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New Chandigarh: India captain Shubman Gill talks to Nitish Kumar Reddy during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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3rd ODI: Fielding and death bowling are key areas of improvement, admits Shubman Gill

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India skipper Shubman Gill expressed overall satisfaction with his team's 2-1 series-winning performance against the West Indies despite the five-wicket loss in…

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New Chandigarh: India captain Shubman Gill talks to Nitish Kumar Reddy during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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3rd ODI: Hope’s unbeaten 162 overshadows Rahul’s 129* as WI beat India by five wickets (ld)

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Captain Shai Hope kept wickets for 50 overs in the heat of New PCA Stadium, before a finger injury and a hospital visit for Jewel Andrew meant he had to open the…

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New Chandigarh: West Indies' Shai Hope plays a shot during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, in New Chandigarh, Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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3rd ODI: Hope’s unbeaten 162 headlines record WI chase, beat India by five wickets

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Captain Shai Hope kept wickets for 50 overs in the heat of New PCA Stadium, before a finger injury and a hospital visit for Jewel Andrew meant he had to open the…

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New Delhi: North Delhi Strikers captain Sarthak Ranjan speaks during the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 3 Captains' Press Conference at the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) in New Delhi on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)
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Sarthak Ranjan returns to Delhi’s Ranji Trophy squad for season opener against Bengal

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Opener Sarthak Ranjan has earned a recall to the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad after eight years as the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) named a 16-member…

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New Delhi: Japanese Ambassador to India Ono Keiichi clicks a selfie with BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Indian cricketers during a meeting ahead of the one-off T20I match between India and Japan in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@JapanAmbIndia)
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BCCI President Mithun Manhas hails Asian Games men’s T20 gold medal triumph in Japan

Srinagar, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) BCCI President Mithun Manhas showered rich praise on the Shreyas Iyer-led T20I team following their Asian Games gold medal victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, stating…

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New Chandigarh: India's Virat Kohli reacts after his dismissal during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, in New Chandigarh, Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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3rd ODI: ‘Believe in yourself’, Virat Kohli while giving ODI cap to Anshul Kamboj

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli handed fast bowler Anshul Kamboj his debut ODI cap ahead of the third match against the West Indies here at the New PCA Stadium on…

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Thiruvananthapuram: West Indies' Jewel Andrew during the first ODI match between India and West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Sunday, September 27, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Pratik Koli)
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3rd ODI: Andrew taken for X-ray at hospital after injuring finger while taking Dhir’s catch

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew has been taken to the hospital for an X-ray after sustaining a finger injury while completing the catch of Naman…

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Irani Cup: Smaran’s 126* fuels Rest of India fightback, lead over J&K swells to 265
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Irani Cup: Smaran’s 126* fuels Rest of India fightback, lead over J&K swells to 265

Srinagar, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Left-handed batter Ravichandran Smaran struck an unbeaten 126 to orchestrate a stunning recovery for the Rest of India as they went from a precarious 197/8 to 306/8 at…

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New Chandigarh: India's KL Rahul walks in as Rohit Sharma walks off the field during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, in New Chandigarh, Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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3rd ODI: Rahul’s unbeaten 129, Rohit and Gaikwad fifties take India to 351/7 against WI

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) KL Rahul's career-best score of 129 not out off 87 balls, along with fifties from ex-captain Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad, powered India to 351/7 in the…

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New Chandigarh: India's Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the third ODI cricket match between India and West Indies at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, in New Chandigarh, Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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Asian Games: VVS Laxman hails India’s back-to-back gold after Pakistan win

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India head coach VVS Laxman described the team’s successful Asian Games title defence as a “special” achievement after the men’s cricket team beat Pakistan by 19 runs…

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Nisshin: Indian players pose with the National Flag after winning gold in the men's T20I cricket final against Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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‘Joyous occasion for the nation’: PM Modi praises Men’s cricket team for gold medal

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for defending their gold medal at the Asian Games after a strong 19-run win over…

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Nisshin: India's Vipraj Nigam celebrates with the National Flag after winning the gold medal in the men's T20I cricket final against Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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‘Congratulations to Team India’: ICC chairman Jay Shah hails Shreyas Iyer’s gold-winning side

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah heaped praise on the Indian men's T20 cricket team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 by beating…

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Nisshin: India's Washington Sundar celebrates with teammates after taking the catch of Pakistan's Maaz Sadaqat during the men’s cricket gold-medal match between India and Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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‘Getting Asian Games gold medal is a different feeling entirely,’ says Tilak Varma

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Expressing immense pride after contributing to India's gold-medal-winning performance in the Asian Games final against arch-rivals Pakistan, left-handed batter Tilak…

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Nisshin: India's Jasprit Bumrah during the men’s cricket gold-medal match between India and Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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Asian Games gold medal belongs to whole of India, says Ishan Kishan after win over Pakistan

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A delighted Ishan Kishan dedicated India retaining its Asian Games gold medal with a triumph over arch-rivals Pakistan in the final to the entire country, adding that…

