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Mitchell hopes NZ can ride wave of support as India’s ‘second favourite team’

Mitchell, who has 1,856 T20 international runs from 100 matches since his debut in 2019

Published 23 Feb, 2026 01:11pm

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Hungry South Africa ‘want more’ after statement T20 win over India

India were swept aside by 76 runs as 80,000 fans in Ahmedabad were silenced on Sunday and their 12-match win streak at the T20 World Cup

Published 23 Feb, 2026 12:05pm

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South Africa thrash India to end 12-match T20 World Cup win streak

India 111 all out (Jansen 4/22, Maharaj 3/24)

Published 22 Feb, 2026 11:54pm

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England rout Sri Lanka for 95 to win Super Eights opener

Dasun Shanaka fought a lone battle scoring 30 off 24 balls before falling to Adil Rashid

Published 22 Feb, 2026 07:28pm

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Deflated Australia face tough questions after T20 World Cup flop

Australia's three selectors have come in for particular criticism

Published 22 Feb, 2026 04:56pm

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West Indies wary of Zimbabwe’s ‘X-factor’ quick Muzarabani

MUMBAI: West Indies coach Daren Sammy said Sunday his side had plans to counter Zimbabwe’s giant quick bowler...

Published 22 Feb, 2026 04:42pm

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South Africa’s De Kock says handling pressure key in India clash

Aiden Markram’s South Africa toured India late last year, losing 3-1 in a T20 series

Published 21 Feb, 2026 09:35pm

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Suryakumar backs Abhishek’s attacking play despite three ducks

Two teams to clash in Super Eights stage in Ahmedabad on Sunday

Published 21 Feb, 2026 09:13pm

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Azam dropped for scoring too slowly, says Pakistan coach Hesson

'I think Babar is well aware that his strike rate in the power play in the World Cup is less than 100 and that’s clearly not the role we think we need,' Hesson told

Published 21 Feb, 2026 11:56am

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Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for three-match ODI series in March

All matches will be played in Dhaka

Published 20 Feb, 2026 08:15pm

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India target South Africa top order, Abhishek to come good: bowling coach

We will definitely put our best foot forward to try and get those early wickets

Published 20 Feb, 2026 07:55pm

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South Africa select five uncapped players for T20 tour to New Zealand

The five-match series will be played between March 15-25

Published 20 Feb, 2026 07:41pm

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Vaughan calls for probe into reports Pakistan stars sidelined from Hundred

More than 50 Pakistani cricketers have registered their availability, with four other teams involved in the bidding

Published 20 Feb, 2026 07:16pm

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Afghanistan say farewell to coach Trott with T20 World Cup win over Canada

During his tenure, Afghanistan reached their first T20 World Cup semi-final in 2024

Published 20 Feb, 2026 11:40am

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Australia coach defends World Cup planning, puts blame on players

Australia crashed out of the group stage following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, triggering acrimony on the home front

Published 20 Feb, 2026 10:13am

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Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win

Ranked 11th in the world, Zimbabwe upset former champions Australia last week

Published 19 Feb, 2026 07:15pm

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Maxwell chooses PSL 11 over IPL, signs with Hyderabad Kingsmen

The Australian all-rounder expresses his excitement over joining the Pakistan Super League

Updated 20 Feb, 2026 06:34pm

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West Indies ease past Italy to tune up for T20 Super Eights

West Indies tuned up for the T20 World Cup Super Eights in perfect fashion on Thursday with a comfortable 42-run victory over Italy

Published 19 Feb, 2026 02:43pm

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All-rounder Curran brings stuttering England to life at the death

Nepal, ranked 16th, were chasing 184 to pull off one of the all-time upsets and needed just 10 off the final over

Published 19 Feb, 2026 12:18pm

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India search for ‘perfect game’ as South Africa loom in Super Eights

Abhishek suffered his third duck in a row against the Netherlands

Published 19 Feb, 2026 12:14pm

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India cruise past Netherlands to maintain perfect record at T20 World Cup

After winning the toss and opting to bat, India posted 193-6 on a slow pitch on the back of Shivam Dube’s 66 off 31 balls

Published 19 Feb, 2026 08:35am

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Sri Lanka’s injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out of T20 World Cup

Pathirana, 23, collapsed clutching his left leg in his first over in the Group B clash with Australia in Pallekele on Monday

Published 19 Feb, 2026 08:31am

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Shadab Khan confident for T20 World Cup glory

COLOMBO: Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 07:48pm

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T20 World Cup Super Eights explained

The eight qualifers have been divided into two groups of four -- one hosted in India and one in Sri Lanka

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 07:03pm

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English cricket gets 45 million pounds grassroots boost as Hundred investment pays dividends

ECB said it hopes the funding could leverage projects worth 150 million pounds over the next decade

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:54pm

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T20 World Cup: Farhan helps Pakistan seal Super Eight spot with Namibia rout

Farhan is the only second Pakistani to score a T20 World Cup century after Ahmed Shehzad

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 10:15pm

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Sri Lanka unfazed by England whitewash ahead of Super Eights clash

Sri Lanka’s batting struggled against England. But they have bounced back in the tournament

Published 18 Feb, 2026 03:41pm

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South Africa fire Super Eights warning to India with UAE romp

South Africa have shown they are serious title contenders again, emerging top of a potentially tricky Group D

Published 18 Feb, 2026 03:22pm

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No pressure on India opener Abhishek Sharma after two ducks, says coach

Abhishek missed the second match against Namibia

Published 17 Feb, 2026 08:41pm

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Usman Tariq confident Pakistan can bounce back after India drubbing

COLOMBO: Spinner Usman Tariq said Tuesday he was confident that Pakistan can bounce back from their T20 World Cup...

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:34pm

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Australia, Ireland out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout

KANDY: The 2021 champions Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Zimbabwe qualifying for...

Published 17 Feb, 2026 05:57pm

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Australia out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe through to Super Eight after washout

The washout means Zimbabwe get one point, putting them second in Group B on five points

Published 17 Feb, 2026 05:54pm

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Global private equity firms bowled over by Indian cricket league IPL

The Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket league, counts Bollywood stars, Indian tycoons and spirits maker Diageo among its backers

Published 17 Feb, 2026 12:53pm

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New Zealand reach Super Eight despite Samra hundred

Glenn Phillips (76) and Rachin Ravindra (59) smashed unbeaten half-centuries as New Zealand chased down a target of 174

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 02:43pm

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Under-fire Australia relying on ‘luck of the Irish’ at T20 World Cup

Mitchell Marsh's team must now rely on 12th-ranked Ireland to save them by beating Zimbabwe later on Tuesday

Published 17 Feb, 2026 08:01am

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Sri Lanka’s Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exit

Nissanka scored 100 not out off 52 balls with five sixes and 10 fours as Sri Lanka

Updated 16 Feb, 2026 10:59pm

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England survive Italy scare to reach World Cup Super 8 stage

Player of the match Jacks, in at seven, hammered 53 off 22 balls to help England post 202-7

Published 16 Feb, 2026 06:51pm

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Afghanistan beat UAE to keep faint Super 8 hopes alive

Always important to have a win at the World Cup and let’s hope for the best in the rest of the competition

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:35pm

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Smith added to Australia T20 squad, in line for Sri Lanka crunch

Sean Abbott had been called up as cover for Hazlewood, who withdrew on the eve of the tournament

Published 16 Feb, 2026 02:23pm

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T20 World Cup: India’s clinical win leaves Pakistan fans heartbroken

India secure commanding 61-run victory as Pakistan’s batting crumbles

Published 15 Feb, 2026 10:25pm

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T20 World Cup: India secure dominant victory as Pakistan’s batting line-up collapses

Green Shirts lose the crucial match by 61 runs

Updated 15 Feb, 2026 10:09pm

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West Indies first team into T20 World Cup Super Eights

West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights phase

Updated 15 Feb, 2026 01:51pm

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Pakistan to face India in high-stakes T20 World Cup clash

India hold the upper hand in recent World Cup history, having dominated previous encounters

Published 15 Feb, 2026 11:06am

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NZ’s Ferguson granted parental leave, to miss Canada game

Ferguson, 34, will depart for home on Sunday and is expected to make a return by the start of the Super 8 stage of the tournament

Published 15 Feb, 2026 10:24am

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Markram, Jansen lead South Africa to brink of T20 Super Eights

David Miller finished it off with a massive winning six

Updated 14 Feb, 2026 11:04pm

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Pakistan vs India ‘not just another game, there’s pressure’: Suryakumar Yadav

Biggest, most lucrative clash in world cricket has sold out 35,000-capacity stadium

Published 14 Feb, 2026 08:45pm

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Tucker stars as Ireland crush Oman by 96 runs at T20 World Cup

'The pitch was good and we tried to capitalise by rotating the strike and putting the bad balls away,' said Tucker

Published 14 Feb, 2026 04:17pm

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Driven by Dhoni, Pakistan’s X-factor tweaker Tariq targets India

Tariq will be a special weapon when his side face their arch-rivals

Published 13 Feb, 2026 06:38pm

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Zimbabwe stun Australia at T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs on Friday

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 02:15pm

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Italy dream of cricket ‘in Rome, Milan and Bologna’ after historic win

The lowest-ranked side in the 20-team tournament hammered Nepal by 10 wickets on Thursday at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium

Published 13 Feb, 2026 12:10pm

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Injured Marsh misses second World Cup game for Australia

Marsh also missed the win over Ireland on Wednesday and Steve Smith was called up as cover

Published 13 Feb, 2026 12:06pm

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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia

Namibia, who won the toss and chose to field, were bowled out for 116

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 11:12pm

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Italy crush Nepal for first cricket T20 World Cup win

Mosca, Mosca tore into the opposition attack with fours and sixes to fire their team to a win

Published 12 Feb, 2026 05:47pm

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Shanaka fireworks as Sri Lanka thrash Oman at T20 World Cup

The 2014 champions piled up 225-5, the highest total of the tournament, before restricting an outclassed Oman to 120-9

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 03:20pm

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10 most expensive players of PSL auction 2026

Naseem Shah remains the most expensive players of PSL auction, while Steve Smith fetches most money in direct signing

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 10:43am

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Motie spins West Indies to victory over England at World Cup

England were all out for 166 in 19 overs

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 11:35pm

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Australia begin T20 World Cup with 67-run win over Ireland

Australia shrugged off the last-minute pullout of captain Mitchell Marsh to post 182-6 in 20 overs

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 07:09pm

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South Africa beat Afghanistan in double super over thriller at T20 World Cup

Afghanistan posted 187 all out in their chase after South Africa scored 187-6

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 02:57pm

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India’s Abhishek hospitalised ahead of T20 World Cup game

Abhishek has been hospitalised with an upset stomach

Published 11 Feb, 2026 11:44am

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Sri Lanka’s Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup due to injury

Bowling all-rounder Dushan Hemantha has been named as his replacement

Published 10 Feb, 2026 09:33pm

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Peshawar Zalmi appoint Misbah-ul-Haq as batting coach for PSL 11

Misbah brings with him vast experience of leadership at the highest level

Published 10 Feb, 2026 07:46pm

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India calls Pakistan a “quality” side ahead of high-voltage Colombo showdown

Pakistan, India T20 World Cup clash will be held on February 15

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 07:51pm

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New Zealand openers smash T20 World Cup record in 10-wicket rout of UAE

Seifert, Allen set record with 175-run partnership

Published 10 Feb, 2026 06:12pm

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T20 World Cup: Farhan, bowlers power Pakistan to 32-run win over USA

Pakistan top Group A with 4 points in two matches
The Greenshirts will face India on February 15

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 10:03pm

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Only purpose was to get Bangladesh respect, says PCB chief

Says Pakistan had no personal or institutional interest in the negotiations

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:17pm

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‘Good sense’ hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead

The Government of Pakistan hereby directs the National Team to take the field on February 15

Published 10 Feb, 2026 12:34pm

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Pakistan agrees to play India in T20 World Cup after ICC accepts Pakistan demands

Decision follows official requests from BCB, SLC officials
ICC also confirms future tournament hosting rights for Bangladesh

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 12:00am

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PCB chief says ICC-Bangladesh talks ongoing, Pakistan to respond after official word

Says issues often ease when dialogue takes place

Published 09 Feb, 2026 09:49pm

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Kohli, Rohit dropped from top tier of India contracts

