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Quimcy, who represented India in teqball at Asian Games, drew inspiration from Ronaldinho | She was also state-level 1,500m & 3,000m runner | Inshorts

Quimcy made a notable appearance for the nation in teqball competition at the Asian Games, drawing motivation from football star Ronaldinho. Beyond her international representation in that sport, she…

Sep 20

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"Lion At Home, Cat Overseas": Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Get Brutal Reality Check By Ex-India Star

An unnamed former Indian cricketer offered a harsh assessment regarding young talents Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, using the phrase lion at home and cat overseas to describe their…

Sep 20

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How a T20I vs India is accelerating Japan’s cricketing ambitions

Japan is preparing to host a historic T20 international against the world champion Indian team for the Suzuki Cup. Venue preparations at Sano International Cricket Ground involved installing ticket…

Sep 20

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Rohit Sharma 1st Choice, But India Told To Create Opportunities For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Analysts suggest that while Rohit Sharma remains the primary preference for India, the team should actively look for ways to give Yashasvi Jaiswal playing time.

Sep 20

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Shafali dazzles with 49-ball 100*, India march into Asian Games final

Shafali Verma delivered an explosive performance with an unbeaten century off just forty-nine deliveries, carrying India comfortably through the semi-finals. The dominant display culminated in a…

Sep 20

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Kit manufacturer rubbishes reports of clothing issue for India men’s cricket team ahead of Asian Games

The official kit manufacturer has strongly denied recent allegations regarding uniform sizing problems for the Indian men's cricket team prior to their departure for the Asian Games. According to the…

Sep 20

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Shai Hope to lead; 19-year-old spinner gets surprise call-up as West Indies reveal squads for India white-ball series

The West Indies have finalized their touring rosters for the upcoming bilateral series against India, naming Shai Hope to captain the squad across both the one-day international and Twenty20…

Sep 20

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India lose No.1 T20I ranking, England reclaim top spot after series whitewash over Sri Lanka

England has reclaimed the top spot in the international T20 rankings after completing a three-match series sweep against Sri Lanka. Harry Brook guided his squad through a successful campaign, earning…

Sep 20

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Kamil Pooran earns maiden T20I call-up for WI tour of India; Holder rested

Shimron Hetmyer is set to sit out the one-day international series during the West Indies' upcoming tour, with those fixtures scheduled to begin on September 27. Following the conclusion of the…

Sep 19

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England replaces India as World No.1 T20I team after sealing 3-0 series whitewash vs Sri Lanka

England ascended to the top of the global T20 rankings after routing Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Manchester, completing a 3-0 sweep and securing their 15th consecutive format victory over the…

Sep 19

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'Get used to the conditions': Shreyas Iyer identifies India's biggest hurdle before Asian Games gold medal bid | Cricket

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has pointed out that adapting quickly to the local environment stands as the primary obstacle for the national cricket team as they target a gold medal at the Asian…

Sep 19

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'Get used to the conditions': Shreyas Iyer identifies India's biggest hurdle before Asian Games gold medal bid

Ahead of the 2026 Asian Games running from September 20 in Aichi-Nagoya, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer pointed out that adapting to unfamiliar local pitches will be the primary objective for his squad.…

Sep 19

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India to wear BCCI jersey for historic Japan T20I as Asian Games kit issue finally gets resolved

India's men's cricket team will sport their standard board attire for a landmark Twenty20 International clash against Japan on September 22, rather than the multi-sport contingent gear designated for…

Sep 19

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India to wear BCCI jersey for historic Japan T20I as Asian Games kit issue finally gets resolved

India's men's cricket team will sport their standard board attire for a landmark T20 International matchup against Japan on September 22 before transitioning to official multi-sport apparel for their…

Sep 19

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Ravindra in doubt for India T20Is after dislocating shoulder during promo shoot

Rachin Ravindra faces uncertainty regarding his availability for the upcoming T20I matches against India after suffering a dislocated shoulder while filming a promotional shoot. Early medical…

Sep 19

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Ravindra in doubt for India T20Is after dislocating shoulder during promo shoot

