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Abhishek Sharma hails ‘game-changer’ Varun Chakaravarthy
Opener Abhishek Sharma credits mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for India’s turnaround in their seven-wicket victory against England in the T20 series opener. Chakaravarthy’s pivotal over halted England’s progress, allowing other bowlers to capitalize. Sharma also praised the team’s support and his IPL experience for bolstering his fearless batting.
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Michael Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
Michael Clarke, former Australian cricket captain, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Clarke, known for his outstanding performance, achieved over 8600 Test runs, 28 centuries, and a triple century at the SCG. Praised for his leadership, especially after the tragic death of Phil Hughes, Clarke expressed his honor during the Sydney…
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It’s a first! Gold prices cross Rs 80,000 per 10 grams as investors park funds in yellow metal
For the first time, gold prices have surpassed Rs 80,000/10 gm due to increased demand from investors seeking a safe haven amidst potential market volatility caused by an anticipated disruptive Donald Trump presidency and the global weakening of the dollar.
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SA20 Points System: How bonus points work for rankings
The SA20 T20 tournament in South Africa uses a points-based system ensuring fairness and excitement in rankings. Teams earn four points per win, with an additional bonus point for a commanding performance. Tiebreakers prioritize wins, bonus points, and NRR. Sunrisers Eastern Cape recently earned their third consecutive bonus point victory to remain in third position…
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Watch: Mohammad Amir’s ‘Pushpa’ celebration in ILT20
The ‘Pushpa’ celebration, inspired by Allu Arjun’s movie, has become a trend in cricket, adopted by players like David Warner, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammad Amir. Amir showcased the move in the ILT20 tournament, leading Desert Vipers to a 10-wicket victory and earning Man of the Match.
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9 wickets in an innings! Desai breaks Gujarat bowling record
Siddharth Desai’s extraordinary performance in a Ranji Trophy match resulted in him taking nine wickets against Uttarakhand, setting a new record for Gujarat cricket with figures of 9-36. His feat surpassed Rakesh Vinubhai Dhurv’s previous record from 2012. Uttarakhand were bowled out for 111 runs in just 30 overs. In a related feat, Haryana bowler…