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Pakistan have taken a 2-0 lead over Sri Lanka in their one-day tri-series, with opener Maaz Sadaqat returning to the ODI side and starring alongside Farhan in a thumping win. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field in the latest match, but Pakistan's batting proved too strong. The two sides also meet in a T20I series led by Sahibzada, keeping the rivalry in the spotlight.
- 2Ian Smith hails KL Rahul as India fight back against New Zealand●Ian Smith about KL Rahul when he was walking out to Bat today: “The good news for New Zealand is that they have India at
During India's cricket match against New Zealand, commentator Ian Smith praised KL Rahul as the batter walked out at number six. Smith quipped that the good news for New Zealand was India struggling at 47 for 4, but the bad news was that one of India's most accomplished batters was coming in. Fans are sharing the remark widely as Rahul's composure under pressure once again draws admiration.
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Hiroshima Carp announced they will not sign contracts for next season with four players, including former batting champion and WBC pick Kaito Ozono, over the so-called 'zombie cigarette' scandal. Two players were referred to prosecutors. Ozono denies any illegal involvement, saying he wants to keep playing, while the club said rebuilding trust would be difficult. His future destination is now in question.
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India and New Zealand are playing out a white-ball cricket series that has drawn heavy attention, with India suffering a defeat in Auckland that has prompted debate over selection choices under coach Gautam Gambhir. Attention is on teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, included in the playing XI but given a new batting position, and on whether Kuldeep Yadav will get a game with the series already decided. Fans are also searching widely for live streaming details of the matches.
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Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 45 on Thursday and now play Bangladesh in the Asian Games cricket bronze-medal match on Saturday. Attention is focused on whether Sri Lanka's batting collapse will continue against Bangladesh, with fans in Bangladesh, India, France and Singapore following the fixture closely.
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India and New Zealand are facing off in concurrent cricket series, drawing worldwide attention. New Zealand hosted India in the first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland, with fans following live scores, the toss result and highlights. Meanwhile, the T20 series is also under way, with India passing 150 in the third match as Abhishek Sharma continued an aggressive batting spell after Suryavanshi's dismissal.
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New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs is trending in India after coverage of his wait for a batting turn at Eden Park, with reports recalling his journey from fan to international player and memories of the 2015 World Cup. A football-style run out in the match also drew attention from cricket news outlets.
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A former Pakistan cricketer has criticised Babar Azam, asking pointedly 'when will you score runs?' and highlighting three glaring technical weaknesses in his batting during the ongoing ODI tri-series. The remarks have sparked debate among fans about Babar's form and recent returns ahead of Pakistan's upcoming international fixtures.
- 9India and New Zealand clash in T20I series in Christchurch▼new zealand national cricket team vs india national cricket team match scorecard
India and New Zealand are playing a T20 international series, with attention on the second match at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. A batter has set a new record for the most runs scored in a T20I series during the contests. Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin also drew attention by saying he hopes Tilak Varma gets the chance to play Test cricket, adding to discussion around the Indian squad.
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New Zealand's national cricket team is preparing for a T20I series against India, with bowlers focused on containing 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Coach and players say they have specific plans for the young opener. New Zealand pace bowler Jacob Duffy, who plays alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said he is excited to face his IPL teammate in the series.
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Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have begun a Test series, with Zimbabwe batting first in the opening match. Spinner Graeme Cremer has returned to the side while Naqvi makes his debut. The fixture follows recent attention on Zimbabwe cricket after Sikandar Raza praised the team's 'unity and culture' following a hard-fought win.
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Rohit Sharma has crossed 12,000 runs in One-Day Internationals during India's second ODI against the West Indies, reaching the milestone faster than Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting. The Hitman also became the first player in the world to achieve a related ODI landmark, and with six sixes in the match he tops the list of six-hitters in 2026, with Gill and Kohli also in the top five.
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Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy is being talked about after Telugu media reported that he is being backed to play across all formats, with commentators calling this his best opportunity yet to establish himself. The all-rounder, who has drawn attention for his performances with both bat and ball, now faces pressure to seize the extended role given to him.
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India are facing New Zealand in an ongoing T20I series, with the latest match the fourth of the contest. India opted to chase and brought in Mayank Yadav for Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Earlier matches drew attention to lineup questions, including whether teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi would replace Ishan Kishan, as India marked their 300th T20I while chasing a 200th win. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has called for smart cricket against India's batting line-up.
