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'Entitled to his opinion', Warner responds to Johnson’s criticism
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Australia's David Warner has said that his former team-mate Mitchell Johnson is entitled to his opinion, however scathing, about the opener's retirement plans.
2023-12-08
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'No enmity, bullets haven't been fired either,' Praveen Kumar plays down Gambhir-Sreesanth feud in LLC
Surat, December 8 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Praveen Kumar believes that fans and social media have unnecessarily blown out of proportion the on-field altercation between Gautam Gambhir and S Sreesanth during an Eliminator match between Indian Capitals and Gujarat Giants in the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2023.
2023-12-08
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Sreesanth receives legal notice from LLC over rant against Gautam Gambhir; Reports
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Former India pacer S Sreesanth has been served a legal notice by the Legends League Cricket (LLC) commissioner over his rant against Gautam Gambhir, following the on-field altercation between the two players during an Eliminator match between Indian Capitals and Gujarat Giants in the ongoing LCC 2023 tournament.
2023-12-08
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Glenn Maxwell ruled out of Perth Scorchers match due to forearm injury
Brisbane, Dec 8 (IANS) Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of Wednesday's match against Perth Scorchers due to an injury.
2023-12-08
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WPL Auction: Mumbai Indians to pick up three-four players & develop their skills for future, says WV Raman
Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction to be held on Saturday, former India women’s head coach WV Raman believes defending champions Mumbai Indians will be aiming to pick three-four players and develop their skills so that they can serve the side for a long time.
2023-12-08
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'If you want to be remembered as a great...’, Wasim Akram reacts to Haris Rauf's decision to skip Australia Tests
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Pakistan legend Wasim Akram expressed worry about Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf's decision to opt out of the upcoming Test series against Australia and warned the pacer if he aims to establish himself as modern-day greats, he needs to embrace the demands of the longest format of the game.
2023-12-08
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Lance Morris reminds a lot of a young Pat Cummins, says Brett Lee
Sydney, Dec 8 (IANS) Australia’s fast-bowling legend Brett Lee believes young tearaway pacer Lance Morris reminds him a lot of the time when current Australia skipper Pat Cummins was a youngster.
2023-12-08
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New bowlers will learn quickly before heading to T20 World Cup, says Harmanpreet Kaur
Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) India’s return to international women’s cricket action after nearly 2.5 months ended in a comprehensive 38-run defeat to England at the Wankhede Stadium, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the new bowlers will have to learn their lessons quickly in the run-up to 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.
2023-12-07
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Matt Short named Adelaide Strikers capatain
Adelaide, Dec 7 (IANS) Australia cricketer Matt Short has been named Adelaide Strikers captain for BBL|13 to become the sixth skipper of the men’s side.
2023-12-07
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Sreesanth remark Gambhir “Mr Fighter” after verbal fight during LLC match
Surat, Dec 7 ( IANS) Former Indian bowler S Sreesanth took a swipe at Gautam Gambhir following an altercation that broke out between them on Wednesday, at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium during the Legends League Cricket 2023 Eliminator.
2023-12-07
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It was time to put in a performance and get back, says Jos Buttler after victory against WI in second ODI
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) England captain Jos Buttler has said he was 'fed up' with his poor form and that it was time to return to being 'the player that I know I am' by putting up a quality batting effort.
2023-12-07
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Shami, Maxwell, Head shortlisted for ICC Men's Player of the Month award for November 2023
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) India’s senior fast-bowler Mohammed Shami, along with Australia’s ODI World Cup winning duo of Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for November 2023.
2023-12-07
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Afghanistan to tour UAE for a three-match men’s T20I series in late December
Kabul, Dec 7 (IANS) Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed on Thursday that the men’s team will embark on a tour to the United Arab Emirates in late December to play two 50-over warm-up matches and is followed by a three-match T20I series.
