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“Asked If I Was Still Taking Drugs”: Details Of Alex Hales-Tamim Iqbal On-Field Spat

January 11, 2025 admin

Bangladesh legend Tamim Iqbal and former England cricketer Alex Hales got into a heated altercation during a Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 match on January 9. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media in which Tamim could be seen losing his control. It happened after Rangpur Riders beat Fortune Barishal…

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UK Government Says England Should Play Afghanistan Cricket Match

January 10, 2025 admin

England’s upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban’s treatment of women, according to a senior British government minister. A group of more than 160 British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to refuse to play Afghanistan in…

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“Gautam Gambhir Lagging Behind…”: Coach’s Every Error In Australia Tour Brutally Singled Out

January 10, 2025 admin

File image of Gautam Gambhir.© BCCI Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir is under the scanner following back-to-back Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia. Gambhir has endured a rough start as coach, and now his tactics have been brutally called out by his former India teammate Mohammad Kaif. In a video…

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Eyeing Next Year’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan Launches Special Preparatory Programme

January 10, 2025 admin

File photo of Pakistan cricket team.© AFP Pakistan has started its preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka by launching a player’s improvement, scouting and grooming programme called ‘strike force’, which will begin in Lahore from January 13. Initially the programme, headed by former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq,…

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Steve Smith Predicts “Bright Future” For Young Prodigy Sam Konstas

January 10, 2025 admin

Australia’s interim captain Steven Smith expects a “bright future” for young Sam Konstas after witnessing his explosive display in the Boxing Day Test against India. In front of a sold-out crowd, Konstas walked alongside Usman Khawaja to open for Australia against a proven Indian pace express. A mixed set of emotions took over…

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Pratika Rawal, Tejal Hasabnis Smash Fifties As India Women Cruise To Six-Wicket Win Over Ireland In First ODI

January 10, 2025 admin

Pratika Rawal showcased maturity beyond her experience, while Tejal Hasabnis capped a memorable comeback, posting a fifty each, as India outplayed an inexperienced Ireland by six wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match women’s ODI series in Rajkot on Friday. Rawal anchored the modest run chase of 239 after stand-in skipper…

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“There Is An Urge To Move On From Him”: Ravindra Jadeja Faces BCCI’s Scrutiny

January 10, 2025 admin

File photo of Ravindra Jadeja.© AFP While Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are having a hard time because of their respective performances in India’s recent outing in Australia, Ravindra Jadeja has been the player who has been less talked about despite poor showing. The southpaw failed to prove his worth as an all-rounder…

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Champions Trophy To Be Moved Out Of Pakistan? Report Says ICC Delegation Yet To Raise Concerns

January 10, 2025 admin

There have been several media reports stating that the Champions Trophy 2025 might be shifted out of Pakistan due to delays in renovation work at the stadiums in the country. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadiu,m and Karachi’s National Bank Stadium are scheduled to host the matches of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan….

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South Africa’s Sports Minister Urges Proteas To Boycott Champions Trophy Match Against Afghanistan

January 9, 2025 admin

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie has urged the Proteas to boycott their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan due to the Taliban government’s ban on women’s sports and disbanding the women’s cricket team since it came back to power in 2021. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will begin their 2025 Champions Trophy…

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