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International Cricket Council (ICC) to implement Stop Clock rule in ODIs and T20Is to address the slow over rate issue. Notably, the Stop Clock rule will come into play from T20 World Cup.

West Indies' Chris Gayle performs with dancers at the launch of 100 days to go to the start of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Freedom Park in Bridgetown, Barbados, on February 22, 2024. (Getty)

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Big News: ICC comes up with massive rule change ahead of T20 World Cup to double up the thrill of cricket

All 20 teams will have a choice to play two warm-up games in T20 World Cup 2024. Notably, the showpiece tournament is set to start from June 2.

India's Jasprit Bumrah (R) celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli (C) and captain Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

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Revealed: How many warm-up matches will Team India play before T20 World Cup 2024?

In a big update, Sports Tak has learnt that T20 World Cup 2024's teams' squad will be announced by May 1. T20 World Cup is slated to start from June 2.

India's star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (left) in this frame. (Getty)

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Big update on Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad announcement, know the date here

T20 World Cup 2024 ticket sales has gone live and is up for grabs with the ICC launching a public ballot system that is set to conclude on February 7.

England's Jos Buttler with the T20 World Cup 2022 trophy in this frame. (Getty)

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Big News: T20 World Cup 2024 tickets up for grabs, here's how you can apply as ICC introduces public ballot

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Sunil Gavaskar lauded KL Rahul for his blistering 102 against the Netherlands, saying that this is the version of the Indian batter that everyone has been waiting for.

India’s right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul and Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar in this frame. (Getty)

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'Finally getting to see that Rahul which we have been dying to see...': Sunil Gavaskar in awe of Indian wicketkeeper's pickup shot 

Wasim Akram praised India captain Rohit Sharma for his effortless batting. Sharma scored a half-century as India defeated the Netherlands by 160 runs in the final group stage match of the World Cup.

Virat Kohli of India celebrates the wicket of Scott Edwards of Netherlands during the World Cup India 2023 between India and Netherlands at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 12, 2023.

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‘No player like him in international cricket:' Wasim Akram names one cricketer who is 'different' from Kohli, Root, Williamson and Babar

India bullied Netherlands by 160 runs in their last league stage match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on November 12, Sunday.

Indian players celebrate after defeating Netherlands in their World Cup's last group stage match on November 12

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Rohit Sharma's India celebrate Diwali with thumping 160-run win over Netherlands in perfect semifinal dress rehearsal

Virat Kohli lit up the Chinnaswamy stadium with his magical bowling as he bagged his maiden World Cup wicket in the form of Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards on November 12.

Virat Kohli (left) and his wife Anushka celebrate the dismissal of Scott Edwards during India vs Netherlands World Cup clash.

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WATCH: Virat Kohli, the wrong-footed inswinging menace, lights up Chinnaswamy with maiden World Cup wicket, Anushka's reaction is unmissable

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis has issued a clarification after refusing to congratulate India's batting juggernaut Virat Kohli after his record-equalling 49th ODI ton against South Africa.

Kusal Mendis (left) and Virat Kohli in this frame.

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Kusal Mendis gives clarification on abrupt 'Why would I congratulate Virat Kohli' remark, says 'what I said was...'

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After beating an unfit Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner qualified for his maiden Wimbledon final to book a title rematch with Carlos Alcaraz.

In the third set Novak Djokovic was leading 3-0 but Jannik Sinner turned it around.

Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set to lock horns in another epic final.

Djokovic revealed Sinner apologised to him after the semifinal. 

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India were placed at 145/3 when the bails were drawn on Day 2 as visitors are still trailing behind England by 242 runs in the third Test

KL Rahul's fifty took India to 145/3 on Day 2 of the third Test against England

Earlier Jasprit Bumrah's fifer folded England for 387

India's KL Rahul (R) and Rishabh Pant in frame

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant bail out India from early jitters as visitors end Day 2 at 145/3 in reply to England's 387

Football

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi will soon face a new challenge as he prepares to feature in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game at Q2 Stadium on July 23. 

MLS All-Star will take on Liga MX All-Stars on July 2023.

Lionel Messi has contributed five goals in his last two MLS matches. 

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Lionel Messi headlines MLS All-Star squad to face Liga MX rivals

Joe Burns-led Italy have qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 despite suffering 9-wicket defeat against Netherlands in the qualifiers

Italy have stapled their spot in the Men's T20 World Cup 2025

This is Italy's first-ever qualification in the T20 World Cup

Italy script history, seal Men's T20 World Cup 2026 berth despite losing to Netherlands by 9 wickets in qualifiers

Hockey

Pakistan’s non-participation will cost them in a big way as the Asia Cup is a qualifying event for next year’s World Cup. 

Pakistan team has been given green signal to travel to India

Pakistan hockey team will unlikely to travel to India for Asia Cup 2025, Junior World Cup.

India's Abhishek (R) competes for the ball against Pakistan's Muhammad Imran (2R) during the preliminary men's pool hockey match between India and Pakistan at the 2022 Asian Games 

Pakistan’s ‘sympathy strategy’ takes center stage, blocks Men in Green's Hockey teams from participating in Asia Cup 2025, Junior World Cup in India

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Pakistan - Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar

South Africa - Boland Park, Paarl

South Africa - Buffalo Park, East London

Scotland - Cambusdoon New Ground, Ayrshire

Ireland - Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin

Ireland - Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Canada - Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club, Toronto

India - Eden Gardens, Kolkata

India - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Pakistan - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

South Africa - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Zimbabwe - Harare Sports Club, Harare

India - Reliance Stadium, Vadodara

India - M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Kenya - Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi

South Africa - The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

India - I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

Zimbabwe - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Sri Lanka - R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Pakistan - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Sri Lanka - Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

South Africa - SuperSport Park, Centurion

India - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

India - Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

Netherlands - VRA Ground, Amstelveen

West Indies - Warner Park, Basseterre

New Zealand - Seddon Park, Hamilton

South Africa - Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Kenya - Jaffery Sports Club Ground, Nairobi

Kenya - Ruaraka Sports Club Ground, Nairobi

Bangladesh - Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

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