Hardik Pandya announced as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2024 season, replaces Rohit Sharma

Hardik Pandya announced as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2024 season, replaces Rohit Sharma

Mumbai, Dec 15 - In an important development, five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have announced fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their captain for the 2024 season of the tournament, thus replacing its long-time skipper, opener Rohit Sharma, in the leadership role.

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Inter Kashi bounce back with a smooth win over Delhi

Inter Kashi bounce back with a smooth win over Delhi

Kalyani, Dec 15 - Inter Kashi returned to winning ways with a clear 2-0 victory over Delhi FC at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Friday.

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Cummins to fetch a lot of money at IPL auction, but his performance will be subdued, says Aakash Chopra

Cummins to fetch a lot of money at IPL auction, but his performance will be subdued, says Aakash Chopra

New Delhi, Dec 15 - Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Australia captain Pat Cummins could fetch a lot of money in the upcoming IPL auction, to be held on December 19 in Dubai, but he added that the fast-bowler’s performance will be

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IND w v ENG W: Deepti’s 5-7; Harman’s 44* help India take control as 19 wickets fall on Day 2

IND w v ENG W: Deepti’s 5-7; Harman’s 44* help India take control as 19 wickets fall on Day 2

Navi Mumbai, Dec 15 - Deepti Sharma bamboozled the batters to claim a maiden fifer (5 for 7), as India Women bundled out England for 136 and then raised 186/6 in their second innings to take total control of the four-day one-off Test

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Sharjah Warriors name Tom Kohler-Cadmore as captain; Botha, Duminy join coaching staff

Sharjah Warriors name Tom Kohler-Cadmore as captain; Botha, Duminy join coaching staff

Sharjah, Dec 15 - Sharjah Warriors on Friday announced England cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore as their captain for the upcoming second season of the ILT20 tournament which is scheduled to kick off on January 19, 2024 with Warriors facing the defending champions Gulf Giants

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Rehab been going really well, says Ben Stokes in health update post knee surgery

Rehab been going really well, says Ben Stokes in health update post knee surgery

London, Dec 15 - England Test skipper Ben Stokes said his rehab has “been going really well” in his recovery post a left knee operation ahead of next month’s red-ball tour of India.

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‘He doesn’t deserve it’: Ponting extinguishes Maxwell’s aspirations of playing Test cricket

‘He doesn’t deserve it’: Ponting extinguishes Maxwell’s aspirations of playing Test cricket

New Delhi, Dec 15 - Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting contends that the dynamic all-rounder Glenn Maxwell does not merit a place in the prestigious Test arena, saying he hasn't scored a lot first-class runs.

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‘ILT20 helped me grow as a cricketer’, says UAE U19 Skipper Aayan Afzal Khan

‘ILT20 helped me grow as a cricketer’, says UAE U19 Skipper Aayan Afzal Khan

Dubai, Dec 15 - Making rapid strides in international cricket UAE’s U-19 skipper Aayan Afzal Khan, who led his team into ACC U19 Men’s Asia Cup 2023 semifinal, attributes his exploits as an all-rounder to his stint with the International League T20 (ILT20),

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New York may host India-Pakistan clash in 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup: Report

New York may host India-Pakistan clash in 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup: Report

New Delhi, Dec 15 - With the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup set to be jointly held in the West Indies and United States of America (USA), India could be facing off against Pakistan in the group stage of the tournament at the

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AICF gets A.K Verma as the new Interim Secretary

AICF gets A.K Verma as the new Interim Secretary

Chennai, Dec 15 - With the office bearers elections slated early next year, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) has appointed Ajeet Kumar Verma as the Interim Secretary.

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Matrix Fight Night associates with new MMA regulatory federation

Matrix Fight Night associates with new MMA regulatory federation

New Delhi, Dec 15 - Matrix Fight Night (MFN) has announced the launch of its newest association with Fighters First Mixed Martial Arts Federation headed by veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff.

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Difficult to set a field to Suryakumar Yadav, says David Miller

Difficult to set a field to Suryakumar Yadav, says David Miller

Johannesburg, Dec 15 - South Africa’s senior middle-order batter David Miller highlighted the challenges of bowling to Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a 55-ball century in the third T20I which India won by 106 runs, saying it is difficult to set a field for

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PKL 10: Haryana Steelers gear up for Puneri Paltan challenge in Pune leg

PKL 10: Haryana Steelers gear up for Puneri Paltan challenge in Pune leg

Pune, Dec 15 - With two wins in three matches, Haryana Steelers start their campaign in the third leg of Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) with a clash against Puneri Paltan at the Balewadi Sports Complex here on Saturday.

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NRAI announces shooting squads for Asian Olympic qualifiers

NRAI announces shooting squads for Asian Olympic qualifiers

New Delhi, Dec 15 - The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Friday announced a 20-member rifle and pistol squad and a 12-member shotgun team for the upcoming Asian Olympic qualifiers, scheduled next month in Indonesia and Kuwait, respectively.

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CA boss Hockley believes turnout on Perth Test Day 1 in right trajectory despite missing projections

CA boss Hockley believes turnout on Perth Test Day 1 in right trajectory despite missing projections

Perth, Dec 15 - Nick Hockley, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cricket Australia (CA), believes the crowd on the first day of the Australia-Pakistan Test at Optus Stadium was on the right trajectory, despite it failing to live up to the pre-match

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INDW v ENGW: Deepti’s maiden 5-fer helps bundle out England for 136 as India dominate

INDW v ENGW: Deepti’s maiden 5-fer helps bundle out England for 136 as India dominate

Navi Mumbai, Dec 15 - Deepti Sharma claimed a maiden fifer (5 for 7), bamboozling the batters as India Women bundled out England women for 136 in their first innings to take a dominant position on the second day of the four-day one-off

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Sears added to NZ squad as cover for Jamieson ahead of Bangladesh ODIs

Sears added to NZ squad as cover for Jamieson ahead of Bangladesh ODIs

Dunedin, Dec 15 - Uncapped pacer Ben Sears has been added to New Zealand ODI squad as a cover for fast-bowler Kyle Jamieson, who experienced stiffness in his left hamstring after travelling back from Bangladesh, where the BlackCaps played a two-match Test series.

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Women’s Blind Cricket: India beat Nepal by 7 wickets in 4th T20, seal series

Women’s Blind Cricket: India beat Nepal by 7 wickets in 4th T20, seal series

Mumbai, Dec 15 - India defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the fourth T20 here at Bathereat Police Gymkhana Cricket Ground sealing the five-match series 3-1, with a match to go.

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National Car Racing: Fierce battles for titles on the cards in final round

National Car Racing: Fierce battles for titles on the cards in final round

Chennai, Dec 15 - With expectations high of some close battles for titles, a grand and thrilling finish is on the cords in the fourth and final round of the FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2023 at the Madras International Circuit on

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Never thought I will pick 5 wickets; happy to contribute in team’s win: Kuldeep Yadav

Never thought I will pick 5 wickets; happy to contribute in team’s win: Kuldeep Yadav

Johannesburg, Dec 15 - India’s left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav had a perfect 29th birthday celebration by picking a superb career-best figures of 5-17 in the third and final T20I against South Africa at the Wanderers on Thursday night.

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