A total of 30 senior men’s cricketers, none of them new faces, were awarded central contracts spread across three tiers

Published 09 Feb, 2026 09:30pm

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South Africa open T20 World Cup campaign with Canada thrashing

South Africa smashed 47 off the last three overs to pile up 213-4

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 11:06pm

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Multan Sultans sold to Walee Technologies for record Rs2.45bn

The winning amount would also cover the annual franchise fee.
Winning bidder announces changing franchise name to Rawalpindi

Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:42pm

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‘Pressure on Pakistan,’ says USA’s Mohsin ahead of T20 World Cup Clash

I have played with most of the players in this Pakistan team, so I have given my input to the team, says USA leg-spinner

Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:23pm

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Zimbabwe dominate Oman on return to T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe skittled Oman for 103 before knocking off the runs with 39 balls to spare

Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:14pm

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UAE eye upset in T20 World Cup group of death

'One good innings, one good spell and we can beat any team. That’s how a T20 game is,' Junaid Siddique

Published 09 Feb, 2026 04:20pm

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Scotland spoil Italy’s T20 World Cup debut with big win

Scotland posted a hefty 207-4 with opener George Munsey top-scoring with 84 and in reply Italy were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs

Published 09 Feb, 2026 02:29pm

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Injury-hit Australia can still contend at World Cup, says Ellis

Cummins pulled out with a back injury and Hazlewood lost a race to be fit after sustaining Achilles and hamstring injuries

Published 09 Feb, 2026 12:54pm

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Nepal’s grit wins applause after narrow loss to England

Nepal missed out on a famous group stage win by four runs despite a spirited run-chase against England’s 184

Published 09 Feb, 2026 11:51am

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Kamindu heroics steer Sri Lanka past Ireland in T20 World Cup

Hasaranga (3-40) joins elite list with 40 World Cup wickets

Published 08 Feb, 2026 11:57pm

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England cling on to beat Nepal in last-ball thriller

Nepal fell just short at 180-6

Published 08 Feb, 2026 06:38pm

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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup

South Africa will begin their campaign in the 20-team tournament against Canada on Monday

Published 08 Feb, 2026 05:13pm

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ICC delegation due in Pakistan to resolve India match deadlock

BCB chief is also expected to attend the meeting along with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi

Published 08 Feb, 2026 04:28pm

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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase

New Zealand’s previous best chase in the T20 World Cup was their 167 against England in the 2021 semi-final

Updated 08 Feb, 2026 02:52pm

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England’s Brook hopes to move on from ‘horrendous’ NZ controversy

Brook opened up on the “horrendous” fallout from the New Zealand nightclub controversy

Published 08 Feb, 2026 12:12pm

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Bangladesh cricket board chief arrives in Lahore for key ICC meeting

Aminul Islam is set to attend several key meetings during his short stay in Lahore

Updated 08 Feb, 2026 10:02pm

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Suryakumar’s 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup

I had the belief. I knew if I bat till the end, I can make a difference

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 11:29pm

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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup

Shepherd grabbed four wickets in five balls

Published 07 Feb, 2026 06:41pm

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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan, India clash in any format is one of the most lucrative in cricket, worth millions of dollars in broadcast, sponsor and advertising revenue

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 10:58pm

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Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan harbours dream of playing in Kabul

Afghanistan never hosted an international match, instead having to play their nominally home fixtures at adopted grounds in India and UAE

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:42pm

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England’s Salt passed fit for T20 World Cup opener

Salt will take his place at the top of the order

Published 07 Feb, 2026 02:16pm

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan makes winning start, defeats Netherlands by 3 wickets after thrilling match

Green shirts achieve 148 runs target in last over

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 09:13pm

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Madushan replaces Malinga in Sri Lanka T20 World Cup squad

Sri Lanka, slotted in Group B, will open their campaign against Ireland on February 8 in Colombo

Published 07 Feb, 2026 10:26am

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Sialkot Stallionz confirm four pre-signings ahead of PSL 11

All-rounder, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Danial and Saad Saad Masood join Stallionz

Published 06 Feb, 2026 07:23pm

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Politics leave Pakistan no room for error at T20 World Cup

Pakistan will lose two points for the forfeit and also suffer a significant blow to their net run rate

Published 06 Feb, 2026 01:51pm

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Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall

The twice champions have arguably the most lethal opening pair in Phil Salt and Jos Buttler

Published 06 Feb, 2026 12:07pm

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Australia fast bowler Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Hazlewood missed the Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries

Published 06 Feb, 2026 10:40am

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Lahore Qalandars confirm Mustafizur Rahman as direct signing for PSL 11

Qalandars owner Sameen Rana says Mustafizur remained an integral part of the team’s identity

Published 05 Feb, 2026 06:34pm

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Pakistan will seek government nod in potential India T20 finals clash

“It’s sad Bangladesh are not here. They have a very good side. Hopefully they will support us,” Agha said

Published 05 Feb, 2026 04:57pm

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Sickness hits New Zealand camp in leadup to T20 World Cup

New Zealand launch their bid for a maiden T20 World Cup title against Afghanistan in Chennai on Sunday

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:27pm

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India favourites as T20 World Cup to begin after chaotic build-up

They begin against Canada on Monday in Ahmedabad, with the UAE the other team in that group

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:04pm

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Fearless talent: Five young players to watch at the T20 World Cup

Five young players who could make a big impact over the month-long, 20-team tournament

Published 05 Feb, 2026 01:55pm

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Australia upbeat at T20 World Cup despite injury concerns

Josh Hazlewood is also doubtful for the first round after suffering a hamstring injury

Published 05 Feb, 2026 01:43pm

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Brett Lee bats for India-Pak match but Pakistan PM calls boycott ‘appropriate’

Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a Twenty20 World Cup blockbuster

Published 05 Feb, 2026 12:16pm

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England coach McCullum praises ‘tough lad’ Brook’s response to NZ controversy

Brook has been in the eye of a storm since news emerged of his altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand late last year

Published 04 Feb, 2026 01:37pm

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Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

Their final group game will be against Namibia on February 18

Published 04 Feb, 2026 11:31am

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PSL 11: Islamabad, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar unveil retained players

First-ever players' auction to take place on February 11; tournament begins on March 26

Updated 04 Feb, 2026 12:45am

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Australia’s Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says

Josh Hazlewood may not return to action until halfway through the T20 World Cup

Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:18pm

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Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs

Bangladesh last month refused to play in India, citing security concerns, and were kicked out to be replaced by Scotland

Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:07pm

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Sri Lanka bowler Maliga doubtful for T20 World Cup due to shoulder dislocation

Malinga suffered a shoulder dislocation while bowling… he will undergo an MRI scan

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59pm

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Banton, Brook help England battle past Sri Lanka to clinch series win

Sri Lanka posted 189-5, and England faced an adjusted target of 168 in 17 overs after rain held up the match for almost an hour

Published 02 Feb, 2026 12:37pm

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Pakistan whitewash Australia with 111-run win in final T20I ahead of World Cup

Mohammad Nawaz claims five-wicket haul; Shaheen supports with two wickets

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 07:49pm

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PSL 11: Hyderabad set for franchise launch on February 7

During the launch ceremony, the Hyderabad team will unveil its official name and logo, marking its formal entry into the PSL

Published 01 Feb, 2026 12:52pm

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Usman Tariq fires back with ‘crybaby’ meme after Green action row

The response comes after Green questioned Tariq's bowling action

Published 01 Feb, 2026 12:23pm

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Hetmyer fires as West Indies beat South Africa by six runs in 10-over shootout

South Africa had already wrapped up the three-match series going into the final fixture on Saturday

Published 01 Feb, 2026 11:53am

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Kishan smashes 10 sixes as India crush NZ

Kishan clobbered 10 sixes in an incendiary 103 off 43 balls to anchor India's imposing 271-5 at the Greenfield International Stadium

Published 01 Feb, 2026 11:47am

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Injured Cummins out of T20 World Cup, Dwarshuis in Australia squad

With Pat needing more time to recover from his back injury, Ben is a ready replacement

Published 31 Jan, 2026 01:19pm

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Brook says he lied to protect England teammates in NZ nightclub incident

'I have apologised and will continue to reflect on the matter', Brook

Published 31 Jan, 2026 11:12am

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De Kock demolition leads South Africa to T20 series win over West Indies

De Kock smashed a career-best 115 from 49 balls as South Africa easily chased down a victory target of 222 to beat West Indies by seven wickets

Published 30 Jan, 2026 11:22am

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Pakistan end seven-year T20I drought against Australia with Lahore win

All-rounder Saim Ayub shines with two wickets and 40 runs with the bat

Published 29 Jan, 2026 07:58pm

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Sri Lanka boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India-Pakistan games

Pakistan has indicated that it may yet boycott the event in solidarity with Bangladesh

Published 29 Jan, 2026 11:44am

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Jason Gillespie appointed Hyderabad head coach for PSL 11

Gillespie says he is 'beyond excited' to be part of the franchise

Published 28 Jan, 2026 08:05pm

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Agha calls for focus beyond Babar Azam ahead of T20I series

Skipper downplays star culture as Pakistan prepare for Australia T20Is

Published 28 Jan, 2026 05:46pm

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Skipper Markram leads South Africa to victory over West Indies

The second of the three-match series is in Pretoria on Thursday

Published 28 Jan, 2026 12:23pm

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England’s Root says no malice in Brook’s ‘Stone Cold’ century celebration

England will now face Sri Lanka in three Twenty20 matches before beginning their T20 World Cup campaign next month

Published 28 Jan, 2026 12:20pm

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T20 World Cup 2026: dates, past winners and prize money

The tenth edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8

Published 28 Jan, 2026 12:14pm

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Luke Ronchi appointed head coach of Islamabad United

Ronchi is one of the most influential overseas players in PSL history

Published 27 Jan, 2026 05:32pm

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England’s Dawson wants to be fifth time lucky with World Cup debut at age 35

Dawson was in the squad at the T20 World Cup in 2016 and the 50-over one in 2019

Published 27 Jan, 2026 01:33pm

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Pakistan to decide on T20 World Cup participation in few days: Naqvi

Says PM Shehbaz directed him to keep all options on table

Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:08pm

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England, Root test Sri Lanka’s home ODI success

Root has been England's sheet anchor, posting half-centuries in both matches, with his back-to-the-wall 75 in second ODI

Published 26 Jan, 2026 04:04pm

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India clinch T20 series after Abhishek fireworks against NZ

Suryakumar needed only 25 balls to bring up his second successive fifty of the series

Published 26 Jan, 2026 12:12pm

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Perth Scorchers win sixth BBL title over Sydney Sixers

It was a final between the two most successful clubs in BBL history, with the Sixers chasing their fourth title

Published 25 Jan, 2026 06:23pm

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Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib can return

Bangladesh cricket chiefs have reopened the door for ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan’s return

Published 25 Jan, 2026 01:15pm

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Haris Rauf dropped as Pakistan name T20 World Cup squad

Khawaja Nafay and Usman Tariq make the cut

Published 25 Jan, 2026 11:52am

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Bangladesh absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment for the game: players body

Pakistan are set to play all their matches at the upcoming T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka

Published 25 Jan, 2026 11:05am

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England’s Brook slams ‘worst’ Colombo pitch despite victory

“The pitch is probably the worst pitch I’ve ever played on,” Brook said after England’s first win in 12 ODIs away from home

Published 25 Jan, 2026 10:42am

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Scotland to replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh refused to play their games in India and asked that they be moved to Sri Lanka

Published 24 Jan, 2026 08:31pm

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Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup, reports say

The T20 World Cup is set to begin on February 7

Published 24 Jan, 2026 06:09pm

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Adam Milne ruled out of New Zealand’s T20 World Cup squad, Jamieson in

Milne suffered the injury while bowling in the SA20 competition at the weekend with scans revealing the extent of the injury

Published 23 Jan, 2026 11:43am

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Bangladesh will not come to India for T20 World Cup: cricket board

'Our only demand is to play the World Cup – but not in India'

Published 22 Jan, 2026 05:01pm

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Abhishek blitzes NZ in big India win

Abhishek, currently the top-ranked T20 batsman in the world, led India’s charge with a blistering knock

Published 22 Jan, 2026 11:37am

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Bangladesh seek ‘miracle’ to secure T20 World Cup participation

