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BCCI announces India A squads for England A series; Anushka Sharma, Minnu Mani to lead
The BCCI has announced the India A squads for the series against England A, including various formats. Anushka Sharma will captain the team in T20 and One-Day matches, while Minnu Mani will lead in the Multi-Day fixture. The matches will occur across two venues, with T20s in Pune and One-Day matches in Mumbai. The series will start on November 30 and conclude on December 19.
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‘He surely knew’: Broad takes aim at Lehmann as Sandpapergate row erupts again
Chris Broad has harshly criticised Darren Lehmann for seemingly being oblivious to the ball-tampering scandal of 2018. Usman Khawaja, a former Australian player, has disclosed in his autobiography that the entire team was aware of the misconduct during their tour of South Africa. Broad insists that Lehmann must be held accountable for his ignorance in this matter, sparking renewed discussion about the scandal.
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India pacer Arshdeep, Samreen get engaged in New Zealand; pics go viral
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh got engaged to actor-model Samreen Kaur in New Zealand, sharing proposal pictures on Instagram. The couple made their relationship public in July. The engagement coincided with Arshdeep's move from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027 in a trade involving Hardik Pandya. Arshdeep previously took 111 wickets in 96 IPL matches for Punjab.
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Who is Samreen Kaur? Meet the J&K actor-model engaged to India pacer Arshdeep
Samreen Kaur, now engaged to Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh, is an actor and model from Jammu and Kashmir. A Femina Miss India 2018 finalist, she has appeared in films like 83 and Sardaar Ji 2, the web series Nail Polish and music videos featuring popular singers. Her relationship with Arshdeep became public in July 2026.
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Injury blow for England! Jacob Bethell ruled out of Australia white-ball tour
England's young batter Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball tour to Australia. He experienced a setback in his recovery from a right knee injury while training in Perth. Bethell will return to the UK for further assessment after a scan confirmed his injury. James Coles and Eddie Jack have been called up as replacements for Bethell and Josh Tongue.
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'Need to find a replacement': Irfan flags PBKS' weak link after Hardik-Arshdeep trade
In a significant trade, Punjab Kings have acquired Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians, undeniably enhancing their batting lineup for IPL 2027. However, the loss of Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai raises questions about Punjab's bowling strength. Hardik's presence will bring power and experience to their batting, while Arshdeep joins a strong bowling unit led by Jasprit Bumrah, creating an exciting rivalry between the franchises.
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Rahmat Shah becomes first Afghanistan player to enter ICC Test rankings top 10
Rahmat Shah achieved a significant milestone by reaching seventh position in the ICC Test batting rankings. His remarkable performance included a stunning 173 runs against Zimbabwe in Sharjah. Afghanistan's international cricket presence is growing, highlighted by their recent rankings success in ODIs as well. Several players from West Indies and New Zealand also made notable gains in the latest ICC updates.
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‘Makes much stronger’: Irfan explains how Arshdeep trade could transform MI
The Mumbai Indians have secured a trade for Arshdeep Singh from the Punjab Kings, bolstering their bowling unit significantly. This strategic acquisition allows them to utilise Jasprit Bumrah more efficiently during matches. With solid pace options in their arsenal, MI gain the flexibility to adjust their overseas player squad and even deploy an all-Indian pace attack, fundamentally reshaping their tactics for the upcoming IPL season.
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IPL trade tracker: All players traded, teams, fees & biggest deals in league history
The IPL trade window has already triggered major squad shake-ups ahead of the 2027 season, with Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav among the big names changing teams. Following the high-profile Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja deal in 2026, we revisit the league's biggest trades, from Zaheer Khan's move in 2009 to Shikhar Dhawan's three-player swap, Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise transfer and Trent Boult's successful stint at Mumbai Indians.
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'My captain Shreyas, my coach Ricky': Pandya's first comment after joining PBKS
Hardik Pandya has moved from Mumbai Indians (MI) to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore. In return, PBKS have traded fast bowler Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians. The trade has been completed ahead of the 2027 IPL season. Pandya's new fee of Rs 18 crore is higher than his earlier fee of Rs 16.35 crore.
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Only the second time in 149 years! Pakistan script history in Sri Lanka Test
Pakistan's Test team achieved a significant milestone with three debutants scoring half-centuries in the first innings. Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha, and Arafat Minhas all made impressive contributions while helping the team build a commanding total. Saqib Khan also made his mark by taking two early wickets, strengthening Pakistan's bowling attack. Sri Lanka struggled initially, but an unbeaten partnership offers them some hope.
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IPL trades so far: From Pant's return to DC to Hardik-Arshdeep blockbuster swap
The IPL 2027 trade window has witnessed several major squad reshuffles ahead of the December auction. Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh headline the latest blockbuster swap between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, while Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals and Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow Super Giants. Several other high-profile exchanges have also reshaped franchise combinations.
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‘If it wasn’t for the rain’: Matt Henry feels NZ could have pushed India in ODIs
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry believes rain denied his side a chance to push India closer in the first two ODIs, both of which the visitors won via the DLS method. Recovering from a concussion, Henry is set to return for the remaining matches before turning his attention to a busy home summer, including the two-Test series against India.
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Arshdeep Singh's first message after joining Mumbai Indians - WATCH
Mumbai Indians, the five-time champions, have signed the left-arm fast bowler in exchange for their captain Hardik Pandya, who will now play for Punjab Kings. Arshdeep shared his first message after joining Mumbai Indians in a video posted by the franchise on social media.
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IPL 2027 trade: Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings, MI get Arshdeep Singh
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have officially completed a trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. Pandya moves to PBKS after spending three seasons as skipper at MI, while Arshdeep joins Mumbai to strengthen their pace attack alongside Jasprit Bumrah.
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Sandpapergate row: Khawaja cancels media interviews after Cummins question
Usman Khawaja has canceled his remaining media interviews to promote his autobiography, Sabr. His decision follows a challenging interview with Sarah Ferguson where he faced questions about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Khawaja expressed concerns that future discussions would mainly revolve around this controversy rather than other aspects of his book. He emphasized the need for the entire team to accept accountability for the incident.
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Team India split into two groups for ODI and Test series vs NZ: Who went where?
India will play the fourth and fifth ODIs at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15. The two-match Test series will begin on November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The team will have a change in leadership for the final two ODIs. Shreyas Iyer will captain India after Shubman Gill led the side in the first three matches.
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Hardik Pandya leaves Mumbai Indians: Franchise shares goodbye message
The move brings an end to Hardik Pandya's second stint with Mumbai Indians. He won four IPL titles with the franchise. Pandya first joined MI in 2015 and played an important role in their title wins in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 with his performances with both bat and ball. He returned to the team in 2024 and took over as captain from Rohit Sharma. In 162 IPL matches, Pandya has scored 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.28. He has also taken 82 wickets.
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Why Pakistan were forced to shift Sri Lanka Test from Lahore to Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is already hosting the first Test of the series. The second match will also be played at the same venue from November 17 to 21. The dates have not been changed.
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New Zealand announce squad for India Tests: Who is in, who is out?
The opening Test of the two-match series will be played at the Basin Reserve in Wellington from November 19. The second match will take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 27. Tom Latham will lead the New Zealand side.
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