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24 Feb

Mayank Agarwal to be the captain of Punjab Kings in IPL 2022

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India team batter Mayank Agarwal is set to captain Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2022. He is a part of the Indian Test team, and one of the two players retained by Punjab Kings alongside young pacer Arshdeep Singh ahead of the mega auction earlier this month. A formal announcement is expected soon. "In all likelihood, Mayank will captain the side. The announcement is expected later this week," an IPL source told. Punjab went into the auction with the maximum purse, made good use of the money by getting the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada and buying back left-arm spinner Harpreet…

23 Feb

Pelé extends hospital stay due to urinary tract infection

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Pele, the Brazillian Football Legend has been in hospital since 13th February due to a urinary tract infection while receiving chemotherapy for the tumour on his colon. He was admitted into hospital on February 13 for a simple treatment session on his colon but was kept in after doctors discovered the infection. Though his current condition is stable, he is reportedly struggling to eat properly or sleep and is weak after his recent endoscopy. A medical report revealed: "Edson Arantes do Nascimento [Pele] was admitted to Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein on the 13th to continue the treatment of the colon tumour,…

23 Feb

In-form India batter Suryakumar ruled out of Sri Lanka T20Is due to hairline fracture

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India team batter Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday ruled out of the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka owing to a hairline fracture on his hand. The series starts on Thursday and his injury was confirmed by a BCCI source before the Board issued an official statement. He was an adjudged Player of the Series in the preceding T20Is against the West Indies, is the second Indian player to be forced out of the Sri Lanka series after the fastest baller Deepak Chahar. Chahar was ruled out of the games in Lucknow and Dharamsala after picking up a hamstring injury.…

22 Feb

‘Somebody is spreading love’: Shoaib Akhtar responds to fan holding Virat Kohli’s pennant during PSL

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Previous Pakistan quick bowler Shoaib Akhtar commended the token of a Pakistani cricket fan who wanted for a Virat Kohli hundred and that too in Pakistan. Taking to web-based media, Akhtar shared the viral photograph of the fan holding a pennant during a Pakistan Super League match at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore. "Somebody spreading love at the Gadaffi Stadium," Akhtar composed, sharing the photograph of the fan who has won hearts from the two sides of the line. The photograph of the cricket fan in Lahore holding a pennant of Virat Kohli in India blue shirt, perusing "I need…

22 Feb

Shoaib Akhtar reacts to viral image of Pakistan fan holding Virat Kohli’s poster during PSL 2022 game

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Virat Kohli is one of the best batters. He holds multiple records in international cricket and is arguably the most talked about player in the world nowadays. He is adored not only in India but across the world, and a testament to that was seen during the ongoing Pakistan Super League. Former Pakistan baller Shoaib Akhtar tweeted a picture of a fan holding Virat Kohli’s poster during a PSL match. "I want to see your century in Pakistan," read the message on the poster. "Someone spreading love at the #GaddafiStadium," tweeted Shoaib Akhtar sharing the picture. Someone spreading love at…

21 Feb

New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa

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New Zealand claimed a very rare victory over South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up the first Test by a comprehensive innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch. It is only the fifth time in 46 Tests since 1932 that New Zealand have beaten South Africa with their last victory in 2004. South Africa, who were 387 behind on the first innings, resumed the day at 34 for three and showed little appetite to eat into the deficit, losing their final seven wickets before lunch to be all out for 111. New Zealand captain Latham said winning the…

19 Feb

India second team after Pakistan to win 100 T20Is

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India on Friday became the second team to win 100 T20Is. India achieved this phase after defeating West Indies by 8 runs in the second T20I of the three-match series here at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rohit Sharma is yet to lose a single game after becoming India's full-time captain. India has won all eight games so far under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant's quality knocks were backed up by a spirited bowling performance at the death by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel as India defeated West Indies by eight runs in the second T20I. In the last…

18 Feb

Ranji Trophy 2021-22: Sreesanth makes an amazing comeback after full 9 years, takes two wickets for Kerala

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Kerala pace bowler, Sreesanth gave an amazing comeback in India's domestic competition Ranji Trophy 2021-22 on Thursday. Sreesanth picked two wickets for Kerala against Meghalaya in their first match. He removed Aryan Bora and Chengkam Sangma in his last spell of the innings. He bowled 11.4 overs giving just 40 runs. Sreesanth made his comeback in Ranji Trophy after a gap of nine years. Kerala captain Sachin won the toss and chose to field first. The bowlers were right on the mark from the word go as they bowl out Meghalaya for 148 in just 40.4 overs. Eden Apple Tom, who…

18 Feb

Rahane hits century on return to Ranji Trophy, keeps himself in India contention

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Ajinkya Rahane hit a hundred on return to Ranji Trophy cricket as he led Mumbai's fightback against Saurashtra on Day 1 of their Group D opener at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, February 17. Rahane took his time and got to his 36th first-class hundred in 212 balls for Mumbai. Rahane got to 99 with a big six against left-arm spanner Dharmandrasinh Jadeja. When he got to the 3-figure score with a single, his batting partner Sarfaraz Khan also punched his air in delight. It was tough conditions on a hot day but Rahane used all…

17 Feb

Asian Football Confederation confirms India’s bid to host AFC Asian Cup China 2023 third round Qualifiers in Kolkata

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The AFC has endorsed India's offered to have the third round of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers that will happen from June 8. The AIFF will have the leg at the VYBK in Kolkata. "While 13 groups, including host China PR, have effectively qualified by ethicalness of their previous exhibitions in the second round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the last 11 spots stay available for anyone for 24 groups in the conclusive Group Stage to be held in June across every one of the five AFC zones in six host countries - India, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Malaysia,…