The International Cricket Council (ICC) board has dismissed Bangladesh's concerns about the safety and security of their players and fans in India

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 01:37pm

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Sialkot Stallionz unveiled as newest PSL franchise ahead of season 11

Franchise owner Kamil Khan announces the team’s name on Wednesday via a 3D-animated video on social media

Published 21 Jan, 2026 08:28pm

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ICC rejects Bangladesh’s plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India

The BCB has repeatedly refused to play its games in India

Updated 21 Jan, 2026 08:43pm

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Asalanka leads Sri Lanka in ODI series against England

The opening game will be on Thursday with the second on Saturday

Published 21 Jan, 2026 02:23pm

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Maxwell and Waugh among franchise owners in Bollywood-backed European T20 league

*Waugh hoped the Amsterdam franchise would inspire more kids to take up the game

Published 21 Jan, 2026 08:04am

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West Indies umpire Chris Taylor to officiate President’s Trophy

-The move is part of the ICC's umpire exchange programme

Published 20 Jan, 2026 05:25pm

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New Zealand’s Milne, Bracewell suffer injuries ahead of T20 World Cup

Milne injured his left hamstring while bowling for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 on Sunday and is currently being assessed

Published 20 Jan, 2026 12:33pm

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Australia rest Cummins, Hazlewood, Maxwell for Pakistan T20 series

The series is a great opportunity for those on the brink of selection and some young players we rate highly for valuable experience

Published 19 Jan, 2026 01:04pm

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Bangladesh meet with ICC to request relocation of T20 World Cup matches

The ICC T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka

Published 17 Jan, 2026 09:42pm

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Pakistan domestic team creates world record for lowest target defended in first-class cricket

PTV defended a target of 40 against SNGPL in the President's Trophy

Published 17 Jan, 2026 06:55pm

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BCB removes director Nazmul Islam after players’ boycott halts BPL

After the boycott, two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) fixtures and four matches in the Dhaka Cricket League failed to start

Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:38pm

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Australia’s Hazlewood ‘on track’ to start T20 World Cup after Ashes absence

The right-arm quick missed Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory with a hamstring strain. He subsequently suffered Achilles soreness in his rehabilitation

Published 15 Jan, 2026 12:29pm

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Mitchell ton helps New Zealand level ODI series with India

New Zealand won the toss and sent India into bat, restricting the hosts to 284/7 in Rajkot

Published 15 Jan, 2026 12:25pm

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Afghanistan approve three-foreign-league annual cap for top players

Star all-rounder Rashid plays franchise cricket in India, the UAE, the United States, South Africa and England

Published 15 Jan, 2026 12:03pm

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Big Bash League: Zaman Khan leads Brisbane Heat to crucial win

The defeat costs Hobart Hurricanes a chance to finish first and host a home final

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:42pm

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Pakistan to play Australia in final T20I World Cup preparation

Australia's T20I squad will arrive in Lahore on January 28

Published 14 Jan, 2026 04:43pm

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Pakistan-origin US cricketers denied Indian visas ahead of T20 World Cup

Fast bowler Ali Khan highlighted the issue on social media by posting a photo with USA batter Shayan Jahangir

Published 13 Jan, 2026 06:34pm

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Bangladesh tells ICC not playing in India for World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup will begin on February 7 this year

Published 13 Jan, 2026 05:30pm

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India’s Sundar ruled out of NZ ODI series with injury ahead of T20 World Cup

Sundar complained of the issue affecting his left lower rib while bowling in Sunday's opening ODI

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:56pm

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Australia captain Healy to retire after upcoming India series

Healy made her Australia debut in 2010 and scored 3,563 runs with seven centuries in one-day internationals and 3,054 with a single hundred in Twenty20s for her country

Published 13 Jan, 2026 11:19am

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India beat New Zealand in first ODI as Kohli misses out on ton

The 37-year-old batting maestro, who had scored 376 in his last four ODI innings

Published 12 Jan, 2026 12:40pm

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At 37, Kohli reinvents himself to extend ODI dominance

After opener Rohit Sharma fell for 26 in the ninth over, Kohli refused to retreat into a defensive shell

Published 12 Jan, 2026 12:03pm

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India’s Pant ruled out of New Zealand ODI series

The selection committee named Dhruv Jurel as Pant's replacement, the board said, adding he had already linked up with the Indian squad

Published 11 Jan, 2026 02:17pm

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Bangladesh players act normal despite controversies, says Shanto

*Bangladesh, who have never won a World Cup title, are scheduled to play three World Cup matches in Kolkata next month

Published 11 Jan, 2026 11:03am

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India’s Gill calls it ‘destiny’ after shock T20 World Cup snub

The 26-year-old will lead the one-day team in three matches against New Zealand

Published 10 Jan, 2026 06:29pm

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Second T20 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka abandoned due to rain

The weather conditions deteriorated through the evening, leaving the outfield waterlogged

Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:21pm

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PSB begins scrutiny of hockey clubs ahead of PHF elections

All hockey clubs seeking eligibility to participate in the PHF electoral process will be examined strictly in line with approved criteria

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:44pm

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India’s Varma out for three weeks after surgery for groin issue

Varma, 23, has played 40 T20 matches for India, and scored two fifties in his last three matches in the format

Published 09 Jan, 2026 12:23pm

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Head, Smith earn praise as Australian media revel in Ashes win

A five-wicket victory in the fifth test in Sydney on Thursday capped yet another comfortable home series win for the Australians

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:56am

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Hyderabad, Sialkot added to PSL as franchise expands to eight teams

FKS Group, led by Fawad Sarwar, buys Hyderabad for Rs1.75 billion; OZ Developers purchases Sialkot for Rs1.85 billion

Updated 08 Jan, 2026 10:55pm

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Proud Smith says Australia ‘stood up’, then heads for drink with Stokes

The hosts completed a five-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground after lunch on day five for a thumping 4-1 series victory

Published 08 Jan, 2026 12:56pm

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Stokes backs McCullum but accepts England need fresh approach

England lost the fifth and final Test of a deeply disappointing series

Published 08 Jan, 2026 12:01pm

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Australia get over the line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

England will take credit for making a game of it and not being ground into the Sydney dirt as previous tourists have in end-of-series dead rubbers at the famous old ground

Published 08 Jan, 2026 11:53am

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Pakistan take early lead with six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in 1st T20I

Chase down 129-run target in 16.4 overs

Updated 07 Jan, 2026 10:20pm

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Bangladesh in talks with ICC over fate of cricket World Cup games

World Cup will begin on February 7 this year

Published 07 Jan, 2026 04:05pm

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India women’s historic cricket World Cup win fires up T20 league

India’s victory on home soil in November in the 50-over tournament captivated the cricket-crazy nation of 1.4 billion

Published 07 Jan, 2026 12:48pm

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New Zealand bowler Duffy to make T20 World Cup bow

Both Ferguson and Henry may take brief paternity leave during the tournament, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said in a statement

Published 07 Jan, 2026 10:51am

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England 174-3 at tea, still trailing Australia’s first-innings tally

Australia lead the series 3-1 and have already ensured they will retain the Ashes urn

Published 07 Jan, 2026 10:45am

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Pakistan U-19 clinch tri-nation series title with nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Chase down a 159-run target in just 16.2 overs

Published 06 Jan, 2026 09:19pm

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Pakistan sports in 2025: a year of milestones and missed chances

2025 was a year of sporting highs and hard lessons as Pakistan balanced landmark achievements with recurring shortcomings

Published 06 Jan, 2026 07:03pm

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Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20 series seen as vital World Cup tune-up

Babar, Shaheen, Rizwan and Haris Rauf will not be available for the series

Published 06 Jan, 2026 06:58pm

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Left is sometimes right for New Zealand’s switch-hitting Phillips

n last week's match against Central Districts, Otago right-hander Phillips switched stance while off-spinner Dean Foxcroft was midway through his run-up

Published 06 Jan, 2026 01:09pm

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Head, Smith centuries put Australia on front foot in fifth Ashes Test

Already 3-1 up in the series with the urn secured for another 18 months, Australia finished the day on 518 for seven with Smith 129 not out and Beau Webster unbeaten on 42

Published 06 Jan, 2026 01:00pm

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ICC considers changes to T20 WC schedule after Bangladesh’s refusal to play in India

BCB has officially informed ICC that it will not send its team to India for the T20 World Cup

Published 05 Jan, 2026 10:15pm

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Root says offering thanks, not bidding farewell, after Sydney century

England’s Joe Root paused as he left the field to salute all four corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday after making a fine 160 in the fifth Ashes Test

Published 05 Jan, 2026 01:47pm

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Joe Root ton fires England before Head strikes back for Australia

Root had resumed on 72 with England 211-3 but his partnership with Harry Brook was quickly brought to an end at 169 runs

Updated 05 Jan, 2026 12:41pm

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Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup matches in India, says sports adviser

Bangladesh are scheduled to play three Twenty20 World Cup matches in Kolkata next month

Published 04 Jan, 2026 05:28pm

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Litton Das to lead Bangladesh T20 World Cup squad

Bangladesh will play the opening match of the World Cup against West Indies in Kolkata on February 7

Published 04 Jan, 2026 05:20pm

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Australia spin-less in Sydney Test for first time in 138 years

Not since 1888 have the hosts neglected to play a frontline slow bowler at a storied venue, once considered the country's spin haven

Published 04 Jan, 2026 11:46am

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Bangladesh seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India: report

Kolkata Knight Riders said on Saturday they had released the Bangladesh bowler after being told to do so by India's board (BCCI)

Published 04 Jan, 2026 10:46am

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Root, Brook tame Australia in rain-hit 5th Ashes Test

Root was not out 72 and Brook on 78

Updated 04 Jan, 2026 06:49pm

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Gill to lead India in ODIs against New Zealand

The ODIs begin in Vadodara on January 11

Published 03 Jan, 2026 07:34pm

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Bangladesh star removed from IPL on Indian cricket board ‘advice’

The 19th edition of the IPL will begin on March 26

Updated 03 Jan, 2026 07:27pm

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Australian police boost security for Sydney Ashes test after Bondi Beach attack

Authorities on Saturday announced a “high-visibility” police presence for the marquee cricket series between Australia and England

Published 03 Jan, 2026 12:36pm

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BCCI instructs Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh’s Mustafizur

They can ask for a replacement if needed. And upon request, BCCI will allow a replacement player

Published 03 Jan, 2026 12:29pm

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We haven’t got a clue what the pitch will do, admits England skipper Stokes

We try and act like we know what we’re doing when we’re looking down at the pitch and rubbing it and knocking it but no one really has a clue, to be honest.

Published 03 Jan, 2026 11:12am

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England call up Bashir and Potts for Sydney Ashes Test

England called up spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts for the final Ashes Test against Australia beginning on Sunday

Published 02 Jan, 2026 01:43pm

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‘Positive signs’ on hospitalised Australian cricket great Martyn

The 54-year-old, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals

Published 02 Jan, 2026 12:12pm

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Australia’s Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams ‘racial stereotyping’

The 39-year-old will pad up for the last time, should he be selected, when the Test gets under way in Sydney on Sunday

Published 02 Jan, 2026 12:02pm

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Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 fifty record

Babar is third in the list of most T20 fifties in history

Published 01 Jan, 2026 05:44pm

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Recovering Cummins, Hazlewood, David in Australia squad for T20 World Cup

The pacer will undergo final scans later in the month to determine his participation in the World Cup, Cricket Australia said

Published 01 Jan, 2026 10:39am

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Spinner Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in Twenty20 World Cup

KABUL: Ace spinner Rashid Khan will lead a strong Afghanistan squad announced on Wednesday for next year’s Twenty20...