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Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are meeting in the final of the ODI Tri-Nation Series in the UAE. Zimbabwe batted first after winning the toss, making two changes to their side, while Fazalhaq Farooqi returned for Afghanistan. Azmatullah Omarzai made headlines earlier in the tournament by smashing a T20I world record after his side collapsed to 5/4, and Zimbabwe now face the challenge of containing Rashid Khan.
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Nail art is back in the spotlight, with beauty media publishing a wave of design guides ahead of Halloween. Outlets are showcasing spider, bat and ghost motifs, glowing 'cat eye' finishes and muted nude looks, while also highlighting ten autumn manicure ideas for October. Separately, Russian media report that demand for red nail polish is heating up, attributed to the symbolism of the Fire Goat year driving interest in red shades.
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Franmil Reyes of the Nippon-Ham Fighters is making news in Japan on several fronts. The outfielder showed off a new red and sky-blue luxury car, calling it a reward for his hard work after winning the Pacific League batting title with 32 home runs. Reports say his contract retention is effectively decided, with manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo calling him a key pickup, and Reyes told fans before leaving Japan he wants to help bring a championship to Hokkaido.
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New Zealand have announced an updated ODI squad for their series against India, with two key players ruled out through injury. Henry Nicholls is among those affected, forcing selectors to reshuffle the batting order ahead of the tour. The double injury blow complicates New Zealand's preparations against a strong India side, and fans are debating who should fill the gaps in the lineup.
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Bangladesh are facing the West Indies in a cricket match, and coverage is focusing on a failure by Mushfiqur Rahim to deliver at a key moment. The Daily Sun's report, headlined 'Mushtaq fails to deliver', highlights the batter's missed contribution as the main talking point from the game. Fans and commentators are discussing the batting performance and what it means for the result.
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New Zealand and India are playing a T20 international cricket series, with matches drawing heavy attention in New Zealand, India, Australia, Singapore, Japan and the UK. Coverage focuses on India's strong form, with tipsters backing India to dominate again in high-scoring games. Teams news includes 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's playing XI at a new batting position, while coach Morne Morkel has discussed Wellington's windy conditions, wet balls and rain forecasts affecting matches in Christchurch.
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The New Zealand national cricket team is drawing search attention in India, appearing alongside discussion of Hardik Pandya's role ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Commentators argue that batting alone will not be enough for Pandya to feature in the tournament, and that he would need to bowl a full quota of ten overs. The exact link between the New Zealand team and this debate remains unspecified.
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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the Indian batting line-up following a crushing defeat, saying the batsmen must take responsibility for the loss. His remarks, reported by Hindi-language media, add to growing scrutiny of the team's top order and have reignited debate among fans about player accountability after a poor batting display.
- 23India and New Zealand meet in second ODI of 2026 series▼Live: IND Vs NZ, 2nd ODI, 2026 Series, Cricket Live Match Today Scores & Commentary, Last 30 Overs
India and New Zealand are playing the second ODI of their 2026 bilateral series, with fans following live scores and ball-by-ball commentary through the final 30 overs of the match. The game is drawing heavy attention from cricket audiences tracking the series result, with discussion focused on how India's batting and New Zealand's bowlers are shaping the chase and the series standings.
- 24India batting against New Zealand in first ODI●🔴LIVE: IND BATTING vs NZ | India vs New Zealand 2026 | Iqbal Sports | IND vs NZ 1st ODI Live Scores
India are batting against New Zealand in the first One Day International of a 2026 series, with live score updates drawing heavy attention from cricket fans. The India-New Zealand fixture is generating over a million engagements as followers track ball-by-ball coverage of the match.
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Australian cricketer David Warner is a top search trend in India. Interest around the former opener comes amid ongoing cricket discussion, including World Championship of Legends batting charts, Australia's search for improvement under Pat Cummins, and renewed debate over the country's ball-tampering scandal, in which Warner was a central figure. No specific new development involving Warner was confirmed in coverage.
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West Indies defeated Bangladesh in Mirpur, with Brandon King scoring a career-best 81 to anchor a crushing victory. The result is drawing attention across cricket-loving regions, with the match trending in India, Singapore and Australia as fans react to the Windies' dominant batting display and King's standout innings.
