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Asian Games Mens T20I 2023

Fareed Malik reflects on Afghanistan's silver finish at the Asian Games after a rain-affected final against India and shares his experience of playing in China.

India's players pose with their gold medals in the men's cricket award ceremony during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province on October 7, 2023.

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'Asian Games Gold should have been shared...': Afghan pacer Fareed Malik, travelling with squad for ODI World Cup, makes controversial statement

The Indian men's cricket team clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 when their final against Afghanistan was disrupted by rain. Read on to see how this happened!

India's mens cricket team after winning gold at the Asian Games.

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Asian Games 2023: India win gold in men's cricket despite not batting; here is how that happened!

The highlight of the match was Rakibul Hasan's boundary off the very last delivery, which took Bangladesh to a total of 65 runs in a condensed five-over game.&nbsp;

Bangladesh players celebrate after winning bronze medal match against Pakistan.

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Asian Games 2023: Bangladesh men's cricket team clinches Bronze after thrilling last-ball win over Pakistan

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"Intent and aggression are the keys in T20 Cricket," says Tilak Varma after SF win in Asian Games

In an unexpected twist Afghanistan's cricket team shocked Pakistan in the Asian Games semi-final clash to set up an epic gold medal tie against India.

Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib celebrates after Afghanistan won by 4 wickets during the 2022 Asian Games men's second semi-final cricket match between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province on October 6, 2023.

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No IND vs PAK in Asian Games, Afghanistan shock Pakistan to set up gold medal clash against India

Helping India chase down a modest target of 97, Tilak Varma showcased his prowess, ensuring a resounding nine-wicket victory for the team, which took them a step closer to the gold-medal match.

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Watch: Tilak Varma lifts jersey and flaunts tattoo after scoring half-century, dedicates celebration to his mother and best friend 'Sammy'

Left-handed explosive batter Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 55 runs off 26 balls with the help of two fours and six sixes against Bangladesh.

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Asian Games 2023: Ruturaj-Tilak duo combine for 9 sixes and 6 fours while chasing 97-run target as India storm into final

In an edge-of-the-seat quarter-final at the Asian Games 2023, Bangladesh narrowly defeats Malaysia in men's cricket. They now face India, who rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's century to beat Nepal.

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Asian Games 2023: Bangladesh clinches thrilling win over Malaysia; sets semi-final clash with India

Relive the highlights of the Asian Games 2023 match where Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh shone for India. Gaikwad shares insights on the team's performance.

'Not used to playing in such conditions': Ruturaj Gaikwad lauds Rinku, bowling unit after win over Nepal in Asian Cup 

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'Not used to playing in such conditions': Ruturaj Gaikwad lauds Rinku, bowling unit after win over Nepal in Asian Games

Relive the thrilling Asian Games 2023 cricket encounter as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh lead India to victory against Nepal. Dive into match highlights, Sai Kishore's emotional debut, and more

Indian batter Rinku Singh (Image Credit: Sony Liv)

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Finisher Rinku Singh resurfaces in T20Is after smashing Nepal bowler for 6,6,4,1,6 in final over of Asian Games Quarterfinals; Watch video

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BCCI has announced a major new rule two days before the IPL 2025 opener where KKR will take on RCB in Kolkata.

IPL 2025 to start on March 22.

KKR will kick-off the tournament with RCB.

BCCI announces major new rule.

Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni in frame

BCCI announces new big rule two days before IPL 2025, check how it will affect all teams

Ahead of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer revealed how Ricky Ponting supported him during his stint with Delhi Capitals

Shreyas Iyer said Ricky Ponting made him feel like a great player during his stint with DC

Shreyas Iyer will be leading Punjab Kings in the upcoming IPL 2025

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'He made me feel like a great player': Shreyas Iyer credits Australia legend for supporting him during Delhi Capitals stint

Lucknow has had a lot of home support at Ekana since its founding in 2022. But whenever the Chennai Super Kings have come to town, the stadium has frequently been a sea of yellow. 

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LSG mentor Zaheer Khan speaks on MS Dhoni effect ahead of IPL 2025, says 'yellow will dominate all the...'

Indian Premier League 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will take Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the tournament's opener. Here are five RCB players to watch out for in IPL. 

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BCCI has lifted the ban on the use of saliva by bowlers during the Indian Premier League (IPL). The decision was taken after majority of captains agreed to it.

BCCI lifts ban on saliva use during IPL.

Majority of captains agreed to it.

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BCCI lifts ban on saliva use by bowlers during upcoming IPL 2025

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs were going head-to-head in a two-game series in Tokyo, Japan as the teams collaborated with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Kim Kardashian shared the latest acquisition from the Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs were going head-to-head in a two-game series in Tokyo, Japan.

Both the teams collaborated with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.

Kim Kardashian bought Shohei Ohtani's No.17 jersey from the Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection.

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Kim Kardashian adds LA Dodgers Shohei Ohtani’s limited edition jersey to her collection

ICC is mulling to introduce new bonus system for the next 2025-2027 cycle of World Test Champions (WTC)

ICC is contemplating to bring bonus points system for WTC 2025-2027

The goal of introducing the new points system goal is to enhance fairness and competitiveness in the game

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ICC to come up with new points system for World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle

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Boxing has got the IOC's clearance and now will be part of Los Angeles Olympics 2028

Boxing will now be part of LA Olympic Games 2028

It was decided by unanimous vote by International Olympic Committee (IOC) members in a meeting

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will take Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the tournament's opener. Here are the spinners who picked the most wickets in IPL powerplay. 

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