Published 31 Dec, 2025 05:43pm

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Australia’s Head hopes Ashes rivals meet for post-series drinks

Players and staff from both teams routinely meet for drinks at the end of an Ashes series but extended farewells for several England players

Published 31 Dec, 2025 12:04pm

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Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Big Bash League with knee injury

PCB calls him back for rehabilitation

Published 30 Dec, 2025 05:50pm

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Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad

Jofra Archer was included in England’s provisional T20 World Cup squad Tuesday

Published 30 Dec, 2025 12:59pm

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Jacob Bethell looks to cement place as England number three

Replacing the dropped Ollie Pope at number three, 22-year-old Bethell had appeared on a hiding to nothing in Melbourne on a difficult pitch in front of a record crowd of 94,000

Published 30 Dec, 2025 12:37pm

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Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator

Curator Matt Page and his team have been in the firing line after leaving 10 millimetres of grass on the wicket for the fourth Ashes Test against England

Published 29 Dec, 2025 01:29pm

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Australia’s Khawaja confirmed for Sydney Ashes Test

Khawaja has not spoken publicly of his plans and returned home to Queensland for a break with family ahead of the Sydney Test

Published 29 Dec, 2025 11:26am

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England pacer Atkinson ruled out of fifth Ashes Test

Atkinson came off early on day two of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after picking up his third wicket

Published 29 Dec, 2025 11:18am

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Australia’s Head backs struggling opening partner Weatherald

None have managed to cement the spot, with Weatherald the latest to struggle

Published 28 Dec, 2025 11:18am

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Curator ‘shocked’ by Melbourne pitch performance in Ashes

England completed a four-wicket victory after tea on Saturday, triggering a round of condemnation of the pitch for being too much in favour of the bowlers

Published 28 Dec, 2025 10:47am

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Shadab Khan makes comeback as Pakistan announce T20I squad for Sri Lanka series

Wicketkeeper-batter Khawaja Nafay also makes it to the 15-member squad

Published 28 Dec, 2025 09:43am

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England survive Melbourne mayhem to claim drought-breaking win

The way that we responded throughout these two days has been excellent, Joe Root

Updated 27 Dec, 2025 11:43am

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Bihar rack up 574 in 50-over game as records tumble in Indian run spree

Suryavanshi led the carnage with 16 fours and 15 sixes from just 84 balls, bringing up his century in 36 deliveries

Published 26 Dec, 2025 12:12pm

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Smith returns as Australia prepare an all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who has not played in the longest format since 2021

Published 26 Dec, 2025 12:04pm

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Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fall on crazy day at MCG

MELBOURNE: An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday with Australia all...

Updated 26 Dec, 2025 01:30pm

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PCB receives 12 bids for two new Pakistan Super League franchises

Final bidding phase is due on January 8, 2026

Published 24 Dec, 2025 08:22pm

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Injured England quick Archer out of Ashes

Archer has arguably been England's best bowler over the first three Tests, sending down 80 overs and claiming nine wickets

Published 24 Dec, 2025 12:02pm

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Mitchell Santner returns from injury to lead NZ in T20 World Cup warm-up

The spinner will be back to lead the side in five T20s later that month, ahead of the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8

Published 24 Dec, 2025 11:25am

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Stokes concerned for England player welfare amid media scrutiny

The England players have come in for heavy criticism since Australia wrapped up an 82-run win in the third test in Adelaide on Sunday

Published 24 Dec, 2025 11:22am

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England’s dignity on the line in Boxing Day Ashes clash

The tourists have been savaged since meekly surrendering the series to a makeshift Australia outfit with a third straight defeat on Sunday in Adelaide

Published 24 Dec, 2025 11:04am

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ICC pledges to fund US national team players ahead of T20 World Cup

The US national teams, however, retained their right to compete in ICC events and continue preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Published 23 Dec, 2025 12:02pm

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Key to probe England’s ‘stag-do’ drinking on Ashes beach break

The England team headed to Queensland tourist playground Noosa after heavily losing the first two Tests in Perth and Brisbane

Published 23 Dec, 2025 11:45am

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Todd Murphy replaces Lyon in Australia squad, Cummins out of rest of Ashes series

Steve Smith was also named in the squad despite missing the third Test after suffering a bout of vertigo and will captain the side in the absence of Cummins

Published 23 Dec, 2025 11:13am

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McCullum wants to stay as England coach despite Ashes drubbing

England are 3-0 down in the five-match series

Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:11pm

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Strauss says sacking Stokes, McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes

McCullum and Stokes are under pressure after the visitors went 3-0 down

Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:07pm

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Injury raises doubts over ‘irreplaceable’ Lyon for Boxing Day Test

The spinner injured his right hamstring on the final day of the third Test, which the Australians won by 82 runs to go 3-0 up in the five Test series

Published 22 Dec, 2025 02:15pm

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Stokes seeks solace in positives from England’s Adelaide Ashes loss

England have struggled throughout the series and the team's management has been widely criticised for the lack of preparation for the conditions in Australia

Published 22 Dec, 2025 11:03am

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New Zealand seal 2-0 series win after Duffy and Patel rout West Indies

Campbell’s laboured 16 was the next best score in a sorry-looking West Indies scorecard

Published 22 Dec, 2025 10:41am

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Experience the key for Australia’s Ashes win, says Starc

Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third Test in Adelaide to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series and retain the urn

Published 22 Dec, 2025 10:29am

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Brendon McCullum concedes mistakes were made after England suffer another Ashes failure

England had one intra-squad match with the England Lions in Perth and opted against further match practice following defeats in Perth and Brisbane

Published 21 Dec, 2025 02:57pm

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Marnus Labuschagne mocks Broad’s ‘worst Australian team’ jibe after Ashes triumph

Ben Stokes' side, meanwhile, were the best English team since 2010. England last won an Ashes series Down Under in 2010/2011

Published 21 Dec, 2025 02:53pm

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West Indies 43-0, need 419 more to win after Conway joins elite

Brandon King was on 37 and John Campbell two not out off 50 balls as the West Indies began a record chase after being set a target of 462

Published 21 Dec, 2025 11:39am

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England’s Ashes dream is over but Stokes vows to fight on

Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third Test in Adelaide to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series and retain the urn

Published 21 Dec, 2025 10:23am

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Pakistan crush India by 191 runs to win U19 Asia Cup 2025

Chasing 348 runs, India were bundled out for 156 runs

Updated 21 Dec, 2025 05:48pm

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Australia beat England by 82 runs to retain Ashes

Chasing a 435-run target, England were bowled out to 352 runs

Published 21 Dec, 2025 09:21am

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Australia have shown why they were Ashes favourites, says England’s Crawley

They’re a very, very good side. I feel like it was always going to be tough coming up here against them

Published 20 Dec, 2025 03:08pm

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India drops Shubman Gill T20 World Cup squad

The same team will also play five home T20Is against New Zealand from January 21

Published 20 Dec, 2025 02:49pm

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Australia’s Head fires quickfire 68 as England’s Ashes hopes fade

At tea on day three, the hosts were 119-2 with Usman Khawaja partnering Head on 27 as they set about piling up a big total to put the five-match series out of England's reach

Published 19 Dec, 2025 11:27am

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West Indies 110-0, trail by 465, after Conway’s epic 227 for New Zealand

The West Indies, with King unbeaten on 55 and Campbell not out 45, are still 465 runs behind

Published 19 Dec, 2025 11:13am

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India rule white ball amid geopolitical issues and South Africa lift WTC mace

India beat Pakistan three times during the politically charged tournament and refused to shake hands with them either at the toss or after the match

Published 18 Dec, 2025 11:32am

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Australia board chief condemns DRS ‘clanger’ in Ashes Test

Snicko picked up a sound but it did not align with the ball’s flight past the bat in the video review of the dismissal

Published 18 Dec, 2025 11:26am

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Masterful Conway, Latham in 323 opening stand as West Indies wilt

Conway ended the day 178 not out and captain Latham was out just before the close for 137

Updated 18 Dec, 2025 12:11pm

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England battle to save Ashes as Australia rip through top-order

Lyon and Scott Boland then piled on the pain in a 23-run last-wicket stand before Lyon was trapped lbw for nine by Archer, who ended with 5-53

Published 18 Dec, 2025 10:38am

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Pakistan players set to feature in entire BBL: Cricket Australia

CA chief Todd Greenberg also confirms that Australia's planned T20 tour Pakistan ahead of World T20 will also go ahead

Published 17 Dec, 2025 07:42pm

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Usman Khawaja revels in late lifeline as Australia 194-5 in 3rd Ashes Test

Smith, who has more than 10,000 runs, had been feeling unwell in the lead-up but was on Tuesday named in the side

Published 17 Dec, 2025 11:05am

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West Indies hope Christmas comes early in must-win New Zealand Test

The first Test at Christchurch was drawn

Published 17 Dec, 2025 11:02am

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Pakistan U-19 qualify for Asia Cup semifinals with 70-run win over UAE

UAE fall 70 runs short of 241-run target

Published 16 Dec, 2025 08:43pm

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Australia’s Green sold for record 252mn rupees in IPL auction

The big money for Green surpassed the previous overseas record of 247.5 million rupees for Mitchell Starc

Published 16 Dec, 2025 06:08pm

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Stokes tells England to ‘show a bit of dog’ in must-win Adelaide Test

The tourists have crashed to consecutive eight-wicket losses and must snap a 17-match winless streak in Australia at Adelaide Oval to keep the five-match series alive

Published 16 Dec, 2025 11:45am

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Usman Khawaja overlooked as Australia captain Cummins, Lyon return for third Ashes Test

Australia held a 2-0 lead in the last Ashes in England in 2023 before the hosts rallied to draw the series 2-2

Published 16 Dec, 2025 11:38am

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Lyon poised to bounce back after surprise Brisbane omission

The 38-year-old was not included for a pink-ball Test against the West Indies in July, marking his first omission while fit in 12 years

Published 15 Dec, 2025 02:02pm

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Tongue replaces Atkinson in only England change for third Ashes Test

Atkinson struggled in eight-wicket defeats at Perth and Brisbane, clobbered for 236 with just three wickets to show for it

Published 15 Dec, 2025 11:40am

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England’s Brook admits he needs to rein himself in with Ashes on the line

Coach Brendon McCullum insisted on Sunday that England's aggressive style of batting will not change despite heavy defeats in the first two Tests

Published 15 Dec, 2025 11:03am

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‘Golden moment’ as Messi meets Tendulkar, Chhetri on India tour

Messi along with his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul are part of GOAT Tour of a cricket-crazy nation

Published 14 Dec, 2025 09:01pm

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England coach McCullum doubles down again with Ashes on the line

New Zealander McCullum has come under fire for his aggressive approach to the game after England slumped to losses by eight wickets in two days in Perth

Published 14 Dec, 2025 01:46pm

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Australia’s Khawaja fit for third Ashes Test, unfazed by future talk

The left-handed batter, who will turn 39 during the Adelaide Test which starts on Wednesday, missed the pink-ball encounter against England due to a back problem

Published 14 Dec, 2025 10:50am

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England must change mindset to salvage Ashes, says Johnson

The outlook appears grim for England, who last won the Ashes in 2015 and have suffered 5-0, 4-0 and 4-0 defeats in their last three series Down Under

Published 14 Dec, 2025 10:47am

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Green says no complacency as Australia aim to seal Ashes in Adelaide

Despite the series ending 2-2, Pat Cummins’ side retained the Ashes as holders

Published 14 Dec, 2025 10:14am

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New Zealand romp to victory over West Indies in second test

It was Duffy's second consecutive five-wicket haul in the series and he was ably assisted by fellow seamer Michael Rae

Published 12 Dec, 2025 01:00pm

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India back Suryakumar and Gill to regain mojo before T20 World Cup

Returning from a neck injury, opener Gill managed four and zero in the first two T20 matches of the ongoing home series against South Africa

Published 12 Dec, 2025 12:43pm

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De Kock shines as South Africa beat India by 51 runs in second T20

In response, Tilak Varma, who walked in at 32-3, struck a 27-ball fifty, but the left-handed batter was unable to take his side over the line

Published 12 Dec, 2025 12:37pm

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Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test

The Black Caps were 278 all out with about an hour to play in the final session, after the West Indies scored 205 at the Basin Reserve

Published 11 Dec, 2025 12:33pm

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NZ in charge of second Windies Test despite Tickner injury

Tickner trapped King in front for 33, however, and then sent back Kavem Hodge for a duck in similar fashion to make the first inroads

Published 10 Dec, 2025 12:07pm

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Cummins heads Australia squad for third Ashes Test

Cummins has been labouring with a back problem and missed the eight-wicket wins over England in Perth and Brisbane

Published 10 Dec, 2025 12:03pm

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Pandya steals show on comeback as India thrash S Africa by 101 runs in first T20

South Africa suffered a batting collapse, as they were bowled out for 74 as all six Indian bowlers picked up wickets

