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Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella, who was banned for three years due to alleged anti-doping violations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats, according to the ICC. The 31-year-old cricketer received a three-year suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance during a random anti-doping test. The ban, imposed by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA), took effect in August 2024. However, Dickwella appealed the ban and submitted evidence to demonstrate that no banned substances were consumed during the "competition period" and that the identified substance was unrelated to "enhancing sports performance."

"Not Spoken A Word...": Sanjiv Goenka Breaks Silence On MS Dhoni Controversy

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Sanjiv Goenka has opened up on his bond with former India captain MS Dhoni. For the unversed, Dhoni was sacked as captain of the now defunct Rising Pune Super Giants (RPSG), a team owned by Goenka, after they finished second from bottom in 2016. RPSG was one of the teams who featured in the IPL for two seasons, alongside Gujarat Lions, after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) were banned from the tournament in 2016 and 2017, respectively. However, Goenka has now revealed Dhoni has not spoken a word after being removed as captain of the franchise. Goenka also insisted that he and Dhoni still have a very good relationship, adding that the captaincy matter was never an issue.

Who Is D Gukesh? Indian Grandmaster Who Became Youngest-Ever World Chess Champion

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted chess history as he became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive 14th and final game. Gukesh also became the first teenager to achieve the milestone. It caps off a stunning year for the 18-year-old, who also won the Candidates tournament and the gold medal at the Chess Olympiad for India in 2024. D Gukesh pounced on a mistake by Ding Liren, and wrapped up victory in his 58th move in the final game. But who is D Gukesh? Find out more here.

Indian teenager Dommaraju beats China's Ding to become youngest world chess champion

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday (Dec 12) in a dramatic turn of events in the last game of a 14-game match in Singapore.

India head to Gabba test troubled by Rohit form

MELBOURNE : A chastened India head to Brisbane beset by worries over the form of captain Rohit Sharma and the fitness of strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah, while resurgent Australia look to keep the momentum in the third test starting on Saturday.

"Had Hopes But...": India-Born USA Star Saurabh Netravalkar On Going Unsold In IPL 2025 Auction

India-born USA fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar burst onto the scene at the T20 World Cup 2024 after heroics against India and Pakistan. Against Pakistan, Netravalkar took USA to victory with a stunning Super Over bowling performance, and then dismissed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the game against India. However, Netravalkar did not get a bid during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, going unsold. Speaking after the auction, Netravalkar admitted that he did hope he would get picked by a team for IPL 2025.

Not The Time To Look At What Happened At Gabba In 2021: Mitchell Marsh

The Australian team doesn't have the time to think about India's incredible victory at the Gabba in 2021 and ahead of their face-off at the same venue almost four years later, Mitchell Marsh says the home side would rather focus on its ability to bounce back like it did in Adelaide last week. On the previous tour, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill had starred in a historic series winning fourth innings chase at the Gabba, handing Australia their first loss at the venue since 1988.

"Momentum Is With...": Gavaskar's Massive Take Ahead Of India vs Australia 3rd Test

Australia roared back into contention in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, levelling the series 1-1 with a dominant 10-wicket victory in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide. Now, with the third Test set to commence at the Gabba on Saturday, former cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh believe the balance of power has shifted in Australia's favour. Gavaskar highlighted the impact of momentum on the series. "The momentum that India got after the win in Perth went away in the ten-day gap before the second Test," Gavaskar told the official broadcasters Star Sports. "Now the momentum is with Australia because they have won the Adelaide Test, and with just three days before the Gabba Test starts, the momentum is certainly with them."

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Niroshan Dickwella Cleared To Play All Forms Of Cricket Following Ban For Doping

"Not Spoken A Word...": Sanjiv Goenka Breaks Silence On MS Dhoni Controversy

Who Is D Gukesh? Indian Grandmaster Who Became Youngest-Ever World Chess Champion

Indian teenager Dommaraju beats China's Ding to become youngest world chess champion

India head to Gabba test troubled by Rohit form

"Had Hopes But...": India-Born USA Star Saurabh Netravalkar On Going Unsold In IPL 2025 Auction

Not The Time To Look At What Happened At Gabba In 2021: Mitchell Marsh

"Momentum Is With...": Gavaskar's Massive Take Ahead Of India vs Australia 3rd Test