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Delhi – Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, Punjab Kings have appointed former Indian leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule as their new spin bowling coach, replacing Sunil Joshi, who held the role from 2023 to 2025. Bahutule, recently released by Rajasthan Royals, brings extensive experience from domestic and franchise cricket coaching. The 51-year-old Bahutule has previously worked with teams like Bengal, Kerala, Vidarbha, and Gujarat, earning widespread recognition for his role in nurturing young Indian bowlers across all formats. Welcoming Bahutule, Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon said, “We sincerely thank Sunil Joshi for…

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Navi Mumbai – Smriti Mandhana (109) and Prabha Rawal (122) delivered brilliant centuries as the Indian women’s cricket team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, defeated New Zealand by 53 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected ICC Women’s ODI World Cup match, securing a spot in the semifinals. India became the fourth team to qualify for the final four, joining Australia, South Africa, and England. Record 212-Run Opening Partnership At DY Patil Stadium, India needed a victory after losing their last three matches. Mandhana and Rawal laid the foundation with…

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Delhi: The Bengaluru Bulls were at their dominant best as they crushed the Gujarat Giants with a massive 54–26 victory at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi. With this comprehensive win, the Bulls not only secured two crucial points but also confirmed their place in the top four of the standings. The Bulls outclassed their opponents in every department — from raiding to defence — and never allowed the Giants to settle into the contest. Bengaluru Bulls made a flying start against Gujarat Giants despite conceding the first point of…

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Chennai: UP Yoddhas registered a close 35-32 win against U Mumba at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. While the win wasn’t enough for the Yoddhas to secure a place in the top eight, U Mumba missed out on the opportunity to secure a top-four finish. In a game where the defences were on top, Sumit Sangwan led the way for the Yoddhas with a High Five. Hitesh contributed with four tackle points, while Surender Gill was also effective on both ends of the mat. For U Mumba,…

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Delhi: In a convincing display, Patna Pirates confirmed their place in the top eight with a comprehensive 33-18 win against Jaipur Pink Panthers at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi. Despite a slow start, Ayan Lohchab led the way with eleven points on the night – including two tackle points – to help his side qualify for the play-ins, which seemed improbable at one stage of the tournament. The Pink Panthers came flying out of the blocks to take a four-point lead in the early exchanges. Meetu got the ball…

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Mumbai: India booked their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 with a comprehensive win against New Zealand. The victory, led by Smriti Mandhana’s match-defining century and strong performances from Jemimah Rodrigues and Pratika Rawal, helped India bounce back. Speaking on ‘Rexona Cricket Live’, JioStar experts Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra spoke about India’s performance, the significance of the win, and the key contributions that powered India into the knockout stage. Speaking on ‘Rexona Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Mithali Raj elaborated on India’s performance:…

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Indore: England captain Heather Knight staged a remarkable return to international cricket during the Women’s ODI World Cup, proving her mettle with a match-winning century against India. Just months ago, Knight doubted her inclusion in the World Cup squad due to being removed from captaincy earlier this year and struggling with a hamstring injury. The 34-year-old veteran played her 300th international match with a sensational hundred, guiding England to a thrilling four-run victory, securing a spot in the knockout stage. Speaking after the match, Knight admitted, “I’m really happy. This…

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Delhi: In a thrilling turnaround, Patna Pirates stormed back from a halftime deficit to overpower Puneri Paltan 38–27 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Sunday. Ayan Lohchab was the star yet again with his 17 points leading the way, coupled with the defensive unit that allowed them to beat the table-toppers. The opening ten minutes of the clash saw both teams engage in a tightly contested tactical battle, with neither side willing to concede an inch. The Pirates began by rotating their raiders smartly through Ankit Kumar and Ayan, while…

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Mumbai: India suffered their third consecutive defeat of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025, falling short against England despite another strong batting performance. Speaking on ‘Rexona Cricket Live’, JioStar experts Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra reflected on the team’s performance. Speaking on ‘Rexona Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Mithali Raj spoke about India’s performance: “I think they were pretty good in the chase. At one point, the equation was under a run a ball. There were very good partnerships, first between Harmanpreet and Smriti, and then between Smriti and…

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Mumbai: In a series of remarkable performances, Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan has reclaimed the top spot among One Day International (ODI) bowlers, while India’s Kuldeep Yadav has achieved his career-best ranking in Test cricket. Additionally, young Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has climbed to fifth place in the Test batting rankings. Rashid Khan Dominates ODI RankingsRashid Khan stunned cricket fans once again with his extraordinary bowling in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Claiming 11 wickets at an average of 6.09 and an economy of 2.73, Khan earned…

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