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Urvil Patel smashes fastest T20 ton by an Indian batter, breaks Pant's record

SMAT Trophy: Gujarat opener Urvil Patel becomes first batter to score two T20 centuries in 40 balls

Gujarat opener Urvil Patel on Tuesday smashed his second T20 century in just six days, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Uttarakhand at the Emerald High School Ground. Patel blazed to a 36-ball hundred, leading Gujarat to a commanding eight-wicket victory in just 13.1 overs.

Dec 3, 2024

ICC Board meeting on Champions Trophy 2025 postponed for Saturday

The crucial meeting of the Board of the International Cricket Council (ICC), originally scheduled for Friday at 4 pm, has been rescheduled for Saturday, meaning that the drama surrounding the Champions Trophy venue will likely last for at least another day.

Nov 29, 2024

EFL chief concerned over betting allegations on David Coote; Urges clubs to boost security: Report

English Football League (EFL) has sent out a mail to all competing clubs after betting allegations rose against already-suspended referee David Coote, asking them to increase security around referees.

Nov 27, 2024

BGT 2024-25: India begin trophy defence with monumental 295-run win over Aus in Perth

India's defence of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was shrouded in doubt before the series began in Perth. A 3-0 loss to New Zealand, no Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, India selected a playing eleven which had four players playing in Australia for the first time, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja left out of the eleven.

Nov 25, 2024

NBA Cup: Knecht ties rookie single game 3-Point record in Lakers' sixth straight win

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning momentum as they won their sixth game in a row against Utah Jazz.

Nov 20, 2024

'BCCI Gets Its Way When It Wants': Aaron Finch on IPL Auction Dates

With day three and four of first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth clashing with the IPL 2025 mega auction, former Australia captain Aaron Finch said the BCCI holds significant power, as they tend to achieve their desired outcomes.

Nov 20, 2024

'We play with passion and pride': Captain Durga Rao after India pulls out of Blind T20 World Cup

After India's withdrawal from the 4th T20 Blind Cricket World Cup due to government clearance issues, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 22 to December 3, 2024, captain Durga Rao Tompaki expressed the team's spirit, emphasising their passion, pride, and commitment to future opportunities.

Nov 20, 2024

'My retention wasn't about money for sure': Pant reveals ahead of IPL auction

'My retention wasn't about money for sure': Pant ahead of IPL auction

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has revealed that his release from Delhi Capitals squad ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction was not about the money.

Nov 19, 2024

ICC set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule at end of this week: Sources

ICC is all set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule this week: Sources

With fewer than 100 days left until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, the tournament's dates and fixtures remain unannounced, adding to the mounting uncertainty surrounding the event.

Nov 18, 2024

Motorsports: Indian siblings, Johann and Geoffrey Emmanuel script history in Qatar races

Qatar Motorsports: Indian Emmanuel siblings win all three races in 300 SSP category, script history

Collegian Johann Emmanuel from Chennai scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win all three races in the 300 SSP category of the Qatar Superbike and Superstock Championship over the recent weekend at the iconic Lusail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar.

Nov 18, 2024

Mercedes' Maro Engle wins thrilling FIA GT World Cup in Macao

Mercedes' Maro Engel has taken his second career FIA GT World Cup victory after an ultra-close battle between the leading group on wet Guia Circuit, with the Mercedes-AMG ace capitalising on mistakes from Antonio Fuoco and Raffaele Marciello in the closing stages of the race.

Nov 17, 2024

ICC announces 2025 Men's Champions Trophy tour to begin in Islamabad

2025 Men's Champions Trophy begins its tour in Islamabad

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the 2025 Men's Champions Trophy tour will start in Islamabad on Saturday.

Nov 16, 2024

Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings

Pakistan's premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men's ODI Bowler Rankings, a spot he initially held during last year's Cricket World Cup in India.

Nov 13, 2024

CABI names Indian team for T20 World Cup in Pakistan, awaits clearance from MEA

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced the final 17-member squad for the 4th T20 World Cup for the Blind, scheduled from November 22 to December 3, 2024, in Lahore and Multan, Pakistan

Nov 12, 2024

World's first high-altitude para sports centre to be established in Ladakh

The world's first high-altitude para sports centre dedicated to training and nurturing para-athletes in the country will be established in Leh, Ladakh and will focus on training for international competitions, including the larger goal of preparing para-athletes for the 2028 Paralympics.

Nov 12, 2024

Ecuador footballer Marco Angulo passes at 22 following car crash

Ecuador footballer Marco Angulo, 22, died following car crash

Ecuador international Marco Angulo has passed away on Monday, having been in a hospital since October 7, after the midfielder was involved in a car accident.

Nov 12, 2024

There will be no Champions Trophy without India, says Aakash Chopra

Amid uncertainty over India's travel to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy, cricketer-turned commentator Aakash Chopra feels that the tournament can't happen without India.

Nov 11, 2024

Pakistan's bowling exposed flaws in Australia's batting: Gillespie

Pakistan win exposes serious flaws in Australia's batting, says coach Gillespie

Following Pakistan's first ODI series win in Australia happening after 22 years, interim white-ball head coach Jason Gillespie said his bowlers exposed some flaws in the hosts' batting line-up.

Nov 11, 2024

What difference does it make in my life: Gambhir downplays criticism he faces after NZ whitewash

India head coach Gautam Gambhir downplayed the criticism he has faced after a humiliating 3-0 series loss to New Zealand at home in the recent series, saying he knew that taking up the prestigious role of India coach is highly difficult and don't think "he is feeling the heat" as his job is "absolutely honest".

Nov 11, 2024

IPL auctions will linger in the back of players' mind during India-SA T20Is, says Uthappa

At first glance, the four-match T20I series between India and South Africa, kicking off in Durban on Friday, seems like another bilateral series for both teams to test players in preparation for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.

Nov 8, 2024

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Articles by IBT Sports Desk

SMAT Trophy: Gujarat opener Urvil Patel becomes first batter to score two T20 centuries in 40 balls

ICC Board meeting on Champions Trophy 2025 postponed for Saturday

EFL chief concerned over betting allegations on David Coote; Urges clubs to boost security: Report

BGT 2024-25: India begin trophy defence with monumental 295-run win over Aus in Perth

NBA Cup: Knecht ties rookie single game 3-Point record in Lakers' sixth straight win

'BCCI Gets Its Way When It Wants': Aaron Finch on IPL Auction Dates

'We play with passion and pride': Captain Durga Rao after India pulls out of Blind T20 World Cup

'My retention wasn't about money for sure': Pant ahead of IPL auction

ICC is all set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule this week: Sources

Qatar Motorsports: Indian Emmanuel siblings win all three races in 300 SSP category, script history

Mercedes' Maro Engle wins thrilling FIA GT World Cup in Macao

2025 Men's Champions Trophy begins its tour in Islamabad

Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings

CABI names Indian team for T20 World Cup in Pakistan, awaits clearance from MEA

World's first high-altitude para sports centre to be established in Ladakh

Ecuador footballer Marco Angulo, 22, died following car crash

There will be no Champions Trophy without India, says Aakash Chopra

Pakistan win exposes serious flaws in Australia's batting, says coach Gillespie

What difference does it make in my life: Gambhir downplays criticism he faces after NZ whitewash

IPL auctions will linger in the back of players' mind during India-SA T20Is, says Uthappa

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