Rachin Ravindra faces uncertainty regarding his availability for the upcoming T20I matches against India after suffering a dislocated shoulder while participating in a promotional shoot. Preliminary…

Sep 19

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Ravindra in doubt for India T20Is after dislocating right shoulder during promo shoot

Rachin Ravindra faces uncertainty regarding his availability for the upcoming Twenty20 International series against India. The New Zealand all-rounder dislocated his right shoulder while…

Sep 19

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Ravindra in doubt for India tour after dislocating right shoulder during promo shoot

Rachin Ravindra's availability for the upcoming series in India is uncertain following a right shoulder dislocation sustained while filming a promotional shoot. Early medical evaluations ruled out…

Sep 19

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Rachin Ravindra unlikely for T20Is against India after suffering injury during shoot, New Zealand dealt body blow

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has emerged as an injury concern for the scheduled five-game T20I tour against India following an accident during a commercial film session with Sky in…

Sep 19

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Rachin Ravindra unlikely for T20Is against India after suffering injury during shoot, New Zealand dealt body blow

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra could miss the upcoming five-match T20I series against India after sustaining a right shoulder dislocation during a promotional film shoot with Sky in…

Sep 19

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Twin 99s and a best of 358: Meet the flamboyant India batter who once replaced Tendulkar but couldn’t go beyond 12 games

Amay Khurasiya initially earned national attention through prolific domestic performances for Madhya Pradesh following his debut in the 1989-90 season. He quickly registered tallies of 584 runs…

Sep 19

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Twin 99s and a best of 358: Meet the flamboyant India batter who once replaced Tendulkar but couldn’t go beyond 12 games

Amay Khurasiya initially broke into first-class cricket as a teenager during the 1989-90 season and quickly established himself as a heavy scorer for Madhya Pradesh. Across the 1990-91 and 1991-92…

Sep 19

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Pat Cummins names Cheteshwar Pujara as India’s toughest opponent alongside Cook, Gayle and de Villiers

Australian paceman Pat Cummins identified Cheteshwar Pujara as the most challenging Indian batter he has bowled against. Cummins ranked the gritty top-order specialist right alongside other…

Sep 18

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Chauhan, Anvay Dravid shine as India Under-19s clinch thriller

India Under-19s secured a tight victory over Australia Under-19s in a contest shortened to 20 overs per side due to weather interruptions. Key contributions from Chauhan and Anvay Dravid helped…

Sep 18

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Chauhan, Anvay Dravid shine as India Under-19s clinch thriller

India Under-19s secured a narrow victory over Australia Under-19s in an encounter shortened to 20 overs per side due to wet weather. Standout performances from Chauhan and Anvay Dravid helped propel…

Sep 18

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Anvay Dravid flips the family script, Aryavir Sehwag starts at the top as India U19 beat carries famous echoes

Two decades after their fathers starred alongside each other for the national side, Anvay Dravid and Aryavir Sehwag shared an India scorecard during the opening match of an unofficial Under-19…

Sep 18

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Anvay Dravid flips the family script, Aryavir Sehwag starts at the top as India U19 beat carries famous echoes

Two decades after their fathers starred alongside each other for the national side, Anvay Dravid and Aryavir Sehwag shared an India U19 team sheet on Friday against Australia U19. The opening match…

Sep 18

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Shree Charani’s 4/10 sets the tone and Shafali Verma does the rest as India thump Japan to reach Asian Games semis

India's women's cricket team secured an eight-wicket victory over tournament hosts Japan on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games in Nisshin. After winning the toss and electing…

Sep 18

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Shree Charani’s 4/10 sets the tone and Shafali Verma does the rest as India thump Japan to reach Asian Games semis

India stormed into the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games on Friday after securing a comprehensive eight-wicket quarterfinal triumph over tournament hosts Japan in Nisshin. Electing to field upon…

Sep 18

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi "will have to wait for his opportunity" as he backs Sanju Samson

Gautam Gambhir has voiced his support for Sanju Samson, affirming that young prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must remain patient before earning his national team breakthrough. The Indian head coach…

Sep 18