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India’s future captain? Selector explains why 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named East Zone Vice-captain | Cricket News

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The decision to name 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy has raised eyebrows in the cricketing world, but the selectors believe they are investing in the future of Indian cricket.With experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan appointed captain, Sooryavanshi’s elevation as deputy is not seen…

Stephen Fleming takes over as England Test coach; former CSK captain starts new era with Joe Root | Cricket News

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Stephen Fleming (ANI Photo) The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach is big from New Zealand Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England’s Test men’s head coach, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirming one of the biggest coaching moves in world cricket.The 53-year-old replaces a fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullumwho stepped down…

Ajinkya Rahane retires: Looking back at one of India’s greatest overseas batsmen and an unbeaten Test captain | Cricket News

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India’s Ajinkya Rahane, left, is congratulated by Australia’s Steve Smith (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane never looked for fire. In an era dominated by class stroke makers and larger-than-life personalities, he has quietly built a reputation as one of India’s most reliable overseas bowlers and one of the country’s most respected leaders. On…

‘Embarrassing’: Former Olympian and hockey captain slams India’s blue jersey being replaced by saffron | Hockey News

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India’s iconic blue jersey is replaced by saffron (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former Indian hockey captain and Olympian Viren Rasquinha has criticized Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s traditional blue jersey with a saffron one ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Expressing his disappointment on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote: “I must say that…

Shubman Gill dethrones Daryl Mitchell! Captain India regains ICC ODI No. 1 ranking after six months | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Captain India Shubman Gill returned to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings, reclaiming the world No. 1 spot after six months by overtaking New Zealand. Daryl Mitchell in the latest update released on Wednesday.Gill now leads the rankings with 801 qualifying points, replacing Mitchell, who slipped to second with 794 points…

‘Shan Masood’s injury affected us’: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam after 1st Test defeat to West Indies | Cricket News

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Pakistan’s Babar Azam (Photo by AP) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has revealed that Shan Masood fractured his finger during the first Test against West Indies in Trinidad, an injury which affected the team’s batting plans in their 90-run defeat.Masood picked up the injury while batting in the first innings and was forced to bat at…

‘Take a tough call’: Former India captain wants Abhishek Sharma axed, backs Sanju Samson’s comeback | Cricket News

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India’s Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Abhishek SharmaThe struggles in T20Is have been renewed after another disappointing series against Zimbabwe, with former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth asking the selectors to take a tough decision if the opener’s poor run continues.The left-handed batsman endured a forgettable three-match run, failing to register a double-digit score….

WI vs PAK 1st Test: Former captain Shan Masood’s unbeaten 88 helps Pakistan bounce back against West Indies on Day 2 | Cricket News

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Shan Masood of Pakistan. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: Pakistan ended Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies in a strong position, reaching 199/3 in reply to the hosts’ first innings total of 311. Former captain Shan Masood led the fightback with an unbeaten 88, making an impressive comeback with the bat after…

‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Chris Evans Returns as Captain America Thanks to Robert Downey Jr. |

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Chris Evans said the return of Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers’ moves eventually led to him bringing Captain America to the MCU. Photo credit (Instagram) Chris Evans revealed why he felt ready to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Steve Rogers / Captain America in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ more than five years after…

‘It’s all about attitude’: Shreyas Iyer hails fearless young India after first series win as captain | Cricket News

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India defeats Zimbabwe by 90 runs as Shreyas Iyer wins first series win as captain | Cricket News

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Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan. (Photo/BCCI) India sealed the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a 90-run win in the second match on Saturday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.Half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma, followed by a disciplined bowling effort, helped India overpower the hosts after posting 219/5.The win also gave him a new T20I…

Shreyas Iyer’s remarkable streak ends! India captain loses first T20I toss | Cricket News

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India captain Shreyas Iyer and Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza at the toss. (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas IyerThe extraordinary luck of the toss finally ended on Saturday as Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza he won the toss and elected to field first in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club, ending the Indian skipper’s…

Will Harry Kane stay? Bayern prepare talks as England captain enters final year of contract | Football news

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Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring during the Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, February 28, 2026. (Federico Gambarini/dpa via AP) Harry Kane is set to begin formal talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract as the Bundesliga champions look to secure the long-term future of…

Joe Root to return as England Test captain after Stokes’ retirement, likely to lead to Ashes | Cricket News

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Joe Root will return as England’s Test captain, with his second spell in charge likely to continue through next summer’s home Ashes series against Australia, The Athletic reported on Friday.England’s search for a new Test captain continues Ben Stokes“Retirement from international cricket now appears to be over with Root returning to the role.The England and…

‘Not up to standard’: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza blames field for India defeat | Cricket News

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Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza at right (ANI Photo) Captain of Zimbabwe Sikandar Raza hit the pitch after his team’s seven-wicket loss to India in the opening T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. Raza said the surface had too much moisture in the beginning, making batting difficult with the new ball, while…

The Captain weighed, freedom set him free: The remarkable second act of Joe Root | Cricket News