Published 10 Dec, 2025 11:58am

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‘Gutted’ England paceman Wood ruled out of rest of Ashes

Wood will return home later this week to work on his rehabilitation and recovery, the team said on Tuesday

Published 09 Dec, 2025 01:20pm

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Australia quick Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes after injury setback

Hazlewood will now aim to be fully fit for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, which begins in February

Published 09 Dec, 2025 12:18pm

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Depleted New Zealand to meet upbeat West Indies in Wellington

The Black Caps lost the services of pacers Nathan Smith and Matt Henry during the drawn series-opener in Christchurch

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 12:11pm

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India captain Suryakumar declares Gill and Pandya fit for T20 series opener v South Africa

“Both are looking healthy and fit,” Suryakumar told

Published 08 Dec, 2025 04:09pm

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Golf, beaches and nap-time: beaten England focus on R+R

Head coach Brendon McCullum conceded team management may indeed have got things wrong, but more for training too hard than too little

Published 08 Dec, 2025 01:33pm

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Time to move on? Australia balance rebuild with Ashes ambitions

While his replacement Travis Head was unable to produce another knock to rival his match-winning century against England in Perth

Published 08 Dec, 2025 12:17pm

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Bangladesh’s Shakib wants home farewell series before ending career

Considered the greatest cricketer ever produced by Bangladesh, Shakib left the country after the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina-led government last year

Published 08 Dec, 2025 12:11pm

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England trained ‘too much’ prior to Ashes collapse, says McCullum

England's players are now set to be handed four days off

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:01pm

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‘Good banter’: Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

The hosts won the day-night Test by an emphatic eight wickets in Brisbane

Published 07 Dec, 2025 05:12pm

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Stokes refuses to give up hope as Ashes ambitions hang by thread

Stokes and all-rounder Will Jacks gave England some joy on Sunday, Stokes made 50 and Jacks 41

Published 07 Dec, 2025 05:08pm

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South Africa coach Conrad says meant no malice with ‘grovel’ remark

Speaking to the media for the first time since he made the comment last month, Conrad said he regretted his choice of word

Published 07 Dec, 2025 01:21pm

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England being humiliated by Australia, says Vaughan

England eventually bowled out Australia for 511 to trail by 177 after the first innings before collapsing from 90-1 to 134-6

Published 07 Dec, 2025 12:25pm

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Australia crush England by eight wickets to take 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia surged home for the loss of two wickets with Steve Smith smashing a six to win the match

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 02:46pm

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Old is gold: Kohli and Rohit shine bright

Kohli’s last four ODI knocks – 74 not out, 135, 102 and 65 not out – tell a story of resurgence capped by a player-of-the-series award against South Africa

Published 07 Dec, 2025 12:17pm

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Pakistan legend Wasim Akram hails ‘incredible’ Starc after Ashes heroics

Starc broke Wasim Akram's record of 414 wickets in second Ashes Test in Brisbane

Published 06 Dec, 2025 06:23pm

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Jaiswal hits ton as India thrash South Africa to clinch ODI series

Chasing 271 for victory, India rode on Jaiswal's unbeaten 116

Updated 06 Dec, 2025 09:00pm

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England staring down the barrel under Gabba lights as Australia dominate

After losing inside two days in Perth, England are staring down the barrel in the match and the series

Updated 06 Dec, 2025 05:42pm

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Karachi Blues crush Sialkot to reclaim Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title

Chasing an imposing 533-run target on Day 5, Sialkot crumbled under sustained pressure, eventually being dismissed for 314

Published 05 Dec, 2025 07:07pm

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Fakhar Zaman found guilty of breaching ICC code of conduct

Zaman was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel during the final of the tri-nation series against Sri Lanka

Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:53pm

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Australia’s Hazlewood suffers fresh injury setback

Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday that Hazlewood had reported Achilles soreness, delaying his rehabilitation

Published 05 Dec, 2025 01:46pm

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Hope’s resistance keeps West Indies alive in New Zealand Test

Hope was 116 not out and Greaves 55 with the pair putting on 140 for the fifth wicket after the West Indies were in dire straits at 72-4

Published 05 Dec, 2025 12:34pm

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Australia cut England’s lead to 106 runs

Number three batter Labuschagne combined with captain Steve Smith in a 50-run partnership in the day-night match at the Gabba

Updated 05 Dec, 2025 03:10pm

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Root’s superb first ton in Australia guides England to 325-9

BRISBANE: Joe Root finally scored his maiden Test century in Australia on his fourth Ashes tour to guide England...

Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:11pm

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Pandya back in India squad for T20s against South Africa

Pandya made a winning comeback in India’s domestic T20 competition as he scored 77 not out

Published 03 Dec, 2025 07:39pm

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Five-wicket Duffy puts New Zealand on top against West Indies

Once the forgotten man of New Zealand domestic cricket, Duffy found himself the enforcer in only his second Test

Published 03 Dec, 2025 01:34pm

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Stokes backs ‘incredibly talented’ Jacks on eve of 2nd Ashes clash

In their only change, England recalled 26-year-old Jacks for his first Test since 2022 following an injury to pace bowler Mark Wood

Published 03 Dec, 2025 01:29pm

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Australia’s Cummins, Inglis in frame for second Ashes Test

Australia have won 12 out of the 13 pink ball tests they have hosted, with their sole loss coming against West Indies at the Gabba in January, 2024

Published 03 Dec, 2025 12:02pm

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Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Robin died unexpectedly at his South Perth apartment on Monday

Published 02 Dec, 2025 05:53pm

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Maxwell rules himself out of IPL 2026 auctions

Maxwell, who has played in the IPL since 2012, said the league helped in shaping him up as a cricketer

Published 02 Dec, 2025 02:22pm

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New Zealand 231-9 as West Indies exploit bowler-friendly wicket

New Zealand tumbled from 94-1 to 148-6 on a bowler-friendly wicket after Williamson was dismissed for 52, his 38th Test half-century

Published 02 Dec, 2025 12:48pm

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Wood out as spinner Jacks comes in for England

The 27-year-old got the nod ahead of Shoaib Bashir for the pink-ball match to add more depth to the England batting

Published 02 Dec, 2025 12:44pm

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Michael Vaughan urges England to blend Bazball with old-school discipline

England have won only three series in Australia in the last 50 years, the last in 2010-11

Published 02 Dec, 2025 11:21am

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Labuschagne backs under fire Khawaja ahead of second Ashes Test

Khawaja struggled with back spasms during Australia's dramatic victory over England in the series opener in Perth

Published 01 Dec, 2025 02:11pm

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‘As easy as making tea’: Latest Kohli masterclass dispels doubts

Senior cricket journalist Ayaz Memon said the performance was a statement of intent from India’s senior duo

Published 01 Dec, 2025 12:55pm

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NZ out to dominate West Indies again with red ball to kick off WTC campaign

The Black Caps, who beat the tourists 3-1 in Twenty20 series and swept their one-day series 3-0 in November

Published 01 Dec, 2025 11:18am

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Kohli stars as India beat South Africa in first ODI

Kohli's 135 came off 120 balls and he shared a second-wicket partnership of 136 with Rohit Sharma

Updated 30 Nov, 2025 10:03pm

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Russell retires from IPL, joins KKR’s coaching department

The 37-year-old had been with the IPL franchise as a player since the 2014 season and has lifted the trophy twice

Published 30 Nov, 2025 01:17pm

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England’s Root ready for pink-ball Ashes Test after heavy loss

England take on Australia in Brisbane from Thursday looking to respond strongly to their eight-wicket defeat inside two days in Perth

Published 30 Nov, 2025 12:38pm

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India’s Abhishek runs riot with 52-ball 148 in domestic T20 clash

The left-handed batter completed his century in 32 balls, the third joint-quickest by an Indian in T20s

Published 30 Nov, 2025 12:23pm

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Rahul says India confident after return of Kohli, Rohit

RANCHI: India’s stand-in skipper K.L. Rahul said on Saturday his team was feeling confident with the return of...

Published 29 Nov, 2025 05:47pm

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Pakistan choose to bowl first against Sri Lanka in T20 Tri-Series final

Shaheen Shah Afridi replaces Wasim Junior

Updated 29 Nov, 2025 07:09pm

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India’s Sharma most expensive player in WPL auction, Aussie skipper Healy goes unsold

All-rounder Deepti Sharma, whose player-of-the-tournament performance helped India win the World Cup earlier this month

Published 28 Nov, 2025 12:17pm

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Australia captain Cummins, Hazlewood to miss another Ashes Test

Cricket Australia said Cummins would travel with the squad, as he did for Perth

Published 28 Nov, 2025 12:15pm

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Babar Azam equals unwanted record for most T20I ducks for Pakistan

Joins Umar Akmal and Saim Ayub with 10 dismissals without scoring

Published 27 Nov, 2025 09:09pm

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Tri-nation series: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by six runs in tight Rawalpindi T20I clash

Both sides will meet in the final again on Sunday

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:48pm

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Lions no more, India’s Test team appear vulnerable on home soil

Head coach Gautam Gambhir was even booed in Guwahati after overseeing India's fifth defeat in their last seven home Tests

Published 27 Nov, 2025 02:36pm

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Gavaskar calls for ‘post-mortem’ after India Test debacle

South Africa inflicted a record 408-run defeat on India in the second Test on Wednesday to take the series 2-0

Published 27 Nov, 2025 12:40pm

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Anderson expects England to pick same side for second Ashes Test

England have won only three series in Australia in the last 50 years, the last in 2010-11

Published 27 Nov, 2025 12:22pm

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Ashes pitch rated ‘very good’ after two-day test in Perth

This was disappointing for fans holding tickets for days three and four, but we saw some incredible moments

Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:31am

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Fast bowler Mohammad Musa achieves double hat-trick in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Takes four wickets in four consecutive balls against Pesahwar

Published 26 Nov, 2025 11:37pm

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World Cup draw to keep Spain-Argentina, France-England apart before final

The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet until the semi-finals for the first time in the tournament's history if those teams win their groups

Published 26 Nov, 2025 01:59pm

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Ashes candidate Renshaw backs Khawaja to retain opening slot for Australia

With Australia to play England in the day-night second Test at the Gabba next week

Published 26 Nov, 2025 01:56pm

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South Africa condemn India to biggest Test loss for series sweep

India suffered their biggest Test defeat by runs and a fifth loss in seven home Tests, having been whitewashed 3-0 by New Zealand last year

Updated 26 Nov, 2025 01:36pm

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Islamabad United extends PSL journey with 10-year contract renewal

Islamabad is one of the four franchises, including Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, and Peshawar Zalmi, to have accepted PCB’s offers for contract renewal

Published 25 Nov, 2025 10:26pm

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Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen announces exit from franchise

Tareen says being part of Multan Sultans had been “one of the greatest honours” of his life

Published 25 Nov, 2025 09:28pm

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ICC announces T20 World Cup 2026 schedule; Pakistan-India clash set for Feb 15

The event will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka

Published 25 Nov, 2025 07:34pm

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Karachi Kings renew PSL franchise rights for another decade

Karachi Kings CEO Tariq Wasi welcomes the renewal, saying franchise had developed a strong foundation over the years

Published 25 Nov, 2025 05:43pm

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Bazball or bust: England unlikely to blink despite Perth pounding

New Zealand duly crashed to defeat by Australia, but 10 years on McCullum’s convictions remain unchanged

Published 25 Nov, 2025 02:10pm

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Josh Hazlewood back bowling in big Ashes boost for Australia

Skipper Cummins was also absent with a lingering lower back injury, replaced by Scott Boland

Published 25 Nov, 2025 01:26pm

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‘Amateurish’ England lashed for skipping pink-ball warm-up

The rest of the squad will instead head to Brisbane ahead of the second pink-ball Test on December 4

Published 25 Nov, 2025 01:22pm

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South Africa eye sweep as India start mammoth chase poorly

South Africa set India a mammoth victory target of 549 in the second test and reduced the hosts to 27-2 to stay...

