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BGT 2024-25: Virat Kohli hits 30th Test hundred as India set a target of 534 for Australia

24 Nov, 2024 3:23 PM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli smashed his 30th Test hundred – and the first of this year – as India set Australia a target of 534 runs to chase after declaring their second innings at 487/6 in 134.3 overs on Day Three of the first Test at Perth Stadium here on Sunday.

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Abu Dhabi T10: New York Strikers reflect on dominant bowling display in win over Bangla Tigers

24 Nov, 2024 2:36 PM

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Nov 24 (IANS) A dominant display by their bowling unit helped the New York Strikers secure their first victory in the Abu Dhabi T10 against Bangla Tigers, and England pacer Reece Toplay believes they are building momentum which will help them in the later stages of the tournament.

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IPL 2025 Auction: Aim is to make Punjab Kings one of the powerhouses, says head coach Ricky Ponting

24 Nov, 2024 1:56 PM

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Nov 24 (IANS) Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting said he aims to make the franchise one of the powerhouses in the 10-team tournament. Punjab Kings have retained the uncapped duo of wicketkeeper-opener Prabhsimran Singh and middle-order batter Shashank Singh. They enter the auction with a purse of INR 110.5 crore, which is the biggest amongst all ten IPL teams.

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Formula 1: Verstappen claims fourth drivers' title as Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Las Vegas

24 Nov, 2024 1:45 PM

Las Vegas (USA), Nov 24 (IANS) Red Bull's Max Verstappen sealed the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship for the fourth time with an assured drive to fifth place during the Las Vegas Grand Prix even as pole-sitter George Russell and the charging Lewis Hamilton earned a one-two finish for Mercedes. This is Verstappen's fourth successive triumph in the Fi Drivers' World Championships.

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Jordan Cox ruled out of England's Test series in New Zealand due to a broken thumb

24 Nov, 2024 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox has been ruled out of England men’s upcoming Test series in New Zealand due to a broken thumb, with the side adding that his replacement will be announced in due course. Cox, who has played ODIs and T20Is for England previously, was poised to make his Test debut in the series opener at Hagley Oval in Christchurch next week as a stand-in for Jamie Smith, who is on paternity leave.

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BGT 2024-25: Jaiswal hits 161, Kohli unbeaten on 40 as India extends lead to 405

24 Nov, 2024 1:09 PM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal’s terrific knock came to an end on 161 while Virat Kohli stopped a mini-collapse by being unbeaten on 40 as India extended their lead to 405 after reaching 359/5 in 110 overs at tea on Day Three of the first Test against Australia at the Perth Stadium here on Sunday.

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Pakistan pick three debutants for the ODI series opener in Zimbabwe

24 Nov, 2024 12:47 PM

Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Nov 24 (IANS) Pakistan have picked three debutants for the first match of their three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, giving their maiden caps to Haseebullah Khan, Aamir Jamal, and Faisal Akram at the Queens Sports Club here on Sunday.

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Abu Dhabi T10: Johnson Charles unleashes firepower ahead of IPL auction, says focus remains on T10

24 Nov, 2024 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Johnson Charles, who smashed a fiery half-century for Northern Warriors against Chennai Brave Jaguars in Abu Dhabi T10, said his focus remains on the shortest format of the game despite unleashing the full range of his firepower ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.

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Football: Racing beat Cruzeiro to clinch Copa Sudamericana title

24 Nov, 2024 11:03 AM

Asuncion (Paraguay), Nov 24 (IANS) Argentina's Racing football club secured its first international trophy in 36 years with a 3-1 victory over Brazilian side Cruzeiro in the final of Copa Sudamericana, the annual international club football competition organized since 2002 by CONMEBOL, the governing body of football in South America.

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BGT 2024-25: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant 141 not out pushes India’s lead to 321

24 Nov, 2024 10:27 AM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal led a ruthless Indian batting assault on Australia's tiring bowlers by smashing a brilliant 141 not out as the visitors swelled their lead to 321 runs after reaching 275/1 at lunch on Day Three of the first Test at Perth Stadium here on Sunday.

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