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Living in Pakistan was like living in jail, couldn’t go out as Babar Azam fans were waiting: New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull

OpIndia Staff - 13 April, 2023

Simon Doull claimed that he could not step out as Babar Azam's fans threatened him.

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IPL: Rinku Singh’s 5 sixes in a row trump Rashid Khan’s hattrick as KKR defeats Gujarat Titans in a thriller

ANI - 9 April, 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh's five consecutive sixes in the last over took the win away from Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium

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Memorial to be built at the site of Dhoni’s World Cup winning six in the Wankhede Stadium: Details

OpIndia Staff - 7 April, 2023

Five chairs of the pavillilon stand in the Wankhede Stadium will be removed to build a memorial to India's victory in 2011 World Cup.

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Indian cricketing legend Salim Durani passes away, PM Modi leads the tributes

ANI - 2 April, 2023

"India's first Arjuna Award winning cricketer and a man who hit sixes on public demand, Salim Durani. Om Shanti. Heartfelt Condolences to his family, friends and loved ones," said VVS Lakman in a tweet.

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Cricket: Pakistan won’t play World Cup in India, wants Bangladesh or Sri Lanka to host its matches

ANI - 30 March, 2023

According to a source, Pakistan will not come to India for World Cup and they want their matches to be hosted by Bangladesh or Sri Lanka.

IPL

IPL: Nitish Rana to be the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in the absence of Shreyas Iyer

ANI - 27 March, 2023

Batter Nitish Rana will be the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) in the absence of regular skipper Shreyas Iyer, who is currently recovering from a back injury, the franchise announced on Monday.

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Shahid Afridi, who had earlier called Narendra Modi worse than coronavirus, now pleads with PM Modi to send Indian team to Pakistan

OpIndia Staff - 21 March, 2023

Earlier during the Legends League in Qatar, Shahid Afridi sparked controversy when he gave autographs on Indian Tricolour while keeping the flag on his thigh.

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Pakistan once again says it will boycott the 2023 World Cup if the Indian team does not travel there for Asia Cup

OpIndia Staff - 14 March, 2023

India's decision to not send its men's cricket team to Pakistan to participate in the Asian Cup 2023 has thrown Pakistan completely off balance

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Remembering the miracle of Kolkata on its 22nd anniversary: The day Laxman and Dravid batted all day and created history

Amit Kelkar - 14 March, 2023

Laxman and Dravid batted the whole day as a bowling attack comprising 2 of the greatest bowlers ever, Warne and McGrath, and two other exceptional bowlers, Gillespie and Kasprowicz, failed to get a single wicket.

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