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English club cricket under scrutiny after viral ‘fake edge’ video sparks investigation

English club cricket has found itself at the centre of an unusual controversy after a viral video appeared to show a fielder imitating the sound of an edge by clicking his fingers, resulting in a batter being given out. The incident has triggered widespread allegations of cheating and prompted the North Yorkshire and South Durham […]

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33-year-old Saransh Jain earns maiden India call-up for Sri Lanka Tests

When India announced their squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, the biggest surprise was a Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain. The 33-year-old earned his maiden Test call-up as Washington Sundar’s replacement, capping an 11-year domestic career built on consistency rather than headlines. Unlike many recent Indian debutants, Jain’s rise has not been driven

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Justin Greaves takes five wickets without conceding a run

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has achieved one of cricket’s most exceptional feats. On day three of the first Test match against Pakistan, Greaves took five wickets without conceding a single run. This performance stands out as extraordinarily rare in Test cricket, the longest format of the game where matches span five days. The spell

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Deep Dasgupta issues Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli warning ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup

With the 2027 ODI World Cup just over a year away, discussions around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s future in the format continue to gather pace. While both senior batters remain central to India’s plans, former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta believes the team can no longer afford them the luxury of taking a couple of

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‘Why Different Rules?’: Abhishek Sharma’s lean run revives Sanju Samson selection debate

Abhishek Sharma’s struggles with the bat in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe have reignited the debate over India’s selection policy, with former India batter Hanuma Vihari questioning whether different players are being judged by different standards. Abhishek, who has endured a prolonged run of low scores, has continued to retain his place in the

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India reclaim ICC T20I number one ranking from England

India has reclaimed the number one ranking in ICC T20I cricket, taking back the top spot from England. The reigning T20 World Cup champions had slipped to second position after England’s commanding 4-0 series victory, but have now reasserted themselves at the summit of the international T20 standings. England’s four-match series win had been decisive

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Why Cricket Australia is considering India as venue for a commemorative Ashes Celebration

The Ashes has always been contested in Australia and England, but who would have thought cricket’s oldest rivalry could one day be played in India. Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Todd Greenberg has said the board is open to considering the idea of staging a commemorative Ashes Test in the world’s biggest cricket market. Australia

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Mayank Yadav’s comeback to the Indian team after nearly two years of injury setbacks

Mayank Yadav’s return against Zimbabwe capped nearly two years of rehabilitation and recovery. His match-winning spell of 2 for 18 in Harare, which earned him the Player of the Match award, marked the end of a difficult phase that had interrupted the rise of one of Indian cricket’s most exciting fast bowlers. Born in Delhi’s

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ZIM vs IND: Prabhsimran Singh’s India call-up has been years in the making

Prabhsimran Singh’s maiden India call-up did not come after one exceptional IPL season or a breakthrough tournament. It has been built on years of consistent run-scoring across formats. The Punjab wicketkeeper-batter has been named in India’s squad for the T20I series against Zimbabwe starting today, where he could make his international debut. With Sanju Samson

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From Kohli to Abhishek: Why India’s Zimbabwe tours matter more than they seem

When India tours Zimbabwe, the focus is usually on the result. More often than not, India is expected to win comfortably. But these tours have quietly served another purpose as well. No overseas country has seen more Indian men’s T20I debuts than Zimbabwe. Across India’s tours in 2010, 2015, 2016 and 2024, 22 players earned

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