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Jasprit Bumrah-less India will open their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai
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Duo had been removed from the coaching roster following a disastrous Rio Olympics
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World champion exits without a single win in the tournament
Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a nail-biting two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) on Saturday. The match witnessed some electrifying moments, with Shafali Verma's aggressive innings at the top.
Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a dramatic two-wicket win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in an electrifying Women's Premier League (WPL) encounter at Vadodara on Saturday. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats, with momentum swinging between the two teams until the very last ball. Cricket legend Mithali Raj, speaking exclusively on JioHotstar, expressed her excitement about the high-intensity game.
With the ICC Champions Trophy set to return in Pakistan and the UAE, we take a look back at five of the most iconic moments from past editions of the tournament, according to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Controversial run-out calls spark debate as Delhi Capitals edge Mumbai Indians in last-ball thriller
Three controversial run-out decisions played a pivotal role in Delhi Capitals' (DC) dramatic last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Vadodara. In all three instances, third umpire Gayathri Venugopalan ruled the batters not out, seemingly overlooking the moment the LED stumps first lit up as the point when the wicket was considered broken, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) head coach Jose Molina shared his pleasure at securing a convincing 3-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday.
In a surprising turn of events, two Delhi-based cricketers have filed a complaint with the Delhi Police against president of Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Kumar Tiwary and few of his associates for duping them of money in lieu...
The Japanese duo showcased resilience and precision, breaking their opponents early in both sets to cap off a remarkable run at the ATP Challenger 75 event, as per a press release from Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA).
The capacity crowd was treated to a riveting contest as the match went down to the wire, with fortunes swinging both ways, before Mumbai, the runners-up of the inaugural ISPL season, finally getting home with Ankur's gigantic six, as per a press release from ISPL.
Chasing 165, DC was left 109/5 in 14.5 overs despite a fine 60-run opening stand. However, Niki Prasad and Sarah took down the equation to 10 runs off the last over despite wickets falling at other end. With two runs needed on final ball, the pair of Arundhati Reddy and Radha Yadav completed a risky double and it was worth all the toil.
Despite holding just 33.4 per cent of the possession, the Mariners showed remarkable efficiency upfront to convert three out of their four on-target shots into goals. They continue to be placed atop the standings with 49 points from 21 games - 10 more than the second-positioned FC Goa, who have 39 points from 20 encounters, as per an ISL press release.
While Sukhjeet was the lone scorer for India, Borja Lacalle (28'), Ignacio Cobos (38') and Bruno Avila (56') scored for the Spanish side to begin their India leg on a high, as per a press release from Hockey India.
From the start, the Stallions asserted dominance, allowing the Falcons to lead for less than a minute. Trendon Hankerson led with 21 points, while Jock Perry, the MVP of the game, dominated with a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds, as per a press release from InBL Pro U25.
In an embarrassing turn of events, the athletes who took part in the Asian Winter Games have not been paid their out of pocket allowance (OPA) yet. As per the ministry circular, dated January 30, athletes who took part in...
Punjab remain on ninth position in the table with 24 points from 20 matches while Chennaiyin are one place below with the same points from 21 matches
The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the tournament opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, ESPNCricifnfo reported on Saturday.
Australia's ICC Champions Trophy campaign will kickstart from February 22 at Lahore against arch-rivals England, followed by matches against South Africa (February 25) at Rawalpindi and Afghanistan (February 28 at Lahore). Leading up to the tournament, Aussies find themselves without their frontline bowlers, skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, with Steve Smith set to lead the team. While the team has displayed a solid form heading towards the tournament amid emergence of some promising youngsters, some recent lows make one question if this is the weakest Australian side going into an ICC event ever?
Vice Captain Navneet Kaur sealed the victory with a decisive late winner. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phallke (6'), Deepika (25'), and Navneet Kaur (59') found the net for India, while Darcy Bourne (12') and Fiona Crackles (58') scored for England, as per a press release from Hockey India.
The two-time runners-up Delhi, under leadership of multi-time World Cup-winning captain Lanning, would be starting their journey towards the gold from this match. On the other hand, MI led by Harmanpreet Kaur, would be aiming to play their bold brand of cricket which won them the title in the 2023 season.
Taking forward the theme of 'Fight Obesity', the cycling drive in Mumbai will see the ride taking place from Gateway of India to Girgaon Chowpatty, 7 am onwards.
Also appointed as Head Coach (Rifle) and High-Performance Coach (25m) respectively were Dronacharya award recipients Deepali Deshpande and Jaspal Rana, who have made a comeback into the national coaching setup.
WPL issued a statement announcing the same. Rana, who went unsold in the WPL auction last year, has joined defending champions RCB for Rs 30 lakh.
ECB issued a statement, stating that the batter sustained an injury while fielding during the third and final ODI against India at Ahmedabad on Wednesday. During the series, he top-scored for England with 131 runs in three matches at an average of 43.66 and a strike rate of 122.42, with the best score of 65.
The kick-off will take place at 7:30 pm IST. East Bengal FC are currently placed 11th with 18 points from 19 games, having won once and lost thrice in their previous five matches. However, four goalless games in their last five fixtures have dented their progress and the Red and Gold Brigade would want to regain their scoring touch and solidify their position with 15 points still to play for them in the league, as per an ISL press release.
The team welcomes a new captain, Deepti Sharma, while retaining the mission to fight hard and win every match. This season also brings a thrilling new chapter, as the Capri Sports-owned UP Warriorz will play at their home stadium in Lucknow for the very first time during phase three of the tournament.
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