2023-12-07
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Ponting offers to help settle differences between Mitchell Johnson and David Warner
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has urged former teammates Mitchell Johnson and David Warner to have a "face-to-face conversation" and discuss their disagreement.
2023-12-07
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Khawaja calls for Australia selectors to prefer class over form while picking next Test opener
Perth, Dec 6 (IANS) Australia opener Usman Khawaja has called for the national selectors to prefer class over form while picking next Test opener, post the retirement of David Warner from the format. Warner had earlier said about his wish to end his Test career when Australia face Pakistan in the third and final game of the series at the SCG in January 2024.
2023-12-06
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Mushfiqur Rahim becomes first Bangladesh Men's batter to be given out for obstructing the field
Dhaka, Dec 6 (IANS) Veteran wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim has become the first Bangladesh Men’s batter to lose his wicket via obstructing the field in Test cricket. The incident happened during the post-lunch session of day one of the second Test against New Zealand on Wednesday.
2023-12-06
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'Captain sahab' Shubman Gill pays visit to Rashid Khan, Gujarat Titans reacts
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) India batter Shubman Gill has paid a visit to Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan in UK and the latter was thrilled to see his Gujarat Titans (GT) teammate, sharing a heartwarming post on social media.
2023-12-06
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Haddin believes there’s lot of cricket left in Australia fast-bowling trio of Cummins, Hazlewood & Starc
Perth, Dec 6 (IANS) Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin believes the decorated fast-bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have a lot more years to continue in the national team.
2023-12-06
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Rahul Dravid believes batting will be key to win on the South Africa tour
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) India head coach Rahul Dravid has asked every player to make a match-winning contribution in a long month tour of South Africa.
2023-12-06
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'Captain sahab' Shubman Gill pays visit to Rashid Khan, Gujarat Titans reacts
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) India batter Shubman Gill has paid a visit to Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan in UK and the latter was thrilled to see his Gujarat Titans (GT) teammate, sharing a heartwarming post on social media.
2023-12-06
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Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series
Dubai, Dec 5 (IANS) Limited-overs specialist Glenn Maxwell has not given up hope of making a return to Test cricket and is eyeing off an away series on the sub-continent at the end of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle as his best opportunity to do so.
2023-12-05
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New Zealand batter Suzie Bates won't rule out another opportunity at Olympic dream
Wellington, Dec 5 (IANS) Evergreen New Zealand batter Suzie Bates has admitted she would love to prolong her career and represent her country at the Olympics for a second time when cricket makes its long-awaited return at Los Angeles in 2028.
2023-12-05
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RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana bats for multi-city format in WPL
Bengaluru, Dec 5 (IANS) RCB women’s team captain Smriti Mandhana shared her perspectives on the potential impact of a multi-city format for the Women's Premier League (WPL) while speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab’s Leaders Meet India, here.
2023-12-05
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Was thinking that I gave too many runs and would be culprit of the game: Arshdeep Singh
Bengaluru, Dec 4 (IANS) After India won the fifth T20I over Australia by six runs, left-arm fast-bowler Arshdeep Singh said he was thinking that too many runs were conceded by him and admitted to thoughts of being the culprit of the game came in his mind, before conceding only three runs in the final over of the game.
2023-12-04
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Australia boasts good batters, but we are no less, says Pakistan’s Sarfaraz Ahmed
Canberra, Dec 4 (IANS) Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed acknowledged that Australia have good batters in Test cricket, but believes that his team’s batting order stands on par with any other line-up. Pakistan begin their three-match Test series against Australia at Perth from December 14, followed by games in Melbourne and Sydney.
2023-12-04
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Warner is still in our best 11 players to win first Test: Geroge Bailey
Perth, Dec 3 (IANS) After former Australia fast-bowler Johnson launched a scathing attack over David Warner's selection for the first Test against Pakistan starting from December 14, chief selector George Bailey came out in support of the left-handed opener, saying he is still the best option to open alongside Usman Khawaja.
