Koushik Narayanan

Koushik Narayanan

Sports Writer

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2-6-years

An ardent fan of cricket, the sport is bread and butter for Koushik. With an experience of over 5 years in the industry, he has the ability to write stories which are both soft and analytical in nature.

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Disappointing: Manjrekar targets Jadeja again, determined to be critical of spinner

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8 months

"Disappointing": Manjrekar targets Jadeja again, determined to be critical of spinner

Why Shardul Thakur should be considered specialist bowler and Nitish Reddy as pure batter

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8 months

Why Shardul Thakur should be considered specialist bowler and Nitish Reddy as pure batter

New Zealand announce schedule for home summer, to host AUS, WI, SA & ENG

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8 months

New Zealand announce schedule for home summer, to host AUS, WI, SA & ENG

Pure batters fail: Gambhir defends Indias lower-order flop show in ENG vs IND 1st Test

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8 months

"Pure batters fail": Gambhir defends India's lower-order flop show in ENG vs IND 1st Test

Australia name playing XI for 1st WI Test, Konstas returns & Green confirmed as new number 3

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8 months

Australia name playing XI for 1st WI Test, Konstas returns & Green confirmed as new number 3

Sometimes captain goes by instinct: Gill underutilizing Shardul Thakur defended

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8 months

“Sometimes captain goes by instinct”: Gill underutilizing Shardul Thakur defended

Gautam Gambhir confirms no change in plans for Jasprit Bumrah despite Leeds drubbing

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8 months

Gautam Gambhir confirms "no change in plans for Jasprit Bumrah" despite Leeds drubbing

Prithvi Shaw wants to leave Mumbai, wants to play for Maharashtra

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8 months

Prithvi Shaw wants to leave Mumbai, wants to play for Maharashtra

Underutilized Shardul Thakur in XI makes no sense, Gills tactics is simply baffling

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8 months

Underutilized Shardul Thakur in XI makes no sense, Gill's tactics is simply baffling

Najmul Hossain Shanto likely to give up Bangladesh Test captaincy after Sri Lanka series

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8 months

Najmul Hossain Shanto likely to give up Bangladesh Test captaincy after Sri Lanka series

Total team man KL Rahul doesnt know how good he is

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8 months

"Total team man KL Rahul doesn't know how good he is"

Who is Yash Vagadia, star who substituted Ben Stokes despite not being in England squad?

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8 months

Who is Yash Vagadia, star who substituted Ben Stokes despite not being in England squad?

Keep waiting: Bumrah shuts down naysayers, says will play as long as God has written

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8 months

"Keep waiting": Bumrah shuts down naysayers, says "will play as long as God has written"

After he failed in Australia...: Match winner Pant worked on his defence, curbed stroke play

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8 months

"After he failed in Australia...": Match winner Pant worked on his defence, curbed stroke play

Cant sit down & cry: Jasprit Bumrah unbothered by dropped catches, saves teammates off field too

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8 months

"Can't sit down & cry": Jasprit Bumrah unbothered by dropped catches, saves teammates off field too

Jasprit Bumrah overtakes Kapil Dev, tops chart of Indian with most fifers in away Tests

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8 months

Jasprit Bumrah overtakes Kapil Dev, tops chart of Indian with most fifers in away Tests

ENG vs IND 1st Test: Thrice lucky, Harry Brook punishes India for poor catching

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8 months

ENG vs IND 1st Test: Thrice lucky, Harry Brook punishes India for poor catching

Indians who are part of County Championship 2025 ft. Ishan Kishan

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8 months

Indians who are part of County Championship 2025 ft. Ishan Kishan

Yashasvi Jaiswal gets special slip catching practice after dropping Pope on Day 2

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8 months

Yashasvi Jaiswal gets special slip catching practice after dropping Pope on Day 2

ENG vs IND 1st Test, Day 3 weather report: Will rain play spoilsport in Leeds?

