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Bengaluru: Openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh struck blazing centuries as Australia scored 367 for 9 in their World Cup match against Pakistan here Friday. For Pakistan, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed five wickets. Warner smashed a 124-ball 163, while Marsh scored 121 off 108...

Bengaluru: Australia's smashing duo of David Warner and Mitchell Marsh Friday became only the fourth opening pair to notch centuries in a World Cup match. The two achieved the feat during the game against Pakistan on their way to breaking a plethora of other records...

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians have officially appointed former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga as their bowling coach, the Indian Premier League franchise said Friday, promptly filling the void left by the departure of Shane Bond. The 40-year-old Malinga, who played for the five-time champions in his...

Ranchi: With just a week to go for the start of the prestigious Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023, Indian hockey team players Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan, and Sangita Kumari, who all hail Jharkhand, expressed their excitement for the upcoming tournament. The tournament, which will...

Pune: Despite losing Hardik Pandya early on and Bangladesh’s openers coming out unscathed in the first ten overs of their clash against India, the hosts’ were able to come out of this trouble thanks to their middle-overs bowling here at the MCA Stadium to set...

Bengaluru: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to field against Australia in their World Cup match here Friday. Australia are playing an unchanged side while Pakistan brought Usama Mir in place of vice-captain Shadab Khan. Teams: Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven...

New Delhi: Hardik Pandya, the fast-bowling all-rounder and India’s vice-captain will not be traveling with the team to Dharamshala ahead of Sunday’s clash against New Zealand due to a left ankle injury, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). On Thursday, Pandya...

Pune: Virat Kohli brought up his 48th ODI century by hitting the winning six against Bangladesh, aided by KL Rahul at the other end, as the pair turned down easy singles Kohli could reach the landmark. Kohli’s 48th ton in the format means he could...

Pune: Virat Kohli proved why is he considered one of the best chasers in world cricket as he paced a superb unbeaten 103 to guide India to a seven-wicket victory, with 51 balls to spare, against Bangladesh for their fourth victory in as many matches...

Bengaluru: Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness. When they meet each other here Friday, Australia and Pakistan will have to regain those qualities in batting and bowling to infuse a fresh life into their World Cup campaign, which is yet...