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MATCH STORY: New Zealand's proud record of ICC knock-out stage attendance comes to an end in T20 WC

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T20 WC: 43-year-old spinner shatters records after making debut in 1997

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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Former Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher has lauded 'battle-hardened' Hardik Pandya for overcoming a tough IPL season to win two ICC trophies.

Hardik Pandya was booed everywhere he went last IPL season.

Former Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher feels IPL is better when Pandya is on the field.

Boucher has lauded Pandya for overcoming injuries and hardships. 

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'He deserves 100 per cent respect... IPL is better with Hardik on the field': Ex-MI head coach opens up on Pandya's 'tough' IPL 2024

Rohan Gavaskar feels Royal Challengers Bengaluru are going to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title

Rohan Gavaskar has given his verdict on IPL 2025 winners

IPL 2025 is set to start from March 22

Captains of all the 10 franchises pose with IPL 2025 trophy

'They are going to win the title this year': Not CSK, MI or KKR, Gavaskar declares this team as IPL 2025 winners in bold prediction

New Zealand cricketing legend Kane Williamson was unsold in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction. The legendary two-time IPL winner will be the commentator in the IPL 2025. 

Kane Williamson was unsold in IPL 2025 mega auction. 

Kane Willamson will be a commentator in IPL 2025

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After going unsold in mega auction, Kane Williamson set to be part of IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya smashed sixes during the practice session for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Mumbai Indians (MI) will start their IPL 2025 campaign against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). 

Hardik Pandya will miss the IPL 2025 opener clash against CSK. 

Hardik Pandya in nets ahead of IPL 2025

WATCH: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya tonks sixes ahead of IPL 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings

Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) have made it to only one IPL final in 2014 and the semifinal in the inaugura edition.

Hanuma Vihari has backed SRH to break the 300-run barrier.

Vihari has predicted SRH will face Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 final. 

The last time Punjab Kings made it to the final was in IPL 2014 against KKR.

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Not MI, CSK or KKR, former SRH batter predicts Punjab Kings will make it to IPL final after 10-year absence and face this franchise

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Get all the details about the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony! Date, timings, venue, star performers, and how to watch live. Don’t miss cricket’s grandest kickoff!

The Indian Premier League (IPL), cricket’s most glamorous and widely watched franchise tournament, is gearing up for its 18th season in 2025.

The IPL stands as the world’s second-most lucrative sports league, trailing only the NFL.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony: Everything you need to know – date, timings, venue, star performers, and how to watch live

Virat Kohli during IPL 2025 Practice Session

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Conor McGregor teases a surprising new career move amid UFC and BKFC comeback rumors. Discover what the Irish superstar has planned next beyond the octagon.

Conor McGregor, the brash former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, is no stranger to making waves.

The Irish superstar has dropped a bombshell that eclipses combat sports chatter.

Conor McGregor hints at a bold new career path amid UFC and BKFC comeback rumors

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Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz created history in the third T20I against New Zealand. He surpassed Babar Azam to become the highest T20I run-scorer against New Zealand. 

Salman Agha congratulates Hassan Nawaz of Pakistan on scoring 100 runs during game three of the Men's T20 series between New Zealand and Pakistan at Eden Park

Hasan Nawaz to Babar Azam: Pakistan batters with highest T20I scores against New Zealand

Let's have a look at the list of players who smashed the longest six in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL):

Former cricketers Chris Gayle (L) and Robin Uthappa in frame

5 longest six hitters in IPL history, Chris Gayle rounds off the list!

Here is the list of KKR stars that you should watch out for in IPL 2025

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Ajinkya Rahane to Venkatesh Iyer, 5 KKR players to watch out during IPL 2025

Let's have a look at five of the youngest players to have captained Indian Premier League teams:

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Five youngest captains in the history of IPL

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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Virat Kohli to Rajat Patidar: Here are top 5 RCB players to watch out for in IPL 2025

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6/41 by Chad Soper v Hong Kong, China on November 6, 2016 - Papua New Guinea beat Hong Kong by 14 runs

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