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England tour of Australia 2022

Mohammaed Shami was the centre of attention in the first practice session in Eden Gardens. Gautam Gambhir was spotted having lengthy chats with Hardik Panda.

India is set to face England in 5 T20Is.

The first T20I will be played in Kolkata.

Team India took part in first practice session before the match.

Team India during first practice session in frame

Mohammed Shami's practice to Gautam Gambhir's 30-minute chat with Hardik Pandya; here are some biggest talking points from India's first practice session for England T20Is

The 'BazBall' approach was on display on a flat Rawalpindi pitch on Day 1 of the first of three-Test series against Pakistan.

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England break nearly 112-year-old Test record; bash Pakistan bowlers to post 506/4 on Day 1 of historic Test

Jos Buttler-led England suffered a heavy defeat in the third and final ODI of the tour at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

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England suffer their biggest defeat in history of ODI cricket, get harsh reality check from Pat Cummins' Australia

In the third ODI between Australia and England, a rare instance of concussion substitute unraveled after a young English batter suffered an injury to his head while fielding.

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Aus vs Eng: Rare case of concussion substitute in cricket as Moeen Ali replaces injured teammate, here's what he can and can't do!

In what comes as a positive development for star Australian batter David Warner, the swashbuckling southpaw may finally be able to overturn his lifetime leadership ban as Cricket Australia (CA) voted to alter its code of conduct on November 21 (Monday).

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Major update on David Warner's lifetime leadership ban after Cricket Australia alters its code of conduct

After Steve Smith's 94-run onslaught, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa combined to rip through the England's batting line up as Australia earned an emphatic 72-run victory in the second ODI at the SCG on Saturday (November 19).

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AUS vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Starc, Zampa run riot as Australia rock T20 WC champions England to clinch series 2-0

Australia's star batting troika of David Warner, Steve Smith and Travis Head dazzled with half centurion-knock apiece to earn a facile six-wicket victory over the World champion England in the first ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (November 17).

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Watch: Jos Buttler reminds Cameron Green of 'big auction' ahead of IPL 2023 during Australia vs England 1st ODI

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AUS vs ENG, 1st ODI: Australia's star batting troika dampens Malan's ton to thrash World champion England 

England opener Alex Hales who was a driving force behind winning England the T20 World Cup has come under fire after a historic social media post from 2009 resurfaced. The English opener has been rebuked by the ECB (England Cricket Board) on Wednesday for a seemingly racist and discriminatory photo of him in blackface which emerged 12 months ago.

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England's T20 World Cup hero Alex Hales admonished over historic ‘blackface’ photo from 2009

The last man standing to score runs with the bat was Dawid Malan who scored a sensational century (134 off 128) amid a batting collapse.

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Watch: Ashton Agar's herculean effort saves six for Australia as home fans left in awe

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 amid a war-like situation between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

PBKS and DC reached New Delhi via 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train. 

Yuzvendra Chahal and Shreyas Iyer in New Delhi

WATCH: DC, PBKS players and other support staff involved in IPL 2025 called-off Dharamshala match reach New Delhi in 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 

Michael Vaughan wondered if the IPL 2025 shifted to England

In pic: IPL Trophy and fans leaving the stadium

'Wonder if it's possible to finish the IPL in...': Ex-England captain's massive suggestion to BCCI for hosting cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan tensions

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that the future of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will be announced after assessing the situation. 

IPL 2025 suspended amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

BCCI working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home amid India-Pakistan tensions. 

In pic: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and Army officer 

'As you know, the situation escalated yesterday...' IPL chairman Arun Dhumal gives massive update on future of suspended cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended IPL 2025 and is working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home, prioritising their security amid escalating military tensions and cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins (R) celebrates with teammate Travis Head after taking the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2025 suspended: BCCI prioritises players' safety, overseas players are likely to leave on this day amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The IPL 2025 has been suspended by the BCCI for one week following the escalation on the India-Pakistan border.

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How IPL franchises came out in support of armed forces after escalation on India-Pakistan border

Basketball

The departure of Stephen Curry, owing to a hamstring injury, has already weakened the Golden State Warriors by a heavy proportion, and they could face another big setback in the form of Jimmy Butler.

The Golden State Warriors lost the Game 2 of the Round 2 playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jimmy Butler has complained of a pain following the culmination of the game.

Stephen Curry sustained an injury during the game 1 of the round 2 playoff series against Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler Provides Concerning Injury Update Following Warriors' Loss to Timberwolves in Playoff Game 2

Ahead of the start of the Nuggets vs Thunder Game 3 showdown, let's take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder injury report to know whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will play tonight or not.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Denver Nuggets tonight in Game 3 of the Round 2 playoff series.

The game will take place at the Ball Arena.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are leading the series 2-0.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Injury Report: Will the Thunder's Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Nuggets in Game 3 Playoff?

Ahead of the start of the Nuggets vs Thunder Game 3 showdown, let's take a look at Denver Nuggets injury report to know whether Russell Westbrook will play tonight or not.

The Denver Nuggets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Round 2 playoff series.

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Russell Westbrook Injury Report: Will the Nuggets' Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Thunder in Playoff Game 3?

Ahead of the start of the Nuggets vs Thunder game 3 showdown, let's take a look at the Denver Nuggets injury report to know whether Nikola Jokic will play tonight or not.

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Nikola Jokic Injury Report: Will the Nuggets' Star Center Play Tonight Against the Thunder in Playoff Game 3?

Tennis

Following the culmination of the match, Coco Gauff did not forget to give the teenager her flowers for putting up a fight and shared a classy message with her.

Coco Gauff defeated 18-year-old Victoria Mboko at the Italian Open 2025. 

Gauff had to make a comeback in the match as Mboko won the first set.

Gauff eventually won the match with the scoreline of 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.

Coco Gauff and fellow Grand Slam champion react as PTPA files lawsuit against ATP and WTA

England tour of Australia, 2022