2023-12-03
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Wish Warner luck, but not hoping for a good end against us, says Shaheen Shah Afridi
Canberra, Dec 3 (IANS) Pakistan's pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi wished David Warner good luck as he prepares to play his last Test series, but added with a hint of the competitive spirit that the left-handed opener doesn’t have a good end to his red-ball career against his team.
2023-12-03
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LLC 2nd edition: Thisara Perera’s quickfire knock helps Manipal Tigers beat India Capitals
Visakhapatnam, Dec 2 (IANS) A knock of 31 runs by Thisara Perera towards the end of the second innings helped Manipal Tigers to overcome a huge total of 186 and defeat the India Capitals by 4 wickets with a ball to spare in the second edition of Legends League Cricket (LLC) at the Dr. Y S. Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.
2023-12-03
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Rinku Singh has fearless attitude of Muhammad Ali: Sreesanth
Visakhapatnam, Dec 3 (IANS) Amidst the echoes of Rinku Singh's "aggressive and fearless" approach, former India cricketer S Sreesanth believes that the 26-year-old's attitude towards the game is reminiscent of Muhammad Ali, the iconic sports figure of 20th century .
2023-12-03
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There are many challengers for spot Rinku Singh is targeting, says Ashish Nehra
Bengaluru, Dec 3 (IANS) Former India fast-bowler Ashish Nehra believes middle-order batter Rinku Singh's chances of breaking into the India squad for next year’s Men’s T20 World Cup look bright, though at the same time there are many challengers for the finisher’s spot in the playing eleven.
2023-12-03
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Sri Lanka’s performance in World Cup was very disappointing; didn’t expect that: Muttiah Muralitharan
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Sri Lankan’s spin-bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan said the team's performance in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup was very disappointing, and something which he wasn’t expecting to unfold in the way it did.
2023-12-02
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Jos Buttler feels responsibility and motivation to get England white-ball cricket back on track
St. John’s (Antigua), Dec 2 (IANS) Heading into the rebuilding phase after a disappointing 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup campaign, England skipper Jos Buttler said he is keen to embrace the responsibility and motivation to get the team back on track in white-ball cricket performances, starting from the ODI series against West Indies.
2023-12-02
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Lyon returns to the summer Test with “batting superstar” challenge
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Australian veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon heaped praise on Pakistan “batting superstar” Babar Azam and is ready to take the baton against him.
2023-12-01
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Let's hope Prasidh gets better from here, says Ashish Nehra ahead of fourth India-Australia T20I
Raipur, Dec 1 (IANS) Ahead of fourth India-Australia T20I match, former India left-arm fast-bowler Ashish Nehra said he hopes that pacer Prasidh Krishna gets to be in better run of form after conceding 68 runs in the third game of the series in Guwahati.
2023-12-01
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Travis Head is one of the emerging great talents in all three formats of the game: Ricky Ponting
Melbourne, Dec 1 (IANS) Australia cricket legend Ricky Ponting has called left-handed batter Travis Head as one of the great emerging talents across all forms of the game in men’s international cricket, adding that he’s excited to see what the next 12 months hold for him.
2023-12-01
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PCB confirms appointment of consultant members to chief selector
Lahore, Dec 1 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the appointment of former Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal, Rao Iftikhar Anjum and Salman Butt as consultant members to chief selector Wahab Riaz.
2023-12-01
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We'll ensure not to discuss on field plans in Urdu in front of Usman Khawaja, says Hasan Ali
Canberra, Dec 1 (IANS) Ahead of three-match Test series against Australia starting from December 14 in Perth, Pakistan fast-bowler Hasan Ali said his team will be trying to ensure that they do not discuss their on-field plans in front of veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja, especially in Urdu.
