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11 Jan

Shillong Lajong FC go down in defeat to Kerala Blasters

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Shillong Lajong FC lost were outplayed by Kerala Blasters FC in their Super Cup 2024 opening match losing the Group B contest in Bhubaneswar 3-1. In fact only the top club from each of the four groups will progress to the semifinals, so a defeat in the opener has put Lajong firmly on the back foot. Nevertheless, they will hope to put on a better show against NorthEast United FC on January 15 before playing Jamshedpur FC on January 20. Actually Unlike the Blasters, who are having an excellent ISL season, NorthEast United (in sixth place) and Jamshedpur (tenth) are…

10 Jan

Top bowlers to watch in SA20 2024

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The upcoming SA20 2024 league promises a spectacle of cricketing talent, setting the stage for thrilling matches. The league may witness a few formidable forces in the bowling department including Keshav Maharaj whose consistent line and length, make him a valuable asset. Besides him, Gerald Coetzee and Anrich Nortje are also key players to watch out for. This is actually very good news as people is taking cricket seriously and wants to see it. Today cricket has become very popular sport and people everywhere watch it. In reality India has high contribution for popularity of cricket as today Indian cricket…

10 Jan

Keeping MS Dhoni at no.1 Moeen Ali names his top 5 Indian cricketers of all time

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Recently England all-rounder Moeen Ali has named his top 5 Indian cricketers of all time. In fact he kept MS Dhoni at number one citing Dhoni winning major ICC trophies with India. He included Virat Kohli at number two. With this other three players he picked are Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh. This is actually very good thing as talented cricketer like Moeen Ali is praising Indian cricketer and showing good character. Today cricket is becoming very popular sport and people from everywhere like to watch it. In fact for the popularity of cricket India has high contribution…

10 Jan

With an all weather practice facility that State cricketers soon will be presented

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Recently Sagolband AC MLA and Manipur Cricket Association (MNCA) president, RK Imo has announced that State cricketers will soon be presented with an all weather practice facility. Actually this was said during the reception programme of the U-16 boys cricket team who were recently crowned Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group champions (2023-24). During this RK Imo, MNCA vice president L Geetranjan, secretary L Ronel, treasurer Ch Nishikanta and joint secretary Syed Sultan Ahmed attended the event as presidium members who also feted all the players and the support staff for their historic achievement in the age group tournament. In fact…

10 Jan

Kerala Blasters FC will face Shillong Lajong FC in Kalinga Super League 2024

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Today ISL 2023-24 leaders Kerala Blasters FC will face I-League outfit Shillong Lajong FC in the third match of Kalinga Super League 2024 in a group B encounter. Actually having ended 2023 on a strong note, Kerala Blasters FC will shift its focus to the Kalinga Super Cup 2024.In fact the Tuskers currently sit atop the ISL 2023-24 table with an very impressive 26 points from 12 games. In reality Ivan Vukomanovic’s side has been in brilliant form this season, however, it will be without its talisman Adrian Luna, who is out for the rest of the season. On the other hand, Shillong Lajong FC…

09 Jan

Due to sports hernia Suryakumar Yadav to miss upcoming matches

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Just now Suryakumar Yadav has been diagnosed with sports hernia, which is also known as athletic pubalgia. It is a strain or tear of any soft tissue (muscle,tendon,ligament) in lower abdomen or groin. It is normally caused by repetitive or explosive motions, especially those requiring twisting of pelvis. This is actually a bad news as a young sportsman like Suryakumar Yadav is getting health issue and due to this his performance is getting affected. Today cricket is very popular sport and people from all over the world watches it. For the popularity of cricket India has high contribution as today…

06 Jan

T20 World Cup 2024 India to face Pakistan on 9th of June in New York

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The captivating Cricketing Rivalry between India and Pakistan will reach planet's biggest show city New York on June 9 when the arch-rivals go against each other there in a Group A match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The schedule for the showpiece was revealed on Friday, and India are clubbed with Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and co hosts USA in Group A for the league stage games. India will open their World Cup campaign with a match against Ireland on June 5 in New York. After facing Pakistan, India will stay back in New York to take on the…

06 Jan

India’s schedule at T20 World Cup 2024

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Recently India have been included in Group A with Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and USA at T20 World Cup 2024 in the group stage, India will face Ireland on June 5, Pakistan on June 9,USA on June 15. All of India’s matches will begin at 8.30 pm (IST). India will play their group matches in USA. This is actually good news as many cricket fans was waiting for this moment as this tournament is going to be very exciting and people will enjoy a lot from this. Today cricket is becoming a very popular sport and people in everywhere watch it.…

06 Jan

12 years and 284 days old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who’s aged 12 years and 284 days, made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar in their match against Mumbai on this Friday. Suryavanshi has become the fourth youngest Indian to play a first class match. Actually Alimuddin (12 years and 73 days) holds the record for being the youngest debutant in first class cricket when he played for Rajputana against Baroda in 1942-43. This is actually very good news as young talented kids are getting chance and making their country proud. Today cricket has become very popular sport and people from everywhere watch it. In fact India has…

30 Dec

In 2023 in international cricket who smashed the most sixes

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UAE’s Muhammad Waseem smashed the most number of sixes in men’s international cricket in 2023 with 98 maximums. India captain Rohit Sharma slammed the most sixes among players of ICCs full member countries with 80 maximums. Nepal’s Kushal Malla smashed 65 sixes, while Australia’s Mitchell Marsh and New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell slammed 61 sixes each in 2023. This is actually very good news as cricketer are making new records and making cricket better. Today cricket is becoming very popular sport and all over the world people are following it. For popularity of cricket India has huge contribution as today Indian…