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Gautam Gambhir Visits Kalighat Temple Ahead Of India vs England 1st T20I In Kolkata

January 21, 2025 admin

India will begin the new year with a T20I series against England at Eden Gardens, which will be their first series after the embarrassing defeat to Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series Down Under. Before the series, India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir visited the famous Kali Temple at Kalighat to pray for…

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“Can Be Really Aggressive”: Jos Buttler On England’s Batting Depth Ahead Of India T20Is

January 21, 2025 admin

A formidable batting lineup is the cornerstone of any successful international cricket team. Combine that with a coach who champions an aggressive approach and a squad where nearly every player boasts a first-class hundred and the ability to hit towering sixes, and England is a team capable of dismantling the strongest bowling attacks…

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India’s Likely XI vs England In 1st T20I: These 2 Stars “May Have To Wait”: Report. Reason Is…

January 21, 2025 admin

With heavy dew likely to impact the proceedings during the opening T20I at the Eden Gardens, India’s bowlers practised with wet balls and it will not be a surprise if the hosts field only two spinners, given the conditions. Dew is a perennial concern at this time of the year at Eden Gardens….

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Suryakumar Yadav Breaks Silence On Hardik Pandya’s Vice-Captaincy Snub: “We Have Lot Of…”

January 21, 2025 admin

India T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said Hardik Pandya remains very much part of the leadership group despite the elevation of Axar Patel as his deputy. Following the retirement of Rohit Sharma form T20s last year, Hardik was tipped to lead the side but Suryakumar was given that responsibility after the arrival…

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Shreyas Iyer’s “Lack Of Communication” from KKR Claim Rubbished By Ex-India Star: “I Can Confirm…”

January 21, 2025 admin

Shreyas Iyer, Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2024-winning captain, made a startling claim on Monday. The IPL winning skipper was not retained by KKR and Iyer broke his silence on the issue. He said there was lack of communication from the Shah Rukh Khan co-owned team. He went on to say that he was…

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“Whoever Is…”: Suryakumar Yadav’s Blunt Take On Champions Trophy Snub From Team India Squad

January 21, 2025 admin

Champions Trophy 2025: File photo of Suryakumar Yadav© X/Twitter Explosive batter and T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said he has accepted his exclusion from the Champions Trophy squad but what hurts him more is that he could not perform well in the ODI format and the ones chosen for the ICC event…

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“Loaded Question”: Team India Gears Up For Reduced Time With Family After BCCI Diktat, Jos Buttler Gives Blunt Take

January 21, 2025 admin

As Indian players gear up for reduced time with families during lengthy tours abroad owing to a BCCI diktat, England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said having partners and children on long overseas assignments is “really important” and does not affect the game “too much”. Limited time with family members on tours was…

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England’s Playing XI vs India In 1st T20I: Major Warning By ECB – “Firepower With…”

January 21, 2025 admin

England cricket team practices ahead of 1st T20I.© X/Twitter England Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday announced their Playing Eleven of the first T20I match against India at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The first T20I match between England and India will be played on Wednesday at Eden Gardens at 7 pm IST….

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Sanju Samson’s Father Goes To War With Kerala Association After Champions Trophy Setback

January 21, 2025 admin

The absence of wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson from India’s ICC Champions Trophy team remains one of the most baffling decisions that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee took. Despite possessing exceptional numbers in the 50-over format, Samson lost the race to Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, the two wicket-keepers preferred for the tournament. Samson’s…

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“Pick Bowlers Who Take Wickets”: BCCI Blasted Over “Defensive” Champions Trophy Squad

January 21, 2025 admin

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma© AFP Former Indian cricket team batter Aakash Chopra believes that the selection of three spin-bowling all-rounders – Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel – for the Champions Trophy 2025 is a ‘defensive move’. Chopra compared the decision to the squad selection for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and said…

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