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 04:38pm

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Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi renew 10-year PSL contracts with PCB

The renewals follow independent valuations conducted by EY MENA, which placed Lahore Qalandars as the league’s most valuable franchise

Published 24 Nov, 2025 05:54pm

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Australia hopeful of Cummins return in Brisbane, Khawaja no certainty for Gabba

“That hasn’t eventuated the way that we would have liked for Patty,” McDonald said

Published 24 Nov, 2025 12:38pm

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NZ’s Williamson returns for West Indies Test series

Seamers Will O'Rourke and Ben Sears were unavailable due to injury and Kyle Jamieson will miss the series opener at least

Published 24 Nov, 2025 12:33pm

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Jansen hurts India again, South Africa sense victory

Marco Jansen continued to torment India in the second and final test in Guwahati as the lanky quick claimed 6-48 to...

Updated 24 Nov, 2025 04:20pm

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Rahul to lead India in ODIs against South Africa

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant return to the ODI team

Published 23 Nov, 2025 07:20pm

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England’s Stokes praises Australia’s Head, supports his own errant batters

Ollie Pope, Joe Root and Harry Brook all fell to expansive drives, the latter two having barely put bat on ball, just as half the team had done on Friday

Published 23 Nov, 2025 01:43pm

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‘The moment was right’: Head floors England with match-winning hundred

The 31-year-old, who habitually tops the order in short formats for his country

Published 23 Nov, 2025 01:39pm

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Perth Test becomes shortest Ashes match in over 100 years

Only two matches in the 1888 Ashes series in England were shorter, 788 balls at Old Trafford and 792 at Lord’s

Published 23 Nov, 2025 12:54pm

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Muthusamy, Jansen put South Africa on top in second India Test

The hosts reached nine for no loss in 6.1 overs at stumps

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 05:21pm

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England would be amateurish not to play pink-ball warm-up, says Vaughan

Vaughan said once the dust had settled, England should tweak their schedule to give the players an opportunity to stay sharp

Published 23 Nov, 2025 10:30am

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South Africa 247-6 after Kuldeep takes three in second India Test

The World Test champions won the first Test of the two-match series by 30 runs

Published 22 Nov, 2025 06:08pm

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Starc, Boland rattle England as Australia mount day two comeback

PERTH: Australia took nine wickets in the second session of day two at Perth Stadium on Saturday to bowl England out...

Published 22 Nov, 2025 12:31pm

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US batter Reddy suspended by ICC, charged with anti-corruption breaches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has provisionally suspended U.S. international Akhilesh Reddy on...

Published 21 Nov, 2025 08:13pm

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Kagiso Rabada out of second India Test but South Africa ‘buoyant’

South Africa are chasing a first series win on Indian soil since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed there in 2000

Published 21 Nov, 2025 01:26pm

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Injured Gill out of second Test, Pant to lead India against South Africa

Gill retired hurt in the first innings of the opening Test in Kolkata and did not bat in the second as South Africa beat India inside three days at Eden Gardens

Published 21 Nov, 2025 12:30pm

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Starc celebrates seven as England collapse before tea in Ashes opener

Harry Brook counter-attacked with a 61-ball 52 before tamely gloving debutant seamer Brendan Doggett (2-27) to keeper Alex Carey

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 12:33pm

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India captain Gill doubtful for second test due to neck injury

India captain Shubman Gill could miss the second test against South Africa if there is any concern about a recurring...

Published 20 Nov, 2025 04:37pm

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England Ashes win in Australia would be defining moment, says McCullum

Reclaiming the Ashes on Australian soil would be a defining moment for England, head coach Brendon McCullum said as...

Published 20 Nov, 2025 03:55pm

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Chilled Smith ready to lead Australia into Ashes fire

Smith will undoubtedly face jibes over that incident from the travelling England fans during the series

Published 20 Nov, 2025 12:17pm

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Ashes triumph in Australia would be Stokes’s crowning achievement

Only three England captains have secured the urn in Australia in the last 50 years, with Andrew Strauss the last in 2010/11

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:17am

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Jake Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

Marnus Labuschagne, who has been used as a makeshift opener, will bat at his favoured number three position ahead of Smith and Travis Head

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:10am

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Ravindra, Conway pave the way as New Zealand clinch ODI series against West Indies

After being put into bat, West Indies top order faltered, losing half their batters for only 86 in 15.3 overs

Published 19 Nov, 2025 03:37pm

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What is the Ashes cricket series?

If the series is drawn, the holders retain the Ashes

Updated 19 Nov, 2025 02:08pm

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Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in tri-series opener

Pakistan reach the 148-run target in 19.2 overs

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:52pm

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Hasan Nawaz returns to T20I tri-series squad after Samad’s injury

Samad suffers finger injury during the practice session

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:33pm

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Fearless England ready to shake off weight of failure

Confident noises are coming out of England's camp, though, and whether or not Brendon McCullum's side can turn the tide

Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:12am

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NZ’s Mitchell ruled out of remainder of West Indies ODI series

NZC said the injury would require only two weeks of rehabilitation

Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:07am

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England’s Ashes bid hinges on first two Tests, says Broad

England last won the Ashes in 2015 and have not won in Australia since 2011, with Australia winning their last three home series 5-0, 4-0 and 4-0

Published 18 Nov, 2025 10:51am

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Charith Asalanka, Asitha Fernando leave Pakistan tour due to illness

Sri Lanka make Dasun Shanaka captain for the T20 tri-series

Published 17 Nov, 2025 09:09pm

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South Africa coach lauds Bavuma as one of the best in the world

Bavuma remains unbeaten in his 11 Tests as skipper, winning 10 of them to go with a draw

Published 17 Nov, 2025 02:16pm

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India confront batting blind spot after Kolkata pitch boomerangs

On a treacherous Eden Gardens' pitch, the ball bounced irregularly and turned sharply and none of the teams posted 200

Published 17 Nov, 2025 12:39pm

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Dropped Konstas to face England in tour match

Nathan McSweeney, who Konstas replaced to make his test debut against India in the last home summer

Published 17 Nov, 2025 12:20pm

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Pakistan, India blind women show spirit of cricket with handshakes

India’s men team refused to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents at the Asia Cup in September

Published 16 Nov, 2025 09:50pm

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Coach Gambhir questions ‘technique and temperament’ of Indian batters

India were a batter short after skipper Shubman Gill was forced out due to a neck injury

Published 16 Nov, 2025 06:38pm

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South Africa beat India by 30 runs in Kolkata Test

This is their first Test win in India in 15 years

Published 16 Nov, 2025 02:05pm

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South Africa 153 all out, India need 124 to win

Skipper Temba Bavuma topped the scoring for the tourists with an unbeaten 55

Updated 16 Nov, 2025 01:43pm

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Rajasthan trade captain Samson to Chennai for Jadeja and Curran ahead of IPL 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Samson has represented Rajasthan in 11 IPL seasons since his 2013 debut in the competition

Published 16 Nov, 2025 10:30am

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India captain Gill out of South Africa Test with neck injury

Gill will not take any further part in the ongoing opening Test against South Africa after he was forced to retire hurt with a neck injury in the first innings

Published 16 Nov, 2025 10:23am

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India close in on win over South Africa after Jadeja heroics

KOLKATA: Veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets to put India in sight of victory on a manic day two of a...

Published 15 Nov, 2025 05:27pm

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Babar equals Saeed Anwar’s Pakistan ODI century record

He is the third-fastest player in ODI history to register 20 tons

Updated 14 Nov, 2025 11:34pm

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Pakistan seal series as Babar’s century sinks Sri Lanka

Greenshirts take unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series

Updated 14 Nov, 2025 10:54pm

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Duckett and Crawley on fire in England Ashes warm-up

The Test openers were in good touch on a docile pitch at Lilac Hill in Perth against a second-string England Lions side

Published 14 Nov, 2025 03:06pm

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Ashes to Ashes, cricket’s oldest rivalry endures

Attention spans have shortened in the era of smartphones and social media

Published 14 Nov, 2025 12:32pm

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Bumrah bags five as India bowl out South Africa for 159

Bumrah struck twice in the third over after tea to send back Simon Harmer and last man Keshav Maharaj

Updated 14 Nov, 2025 03:01pm

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Smith says England speed kings could struggle in Ashes

England left out Chris Woakes, a bowler in a similar vein

Published 13 Nov, 2025 01:18pm

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Duffy takes four as New Zealand crush West Indies to seal T20 series

Roston Chase top scored with 38 while Romario Shepherd struck a lively 36 off 22 balls in the lower order

Published 13 Nov, 2025 01:12pm

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Pakistan rises to fourth in ICC ODI rankings

The victory lifts Pakistan above South Africa in the updated ICC rankings

Published 12 Nov, 2025 08:01pm

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Hazlewood given okay for Ashes opener after hamstring scare

Both Hazlewood and Sean Abbott, who was named in the Test squad as a back-up fast bowler

Published 12 Nov, 2025 12:31pm

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India bank on old recipe of spin and first-innings heft against South Africa

India will back their top order to counter the new-ball threat posed by South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada-led pace battery

Published 12 Nov, 2025 11:20am

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Stokes says England will be ready for Ashes opener despite lean preparations

England great Ian Botham raised questions on Tuesday about the preparations for the opening Test

Published 12 Nov, 2025 10:33am

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Australia’s Starc wants spicy Ashes wickets, not five-day Tests

Starc, who recently quit T20I cricket to extend his career in tesTs

Published 11 Nov, 2025 11:54am

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Botham concerned about England’s Ashes preparations

Joe Root-captained England played two internal matches against the England Lions before the last 2021/22 Ashes in Australia and lost the series 4-0

Published 11 Nov, 2025 11:51am

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Fourth New Zealand-West Indies T20 washed out

New Zealand remain 2-1 up in the series with the fifth and final match to be played in Dunedin on Thursday

Published 10 Nov, 2025 01:22pm

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Pakistan win Hong Kong Super Sixes 2025 title

Beat Kuwait by 43 runs in the final

Published 09 Nov, 2025 02:00pm

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New Zealand edge West Indies by nine runs in tense third T20

New Zealand took a 2-1 lead in the five-game series

Published 09 Nov, 2025 12:47pm

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Babar Azam completes 15,000 international runs

Becomes the fifth Pakistani to achieve this milestone

Published 09 Nov, 2025 11:48am

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Pakistan edge Australia by one run to reach Hong Kong Sixes final

Australia fail to chase a 120-run target in six overs

Published 09 Nov, 2025 11:30am

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Former Test quick Harris fires Broad-side at England’s Ashes hopes

Harris, who played in three Tests of that series, said the former England quick was well wide of the mark on both counts

Published 07 Nov, 2025 12:00pm

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India’s Dube credits team backing for bowling improvement

India triumphed by 48 runs at Carrara stadium to pull 2-1 ahead in the five-match series heading into the fifth and final match in Brisbane on Saturday

Published 07 Nov, 2025 11:54am

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India spin way to dominant T20 win over Australia on Gold Coast

India will take a 2-1 series lead into the fifth and final match in Brisbane on Saturday

Published 07 Nov, 2025 08:00am

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Diageo’s India arm to review investment in RCB cricket team owner

The sports business accounted for 8.3% of United Spirits’ total core profit for the year ended March 31, 2025

Published 06 Nov, 2025 12:01pm

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Captain Cummins targets return in second Ashes Test

That's the aim and we're building our plan to the second Test, Cummins told reporters in Sydney on Thursday

Published 06 Nov, 2025 11:58am

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Pant returns to India squad for test series against South Africa

BENGALURU: Rishabh Pant will make his return to India’s squad for the two-test series against South Africa, the...

Published 05 Nov, 2025 06:02pm

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Cricket India’s Ashwin out of Big Bash League after knee surgery

SYDNEY: Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will miss what would have been his maiden Big Bash League (BBL) season...

Published 05 Nov, 2025 01:13pm

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Sam Konstas dropped, uncapped Weatherald included in Australia’s Ashes squad

MELBOURNE: Young opener Sam Konstas has been dropped from Australia’s squad for the Ashes, opening the door for...

Published 05 Nov, 2025 12:23pm

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Australia selector Bailey defends age profile of Ashes squad after Waugh criticism

MELBOURNE: Australia’s selectors chairman George Bailey defended sticking with the test side’s veteran core for the...

Published 05 Nov, 2025 11:34am

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ICC suspends Haris Rauf for two matches for code of conduct breach

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Pakistan’s speedster Haris Rauf for two One-Day Internationals...

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 10:02pm

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Pakistan overcome late scare to win first ODI against South Africa

Pakistan held their nerve in a tense finish to clinch a hard-fought three-wicket victory over South Africa in the...