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8 months

ENG vs IND 1st Test, Day 3 weather report: Will rain play spoilsport in Leeds?

Game will move on: Ganguly uncertain about Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohlis future

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8 months

"Game will move on": Ganguly uncertain about Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's future

IND vs ENG 1st Test, Day 2: England close the day at 209/3 after Bumrahs error

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8 months

IND vs ENG 1st Test, Day 2: England close the day at 209/3 after Bumrah's error

SL vs BAN 1st Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pathum Nissanka highlights in draw

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8 months

SL vs BAN 1st Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pathum Nissanka highlights in draw

ENG vs IND 1st Test, Day 2: Rain to play spoilsport, thunderstorm warning issued

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8 months

ENG vs IND 1st Test, Day 2: Rain to play spoilsport, thunderstorm warning issued

Ben Stokes decision to bowl first in ENG vs IND 1st Test leaves Vaughan flabbergasted

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8 months

Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first in ENG vs IND 1st Test leaves Vaughan flabbergasted

Mentally tough Yashasvi Jaiswal will score at least 2 more centuries in England

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8 months

"Mentally tough Yashasvi Jaiswal will score at least 2 more centuries in England"

Was against it: Manjrekar makes U-turn on captain Gill after century in Leeds

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8 months

"Was against it": Manjrekar makes U-turn on captain Gill after century in Leeds

Rishabh Pants measured knock makes Gavaskar go from stupid to unbelievable

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8 months

Rishabh Pant's measured knock makes Gavaskar go from "stupid" to "unbelievable"

Rishabh Pant overtakes MS Dhoni on elite list after half-century in ENG vs IND 1st Test

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8 months

Rishabh Pant overtakes MS Dhoni on elite list after half-century in ENG vs IND 1st Test

Amazing camaraderie: Jaiswal relishes batting with captain Gill as duo torment England

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8 months

"Amazing camaraderie": Jaiswal relishes batting with captain Gill as duo torment England

Sai Sudharsans debut ends cheaply, departs for duck in ENG vs IND 1st Test

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8 months

Sai Sudharsan's debut ends cheaply, departs for duck in ENG vs IND 1st Test

Sai Sudharsan destined to be GOAT? Batter makes India debut on same day as Kohli, Ganguly & Dravid

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8 months

Sai Sudharsan destined to be GOAT? Batter makes India debut on same day as Kohli, Ganguly & Dravid

Dhruv Jurel fails to secure spot in playing XI at Headingley despite ticking all boxes

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8 months

Dhruv Jurel fails to secure spot in playing XI at Headingley despite ticking all boxes

Sai Sudharsan makes much-awaited debut in IND vs ENG 1st Test, is Indias new number 3

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8 months

Sai Sudharsan makes much-awaited debut in IND vs ENG 1st Test, is India's new number 3

ENG vs IND 1st Test: What are session timings for match at Headingley, Leeds?

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8 months

ENG vs IND 1st Test: What are session timings for match at Headingley, Leeds?

Dont massively miss someone that averages 33: Vaughan takes dig at Virat Kohli

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8 months

"Don’t massively miss someone that averages 33": Vaughan takes dig at Virat Kohli

Sai Sudharsan & Dhruv Jurel in, no Karun Nair: Veterans XI for 1st England Test

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8 months

Sai Sudharsan & Dhruv Jurel in, no Karun Nair: Veteran's XI for 1st England Test

Rahane looking forward to seeing Jaiswal do well months after alleged rift

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8 months

Rahane "looking forward" to seeing Jaiswal "do well" months after alleged rift

GT coach backs Siraj to finish with 25-30 wickets, lead attack with Bumrah in England

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8 months

GT coach backs Siraj to "finish with 25-30 wickets, lead attack with Bumrah" in England

Rating every all-rounder from Indias squad for England Tests based on form ft. Shardul Thakur (9/10)

