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India tour of West Indies 2023

In a recent interaction with ESPNcricinfo, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer expressed reservations about the bowling abilities of Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal when it comes to international matches.

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Wasim Jaffer questions the bowling prowess of Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal in international cricket

Despite a challenging defeat in the recent T20I series against the West Indies, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav proudly applauds the team's undying grit and perseverance.

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Kuldeep Yadav remains optimistic after T20I series loss against West Indies, highlights Team India's resilience

Nicholas Pooran was adjudged 'Player of the series' for delivering consistent performances against the Hardik Pandya-led side

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Nicholas Pooran’s befitting reply on Instagram to Hardik Pandya's 'If Nicky wants to hit me, let him' remark goes viral

Wasim Jaffer, former India batter, has sharply dissected India's recent T20I setback against West Indies.

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Wasim Jaffer tears into India's bizarre batting strategy after shock T20I series defeat against West Indies

Salman Butt, the former Pakistani opening batsman, has shared his insights on India's recent 5-match series defeat against the West Indies.

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Ex-Pakistan captain gives verdict on Team India after T20I series loss against West Indies, says 'it will impact India's morale'

Following a 2-3 defeat in the T20I series against West Indies, India's head coach Rahul Dravid emphasised the imperative need to enhance their batting depth

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India head coach Rahul Dravid addresses glaring batting depth issues but lavishes praise on debutants after losing series to West Indies

Since delivering a splendid century for the Mumbai Indians New York in the 2023 Major League Cricket final, Nicholas Pooran has been in phenomenal form

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IND vs WI: Bruised by Arshdeep Singh and Brandon King, West Indies hero Nicholas Pooran's photos go viral

The Indian cricket team's recent tour of the West Indies culminated in a disheartening 2-3 series defeat

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IND vs WI: Hardik Pandya and his captaincy, lack of batting depth among five reasons for India's loss to West Indies

Although Tilak Varma hasn't played an ODI yet, his 173-run performance in the recent five-match T20I series against the West Indies has certainly turned heads

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IND vs WI: Robin Uthappa tips Tilak Varma to make ODI World Cup squad after bright start to international career

Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran picked up the baton from bowler Romario Shepherd as the trio guided the West Indies to a win over India

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'Hope they introspect instead of making silly statements' — Former India pacer enraged after series loss to West Indies

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Sunil Narine's all-around performance helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to keep their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs hopes alive.

KKR defeated DC by 14 runs. 

KKR will now face RR on May 4 in Jaipur. 

Sunil Narine of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrates after taking the wicket of Tristan Stubbs of Delhi Capitals during the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2025 updated points table after DC vs KKR match: Sunil Narine's all-round performance keeps KKR's playoff hopes alive after 14-run win against DC

Ajinkya Rahane gives credit to Sunil Narine after Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) 14-run win against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Ajinkya Rahane lauds Sunil Narine after KKR's win vs DC. 

Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell (C) celebrates with teammate Sunil Narine (L) and captain Ajinkya Rahane after taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Nitish Kumar Reddy during the Indian Premier League 

Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell (C) celebrates with teammate Sunil Narine (L) and captain Ajinkya Rahane after taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Nitish Kumar Reddy during the Indian Premier League

'When they lost three wickets in the middle, I thought...': Ajinkya Rahane gives credit to Sunil Narine for KKR's nail-biter win against DC

Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. 

KKR beat DC by 14 runs. 

Axar Patel indirectly blames bowlers after team's 14 run defeat against KKR. 

: Axar Patel of Delhi Capitals (2nd R) celebrates after taking the wicket of Venkatesh Iyer of Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders 

Axar Patel of Delhi Capitals (2nd R) celebrates after taking the wicket of Venkatesh Iyer of Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders

'We gave away 15-20 runs too...': DC captain Axar Patel indirectly blames bowlers after team's 14-run loss against KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs to stay in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium to stay in the playoffs race. 

KKR defeated DC by 14 runs to stay in IPL 2025 playoffs race. 

Sunil Narine (R) of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrates the wicket of Tristan Stubbs of Delhi Capitals with teammates during the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders

DC vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2025: Faf Du Plessis and Axar Patel's knocks go in vain as Sunil Narine's all-round show help KKR register victory in must-win clash

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently at number 10 in the points table with just two wins in nine outings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

CSK are currently on 10th position in points table.

CSK will face PBKS for their 10th clash of IPL 2025. 

Ravindra Jadeja of Chennai Super Kings celebrates the wicket with Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana

'We want to improve on talent identification': CSK batting coach's candid admission amid horrid IPL 2025 run ahead of PBKS clash

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Real Madrid faces a defensive crisis as another key player is injured before their Celta Vigo clash. Discover how Carlo Ancelotti plans to navigate the setback.

Real Madrid have been dealt another crushing setback.

Their star left-back sustained an injury ahead of a critical clash against Celta Vigo.

Real Madrid suffers major blow as their star player gets injured ahead of Celta Vigo La Liga clash

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MLB are the only major sports league in North America that guarantees paternity leave to its players.

Ohtani's absence from sports has initiated an entire campaign in Japan.

The athletes have to deal with all the real life issues within their homes like and not leave this matter to be understood by fans and organizations when it comes to a game.

Shohei Ohtani in the frame

Shohei Ohtani’s Paternity Leave Could Spark Cultural Shift in Japanese Sports

As Barcelona prepare to host Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, young prodigy Lamine Yamal has spoken openly about his respect for two of the Italian club’s top stars—Nicolò Barella and Lautaro Martinez.

While some might expect nerves from a teenager making his first Champions League semifinal appearance, Yamal made it clear he feels nothing.

With Barcelona and Inter both chasing a spot in the final, all eyes will be on Yamal to see if he can help lead his side past another European heavyweight.

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Barcelona Starboy Lamine Yamal breaks silence on comparisons with Lionel Messi says, 'I didn’t talk to him' 

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Novak Djokovic withdraws from Italian Open 2025 amid a struggling season. Discover the reasons behind his shocking exit.

Novak Djokovic is enduring one of the toughest stretches of his career in the 2025 season.

Djokovic has withdrawn from the Italian Open.

What led to Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from the Italian Open 2025? Explore here

India tour of West Indies, 2023