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 11:13pm

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Australia’s Head released from T20 squad for red-ball warmup for Ashes

MELBOURNE: Australia batter Travis Head has been released from the T20I squad against India to get some red-ball...

Published 04 Nov, 2025 12:13pm

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Trott to step down as Afghanistan coach after T20 World Cup

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott will leave the position after next year’s Twenty20 World Cup, the country’s cricket...

Published 04 Nov, 2025 12:11pm

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Australia’s Labuschagne boasts of best touch for six years ahead of Ashes

SYDNEY: Marnus Labuschagne reckons he is in his best form with the bat for six years after hitting his fifth century...

Published 04 Nov, 2025 12:08pm

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England ‘quietly confident’ heading into Ashes series, says Wood

England are banking on their rapid bowling attack as they look to end their Ashes drought in Australia, with fast...

Published 04 Nov, 2025 11:47am

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PCB announces completion of Mohammad Waseem’s tenure as head coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday the completion of Mohammad Waseem’s tenure as Head Coach of the...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 11:08pm

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India announces $5.75 million reward for women cricket World Cup winners

NEW DELHI: India’s cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women’s team after their...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 07:03pm

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International cricket returns to Faisalabad with Pakistan-South Africa ODIs

FAISALABAD: International cricket is set to return to Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium after 17 years with the three-match...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 05:32pm

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World Cup triumph hailed as India women’s ‘1983 moment’

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes to India’s women cricketers following their “historic”...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 11:12am

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India win maiden Women’s World Cup title after Verma-Sharma show

NAVI MUMBAI: India’s agonising wait for a maiden Women’s World Cup title finally came to an end as Harmanpreet Kaur...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 11:01am

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Sundar steers India to five-wicket win over Australia in 3rd T20

HOBART: Washington Sundar hit an unbeaten 49 as India chased down 187 to beat Australia by five wickets in the third...

Published 02 Nov, 2025 06:06pm

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Verma, Sharma help India post 298-7 in Women’s World Cup final

NAVI MUMBAI: Half-centuries by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma helped India post a competitive 298-7 against South...

Updated 02 Nov, 2025 08:17pm

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Babar Azam surpasses Virat Kohli’s T20I half-century record

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has achieved yet another milestone in T20 International cricket, surpassing Indian...

Published 02 Nov, 2025 04:07pm

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Women’s cricket set for new champion as India, South Africa clash

NAVI MUMBAI: Hosts India face South Africa in the Women’s World Cup final in Mumbai on Sunday, with the one-day...

Published 02 Nov, 2025 12:07pm

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New Zealand’s Williamson retires from Twenty20 internationals

SYDNEY: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals on Sunday...

Published 02 Nov, 2025 11:49am

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England coach McCullum doesn’t expect Ashes hangover from ODI disappointment

Coach Brendon McCullum believes England’s batting struggles in the 3-0 one-day international series loss to New...

Published 02 Nov, 2025 11:12am

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New Zealand’s Jamieson back for West Indies T20s, Henry rested

Kyle Jamieson was included in the New Zealand squad for the Twenty20 series against West Indies on Sunday despite...

Published 02 Nov, 2025 10:59am

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India captain Kaur sees World Cup final as possible turning point

MUMBAI: Winning the ODI World Cup could be a turning point for the women’s game in cricket-crazy India, captain...

Published 01 Nov, 2025 07:29pm

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Saim Ayub, bowlers give Pakistan series-levelling win over South Africa

Pakistan produced a commanding all-round performance to level the three-match T20I series against South Africa with...

Published 31 Oct, 2025 10:52pm

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Babar Azam becomes leading run-scorer in T20Is

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam has become the leading run-scorer in Twenty20 internationals (T20Is), surpassing...

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 11:08pm

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Australia skipper bemoans ‘junk’ bowling after World Cup semi-final exit

MUMBAI: Australia captain Alyssa Healy bemoaned some loose bowling from her team after the seven-times champions...

Published 31 Oct, 2025 11:52am

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Rodrigues opens up on mental health battle after World Cup semi-final heroics

MUMBAI: India’s Jemimah Rodrigues said she has struggled with anxiety at the Women’s World Cup but her determination...

Published 31 Oct, 2025 11:49am

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PCB announces men’s domestic contracts for 2025-26 season

The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced the men’s domestic cricket contracts for the season 2025-26. A total of...

Published 30 Oct, 2025 10:28pm

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Cricket South Africa humble England to reach World Cup final after Wolvaardt and Kapp heroics

NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt smashed an epic 169 to lead her side into the final of the Women’s...

Published 30 Oct, 2025 12:38pm

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Australian teenager dies after hit by ball at training

MELBOURNE: Australian cricket was rocked on Thursday by the death of a teenage player hit by a ball during training...

Published 30 Oct, 2025 12:34pm

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CA reports $7 million loss despite bumper India series

MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia (CA) announced a net deficit of A$11.3 million ($7.34 million) for the 2024-25...

Published 30 Oct, 2025 12:33pm

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HBL extends title sponsorship of Pakistan Super League for two more seasons

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has renewed its title sponsorship of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for another two...

Published 29 Oct, 2025 06:13pm

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New Zealand hammer reckless England despite Archer’s brilliance

HAMILTON: New Zealand defeated England by five wickets in the second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday, with the return...

Published 29 Oct, 2025 12:56pm

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Reckless England set New Zealand 176 to win second ODI

HAMILTON: England’s style of full-throttle cricket failed to find second gear as they set New Zealand 176 to win in...

Published 29 Oct, 2025 12:47pm

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Australia captain Cummins returns to bowling in buildup to Ashes

MELBOURNE: Australia captain Pat Cummins has eased back into bowling in his rehabilitation from a lower-back injury...

Published 29 Oct, 2025 11:49am

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Hendricks, Bosch lead South Africa to 55-run T20 win over Pakistan

South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks struck 60 from 40 balls and seamer Corbin Bosch took a career-best 4-14 in four...

Published 29 Oct, 2025 11:47am

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Chris Broad claims ICC told him to be ‘lenient’ with India over slow over-rate breaches

Former England cricketer-turned-match-referee Chris Broad has raised serious questions about the impartiality of the...

Published 28 Oct, 2025 06:53pm

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Shreyas Iyer recovering well from spleen injury, says India’s Suryakumar

India batsman Shreyas Iyer is in stable condition and recovering well from a spleen injury, Twenty20 captain...

Published 28 Oct, 2025 03:28pm

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Billion hopes as India face formidable Australia in World Cup semis

NAVI MUMBAI: Defending champions Australia surged unbeaten into the Women’s World Cup semi-finals and are clear...

Published 28 Oct, 2025 01:57pm

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Carey hoping Australia fans can block out English taunts during Ashes

MELBOURNE: Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey remembers a hostile reception from English crowds after stumping Jonny...

Published 28 Oct, 2025 01:09pm

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Indian minister blames Australian cricketers over Indore molestation incident

Indian Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has sparked widespread outrage after suggesting that two Australian women...

Published 27 Oct, 2025 09:11pm

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Temba Bavuma returns for South Africa Tests against India

JOHANNESBURG: Temba Bavuma was on Monday named as captain of South Africa’s squad for two World Test Championship...

Published 27 Oct, 2025 02:26pm

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India’s Iyer taken to hospital after fielding injury

India batter Shreyas Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen and was admitted to hospital in Sydney after falling awkwardly...

Published 27 Oct, 2025 01:30pm

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New Zealand captain Devine ends 19-year ODI career

An emotional Sophie Devine was given a guard of honour as the New Zealand captain played her last One-Day...

Published 27 Oct, 2025 11:29am

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Cummins out of Ashes opener, coach optimistic about second Test

SYDNEY: Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes Test in Perth next month and will be...

Updated 27 Oct, 2025 01:23pm

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Brilliant Brook century lifts England to 223 in first NZ ODI

TAURANGA: Big-hitting Harry Brook scored a breathtaking 135 to save England’s blushes as the tourists were dismissed...

Published 26 Oct, 2025 12:04pm

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Man arrested over alleged inappropriate conduct towards Australia women’s players

A man has been arrested for approaching two of Australia’s women cricketers and allegedly touching them...

Published 26 Oct, 2025 11:31am

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Virat Kohli becomes second-highest run-scorer in ODIs

India’s star batter Virat Kohli on Saturday surpassed Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 10:41pm

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Rohit and Kohli bid likely farewell to Australia as winners

SYDNEY: Rohit Sharma hit a century and Virat Kohli a bright 74 to drive India to a nine-wicket win in the third...

Published 25 Oct, 2025 03:51pm

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Shan Masood appointed Consultant International Cricket and Players’ Affairs

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has been given an additional key responsibility as the Pakistan Cricket Board...

Published 24 Oct, 2025 10:00pm

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South Africa suffer injury blows ahead of limited-overs tour of Pakistan

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s stand-in Twenty20 captain David Miller and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee have been ruled...

Published 24 Oct, 2025 11:41am

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Australia fend off India in Adelaide to seal ODI series

MELBOURNE: Australia all-rounders Matt Short and Cooper Connolly scored half-centuries as the hosts claimed a...

Published 24 Oct, 2025 11:38am

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Maxwell back as Australia make T20 tweaks with eye on Ashes

SYDNEY: Australia have made a number of tweaks to their Twenty20 squad for the upcoming five-match series against...

Published 24 Oct, 2025 11:34am

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Multan Sultans react after PCB suspends franchise for ‘contract breach’

Multan Sultans have reacted strongly after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) suspended the Pakistan Super League...

Published 23 Oct, 2025 08:26pm

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South Africa win in tricky Pakistan conditions a confidence boost, says Markram

RAWALPINDI: South Africa captain Aiden Markram said on Thursday that their test victory over hosts Pakistan in...

Published 23 Oct, 2025 03:32pm

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Pakistan captain Masood backs policy of preparing slow Test wickets

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Shan Masood gave a vote of confidence to his country’s controversial policy of...

Published 23 Oct, 2025 03:27pm

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South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets to level series

South Africa romped to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the second Test in Rawalpindi on...

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 03:30pm

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Noman Ali climbs to career-best No. 2 in ICC Test rankings after Lahore heroics

Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Noman Ali has achieved a major career milestone, rising to a career-best second position...

Published 22 Oct, 2025 07:00pm

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Rare test win for Zimbabwe in easy defeat of Afghanistan

HARARE: Zimbabwe quick Richard Ngarava took five wickets to skittle Afghanistan out for 159 in their second innings...

Published 22 Oct, 2025 04:53pm

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Muthusamy, Rabada take South Africa into 71-run lead over Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: Senuran Muthusamy and Kagiso Rabada hit fighting half-centuries as South Africa took a crucial 71-run...

Updated 22 Oct, 2025 03:11pm

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Curran’s maiden ton puts Zimbabwe on top against Afghanistan

Zimbabwe’s Ben Curran scored his maiden test century to help his side to a 198-run lead over Afghanistan on the...

Published 22 Oct, 2025 12:31pm

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Ricky Ponting predicts India’s Kohli and Rohit will regain form after Perth defeat

India’s former captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should not be written off after their team’s seven-wicket loss...

Published 22 Oct, 2025 11:05am

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South Africa knock Pakistan out of Women’s Cricket World Cup

South Africa Women secured a commanding 150-run victory over Pakistan Women in a rain-affected match at Colombo...

Published 21 Oct, 2025 11:09pm

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Patient Stubbs leads South Africa fightback but Pakistan still on top

South Africa batsman Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten 68 to steer his side to 185-4 at stumps on the second day of...

Published 21 Oct, 2025 07:06pm

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Maharaj takes seven as South Africa dismiss Pakistan for 333

RAWALPINDI: Spinner Keshav Maharaj took seven wickets as world champions South Africa dismissed Pakistan for 333 in...

Published 21 Oct, 2025 01:17pm

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Boland backs himself to deliver after tough Ashes in England

MELBOURNE: Australia paceman Scott Boland says he has nothing to prove in the upcoming Ashes, two years after being...

Published 21 Oct, 2025 12:42pm

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Australia’s Smith says ‘door open’ if Konstas wants advice

MELBOURNE: Steve Smith has offered to mentor embattled teammate Sam Konstas as the young opener fights for runs and...

Published 21 Oct, 2025 10:15am

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Shaheen Afridi replaces Rizwan as ODI captain

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday appointed left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain of the national...