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8 months

Rating every all-rounder from India's squad for England Tests based on form ft. Shardul Thakur (9/10)

Predicted India playing XI 1st Test vs England: Nitish Reddy vs Shardul Thakur, no place for Arshdeep Singh

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8 months

Predicted India playing XI 1st Test vs England: Nitish Reddy vs Shardul Thakur, no place for Arshdeep Singh

Gill sets sight on Anderson-Gavaskar Trophy, claims winning England series is bigger than IPL

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8 months

Gill sets sight on Anderson-Gavaskar Trophy, claims winning England series is bigger than IPL

IND vs ENG 1st Test: New era, new problems! Can Shubman Gill & co put right foot forward?

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8 months

IND vs ENG 1st Test: New era, new problems! Can Shubman Gill & co put right foot forward?

After Virat Kohli retired...: How Shubman Gill & Gambhir decided on Indias new no.4

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8 months

"After Virat Kohli retired...": How Shubman Gill & Gambhir decided on India's new no.4

SL vs BAN 1st Test: Nissanka falls short of 200, Angelo Mathews last game heads towards draw

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8 months

SL vs BAN 1st Test: Nissanka falls short of 200, Angelo Mathews' last game heads towards draw

IND vs ENG 1st Test: First look of Headingley pitch out, appears to be deceptively good for pacers

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8 months

IND vs ENG 1st Test: First look of Headingley pitch out, appears to be deceptively good for pacers

Tendulkars batting masterclass for India in England: 3 golden tips, intent & mindset

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8 months

Tendulkar's batting masterclass for India in England: 3 golden tips, intent & mindset

India should count themselves very lucky: Ex-England stars winning mantra for Gill & co

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8 months

"India should count themselves very lucky": Ex-England star's winning mantra for Gill & co

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: Sachin reveals how he convinced Jay Shah, ECB to ensure Pataudi legacy lived on

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8 months

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: Sachin reveals how he convinced Jay Shah, ECB to ensure Pataudi legacy lived on

Not going to be easy: Shastri fires warning to captain Gill ahead of England tour

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8 months

"Not going to be easy": Shastri fires warning to captain Gill ahead of England tour

Not Sai Sudharsan or Karun Nair: Ex-India coach wants Gambhir to reward consistent Easwaran

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8 months

Not Sai Sudharsan or Karun Nair: Ex-India coach wants Gambhir to reward "consistent" Easwaran

Can England take 20 wickets against India? Broad casts aspersions amid injury concerns

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8 months

Can England take 20 wickets against India? Broad casts aspersions amid injury concerns

Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair make it to Ashwins XI for 1st Test, predicts failures for Rahul

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8 months

Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair make it to Ashwin's XI for 1st Test, predicts failures for Rahul

Spotlight on Bumrah again! How much impact can Indias best make with limited availability

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8 months

Spotlight on Bumrah again! How much impact can India's best make with limited availability

Indias record at Headingley, Leeds ahead of IND vs ENG Test series

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8 months

India's record at Headingley, Leeds ahead of IND vs ENG Test series

Rishabh Pant confirms hell bat at number 5 and Shubman Gill at 4, no. 3 undecided for 1st England Test

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8 months

Rishabh Pant confirms he'll bat at number 5 and Shubman Gill at 4, no. 3 undecided for 1st England Test

No Virat Kohli, Joe Root in Nasser-Athertons combined India-England XI in last 25 years

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8 months

No Virat Kohli, Joe Root in Nasser-Atherton's combined India-England XI in last 25 years

Karun Nair set to end 7-year Test exile only to face uphill task of filling in Virat Kohlis shoes

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8 months

Karun Nair set to end 7-year Test exile only to face uphill task of filling in Virat Kohli's shoes

Womens T20 World Cup 2026 full schedule announced, India vs Pakistan on June 14

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8 months

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 full schedule announced, India vs Pakistan on June 14

Yograj Singh takes indirect dig at MS Dhoni: burned own houses to stand for one person