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Joe Root’s extraordinary act (Image: AI Generated) NEW DELHI: Joe Root ended the ODI series against India unbeaten, scoring 249 runs in three innings to guide England to a 2-1 series win. At 36, while many of his contemporaries have retired, Root continues to redefine consistency across formats. All of Root’s scores in this series…

IND vs ZIM, 1st T20I: Captain Shreyas Iyer ends seven match winless streak as India crush Zimbabwe by 7 wickets | Cricket News

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Shreyas Iyer registers first win in Harare (Image: X/BCCI) India finally ended their seven-match winless run under the captaincy Shreyas Iyerdefeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare on Thursday. The match also witnessed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi script history by becoming the youngest player to score a T20I half-century.After winning the…

India vs Zimbabwe Live Score, 1st T20I: Shreyas Iyer chases first win as captain

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India vs Zimbabwe Live Score, 1st T20I: India’s young T20I team will look to put recent disappointments behind them when they take on Zimbabwe in the first match of a three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday. Captain Shreyas Iyer will be under pressure after a difficult start to his T20I captaincy. India…

He gave up a degree from an Indian Institute of Technology and a corporate job in Dubai to don the Army uniform. Now the former captain has joined IIM Kolkata

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Amar Simha Yadav quit his engineering job at L&T at IIT Mandi to join the Indian Army as a captain; now he is starting a new chapter at the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata. (Photo: LinkedIn) For many engineering graduates, success follows a familiar path—get a degree from a prestigious institution, land a well-paying corporate…

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer teases WILD speculation about Chris Evans’ return as Steve Rogers; fans say ‘That’s NOT Captain America’

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The first trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ dropped online on Monday, setting a new record by hitting 500 million views in just 24 hours.Since its launch, fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts and opinions about the film, characters, plot, alleged leaks and more. However, one thing that fans can’t seem to put…

‘I don’t see it as a one-sided series’: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza warns India ahead of T20Is | Cricket News

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Former England captain and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 | Football news

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Kevin Keegan (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File) Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic figures in English football, has died at the age of 75 after battling stage four cancer.The news was confirmed by Newcastle United, the club where Keegan became a legend as a player and manager. Last month, Keegan publicly revealed that he had…

Kevin Keegan cause of death: How did the former England captain and manager die? | Football news

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Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 (Getty Images) Kevin Keegan, one of the most celebrated figures in English football, has died at the age of 75. His family confirmed the news on Monday, revealing that he had been battling cancer since his diagnosis earlier this year. A double Ballon d’Or winner, a Liverpool great, the…

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer: Chris Evans joins Chris Hemsworth’s Thor as Captain America; Robert Downey Jr’s ruthless Doctor Doom steals the show

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Avengers, Assemble! The trailer of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ has been released after much anticipation. With the ‘Fantastic Four’ team, the original Avengers left, and Wakanda’s allies, the new episode is set to be released. The Russo Brothers shared the trailer on their social media, announcing what fans have been wanting for a long time. Take a…

‘Messi, Messi!’: Argentina fans honor their captain as Spain lift FIFA World Cup trophy | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) stands on the pitch after the World Cup final (AP/PTI photo) Lionel MessiThe glittering World Cup journey ended in the heartland, but the love of Argentina supporters never faded. Moments after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, emotional scenes unfolded…

‘Your tears are our tears, Captain’: Heartbroken Lionel Messi breaks down after World Cup final defeat – Watch | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Lionel Messithe dream of signing with back-to-back FIFA World Cup headlines ended on Sunday in the heart, Argentina’s captain was overcome with emotion after his team’s 0-1 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Viral images and videos of…

Lionel Messi creates history before kick-off, becomes first captain to lead a nation to three World Cup finals | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi he added another extraordinary chapter to his glittering career even before a ball was kicked FIFA World Cup Final 2026 on Sunday, becoming the first player in history to captain his country in three World Cup finals.As Messi stepped out to lead defending champions Argentina against Spain at…

64-team FIFA World Cup could help India qualify for tournament, says former captain | Football news

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Bhaichung Bhutia believes that the expansion FIFA World Cup to 64 teams could improve India’s chances of qualifying for the tournament, but warned that such a move may come at the cost of the overall quality of the competition.FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48, which it…

Hockey India launches ethics inquiry against Asunta Lakra; ex-India captain calls warning ‘intimidation’ | Hockey News

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KOLKATA: The Ethics Committee of Hockey India has started a fact-finding inquiry into the complaints filed against former India women’s hockey captain and Executive Council member Asunta Lakra.The development comes a day after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports had asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute a neutral, fair and transparent committee…

After Root 99 match, former India captain invites Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

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England’s Joe Root plays (ANI Photo) Joe Root delivered a masterclass in ODI batting, anchoring England’s successful chase of 234 against India in the second ODI with an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls. At a time when wickets were falling around him, the veteran stood firm, compiling a composed knock studded with nine boundaries to…