bowler James Anderson, who announced his retirement from Test cricket | Photo Credit: PTI Legendary James Anderson is set for his final appearance in Test cricket as the upcoming home season for England will be the last for cricket’s most successful fast bowler, a report in U.K. media said. Having…
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File picture of New Zealand’s Colin Munro, who announced his retirement from international cricket | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters New Zealand’s Colin Munro, a bruising top-order batter, on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket after he was not included in the national team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Munro played one…
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File picture of India captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya | Photo Credit: AP Yuzvendra Chahal and Shivam Dube were named in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team, announced by BCCI on Tuesday, will be led by Rohit Sharma. Hardik Pandya serves as the vice-captain. Leggie Chahal,…
File picture of Mumbai Indians bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who said he had to ensure he was not a ‘one-trick pony’ | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI The IPL has made one thing clear over the years. There will be huge sixes, big scores, startling bowling figures, misreading of pitches, surprising results. But one thing won’t see…
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Punjab Kings’ Shashank Singh celebrates the victory over Gujarat Titans during the IPL-17 2024 Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings cricket match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on April 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: Vinay Soneji In last December’s IPL auction, Punjab Kings bought Shashank Singh under confusing circumstances. There were two Shashanks in…
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Mumbai Indian Captain Hardik Pandya with Rohit Sharma during a practice session | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Every year the IPL gives rise to many non-stories and irrelevancies. This year (so far) it is the saga of Hardik Pandya versus the fans of Rohit Sharma (and the fans of his own earlier team). Perhaps it’s…
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