Virat Kohli’s long-awaited Vijay Hazare comeback raises big question: Will fans be allowed in Bengaluru? | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) BENGALURU: The Vijay Hazare Trophy will mark Virat Kohli’s return to the white-ball domestic competition after a 15-year hiatus. It will also mark his return to Bengaluru after the tragic stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden Indian Premier League title triumph in June this year….

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Players’ complaints on ‘outdated and dictatorial’ coaching style led to Harendra’s resignation

The sudden resignation of Indian women’s hockey team head coach Harendra Singh was prompted by a section of players complaining against his “outdated and dictatorial” style of working. Harendra, who joined the team in April 2024, surprised the fraternity by resigning as head coach on Monday. Sources, however, revealed to PTI that there had been…

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Shubman Gill gets vice-captain role for South Africa T20Is — with one major BCCI condition | Cricket News

Shubman Gill has been out of action since suffering a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata last month. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India have appointed Shubman Gill as deputy to Suryakumar Yadav for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning December 9, with his inclusion subject to final…

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IND vs SA: Maiden ton! Ruturaj Gaikwad makes the most of his opportunity, scores 77-ball century in Raipur | Cricket News

Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: India’s second ODI against South Africa in Raipur turned into a memorable afternoon for Ruturaj Gaikwad, who finally converted his promise into a commanding maiden international century. Walking in after India lost both openers early, Gaikwad anchored the innings with remarkable poise, crafting a superb 105 off 83…

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IND vs SA: Virat Kohli surpasses Shubman Gill, inches closer to Rohit Sharma’s ICC honour | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill with Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli is closing in on teammate Rohit Sharma’s ODI batting rankings, now just 32 rating points behind after scoring his 83rd international century.Kohli, aged 37, moved up to fourth position in the ICC Men’s Player Rankings following his impressive 135 off 120 balls in the first…

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HIL 2025-26: Navneet Kaur, Jarmanpreet Singh to lead SG Pipers in upcoming season

SG Pipers has announced its leadership group for the upcoming season of the Hockey India League (HIL), with India defender Jarmanpreet Singh leading the men’s side and Navneet Kaur retaining captaincy of the women’s team. Australian midfielder Ky Willott will take up the role of men’s team vice-captain, while the women’s team will have Australia’s…

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IND vs SA: 20 tosses, zero luck! India’s baffling streak continues as Bavuma opts to bowl in Raipur | Cricket News

Temba Bavuma and KL Rahul at the toss. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India’s extraordinary and increasingly mystifying run of losing ODI tosses stretched to 20 consecutive matches on Wednesday, as returning South Africa captain Temba Bavuma called correctly and opted to bowl first in the second ODI in Raipur. For KL Rahul’s side — already…

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