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As a prelude to WPL 2027, TNCA to host Special Women's T20 match on Aug 25 at iconic Chepauk stadium

Chennai, Aug 21 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) will conduct a special Women’s T20 match on August 25 at the iconic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai as a curtain raiser to the proposed Women’s Premier League in 2027.
The match would be held between TNCA President’s XI vs TNCA Secretary’s XI under lights at 6.00 pm on August 25 and the entry would be free for spectators, TNCA Honorary Secretary U. Bhagwandas Rao said on Friday.
The teams would comprise probables from the Tamil Nadu State Senior Women’s, U-23 and U-19 categories.
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Somaya thanks Bengaluru Police after recovery of 1980 Olympic medal

11 Nov 2026 | 6:31 PM

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India face unbeaten Afghanistan, defending champions Pak take on Bangladesh

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Ravindra, Conway and Blundell return to New Zealand squad for India Tests

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Hardik Pandya joins Punjab Kings in straight swap for Arshdeep Singh

11 Nov 2026 | 5:58 PM

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New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) Hardik Pandya's association with Mumbai Indians has come to an end, with the all-rounder set to join Punjab Kings ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League in a straight player swap that will see India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh move to the five-time champions.

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