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8 months

Yograj Singh takes indirect dig at MS Dhoni: "burned own houses to stand for one person"

KL Rahul has always played under shadows of Rahane, Pujara & Ro-Ko

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8 months

"KL Rahul has always played under shadows of Rahane, Pujara & Ro-Ko"

BCCI dealt with blow as Bombay HC rules in favour of Kochi Tuskers Kerala in Rs 538 cr case

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8 months

BCCI dealt with blow as Bombay HC rules in favour of Kochi Tuskers Kerala in Rs 538 cr case

EXCLUSIVE | Yograj Singh backs Digvesh Rathis notebook celebration, wants fining nonsense to stop

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8 months

EXCLUSIVE | Yograj Singh backs Digvesh Rathi's "notebook" celebration, wants "fining nonsense" to stop

Sai Sudharsan names Tamil Nadu all-rounder as inspiration and it isnt Ashwin

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8 months

Sai Sudharsan names Tamil Nadu all-rounder as "inspiration" and it isn't Ashwin

Karun Nair over Sai Sudharsan, no Arshdeep Singh: Ex-India stars playing XI for 1st Test

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8 months

Karun Nair over Sai Sudharsan, no Arshdeep Singh: Ex-India star's playing XI for 1st Test

Karun Nair reveals prominent cricketer asked him to retire during exile from Indian team

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8 months

Karun Nair reveals "prominent cricketer asked him to retire" during exile from Indian team

India vs Pakistan to be played in Colombo on October 5, full Womens ODI World Cup schedule out

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8 months

India vs Pakistan to be played in Colombo on October 5, full Women's ODI World Cup schedule out

Sarfaraz Khan has done nothing wrong: Selectors pre-conceived notion called out

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8 months

"Sarfaraz Khan has done nothing wrong": Selectors' " pre-conceived notion" called out

CSKs 20-year-old Rs 10 cr buy continues to weave magic, bags 4-fer in MLC 2025

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8 months

CSK's 20-year-old Rs 10 cr buy continues to weave magic, bags 4-fer in MLC 2025

Gambhir to join Gill & co on June 17, Laxman holds no official role with Team India

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8 months

Gambhir to join Gill & co on June 17, Laxman "holds no official role with Team India"

Unstoppable Jitesh Sharma wins Vidarbha Pro T20 League after helping RCB lift maiden IPL trophy

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8 months

Unstoppable Jitesh Sharma wins Vidarbha Pro T20 League after helping RCB lift maiden IPL trophy

India vs India A tie wrapped up in under 3 days, Harshit Rana to stay back with Gill & co

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8 months

India vs India A tie wrapped up in under 3 days, Harshit Rana to stay back with Gill & co

Gill reveals Gambhir, Agarkar have no expectations from new Test captain

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8 months

Gill reveals Gambhir, Agarkar have no expectations from new Test captain

Team Indias think thank fired warning over KL Rahul ahead of England series

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8 months

Team India's think thank fired warning over KL Rahul ahead of England series

Sarfaraz Khan responds to Test snub with 100 off 76 balls in India vs India A

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8 months

Sarfaraz Khan responds to Test snub with 100 off 76 balls in India vs India A

Did Australia sledge South Africa as chokers in WTC final? Bavuma spills beans

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8 months

Did Australia sledge South Africa as "chokers" in WTC final? Bavuma spills beans

Dale Steyn predicts England to be winners of Test series vs India with 3-2 score line

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8 months

Dale Steyn predicts England to be winners of Test series vs India with 3-2 score line

AB de Villiers says Delhi Daredevils were in shambles, some cancerous characters inside

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8 months

AB de Villiers says "Delhi Daredevils were in shambles, some cancerous characters inside"

Sudharsan bats at no.3, Bumrah goes wicketless: What happened on Day 2 of India vs India A

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8 months

Sudharsan bats at no.3, Bumrah goes wicketless: What happened on Day 2 of India vs India A

How will Yashasvis Jazball fare against Englands Bazball sans seniors?

