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“Let’s keep them where they belong…”: Former general rejects Kapil Dev’s appeal on Pakistan ties

“Let’s keep them where they belong…”: Former general rejects Kapil Dev’s appeal on Pakistan ties

A fresh debate broke out after legendary cricketer Kapil Dev advocated for moving forward following the heated exchanges between India and Pakistan during the recent Asia Cup. The controversy began when the Indian team declined to accept the winner’s trophy and medals from Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the Pakistan Cricket Board chief. After their emphatic …

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Varun Aaron names his India XI for the opening Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad

Varun Aaron names his India XI for the opening Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad

Former India pacer Varun Aaron has announced his preferred playing XI for the opening Test against the West Indies which begins on Thursday October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the home series marking Shubman Gill’s first assignment as India’s full-time Test captain on home soil Aaron’s selection highlighted India’s long-term strategy while relying on proven strengths …

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Cricket West Indies unveils women team’s central contracts for the 2025-26 season

Cricket West Indies unveils women team’s central contracts for the 2025-26 season

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially unveiled the list of players awarded international retainer contracts for the 2025-26 season, marking a significant step in the board’s ongoing efforts to stabilize and strengthen the women’s team. The contracts, effective from October 1, 2025, were approved by the CWI Board of Directors following a comprehensive evaluation of performances and future strategic planning …

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NZ vs AUS: Fans react as Tim Robinson smashes maiden T20I century against Australia

NZ vs AUS: Fans react as Tim Robinson smashes maiden T20I century against Australia

New Zealand’s young opener Tim Robinson announced himself on the international stage with a scintillating maiden T20I century against Australia, guiding his team to a competitive total of 181/6 in 20 overs in the first of the three-match series. The right-hander remained unbeaten on 106 off 66 balls, striking six fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 160.61. …

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West Indies announces contracts for 2025-26 season, Kraigg Brathwaite dropped

West Indies announces contracts for 2025-26 season, Kraigg Brathwaite dropped

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have revealed their list of centrally contracted players for the 2025-26 season, beginning October 1. The new cycle has brought significant changes, with former Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite missing out on a retainer contract. Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge are also absent. Major shake-up in the contract list The exclusion of Brathwaite stands out as …

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi sets new record for fastest youth Test century in Australia; also equals Brendon McCullum’s historic milestone

Vaibhav Suryavanshi sets new record for fastest youth Test century in Australia; also equals Brendon McCullum’s historic milestone

India‘s 14-year-old batting sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, continued his remarkable streak of record-breaking performances by smashing a dominating century against Australia U-19 on Day 2 of the first Youth Test in Brisbane. His aggressive knock of 113 runs off just 86 balls at the Ian Healy Oval not only seized the momentum for India U-19, who were replying to Australia‘s first-innings …

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Irani Cup 2025: Date, Time, Venue, Broadcast and Live Streaming details

Irani Cup 2025: Date, Time, Venue, Broadcast and Live Streaming details

The Irani Cup 2025 officially began on Tuesday, October 1, with domestic champions Vidarbha taking on the Rest of India in what promises to be a high-quality battle. The five-day contest is being played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, a ground known for producing competitive red-ball cricket. After winning the toss, Vidarbha opted to bat first, looking …

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Tilak Varma declines to label India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph against Pakistan as ‘Operation Tilak’

Tilak Varma declines to label India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph against Pakistan as ‘Operation Tilak’

India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph over Pakistan saw young cricket sensation Tilak Varma become an overnight hero after his unbeaten 69-run innings steered India to a thrilling five-wicket victory in the tense final at Dubai on September 28. Despite the massive acclaim and social media frenzy around the “Operation Tilak” tagline celebrating his match-winning performance, the 22-year-old star refused to …

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