2023-12-01
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'Gautam Gambhir gave me missed calls, Anurag Kashyap raped me,' claims Payal Ghosh
Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) Known for her work in 'Prayanam' and 'Oosaravelli' actress Payal Ghosh has made shocking claims that parliamentarian Gautam Gambhir used to regularly call to her, and that former cricketer Irfan Pathan is the only person she loved.
2023-12-01
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Mitchell Marsh defends himself over resting feet on World Cup trophy, says he would do it again
Perth, Dec 1 (IANS) Australia’s fast-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Marsh insisted on Friday that him resting his feet over the ODI World Cup trophy was not disrespectful and added that he won't mind doing that again.
2023-12-01
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IPL's phenomenal growth can potentially propel media rights value to USD 50 billion, says league chairman Arun Dhumal
Bengaluru, Dec 1 (IANS) Arun Dhumal, the Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman, indicated that the league’s success over the last 15 years will potentially drive its media rights value to USD 50 billion in the next two decades.
2023-12-01
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Otago Oval to be temporarily named ‘Suzie Bates Oval’ as New Zealand name squad for Pakistan series
Dunedin, Nov 30 (IANS) Dunedin’s University of Otago Oval will temporarily hand its naming rights over to their former student Suzie Bates next week as New Zealand women open their international home summer against Pakistan.
2023-11-30
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'Check them in IPL': Kevin Pietersen on Rohit, Kohli's inclusion in T20 World Cup squad
Dehradun, Nov 30 (IANS) Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen feels Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli have "every chance" to be in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World 2024.
2023-11-30
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Ponting backs Warner to be in Australia’s playing eleven for start of Test summer against Pakistan
Melbourne, Nov 30 (IANS) Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has backed David Warner to be in the playing eleven to kickstart the home summer through the first Test against Pakistan starting on December 14 in Perth.
2023-11-30
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England Test skipper Ben Stokes undergoes knee surgery ahead of next year’s tour to India
London, Nov 30 (IANS) England Test skipper Ben Stokes has undergone a surgery to solve long-standing problems with his left knee ahead of next year’s Test tour of India. The knee problems meant Stokes, 32, was unable to bowl in the last three Ashes Tests this year.
2023-11-30
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Deepak Chahar “increasing workload” mantra to play Test cricket for India
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) India bowler Deepak Chahar, who got included in the Indian squad as a replacement for Mukesh Kumar in the ongoing T20I series against Australia, aspires to play Test cricket.
2023-11-30
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Matching Babar with Smith is almost like matching Smith with Kohli: Usman Khawaja
Perth, Nov 30 (IANS) Ahead of Australia’s three-match Test series against Pakistan, veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja drew parallels in clash of batting titans between Steven Smith and Babar Azam, saying it is like comparing the Sydney-based right-handed batter with the talismanic Virat Kohli.
2023-11-30
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Virat Kohli to take a break from white-ball games on South Africa tour; to be available for Tests: Report
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli, who was leading run-getter of 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup and was named Player of the Tournament, is reportedly taking a break from white-ball cricket, but he will be available for the two Tests on the upcoming tour of South Africa.
2023-11-29
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I am amazed at Maxwell’s technique every time I look at it, says R Sridhar
Guwahati, Nov 29 (IANS) Former India fielding coach R Sridhar was left in awe of Glenn Maxwell’s 47-ball century in giving Australia five-wicket win over India in the third T20I, saying he never stops from being amazed over the big-hitting batter’s technique.
2023-11-29
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BCCI announces contracts extension for head coach Rahul Dravid and support staff of senior India men’s team
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that it had extended the contracts of head coach Rahul Dravid and the support staff of senior India men’s team.
2023-11-29
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It would be exciting to bowl against Babar Azam, says Australia off-spinner Todd Murphy
Melbourne, Nov 29 (IANS) Ahead of Australia facing Pakistan in three Tests next month, young off-spinner Todd Murphy acknowledged the skill and prowess of Pakistan's batters, while adding that it would be exciting for him to bowl to their premier batter Babar Azam.
2023-11-29
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