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Root Returns to England Squad for India ODIs and Champions Trophy, Stokes Left Out
Monika -
The England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday that Stokes was left out of the squads because he continued to be assessed after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the third Test match against New Zealand at Hamilton earlier this month, where England lost by 423 runs.
1st ODI: Mandhana and Renuka Lead India to 211-Run Victory Over West Indies
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Asked to bat first, India began well as vice-captain Mandhana and debutant Pratika Rawal stitched up a 110-run partnership to put the hosts on the front foot before the latter was caught and bowled by Hayley Matthews. Rawal, who was not quick enough ended up poking the ball in the air which was brilliantly caught by the spinner.
PM Modi Writes to Ashwin on His Retirement, Praises Iconic Carrom Ball
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Ashwin concluded his 14-year international career following the Gabba Test's draw. He has left behind a rich legacy, as one of India's greatest match-winners. His last game for India was the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide where he took 1-53 in his 18 overs and had 29 runs with his bat.
Champions Trophy 2025: PCB Announces UAE as Neutral Host Venue
Anurima Das -
"The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has chosen the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the neutral venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy," said PCB spokesperson Amir Mir in a statement to IANS.
Jadeja Calls on Top-Order to Step Up in Boxing Day Test
Monika -
Indian batting order, especially at the top, has not been able to fire in the last three matches as much as they should have.
Kohli, Smith, Root Will Decide Retirement on Their Terms, Says Greg Chappell
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It explores a truth where it simply had to happen about elite batsmen and in fact goes a long way towards explaining Kohli, Smith, or Root's decline in cricket careers.
'I Found Out at the Last Moment': Jadeja Reacts to Ashwin's Retirement
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"I got to know about the retirement at the last moment. Five minutes before the press conference. It was shocking," Jadeja told reporters at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
'He’s Incredible': Hussey Applauds Bumrah's Emergence as One of the World's Top Bowlers
Anurima Das -
The former Australian batting maestro reminisced about his first encounter with Bumrah, the doubts that surrounded his unorthodox bowling style, and the stern advice he offered to the young pacer early in his career.
'Focus Shifts to Scoring Runs': Travis Head Reflects on His Batting Transformation
Anurima Das -
Fast forward to the present, and Head's career resurgence has been nothing short of remarkable, illustrated by his back-to-back centuries in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Rinku Singh Appointed UP Captain for Vijay Hazare Trophy
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He succeeds Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who led the side in the recently-concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.  Rinku, who led Meerut Mavericks to the UPT20 League title earlier this year, is keen to make the most of this opportunity.  
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