International Cricket
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ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings: Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi becomes No 1 bowler
The 23-year-old leg-spinner took nine wickets in five matches against Australia to displaced Rashid Khan at the top of the list.
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Cricket: Danielle McGahey, first transgender international cricketer, retires after ICC’s new ruling
The ICC ruled that transgender women who have undergone male puberty have been barred from international women’s cricket.
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Cricket: Transgender women barred from participating in international cricket, rules ICC
The ICC said it was taking the decision to protect the integrity of international women’s game and the safety of players.
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Trending
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This holiday season, who’s ‘Uninvited’ from Goa?
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What does the summary expulsion of an Opposition MP say about Parliamentary democracy in India?
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A new book examines the ‘jali’ – from 17th-century Mughal architecture to modern designs
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‘No data’ and other tactics: How the government is dodging RTI queries on health pacts with Big Tech
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‘The Muslim Secular’: This book argues that Muslims contribute equally to Indian secularism
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Cricket: Men's U-19 World Cup hosting rights stripped from Sri Lanka after board's suspension
The tournament will now be held in South Africa, ICC said following a meeting of its board in Ahmedabad.
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International Cricket Council suspends Sri Lanka board for ‘political interference’
The suspension came a day after Sri Lanka’s parliament asked the board to resign over allegations of financial corruption.
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Cricket: Meg Lanning calls time on glittering international career
Lanning has led her country to one ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, four ICC T20 World Cup titles, and the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medal.
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Video
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Eco India, Episode 246: How protecting our oceans could help us in the battle against climate change
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Caught on camera: Mobile tower collapses in Bengaluru, bringing down building on which it stood
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‘At top of the very good boy list’: King Charles gets Santa’s approval ahead of Christmas
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Watch: Actors Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway reminisce about working together in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
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Caught on CCTV: Close shave for shoppers as speeding SUV crashes through glass doors of UK store
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ICC ODI Player Rankings: Shubman Gill becomes No 1 ranked batter, Mohammed Siraj takes top spot too
The bowling rankings feature three other Indians with Kuldeep Yadav at fourth, and Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami at eighth and tenth respectively.
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Cricket: England pacer David Willey to retire from international cricket after World Cup
Willey is part of the current World Cup squad that has been struggling to defend their title in India.
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Cricket: Inzamam-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan Cricket Board’s chief selector amidst World Cup failure
This was Inzamam’s second tenure as chief selector, the first ended in after the 2019 World Cup in which Pakistan also failed to qualify for the semi-finals.
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The Reel
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In Ken Loach’s ‘The Old Oak’, a solidarity that transcends differences
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In animated film ‘The Siren’, a reminder that ‘democracy and peace are never eternal’
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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‘Kadak Singh’ review: A soft look at deception
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‘Joram’ review: Man-on-the-run thriller stumbles to its destination
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Watch, Cricket: Grace Harris hits a six with a broken bat in WBBL
Harris clubbed a big six for Brisbane Heat in their Women’s Big Bas League match against the Perth Scorchers.
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Cricket: International Olympic Committee executive board approve sport’s inclusion in LA 2028
Cricket last featured at the 1900 Paris Olympics, when a team from Britain beat a side representing France.
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Olympics: Cricket set to be added to Los Angeles 2028 roster as a medal event
Cricket is one of five new sports formally proposed for inclusion by organisers for the Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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The Field
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: India beat Canada to enter quarter-finals
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Badminton, Guwahati Masters Super 100: Ashwini Ponnappa/Tanisha Crasto reach women’s doubles final
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Football: Mumbai City FC appoint Petr Kratky as head coach
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Football: Bengaluru FC part ways with head coach Simon Grayson after poor start to ISL season
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WPL 2024 auction, as it happened: Kashvee Gautam to GG, Annabel Sutherland to DC finish as top buys