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Nisshin: India's Washington Sundar celebrates with teammates after taking the catch of Pakistan's Maaz Sadaqat during the men’s cricket gold-medal match between India and Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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India’s Asian Games gold shows white-ball cricket strength, says BCCI secretary Saikia

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hailed India’s men’s cricket team after their thrilling 19-run win over Pakistan in the Asian Games final, saying the victory highlighted…

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Guwahati: India's Naman Dhir bowls a delivery during the second ODI match against West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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3rd ODI: Naman Dhir eyes special outing at home ground as parents watch from stands

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A tough phase during the Covid-19 pandemic almost saw batting all-rounder Naman Dhir shift base to Canada, but a crucial push from his father to give cricket…

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Nisshin: India's Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube during the men’s cricket gold-medal match between India and Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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Asian Games: Abhishek, Tilak, Washington, Axar and Dube power India to back-to-back gold (Ld)

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Abhishek Sharma’s breathtaking 61 off 28, Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 off 22 and an all-round effort from Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube helped India…

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3rd ODI: Kamboj handed debut, Nitish, Siraj included as India elect to bat first against WI
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3rd ODI: Kamboj handed debut, Nitish, Siraj included as India elect to bat first against WI

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Anshul Kamboj has been handed an ODI debut while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj return to India’s playing eleven as captain Shubman Gill won the toss and…

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Nisshin: India's Tilak Varma and Axar Patel during the men’s cricket gold-medal match between India and Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday, October 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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Asian Games: All-round India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to clinch gold

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lone warrior Hasan Nawaz kept Pakistan alive with his unbeaten 96 off 51 deliveries but it wasn't enough as India clinched a dominant 19 runs victory to defend their…

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Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma appointed Delhi cricket’s state mentor
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Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma appointed Delhi cricket’s state mentor

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has been appointed as the state mentor of Delhi cricket by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), as he is set…

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Mumbai: India's Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma run between the wickets during the 5th T20 match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, February 2, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Raj Kumar)
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Asian Games: Abhishek and Tilak’s record fifties guide India to 211/6 against Pakistan in cricket final

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is before Tilak Varma produced a blazing late assault as India overcame a sluggish surface…

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New Delhi: India's Abhishek Sharma walks off the field after his dismissal during the third T20I match between India and Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, September 17, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Kamal Kishore)
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Asian Games: Abhishek Sharma completes 400 T20 sixes, surpasses Gayle in twin records

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India star opener Abhishek Sharma registered a couple of major milestones during his stroke-filled innings of 61 against Pakistan in the Asian Games gold medal clash at…

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Asian Games: Unchanged India opt to bat first against Pakistan in gold medal clash
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Asian Games: Unchanged India opt to bat first against Pakistan in gold medal clash

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shreyas Iyer-led Team India opted to bat first against Pakistan in the men's cricket final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Karogi Sports Park here on…

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Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates with former Royal Challengers Bengaluru's player AB de Villiers after winning the Indian Premier League 2025 final match against Punjab Kings, in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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Freer, grateful Kohli no longer ‘overly intense’ about achievements, says de Villiers

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Virat Kohli has reached a stage in his illustrious career where he is no longer ‘overly intense’ about milestones, according to former South Africa captain AB de…

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Asian Games: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to clinch men’s cricket bronze
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Asian Games: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to clinch men’s cricket bronze

Nisshin, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sri Lanka produced a commanding all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by 63 runs and claim the bronze medal in men’s cricket at the Asian Games 2026, adding a third…

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Mumbai: South African cricketer AB de Villiers during the 'Cricinfo Honours Awards' ceremony in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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‘We are here to win, not be friends,’ says AB de Villiers on playing again with competitive mindset at WCL

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said defending their World Championship of Legends (WCL) title in the UAE requires balancing off-field camaraderie with an…

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Mumbai: Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers during Kabuni's India debut and AI Cricket Showcase as Kabuni Super Coaches, in Mumbai on Sunday, June 07, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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2027 Men’s ODI WC will inspire next generation, SA will be good hosts, says de Villiers

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers expects the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup to inspire a new generation of cricketers from the country, and drew parallels to how…

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Kakamigahara: Gold medalists India pose for photographs during the medal ceremony after the women's hockey finals at the Asian Games in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)
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Asian Games: ‘Proud moment for Indian sports’, says Harmanpreet Kaur after women’s hockey gold

New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on its gold medal in Asian Games 2026 and qualification for the 2028…

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New Chandigarh: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy speaks ahead of the third ODI between India and West Indies in New Chandigarh, Punjab, on Friday, October 2, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
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3rd ODI: News of pay cuts before big series doesn’t help team’s morale, says Sammy

New Chandigarh, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed his dismay over the proposed 25 percent pay cuts in central contracts by Cricket West Indies (CWI), adding that such…

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Manchester: England's Brydon Carse bowls during a practice session ahead of the 4th Test match between India and England, in Manchester on Monday, July 21, 2025. (Photo: IANS)
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England pacer Brydon Carse charged by Cricket Regulator for nightclub incident

London, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged by the Cricket Regulator for bringing the game into disrepute following a late-night incident in Derby in August.…

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