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Who is Sakibul Ghani? All you need to know about Bihar batter who smashed fastest List A ton by an Indian

New Delhi: It was pure carnage at the JSCA Oval in Ranchi on Wednesday as Bihar batter Sakibul Gani slammed the fastest-ever century by an Indian in...

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WATCH: Vaibhav Suryavanshi taunts Pakistani pacer with foot gesture after fiery send-off in U19 Asia Cup final

New Delhi: Vaibahav Suryavanshi got involved in a heated exchange with Pakistan pacer Ali Raza during the final of the U19 Asia Cup 2025 at the ICC...

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Mohun Bagan banned from AFC competitions for two seasons, fined heavily

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing crisis in Indian football with uncertainty surrounding the start of the domestic season, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, one of...

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'Sold 3 sacks of wheat for match': Fans demand refund after India-South Africa 4th T20I cancelled due to fog

New Delhi: Angry fans in Lucknow vented their frustration and demanded a refund after the fourth T20I between India and South Africa at the Ekana...

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Complete squads of all ten franchises after IPL 2026 auction

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) dominated the proceedings as the ten franchises spent a combined 212.85 crore on...

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Kartik Sharma to Prashant Veer: Top five most expensive uncapped Indian players at IPL 2026 auction

New Delhi: Prashant Veer, a rising all-rounder from Uttar Pradesh and Kartik Sharma, an explosive wicket-keeper batter from Rajasthan, became the...

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CSK spend big on local talent as Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma become joint-most expensive uncapped IPL players

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Prashant Veer and Rajasthan batter Kartik Sharma hit the jackpot at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction...

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IPL 2026 start date revealed! New season to get underway in last week of March

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is reportedly set to get underway in the final week of March next year. The next season will be...

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Cameron Green to Ravi Bishnoi: 5 players who can turn out to be most expensive pick at IPL 2026 auction

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction is all set to take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. While all ten franchises will...

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WATCH: Messi plays football with Telangana CM, meets young footballers amid fan frenzy in Hyderabad

New Delhi: Lionel Messi arrived in Hyderabad on Saturday for the second leg of his GOAT tour of India, following his short stay in Kolkata. The...

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'I could have been smarter': South Africa coach Shukri Conrad breaks silence on 'grovel' remark against India

New Delhi: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said he had no intention to cause malice as he broke his silence on his ‘grovel’ comment on Team...

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'Mota ho jaunga vapas': Rohit Sharma hilariously avoids cake during India's celebration in Vizag - WATCH

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma hilariously declined eating cake during Team India’s celebration in Vizag after their nine-wicket victory in the 3rd ODI...

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Cameron Green to Ravi Bishnoi: Complete list of players registered in Rs 2 crore bracket in IPL 2026 auction

New Delhi: A total of 45 players have opted for the highest bracket, keeping their base price at Rs 2 crore for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026...

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WPL 2026 auction: Deepti Sharma the costliest buy, World Cup heroes in demand; Here's how teams stack up

New Delhi: India’s World Cup hero Deepti Sharma emerged as the most expensive pick at the first-ever Women’s Premier League (WPL) mega auction,...

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Beware Bihar: Caste Is Still A Big Factor For Gen-Z

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How INDI Alliance Lost Bihar: The Five Fault Lines That Broke the Alliance

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How NOT To Evaluate Nitish Kumar's Alcohol Ban In Bihar

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Gurpreet Singh clinches silver as India finish 3rd with 13 medals in ISSF World Championships

New Delhi: Olympian Gurpreet Singh bagged the silver medal in the men’s 25m Centre Fire Pistol event at the ISSF World Championships 2025 on Monday,...

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Bihar Elections: The Case of Three BJP Workers Who Voted In Two States

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Venkatesh Iyer to Andre Russell: Top 5 most expensive players released by franchises ahead of IPL 2026 auction

New Delhi: There were some shock releases and surprise retentions as all ten Indian Premier League (IPL) teams released their final list of released...

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The State As Catalyst Or Custodian: What Will Be Bihar's Choice Of Governance Model?

14.11.2025 10

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Glenn Maxwell to Azmatullah Omarzai: 4 players Punjab Kings might release ahead of IPL 2026 auction

New Delhi: Punjab Kings (PBKS) enjoyed a stellar campaign under new captain Shreyas Iyer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, reaching their first...

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Venkatesh Iyer to Rovman Powell: Five players KKR might release ahead of IPL 2026 auction

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have some major gaps to fill in their squad as they aim to bounce back after a dismal campaign in IPL 2026....

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Most complete opening batter in T20s: Ex-England captain lavishes praise on Abhishek Sharma

New Delhi: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen said he is not surprised by Abhishek Sharma’s remarkable rise in T20Is, as he believed the...

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Dhruv Jurel's back-to-back tons in vain as South Africa A chase down 417 to beat India A in 2nd unofficial Test

New Delhi: South Africa A nailed down the target of 417 runs in their second innings to beat India A by 5 wickets in the second unofficial Test at the...

