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Is Kuldeep Yadav a responsible all rounder?

KL Rahul finally got his mojo back as his crucial half-centurion knock came in handy and

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Watch: Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan light up Eden Gardens with smooth dance as thousands of fans go berserk

Team India completed a series victory over Sri Lanka went they beat their rivals by four wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

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Big News: Rahul Dravid to return to Bangalore as Team India travel to Trivandrum for 3rd ODI?

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir hopes to see star pace Mohammed Shami rested before he returns for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with the management taking a chance on Arshdeep Singh for the final ODI of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka.

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Gautam Gambhir expects star India pacer Mohammed Shami to be rested ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Here's why

KL Rahul was India's hero in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, with an unbeaten 64 off 103 balls helping the Men in Blue complete an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing series.

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IND vs SL, 2nd ODI: Under Rohit Sharma's tutelage, KL Rahul relishing new batting role in middle order

KL Rahul finally got his mojo back as his crucial half centurion knock came handy and India's four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the Eden Gardens on Thursday (January 12). With this India also recorded their 26th ODI series win over Islanders as the Men in Blue have never lost a series against Sri Lanka in the last 40 years.&nbsp;After India's disciplined bowling attack bowled out Sri Lanka to paltry 215, Rahul, who was going through a lean patch with the willow, struck an instrumental 64 off 103 to rescue India from a precarious 86/4 steered Team India a series win with 40 balls to spare.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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IND vs SL: Rahul's crucial knock comes handy in India's win as Rohit's brigade clinch 26th straight series triumph over Sri Lanka

India skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front and rode on an impressive 83 off 67 to help India clinch a facile victory in the ODI opener against Sri Lanka on January 10 (Tuesday). Rohit's incredible knock saw him being compared to the Australian batting legend Ricky Ponting. Impressed by the Hitman's knock, former India star batter Gautam Gambhir drew parallel between ex-aussie skipper Ponting and India's very own Hitman. He feels that Rohit is a better batter than Ponting in the ODIs.

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‘Rohit Sharma is better than Ponting because Ricky has got sh** record in..’: India's 2011 ODI World Cup hero

Sri Lanka will be giving Nuwanidu Fernando his ODI debut after Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bat first in the second ODI at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, January 12.

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IND vs SL, 2nd ODI: Kuldeep returns to Playing XI in place of Chahal as India sent to bowl first

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly refrained from commenting on the Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli debate but was appreciative of the star batter after his 45th ODI century against Sri Lanka in the first ODI.

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'45 hundreds don't happen like this...': Sourav Ganguly has his say in the debate over Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar

Former India captain and star batter Mohammed Azharuddin expressed his disappointment over KL Rahul's repeated batting failure and wants the national team coaches to start working his technical flaws.

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Ex-India skipper tears into KL Rahul's flawed batting, says ‘..he has found ways to get out’

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India Test legend Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian Cricket on August 24, sharing an emotional social media post. 

Cheteshwar Pujara scored 7195 Test runs in 103	matches. 

Cheteshwar Pujara last featured for India in 2023 during WTC final against Australia. 

Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement on August 24. 

Century maker Cheteshwar Pujara of India looks to the sky after his dismissal during day two of the Third Test match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground 

'We thought he already was...': Iceland Cricket's indirect dig at selectors as Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from international cricket

Ahead of ODI World Cup 2025, South Africa's Dane van Niekerk has reversed her retirement as the fitness regulations have been relaxed.

Dane van Niekerk retired from international cricket in 2023.

Van Niekerk has apologised to Cricket South Africa for early retirement call.

Van Niekerk is among 20 players selected for training camp ahead of ODI World Cup 2025. 

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Former South Africa captain takes U-turn on retirement ahead of ODI World Cup 2025, says 'I sincerely apologise to...'

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Venus Williams will make her return to the US Open after a 16-month hiatus, with Fiance Andrea Preti cheering her.


Venus Williams makes her US Open return after a 16-month break, aiming for her first Grand Slam win in over four years.

Fiancé Andrea Preti supports Williams from the sidelines, capturing her focused yet joyful practice sessions ahead of the first-round match against Karolina Muchova.

Venus Williams Trains prior to the start of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 20, 2025 in New York City.

Andrea Preti cheers on Fiance Venus Williams ahead of US Open 2025 first-round match

Puja Pabari penned a heartfelt note for Pujara after the latter announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday

Cheteshwar Pujara's wife shared a heartfelt message for him

Pujara recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket 

Cheteshwar Pujara with his wife Puja Pabari

'Glad you always gave it your all...': Cheteshwar Pujara's wife shares heartfelt message after the 37-year-old's retirement

Alexanda Eala etched her name in the history, as she became the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam main-draw singles match at US Open.


Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam main-draw singles match, defeating Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (11) at the US Open.

Eala credits her family, including her brother and former swimmer mother, for inspiring her ambitious journey in tennis.

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates match point against Clara Tauson of Denmark (not pictured) during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Alexandra Eala credits family for inspiring historic US Open run for the Philippines

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