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Gujarat are in a strong position in their Ranji Trophy match against Kerala, reaching 300 for 5, with Urvil Patel among those drawing attention for his batting. Reports in Malayalam media highlight Gujarat's improved form in the game. The match is being closely followed by domestic cricket fans in India.
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Gurnoor Brar is trending amid talk of India's bowlers inflicting a heavy defeat on New Zealand, which commentators compared to the nightmare New Zealand suffered in the 2019 World Cup semifinal seven years earlier. The Times of India highlighted how the Indian attack dismantled the batting side in a dominant performance.
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Yuki Yanagita, the 38-year-old outfielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, is drawing attention for his strong play this season. A column by former manager Tsuj Hatuyuki notes his power typifies SoftBank's strength, adding that Yanagita's own age-38 season nearly won the batting title. Fans are also discussing a remark of his about teammate Masaki Tomoya's tidy locker habits.
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Hanshin Tigers slugger Sato Teruaki is the talk of Japanese baseball fans after reports he was left out of the lineup due to poor physical condition, with Okamoto slotted at fourth and Murai at third base. Other coverage had him batting second as the club and manager Fujikawa backed his push for a second straight 40-home-run season in the finale.
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Hanshin Tigers infielder Yusuke Oyama is drawing attention as the team's number five hitter, with former pitcher Hiroki Nomura saying the three and four batters will be marked by opponents, putting the onus on Oyama to drive in runs. Meanwhile, former teammate Motoyama Fuyu, now challenging in US baseball, spoke candidly about fellow player Teruki Sato, moving fans.
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Abhishek Sharma has returned to the number one position in the ICC T20 batting rankings, with Tamil media describing the milestone as a reward for his aggressive batting. The news is gaining traction alongside the India-New Zealand T20 series, where the opener's form is a major talking point among cricket fans.
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India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is in the news after scoring his maiden first-class century in Ranchi, joining Virat Kohli in a select record list and ending a run of four failures. Kerala media report that after reaching a hundred he was dismissed but will bat again, while former players back him to feature in the Test series against the West Indies if India go 3-1 up. ICC rankings updates and his form with Abhishek Nair's backing are also being debated.
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Saitama Prefectural Police arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of intimidating the head of the prefectural force. He allegedly posted a message on an official feedback form demanding the police chief kneel in apology, threatening to smash his skull with a metal bat. Reports say he was unhappy about having his driver's licence revoked.
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The 92nd edition of India's Ranji Trophy has begun, with 38 teams playing 138 matches in the country's premier first-class cricket tournament. Coverage is dominated by a historic batting milestone: for the first time in 77 years, a batsman has scored 400 runs in a single innings in the competition, making headlines across Indian media.
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Uttar Pradesh have taken control of their Ranji Trophy match against Baroda, powered by centuries from Dhruv Jurel and Adarsh along with a big ton from Madhav, giving UP a 100-run lead. Bowlers Karan and Kartik led the fightback after Baroda had earlier threatened. Fans are following the day-to-day scoreline as the game moves toward a result.
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Abhishek Sharma has taken the number one spot in the ICC T20I batting rankings, displacing Ishan Kishan. In Test rankings, Shubman Gill and Harry Brook are competing at the top, while Shreyas Iyer has entered the top five and Tilak Varma has also gained ground. Indian cricket fans are closely following the latest ranking shake-ups across formats.
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Several businessmen feature in Brazilian news this week. In São Paulo, a businessman suspected of attacking his wife with a baseball bat was released after his arrest, while another businessman involved in a fatal accident was freed after paying bail of R$ 32 thousand. Separately, a Porsche driver confessed in court to a fatal crime, saying there was no justification for what he did, as readers debate leniency toward wealthy suspects.
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Virat Kohli is trending in India after smashing a half-century off just 35 balls in the lead-up to his birthday, drawing 'King Kohli' praise from Telugu media and fans. Alongside this, debate continues over who will eventually succeed him in India's batting line-up, with an Indian cricket legend saying a young batter, not Shubman Gill, will claim Kohli's spot in the future.
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Virat Kohli is trending in India as attention turns to the national team's batting order ahead of the first One Day International against New Zealand. Reports say KL Rahul's place in the side is uncertain, sparking debate among fans and pundits about how the top and middle order, including Kohli's role, will line up for the series opener.