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Chattogram: Bangladesh has dropped Litton Das ahead of the crucial third ODI against Sri Lanka, from the squad bringing in the promising wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali. The decision to release Litton Das from the squad comes after his recent struggles with the bat, coupled with advice...

New Delhi: Shane Watson, the former Australian all-rounder, has opted out of contention for the role of Pakistan's head coach, despite being the preferred candidate of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), says a report. According to ESPNcricinfo, Watson, who recently coached the Quetta Gladiators in...

New Delhi: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on returning to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is prepared for a “bit of circus.” After nearly nine years, Starc is set to make his highly anticipated return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) arena, donning...

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to implement the stop clock rule permanently, following a successful trial period, making it a standard feature in international cricket, says a report. According to Cricbuzz, the rule which was initially introduced on an experimental basis...

Mumbai: Ahmedabad SG Pipers has been named the eighth franchise to the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league roster for season 2024. Mahesh Bhupathi's SG Sports Entertainment (SGSE) owned unit will represent the city of Ahmedabad. With multiple Grand Slam champion Mahesh Bhupathi as their CEO,...

New Delhi: Matthew Wade, the seasoned Australian cricketer, has announced his decision to retire from first-class cricket following the Sheffield Shield final. The 36-year-old Tasmanian wicketkeeper-batsman will bid adieu to the longer format after his 166th First-class match, representing Tasmania against Western Australia in Perth....

New Delhi: South African pacer Lungi Ngidi, who was signed by the Delhi Capitals, was Friday ruled out of the IPL 2024 due to an injury. The Capitals have roped in Australian all-rounder Jake Fraser-McGurk in place of Ngidi. McGurk, a 21-year-old hard-hitting opener and...

New Delhi: Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has Thursday dismissed as untrue media reports claiming that she had not taken a dope test after the trials and also raised questions on her qualification for the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in women's 50kg category because she participated in...

New Delhi: Magunta Sai and Debaraj Behara smashed fifties as Indian men's team defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the fourth T20 of the Samarth Championship for Blind Cricket here Thursday. Batting first Sri Lanka made 142/7 in the allotted 20 overs but India...

Mumbai: The triumphant Mumbai team will receive an additional Rs 5 crore for its unprecedented 42nd Ranji Trophy title after the state cricket association doubled the prize purse Thursday. Mumbai won a record-extending 42nd Ranji title after beating Vidarbha by 169 runs on the fifth...