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England vs India: Sooryavanshi’s short-ball challenge comes under the spotlight ahead of fourth T20I

India’s 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has announced himself as one of the country’s brightest young talents, but his first international series has also revealed an area opponents are likely to target repeatedly. Ahead of the fourth T20I against England, former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes bowlers have already identified a clear method to trouble […]

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Beyond the Boundary: How brands are rethinking sports marketing in India

For years, cricket has been the centrepiece of sports marketing in India. It offered unmatched reach, loyal audiences and some of the country’s biggest advertising opportunities. That remains true today. But brands are no longer putting all their eggs in one basket. From FIFA’s global appeal and Wimbledon’s growing popularity among younger Indian audiences to

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Team India’s white-ball transition exposes more questions than answers

Four months ago, the Indian team was celebrating a second successive T20 World Cup title under Suryakumar Yadav. The team had embraced an aggressive brand of cricket that combined fearless intent with calculated execution, and it brought immediate success. Now, the picture looks very different. Transition inevitably brings challenges, but the recent results have raised

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Women’s cricket is growing faster than the men’s game, says ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta

Women’s cricket is expanding at a pace that now exceeds the men’s game in several parts of the world, according to International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta. As the sport continues to attract larger audiences, stronger commercial interest and wider global participation, Gupta believes the women’s game is entering a defining phase of

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Sourav Ganguly’s contribution to Indian cricket set to receive ICC’s highest honour

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to become the 12th Indian to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, adding another landmark to a career that transformed Indian cricket both on and off the field. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to make the formal announcement on July 11 after the conclusion

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How India became cricket’s biggest talent exporter

For decades, India has been regarded as cricket’s biggest talent factory. Every year, thousands of players compete across domestic tournaments, dreaming of wearing the India jersey. But in recent years, another trend has quietly emerged. An increasing number of international cricketers representing countries such as the USA, Oman, the UAE, Canada, the Netherlands and even

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India’s Overseas Puzzle: The Bowling Length They Can’t Seem to Conquer

India’s 125-run defeat to England at Trent Bridge exposed a problem that has been quietly growing in overseas conditions. The batting collapse was not an isolated failure but another reminder of a recurring weakness against high-quality pace and bounce. Being bowled out for just 76, India’s second-lowest total in T20Is, was alarming. But the bigger

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World Champions Suffer Heaviest T20I Defeat as England Cruises to 125-Run Victory

India’s miserable run in T20 cricket reached a new low as England handed the reigning world champions their heaviest defeat in the format, crushing them by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge. Chasing 202 for victory, India was blown away for just 76 in 11.4 overs, registering their second-lowest total in T20

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How Ishan Kishan’s Resurgence Has Reshaped India’s White-Ball Selection Plans

Eight months ago, Ishan Kishan was nowhere near India’s white-ball setup. Today, he has emerged as one of the team’s most valuable multi-format assets, and his remarkable comeback has had an impact extending far beyond his own career. The 27-year-old’s resurgence has reshaped India’s selection strategy across both ODIs and T20Is, making life easier for

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