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14 Nov

U-19 Asia Cup: India Beat Pakistan By One Wicket In Last-Ball Thriller To Clinch Title

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsCricket, India U-19, India vs Pakistan, Manal Chauhan, Mohit Ulva, Pakistan U-19, U-19 Asia Cup

Al Amerat (Rajeev Sharma): India pulled off a remarkable one-wicket victory over Pakistan in a last-ball thriller to win the Under-19 Asia Cup title in Al Amerat, Oman, on Saturday. Chasing a daunting target of 338, India were staring at defeat at 252 for eight in the 42nd over. However, Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan produced a crucial ninth-wicket partnership to keep the chase alive and take the team within reach of victory. India eventually finished at 339 for nine in 50 overs, with Mohit sealing the title in dramatic fashion by hitting a boundary off the final delivery bowled…

10 Nov

India-Sri Lanka Under-14 Teams Play Friendly Cricket Match In Haryana’s Palwal; Minister Gaurav Gautam Highlights Sports Ties

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): An Under-14 cricket team from Sri Lanka played a friendly match against the Under-14 side of Saraswati Cricket Academy at Laxman Mahalawat Cricket Academy in Palwal, Haryana, on Tuesday. Haryana Minister of State for Sports and Youth Empowerment Gaurav Gautam attended the match as the chief guest and described the fixture as an opportunity to strengthen sporting ties between India and Sri Lanka. He said sports contribute not only to physical development but also help build discipline, self-confidence, leadership skills, camaraderie and international goodwill. Gautam added that such matches give young players an opportunity to compete with…

03 Nov

Glenn Maxwell Announces Retirement From International Cricket, Ends 14-Year Australia Career

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Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a 14-year career during which he became one of the most destructive batters in the game. Maxwell's final appearance for Australia came in the team's last match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 against Oman in February. He picked up two wickets in the match but did not get an opportunity to bat. The 37-year-old represented Australia in 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is and seven Test matches. During his international career, he was part of two ODI World Cup-winning teams, in…

25 Oct

Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma Hit Centuries As India Beat Zimbabwe By 121 Runs In 2nd Women’s ODI

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsCricket, Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, India vs Zimbabwe, Indian Women’s Cricket Team, Sports News, Women’s Cricket

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second women’s ODI on Sunday, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Deepti Sharma scoring magnificent centuries. Batting first, India posted 328 for six before bowling Zimbabwe out for 207 in 48.5 overs to take control of the match. Harmanpreet led the charge with a blistering 126 off 121 balls, registering her eighth century in women’s ODIs. Her innings featured 15 boundaries and helped India build a formidable total after the team had made a steady start. Deepti provided equally valuable support, remaining…

01 Oct

ICC Unveils 2027 Cricket World Cup Schedule With India Opening Against Australia Ahead Of High-Voltage Pakistan Clash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsAustralia, Cricket, Fixtures, ICC, India, Pakistan, Schedule, South Africa, Super 7, World Cup

Dubai (Gurpreet Singh): International Cricket Council has officially announced the complete match schedule for the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, setting up a blockbusting start for two-time champions India as they open their campaign against reigning titleholders Australia before squaring off against arch-rivals Pakistan. Co-hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, the premier 50-over showcase will feature 14 competing nations playing 57 matches across 12 venues between October 2 and November 21, 2027. The tournament begins on October 2 with an opening three-team Super Series staged at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The primary group stage commences five days…

22 Jun

Dhoni and Kohli get tennis lookalikes as Sanju Samson draws ultimate Roger Federer comparison

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsCricket, MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, tennis, Virat Kohli, World Cup

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)—India's star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shared intriguing insights into the personalities of cricket legends, drawing unique comparisons to some of the biggest names in tennis. Speaking during an appearance on JioStar, Samson likened former Indian captain MS Dhoni to Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer. He explained that Dhoni's calm, composed approach to the game, paired with an ability to deliver incredibly powerful and impactful performances with apparent effortlessness, mirrors the legendary tennis player's elegant demeanour on the court. In contrast to Dhoni's serene style, Samson compared current tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz to modern cricket icon Virat Kohli.…

07 Jun

Dominant India Declare on 564/8 After Captain Shubman Gill’s Hundred Defies Afghanistan

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian cricket team firmly seized control of the New Chandigarh Test against Afghanistan on Sunday, declaring their first innings at a massive 564 for 8 during the second session. The visitors navigated a brief opening spell before the interval, moving safely to 12 without loss with opening batsmen Abdul Malik and Sediqullah Atal holding the fort. Leading the charge for the hosts, captain Shubman Gill top-scored with a commanding 126, while opening batsman KL Rahul laid the foundation with a precise 100. The momentum was sustained by fluent half-centuries from Rishabh Pant and Sai Sudharsan,…

24 Aug

Cheteshwar Pujara Retires from All Forms of Cricket

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National Times Bureau :- Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India’s most dependable Test batsmen, has retired from all formats of cricket. The 37-year-old announced his decision on Sunday through a social media post, thanking fans, teammates, and the cricket board for their support. Pujara played 103 Test matches for India, scoring 7,195 runs with 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. His last appearance came in the 2023 World Test Championship Final against Australia. He also represented India in five One-Day Internationals, making 51 runs. In his message, Pujara said wearing the Indian jersey was a great honor and thanked his family for…

14 Jun

MCC Outlaws ‘Bunny-Hop’ Catches in Major Cricket Rule Overhaul

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London (National Times): The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to implement a major rule change that will render the controversial 'bunny-hop' boundary catches illegal from October 2026. As per a report from ESPNcricinfo, the MCC has updated Law 19.5.2 to address what it calls “unusual-looking” boundary catches that many believe go against the spirit of fair play. The new amendment states that any fielder who has been outside the boundary before touching the ball must be fully grounded within the field of play after their first airborne contact — or else…