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T20 World Cup: Pakistan win toss, opt to bat first against England in Pall
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's opener batter Sahibzada Farhan is the leading run-scorer in this tournament with 220 runs in four matches. Spinner Usman Tariq has taken eight wickets for his side in just three innings and the onus will be on these two as Pakistan look to seal their first victory in Super Eights.
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"I don't look at stats": Sahibzada Farhan on breaking Virat Kohli's record
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan said he does not focus on the record or statistics and is emphasising his priority in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, saying he is playing for the team rather than chasing milestones.
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Abhishek Nayar raises concerns over Indian openers' struggle against off-s
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar highlighted concerns around India's opening pair following their struggles in the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, particularly against off-spin in the powerplay.
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T20 WC: Miller, Jansen, Maharaj shine as SA hand India massive 76-run loss
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After electing to bat first, SA was reduced to 13/2. But knocks from David Miller (63 in 35 balls, with seven fours and three sixes), Dewald Brevis (45 in 29 balls, with three fours and sixes) each and a cameo from Tristan Stubbs (44* in 28 balls, with a four and three sixes) took SA to 187/
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ISL: Mohun Bagan SG eye two consecutive wins as they face Chennaiyin FC
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The match is scheduled for a 7:30 PM IST kick-off, as per an ISL press release. The two sides had contrasting starts to their campaigns. Mohun Bagan SG opened their season with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Kerala Blasters in the season opener, while Chennaiyin suffered a narrow one-goal de
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ISL: Chennaiyin FC eyeing quick recovery against Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Marina Machans went down by a goal in their league opener, despite stringing together several promising attacking plays while dominating possession. The match against Mohun Bagan brings an opportunity for recovery, and head coach Clifford Miranda has been left delighted with what he has
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Rohan Bopanna wishes "all the best" to Indian team for Super Eight opener
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India won all their matches in the group stage and finished at the top of the table in group A with 8 points.
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"I'm not liking too much..." Sanjay Manjrekar speaks on Suryakumar Yadav's
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sanjay Manjrekar praised Suryakumar's 84-run knock in the tournament opener against the USA in Mumbai with his calibrated approach, but feels he really pulled down the shutters quite a lot after that, making it hard for Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh in the death over.
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"The problem lies in his shot selection": Irfan Pathan breaks down Abhishe
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the defending champions India gear up to face runner up of the 2024 T20 World Cup in their first Super 8 fixture of the ongoing T20 WC in Ahemdabad on Sunday, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan analysed Indian openers Abhishek Sharma's off-spin woes and Ishan Kishan's strong zone.
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Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan ties the knot with Sophie Shine, share
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan tied the knot with his girlfriend Sophie Shine on February 21. The couple shared heartwarming glimpses from their wedding ceremony, giving fans a sneak peek into the joyous moments of their special day.
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"Pressure is a big thing, it's both for them and us": South Africa's Conr
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
South Africa head coach Conrad Shukri Conrad has expressed excitement ahead of his team's Super Eight opener against the defending champions India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday, saying the team is entering the next stage with confidence after successfully navigating the group stag
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T20 World Cup: Unbeaten Zimbabwe overpower Sri Lanka in Colombo thriller
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chasing a challenging target of 179 runs, the Sikandar Raza-led side started with a blazing start when the openers added 69 runs for the first wicket. The wicketkeeper-batter Tadiwanashe Marumani made 34 off 26 balls including five fours and a six.
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