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Batter Gets Run Out In Bizarre Way, Fans Call It 'Unluckiest Dismissal' Of 2025. Watch

Cricket has its fair share of bizarre ways of getting out. Be it being timed out for entering the field too late or being run out at the non-striker's end for backing up too far, controversy is never far in cricket. However, a strange run out that took place in a game between England U19 and South Africa U19 probably takes the cake for the most bizarre dismissal of 2025 so far. The dismissal saw England batter Aaryan Sawant dismissed, as the ball ricocheted off a fielder at forward short-leg.

Virat Kohli's Batting Spot On Ranji Trophy Return Confirmed. Delhi Captain Makes 'Sacrifice'

There's been a different flavour to the atmosphere around the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi ever since Virat Kohli's participation for Delhi in their Ranji Trophy match against Railways, starting on Thursday, was confirmed. The talismanic Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad in November 2012. Now with him set for a homecoming in the prestigious red-ball domestic competition from Thursday, the mood has been understandably a mix of excitement and anticipation. “We just want to end playing this upcoming match on a good note. We are not thinking about the points table (scenario) as anything can happen. But we are going for an outright result. Everyone is very motivated and excited after Virat's arrival.

Cricket: Nigeria end incredible World Cup run with win against Ireland

Nigeria has exited the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, in spite of defeating cricket giants Ireland by 6 runs on Wednesday in their final game of the tournament’s Super Six.

Sydney to host another World Cup final in 2027

SYDNEY : Sydney will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup final 24 years after England upset the Wallabies in the harbour city in the 2003 decider, World Rugby confirmed on Thursday.

Delhi Captain Dodges 'Virat Kohli Bullet' In Press Conference Ahead Of Railways Ranji Trophy Match

Delhi Captain Ayush Badoni had to face some tough questions in the press conference ahead of the Ranji Trophy match against Railways, starting Thursday. Badoni, who has been tasked with the responsibility of leading Virat Kohli, a giant name in Indian cricket, in the match was asked if he is feeling nervous ahead of the prospect of captaining Kohli, telling him what to do and where to field. However, Badoni dodged the questions like an ace.

Ricky Ponting Settles Steve Smith vs Virat Kohli Debate, Names "Best Player Of His Generation"

For former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, it is hard to argue against Steve Smith deserving to be considered the finest player of his generation on numbers alone. On the opening day of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka, Smith soared to new heights in Test format with a flick of mid-on from spinner Prabath Jayasuriya minutes before lunch. He broke off in a sprint to complete a single and 10,000 Test runs, joining the exclusive ranks featuring Australian elites Ponting, Allan Border and Steve Waugh to complete the feat.

Hardik Pandya "Not Looking At It In Negative Way": India Great's Big Update On All-Rounder's Role

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has had a curious journey of late. In and out of the national team over his injury issues, Hardik 'the all-rounder' has become a more reliable player for the team ever since he took up his role as a bowler more seriously. Especially in the T20 format, Hardik has been bowling a lot more consistently of late, hence becoming indispensable to the team's balance. Indian pace great Zaheer Khan, highlighting Hardik's importance as a seamer, feels that the all-rounder himself has also understood how important his role as a bowler is.

Bosch leads MI Cape Town charge to SA20 playoffs in massive win over Sunrisers

Corbin Bosch's brilliant spell with the ball led MI Cape Town to the SA20 playoffs as they secured a commanding bonus-point win against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands on Wednesday.

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Batter Gets Run Out In Bizarre Way, Fans Call It 'Unluckiest Dismissal' Of 2025. Watch

Virat Kohli's Batting Spot On Ranji Trophy Return Confirmed. Delhi Captain Makes 'Sacrifice'

Cricket: Nigeria end incredible World Cup run with win against Ireland

Sydney to host another World Cup final in 2027

Delhi Captain Dodges 'Virat Kohli Bullet' In Press Conference Ahead Of Railways Ranji Trophy Match

Ricky Ponting Settles Steve Smith vs Virat Kohli Debate, Names "Best Player Of His Generation"

Hardik Pandya "Not Looking At It In Negative Way": India Great's Big Update On All-Rounder's Role

Bosch leads MI Cape Town charge to SA20 playoffs in massive win over Sunrisers