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Rajat Patidar to miss IPL 2026? RCB captain ruled out for 4 months due to injury - Reports

New Delhi: Rajat Patidar has reportedly been ruled out of action for four months due to an injury, putting his participation in the Indian Premier...

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72 matches without a century! Babar Azam endures dismal run in Pakistan's 2-1 ODI series win vs South Africa

New Delhi: Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s lean patch continued in the ODI series against South Africa as he was dismissed cheaply on 27 runs in the...

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Lucknow Super Giants rope in former SRH head coach as Global Director of Cricket ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have appointed former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Tom Moody as their Global Director of Cricket ahead...

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Bihar: Why BJP And RJD Have The Same Ticket Distribution Formula

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Explained! What happens if India vs South Africa, Women's World Cup 2025 final is washed out due to rain

New Delhi: There are strong chances of rain playing spoilsport as India gear up to face South Africa in the highly anticipated ICC Women’s ODI World...

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Marizanne Kapp surpasses Jhulan Goswami to become highest wicket-taker in Women's ODI World Cup history

New Delhi: Marizanne Kapp delivered an impactful all-round performance to help South Africa thrash England by 125 runs in the first semi-final to...

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'He has shown he belongs there': Wayne Rooney reveals Manchester United's best signing of the season

New Delhi: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney heaped praise on forward Bryan Mbeumo, calling him the club’s best signing of the season. The...

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'Mai bolunga toh bawal ho jayega': Mohammed Shami's cheeky remark on India comeback after Ranji heroics

New Delhi: Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami came up with a cheeky remark as he opened up on his India comeback after a stellar show in Bengal’s...

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Of Government Jobs: How Bihar’s ‘Sarkari Naukri’ Obsession Shapes Its People And Politics

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Who will replace injured Pratika Rawal for India in Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final vs Australia?

New Delhi: India will miss the services of in-form opener Pratika Rawal in the all-important semi-final against Australia after the opening batter was...

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'One last time': Rohit Sharma's 'signing-off' post after Australia ODI series sparks buzz

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma signed off from Australia on a high with a memorable ton in what potentially could be his final outing for India Down Under....

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Huge blow for India as Pratika Rawal suffers nasty injury during Women's World Cup clash against Bangladesh

New Delhi: In a huge blow for India ahead of their all-important semi-final clash against seven-time champions Australia in the Women’s ODI World...

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Bihar After Nitish: BJP’s Expansion, JD(U)’s Erosion, And Smaller Parties Fighting For Survival

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You are going to be an all-format great: Rohit Sharma praises all-rounder Nitish Reddy on ODI debut

New Delhi: Former India captain Rohit Sharma handed over his maiden ODI cap to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made his ODI debut for India in the...

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Shubman Gill equals Virat Kohli's unwanted feat after losing 1st ODI as captain against Australia

New Delhi: Shubman Gill lost his first ODI as captain as India went down by seven wickets in the rain-affected first ODI of the three-match series...

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Bihar Without Nitish: What His Fall Means For Bihar's Opposition

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Virat Kohli to leave RCB and retire from IPL?: Ex-India star clarifies rumours

New Delhi: Amid speculation over Virat Kohli‘s future with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), former India...

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IND vs WI 2nd Test, Day 2: Gill, Reddy help India extend domination after Jaiswal's early departure

New Delhi: After losing Yashasvi Jaiswal early in the first session, skipper Shubman Gill combined with all-rounder Nitish Reddy to put India in...

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Tussle Of The Jats, For The Jats: Abhay Chautala Plots Comeback Against Hooda

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Spartan mentality: Varun Chakaravarthy reveals how Gautam Gambhir has transformed Team India

New Delhi: The initial doubts over his coaching credentials have been buried after India head coach Gautam Gambhir guided the team to a memorable...

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MS Dhoni to Mumbai Indians?: Fans left stunned as CSK legend spotted in MI jersey

New Delhi: Fans had a hard time believing their eyes as MS Dhoni was spotted in a Mumbai Indians (MI) jersey. The former India captain, who plays for...

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La Liga, Serie A matches to be played abroad this season after UEFA 'reluctant' approval

New Delhi: UEFA on Monday confirmed that it has ‘reluctantly’ approved Barcelona and AC Milan’s request to play one of their domestic fixtures...

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Shanghai Masters: Alexander Zverev ousted by 54th-ranked Arthur Rinderknech, Daniil Medvedev wins

New Delhi: Third-seed Alexander Zverev was ousted from the Shanghai Masters on Monday after a shock defeat against 54th-ranked Arthur Rinderknech in...

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Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand, Delhi, And Now Bihar: Why Congress Is Fighting Its Allies More Than BJP

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Muneeba Ali gets run out in controversial fashion during India-Pakistan clash, here's what MCC law says

New Delhi: Pakistan batter Muneeba Ali was run out in a controversial manner during her side’s clash against India at the R Premadasa Stadium in the...

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