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8 months

How will Yashasvi's "Jazball" fare against England's "Bazball" sans seniors?

Keshav Maharaj turns emotional as South Africa end ICC trophy jinx, tears up on camera

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8 months

Keshav Maharaj turns emotional as South Africa end ICC trophy jinx, tears up on camera

South Africas road to maiden WTC mace: From draw vs India to 4 consecutive series wins

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8 months

South Africa's road to maiden WTC mace: From draw vs India to 4 consecutive series wins

No surgery for Steve Smith, Australian uncertain for 1st Test against West Indies

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8 months

No surgery for Steve Smith, Australian uncertain for 1st Test against West Indies

More West Indies stars will follow Nicholas Pooran : Coach Sammy makes bold prediction

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8 months

"More West Indies stars will follow Nicholas Pooran" : Coach Sammy makes bold prediction

Highest successful run-chases in Tests at Lords

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8 months

Highest successful run-chases in Tests at Lord's

India vs India A, Day 1: Rahul, Gill slam fifties, Shardul impresses with ball

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8 months

India vs India A, Day 1: Rahul, Gill slam fifties, Shardul impresses with ball

Yuvraj Singhs father promised him to help become India captain, throw everybody out

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8 months

Yuvraj Singh's father promised him to "help become India captain, throw everybody out"

Gautam Gambhir flies back to India due to family emergency before India vs England Tests

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8 months

Gautam Gambhir flies back to India due to family emergency before India vs England Tests

Yograj Singh recalls giving 20 km run fitness advice to Rohit Sharma

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8 months

Yograj Singh recalls giving "20 km run" fitness advice to Rohit Sharma

India vs India A to be closed-door intra-squad match, BCCI bars access to media, broadcasters

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8 months

India vs India A to be closed-door intra-squad match, BCCI bars access to media, broadcasters

Harbhajan picks Sai Sudharsan as Indias new no.3, laments Iyers exclusion

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8 months

Harbhajan picks Sai Sudharsan as India's new no.3, laments Iyer's exclusion

SA vs AUS, WTC final Day 2: Australia 144/8 at stumps, extend lead to 218

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8 months

SA vs AUS, WTC final Day 2: Australia 144/8 at stumps, extend lead to 218

Jacob Bethell over Ollie Pope? Brendon McCullum delivers verdict ahead of India Tests

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8 months

Jacob Bethell over Ollie Pope? Brendon McCullum delivers verdict ahead of India Tests

West Indies to play historic 3-match T20I series against Nepal before India tour in October

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8 months

West Indies to play historic 3-match T20I series against Nepal before India tour in October

Ahmedabad plane crash: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli & others condole lives lost in tragedy

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8 months

Ahmedabad plane crash: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli & others condole lives lost in tragedy

India vs India A: 8 answers Gambhir will seek from only practice match

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8 months

India vs India A: 8 answers Gambhir will seek from only practice match

Bengaluru stampede: Arrested RCB marketing head gets bail

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8 months

Bengaluru stampede: Arrested RCB marketing head gets bail

No Sai Sudharsan, Easwaran at no.3 & Jadeja out of ex-India coachs playing XI for 1st Test

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8 months

No Sai Sudharsan, Easwaran at no.3 & Jadeja out of ex-India coach's playing XI for 1st Test

Post Bengaluru stampede, norms for IPL victory celebration among key agendas for BCCI Apex Council meet

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8 months

Post Bengaluru stampede, "norms for IPL victory celebration" among key agendas for BCCI Apex Council meet

SA vs AUS, WTC Final 2025 Day 1: Australia take control after Rabadas fifer, Proteas 43/4 at stumps

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8 months

SA vs AUS, WTC Final 2025 Day 1: Australia take control after Rabada's fifer, Proteas 43/4 at stumps

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