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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

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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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Commenting on Bengaluru Stampede, Sunil Gavaskar said that had RCB won the Trophy in the first few years, there would not have been this outpouring of emotion as happened after the long wait of 18 year

Sunil Gavaskar feels had RCB won the IPL title in the first few years, there would not have been this outpouring of emotion

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Batting great Sunil Gavaskar in this frame

'If RCB had won in first few years, there would…': Sunil Gavaskar's blunt take on deadly Bengaluru stampede

Shashank Singh feels Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's scolding right after the match was justified as he was too casual in his approach while taking the single in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2.

Shashank Singh was casually jogging towards non-striker's end when he was run out.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer scolded Shashank after the match.

Shashank remained unbeaten for 61 off 30 balls in the 6-run defeat in IPL 2025 final. 

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'Shreyas Iyer should've slapped me, my father didn't speak to me till finals': Shashank Singh on viral video of PBKS captain scolding him for run out

Days after the IPL 2025 final defeat, Shashank Singh revealed how he was not able to control his emotions and everyone saying the same thing about the missed full toss from Josh Hazlewood.

Shashank Singh scored 22 runs in the final over bowled by Josh Hazlewood.

Shashank rues missing a full toss from Hazlewood in the final over of run chase.

Shashank's unbeaten 61 off 30 balls went in vain. 

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'All are reminding me of that one full toss miss. Mujhe bahut bura laga': Shashank Singh breaks silence on missed opportunity in IPL 2025 final

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar does not want IPL franchise to make the mistake of going for players in the auction who had one good season in state franchise leagues.

Sunil Gavaskar wants IPL franchises to give importance to performers of Syed Mushtaq T20 Trophy.

Gavaskar feels players from state competitions don't have what it takes to take the team over the line in the IPL.

Gavaskar believes that the players from state leagues get complacent after joining an IPL franchise. 

Sunil Gavaskar

'Relying on performances of state T20 leagues is not the way to go': Sunil Gavaskar gives golden advice to IPL franchises for next auction

DC coach Hemang Badani revealed the reason why left-arm pacer T. Natarajan only played two matches in IPL 2025

T. Natarjan was signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 10.75 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction

T. Natarajan only played two matches in IPL 2025

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'He wasn't fully...': Delhi Capitals coach reveals the reason behind giving 10.75 crore recruit just two chances to play in IPL 2025

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The UFC heavyweight division is heating up as Jon Jones targets a blockbuster clash with Francis Ngannou, prompting a response from interim champion Tom Aspinall amid Dana White’s strong stance.

Dana White reaffirms Tom Aspinall as the UFC's top heavyweight contender.

Jon Jones dismisses Aspinall and shifts focus to a potential fight with Francis Ngannou.

Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou: Tom Aspinall shares his reaction to this hyped UFC showdown

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Alex Pereira addresses the ongoing tension with Magomed Ankalaev as talks of their potential rematch heat up, hinting at a timeline later in the year.

Alex Pereira hints that a rematch with Ankalaev may take place around September to November.

The former champion explains his recent silence and the reason behind postponing an immediate return.

Alex Pereira throws shade at Magomed Ankalaev's face value in UFC: "if he says my name, he appears a little"

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce charm fans with their adorable chemistry at a private gathering, as candid pictures and videos of the couple enjoying their time together surface online.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen sharing sweet, candid moments at a recent intimate event.

A video shows the couple smiling, swaying together, and enjoying a relaxed evening without media chaos.

In Pictures: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce melt hearts with their adorable chemistry at an intimate gathering

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce share a heartwarming moment as they sway together in a rare, joyful appearance caught on camera, radiating pure happiness and connection.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen dancing closely and smiling in a candid, relaxed setting.

The couple appears more connected than ever, enjoying a rare moment away from the public eye.

WATCH: Taylor Swift Beams With Joy as She Sways With Travis Kelce at a private gathering

WATCH: Taylor Swift beams with joy as she sways with Travis Kelce at a private gathering

Football

Cristiano Ronaldo edges closer to Lionel Messi's international trophy haul as Portugal stuns Spain in a dramatic Nations League final thriller. The iconic rivalry takes another fascinating turn.

Cristiano Ronaldo took another significant stride towards his eternal rival, Lionel Messi, in the annals of football history.

It was propelled by Portugal's dramatic victory over Spain in the Nations League final.

Cristiano Ronaldo catches up with Lionel Messi in iconic milestone as Portugal edge Spain in thrilling Nations League final

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Aryan Dutt

Bastiaan Franciscus Wilhelmus de Leede

Benjamin Edwin Fletcher

Brandon Dale Glover

Clayton Floyd

Colin Niel Ackermann

Daniel Tarric Doram

Frederick Jack Klaassen

Kyle Klein

Maxwell Patrick O'Dowd

Michael Levitt

Musa Nadeem Ahmad

Noah Roderick Joseph Croes

Paul Adriaan van Meekeren

Roelof Erasmus van der Merwe

Ryan Klein

Saqib Mohammad Zulfiqar

Scott Andrew Edwards

Shariz Ahmad

Anil Teja Nidamanuru

Timm van der Gugten

Vikramjit Singh

Vivian Jilling Kingma

Wesley Barresi

Zach Benjamin Lion-Cachet

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123 by Bas de Leede v Scotland on July 6, 2023 - w

Bas de Leede

6/34 by Aryan Dutt v Namibia on February 19, 2024 - w

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137* by Wesley Barresi v Kenya on January 23, 2014 - Kenya beat Netherlands by 4 wickets

6/34 by Aryan Dutt v Namibia on February 19, 2024 - Netherlands beat Namibia by 7 wickets

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