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India takes the lead in the series against West Indies, powered by Abhishek's explosive batting and Arshdeep's dominant performance◆IOA Poll Battle Begins: Athletes’ Commission Up First, Executive Council Elections on December 5◆Only the openers' spots are fixed; the batting order for the others could change—Gambhir's clear message◆IPL Impact Player Rule Under Fire: Rahane Wants It Gone, Karthik Urges Caution◆India A lose the second ODI as well; Australia A clinch the series by taking a 2-0 lead◆Jadeja’s Ranji Return Offers Timely Preparation for New Zealand Tests and Boost for Saurashtra◆Experience cannot be beaten, says Indian team's batting coach regarding the inclusion of Bhuvneshwar Kumar◆Mukesh Kumar’s Wicket-Taking Form Strengthens India Comeback Bid, India A Stint Offers Fresh Opportunity◆India’s 0-4 Loss to Russia: Coach Yuri Krasnozhan Highlights Young Side’s Potential◆Sports Ministry To Conduct Review Meeting Over Asian Games◆India takes the lead in the series against West Indies, powered by Abhishek's explosive batting and Arshdeep's dominant performance◆IOA Poll Battle Begins: Athletes’ Commission Up First, Executive Council Elections on December 5◆Only the openers' spots are fixed; the batting order for the others could change—Gambhir's clear message◆IPL Impact Player Rule Under Fire: Rahane Wants It Gone, Karthik Urges Caution◆India A lose the second ODI as well; Australia A clinch the series by taking a 2-0 lead◆Jadeja’s Ranji Return Offers Timely Preparation for New Zealand Tests and Boost for Saurashtra◆Experience cannot be beaten, says Indian team's batting coach regarding the inclusion of Bhuvneshwar Kumar◆Mukesh Kumar’s Wicket-Taking Form Strengthens India Comeback Bid, India A Stint Offers Fresh Opportunity◆India’s 0-4 Loss to Russia: Coach Yuri Krasnozhan Highlights Young Side’s Potential◆Sports Ministry To Conduct Review Meeting Over Asian Games◆

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India takes the lead in the series against West Indies, powered by Abhishek's explosive batting and Arshdeep's dominant performanceCricket

India takes the lead in the series against West Indies, powered by Abhishek's explosive batting and Arshdeep's dominant performance

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IOA Poll Battle Begins: Athletes’ Commission Up First, Executive Council Elections on December 5Other Sports

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Only the openers' spots are fixed; the batting order for the others could change—Gambhir's clear messageCricket

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