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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Grigor Dimitrov at Indian Wells, powers to 50th ATP Masters 1000 win | Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, showcased his dominance at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday. The world number three from Spain overcame the challenging windy conditions on Stadium Court to deliver a commanding performance against Grigor Dimitrov, defeating him 6-1, 6-1.Alcaraz’s victory denied Dimitrov’s bid to join…

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World no. 1 badminton star Viktor Axelsen crashes out early at All England Open | Badminton News

Viktor Axelsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The All England Open witnessed a major upset on Wednesday when former badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen suffered a surprising first-round exit at the hands of Taiwan’s Lin Chun-yi. Despite a closely contested opening game, Axelsen dominated the second game, raising expectations of a potential comeback. However, the…

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‘Pakistan is its worst enemy’: Former coach Mickey Arthur backs Jason Gillespie after ‘clown’ jab at Aaqib Javed | Cricket News

Mickey Arthur (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has once again found itself in the middle of controversy and chaos following its first-round exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 — a tournament they were hosting on home soil after 29 years. The disappointment has not only triggered fan outrage but also exposed…

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‘Whole nation is happy’: Gautam Gambhir on India’s Champions Trophy triumph | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir. (ANI Photo) Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed joy after India’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which was hosted across Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9.Before departing for Rishabh Pant’s sister’s wedding in Dehradun, Gambhir shared his thoughts at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International…

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Basit Ali picks Champions Trophy XI with no Pakistani players, backs Rohit Sharma as captain | Cricket News

Indian players (Getty Images) Shaheen Afridi and Virat Kohli after India vs Pakistan match at ICC Champions Trophy. (X Photo) Indian players (Getty Images) Shaheen Afridi and Virat Kohli after India vs Pakistan match at ICC Champions Trophy. (X Photo) Indian players (Getty Images) Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has revealed his ICC Champions Trophy…

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‘Unwarranted speculation’: Dilip Vengsarkar slams rumours on Rohit Sharma’s retirement | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma. (ANI Photo) Former Indian captain Dilip Vengsarkar expressed strong disapproval of the recent speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma‘s retirement during the Champions Trophy. He emphasised that cricket legends like the current India captain should have autonomy in deciding their future.Rohit, 37, recently dismissed rumours about his retirement from ODI format after leading India to…

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‘Don’t want to watch the team play’: Imad Wasim slams Pakistan’s ‘outdated’ playing style

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan interacts with teammate Babar Azam. (Getty Images) Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has lashed out at the national cricket team’s outdated playing style following their disappointing performance in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. As hosts, Pakistan finished last in Group A after a winless campaign, suffering heavy defeats to finalists…

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Mahmudullah Retirement: Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah announces retirement from international cricket

Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah (PTI Photo) Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old made the announcement on his social media platforms on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, family and fans who supported him throughout his journey. “I have…

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‘Thank You Pakistan’: ICC lauds PCB for successful Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the successful hosting of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament marked the much-anticipated return of an ICC event to Pakistan for the first time since 1996, symbolising a historic moment for the nation’s cricketing landscape. The…

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‘Letting him go has been one of the most challenging decisions’: Sanju Samson on Jos Buttler’s departure from Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

File Pic: Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson expresses his continued emotional attachment to former teammate Jos Buttler and wishes to abolish the IPL’s player release regulation. The pair, who opened batting together for seven years, parted ways when the team chose not to retain Buttler before…

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