Published 20 Oct, 2025 10:15pm

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‘Still got it’: Labuschagne buoyed by form ahead of Ashes

MELBOURNE: Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said a return to basics has fuelled his red-hot form in the buildup...

Published 20 Oct, 2025 01:38pm

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Australia paceman Hazlewood feels fit enough to play all five Ashes tests

MELBOURNE: Australia’s selectors doubt their ageing pacers can last a full Ashes series but Josh Hazlewood says he...

Published 20 Oct, 2025 12:33pm

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Shan Masood leads from front as Pakistan make wasteful South Africa pay

Saud Shakeel is on 42 not out and Salman Agha has 10

Updated 20 Oct, 2025 05:42pm

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Pakistan rejects ICC’s ‘biased, premature’ remarks on Afghan cricketers’ deaths: Attaullah Tarar

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday strongly rejected what he described as the...

Published 19 Oct, 2025 04:36pm

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India set Australia 131 to win in rain-hit ODI

PERTH: A quickfire 38 off 31 balls from KL Rahul helped India to 136-9 off 26 overs in a rain-affected innings in...

Published 19 Oct, 2025 03:01pm

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Starc’s 176.5kph delivery stuns fans but does not break speed record

Did Australia pacer Mitchell Starc break the record for the fastest delivery ever bowled in international cricket...

Published 19 Oct, 2025 01:18pm

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Australia confident Cummins will play ‘major part’ in Ashes despite injury concern

Australia are confident that captain Pat Cummins will play a significant part in the Ashes series, head selector...

Published 19 Oct, 2025 10:40am

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‘Big shoes for me to fill’, says Gill as Virat, Rohit make ODI return

PERTH: All eyes in Perth are on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the two India stalwarts prepare for the opening...

Published 18 Oct, 2025 01:33pm

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Labuschagne replaces Green in Australia ODI squad against India

SYDNEY: In-form Marnus Labuschagne was Friday added to Australia’s ODI squad to face India after all-rounder Cameron...

Published 17 Oct, 2025 12:28pm

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England’s Wood optimistic about fitness for Ashes opener

England fast bowler Mark Wood is “quietly confident” he will be fit for the Ashes opener against Australia next...

Published 17 Oct, 2025 11:33am

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‘Test Twenty’: fourth format emerges amid growing concern for Test cricket’s future

A new format blending the endurance of Test cricket with the energy of Twenty20 has been launched amid rising fears...

Published 16 Oct, 2025 10:49pm

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Marnus Labuschagne slams another big century to send Ashes message

SYDNEY: Run-hungry Marnus Labuschagne slammed his fourth century in five innings Thursday to make an emphatic case...

Published 16 Oct, 2025 11:42am

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India’s Gambhir tightlipped about World Cup hopes of Kohli and Rohit

NEW DELHI: The 2027 World Cup dreams of India’s batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appear slim, with...

Published 15 Oct, 2025 01:50pm

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Pakistan take first test with 93-run victory over South Africa

Pakistan secured a 93-run victory over South Africa on the fourth day of the first test, taking the eight wickets...

Updated 15 Oct, 2025 03:40pm

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England’s kiwi coaching trio eye NZ success before Ashes

Jeetan Patel is one of a trio of New Zealanders on the England coaching staff plotting Ashes success Down Under this...

Published 15 Oct, 2025 09:53am

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England’s top order can fire England to Ashes triumph, says Cook

LONDON: England have not won an Ashes Test match in Australia for nearly 15 years but their batting firepower could...

Published 15 Oct, 2025 09:49am

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Australia’s team is their worst since 2010-11 Ashes, says England’s Broad

Australia are heading into the Ashes with their worst team in over a decade and all the pressure will be on the...

Published 15 Oct, 2025 09:43am

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England Ashes preparations ‘borderline arrogant’, says Botham

Former England all-rounder Ian Botham has criticised the team’s Ashes preparations, saying their decision to play...

Published 14 Oct, 2025 03:38pm

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Gambhir lauds Gill’s captaincy after sweeping West Indies series

NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on Shubman Gill’s leadership following their 2-0 Test...

Published 14 Oct, 2025 01:32pm

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India beat West Indies by seven wickets to sweep series

NEW DELHI: India beat West Indies by seven wickets in the second and final Test to complete a 2-0 series sweep at...

Updated 14 Oct, 2025 01:32pm

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England’s Root ready to break century drought in Australia

Joe Root has failed to score a century in 27 test innings in Australia but the Englishman believes he is ready to...

Published 14 Oct, 2025 11:57am

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Australia lose Inglis, Zampa for first India ODI

Josh Philippe has been brought into the squad to keep wickets in Perth

Published 14 Oct, 2025 09:08am

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Noman Ali derails South Africa to 216-6 in first Pakistan Test

LAHORE: Spinner Noman Ali grabbed four wickets to restrict South Africa to 216-6 at the close of play on day two of...

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 06:38pm

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Healy century powers Australia to record World Cup chase against India

VISAKHAPATNAM: Australia completed a record women’s one-day international chase as Alyssa Healy’s commanding 142...

Published 13 Oct, 2025 12:12pm

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Australia skipper Cummins says more likely than not to miss Ashes opener

SYDNEY: Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Monday he was more likely than not to miss the first Ashes Test in...

Published 13 Oct, 2025 12:08pm

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No Williamson for Blacks Caps in England T20 series

Kane Williamson was missing from the New Zealand squad named on Monday for the Twenty20 series against England later...

Published 13 Oct, 2025 12:05pm

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Campbell hits maiden Test ton as West Indies defy India

NEW DELHI: Opener John Campbell hit his first Test century as a defiant West Indies moved 18 runs from making India...

Published 13 Oct, 2025 11:46am

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West Indies 35-2 following on after Kuldeep takes five for India

NEW DELHI: The West Indies were 35-2 in their second innings at tea on the third day of the second Test on Sunday...

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 02:46pm

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Sublime Gill wears his India crown lightly

**NEW DELHI: Captaining India’s cricket team is considered the second most difficult job - behind Prime Minister -...

Published 12 Oct, 2025 11:20am

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Messi brace lifts Inter, Mueller grabs game-winner for Whitecaps

MIAMI: Lionel Messi scored twice to spark Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, seizing the lead in...

Published 12 Oct, 2025 10:33am

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Pakistan 313-5 at close of first day against South Africa

LAHORE: Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a solid half-century as Pakistan reached 107-1 at lunch on the opening day of the...

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 05:43pm

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Australia in ‘tight’ race to have Cummins fit for Ashes opener

SYDNEY: Australia is in a “tight” race to get injured captain Pat Cummins ready for the first Ashes Test in...

Published 10 Oct, 2025 10:50am

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India target series sweep, Windies motivated by pep talk

NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill ruled out a drop in their intensity and said they will field their strongest...

Published 10 Oct, 2025 10:37am

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Jaiswal ton propels India to 220-1 in West Indies Test

NEW DELHI: Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a sparkling century to put India on course for a big total as they reached...

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 02:13pm

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South Africa lose fast bowler Maphaka for Pakistan white ball tour

Teenage left-arm fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has been ruled out of South Africa’s one-off Twenty20 international...

Published 09 Oct, 2025 03:00pm

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Flintoff exits Superchargers after talks with owners break down

LONDON: Andrew Flintoff has decided to step down as Northern Superchargers coach in The Hundred suggesting he did...

Published 09 Oct, 2025 12:29pm

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Cummins injury shakes up Australia’s Ashes planning

MELBOURNE: With the prospect of captain Pat Cummins being fit for the Ashes receding by the day, Australia’s hopes...

Published 09 Oct, 2025 12:25pm

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Australia skipper Cummins ruled out of opening Ashes Test

SYDNEY: Australia captain Pat Cummins has not resumed bowling after suffering a back injury and will miss the...

Published 08 Oct, 2025 12:52pm

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PCB announces match officials’ panel for 2025-26 domestic season

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Tuesday its panel of umpires and match referees for the 2025-26...

Published 07 Oct, 2025 07:30pm

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Sidra Amin nominated for ICC Women’s Player of the Month award

Pakistan women’s cricket team opener Sidra Amin has been shortlisted for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award...

Published 07 Oct, 2025 05:59pm

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South Africa begin WTC title defence with target on their back

PRETORIA: South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his side can expect to have a target on their back when they begin...

Published 07 Oct, 2025 10:47am

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Test opener Renshaw bats way into Australia’s ODI squad

MELBOURNE: Former Test opener Matt Renshaw is in the frame for a long-awaited one-day international debut after...

Published 07 Oct, 2025 10:44am

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Sidra Amin reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct

Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC...

Published 06 Oct, 2025 06:16pm

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No handshakes again as India, Pakistan meet at Women’s World Cup

COLOMBO: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her Pakistan counterpart Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss of...

Published 05 Oct, 2025 04:55pm

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India captain Gill savours ‘perfect game’ against West Indies

India captain Shubman Gill said his team played the “perfect game” to thump West Indies by an innings and 140 runs...

Published 05 Oct, 2025 10:50am

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Marsh leads by example as Australia win T20 series v New Zealand

Captain Mitchell Marsh produced a blistering unbeaten 103 off 52 balls to secure Australia’s series-clinching...

Published 05 Oct, 2025 10:47am

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West Indies captain Chase rues poor finances and infrastructure

The long batting struggle of West Indies is largely due to poor finances and below-par infrastructure in the...

Published 05 Oct, 2025 10:44am

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India name Gill ODI captain, Rohit, Kohli in squad for Australia tour

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill was named India’s 50-overs captain on Saturday in place of Rohit Sharma, who was named in...

Published 05 Oct, 2025 10:40am

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Australia all-rounder Green sees no bowling restrictions for Ashes

MELBOURNE: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green expects to be free of bowling restrictions by the start of the Ashes...

Published 03 Oct, 2025 12:11pm

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Gill falls but Rahul’s hundred puts India into lead v West Indies

AHMEDABAD: Opener KL Rahul notched his 11th test hundred to keep India on track for a potentially decisive...

Published 03 Oct, 2025 12:06pm

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Cricket Australia in talks with PCB over NOC policy for BBL

Cricket Australia (CA) has expressed concern over the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) recent decision to withhold No...

Published 02 Oct, 2025 09:50pm

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Bangladesh stun Pakistan with 7-wicket win at Women’s World Cup

Bangladesh handed Pakistan a seven-wicket defeat in the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Thursday, bowling their...

Updated 02 Oct, 2025 09:50pm

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Namibia, Zimbabwe qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe and Namibia secured their places in the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup after convincing wins in their respective...

Published 02 Oct, 2025 08:42pm

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South African great AB de Villiers hits out at India for politicising cricket

Former South African cricket captain AB de Villiers has criticised the Indian cricket team for what he described as...

Published 02 Oct, 2025 06:42pm

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India take control after Siraj, Bumrah skittle West Indies for 162

India seamers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah ripped through the West Indies line-up to claim seven wickets...

Updated 02 Oct, 2025 05:47pm

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Desert Vipers pick Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah in ILT20 auction

Desert Vipers have signed Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah for the upcoming International League T20 (ILT20)...

Published 01 Oct, 2025 06:53pm

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Mohsin Naqvi rejects Indian media claim of apology to BCCI over Asia Cup trophy

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday dismissed...

Updated 01 Oct, 2025 10:39pm

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Saim Ayub becomes top T20I all-rounder in latest ICC rankings

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has claimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings, according to the latest...

Published 01 Oct, 2025 03:20pm

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Australia win toss, bowl in first New Zealand T20

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl in the opening Twenty20...

Published 01 Oct, 2025 01:18pm

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Pope still England’s number three despite Bethell’s potential, says Key

Jacob Bethell has all the makings of a “generational talent” but Ollie Pope remains in possession of England’s...

Published 01 Oct, 2025 01:11pm

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New Zealand’s Ravindra ruled out of T20I series v Australia

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval, Mount...

Published 01 Oct, 2025 01:08pm

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PCB announces Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26

Tournament runs from October 6 to December 3

Updated 30 Sep, 2025 06:54pm

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Australia’s Maxwell out of NZ T20 series with broken arm

The 36-year-old, who scored an unbeaten half-century to drive Australia to a T20 series win over South Africa last month

Published 30 Sep, 2025 09:43am

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England all-rounder Woakes announces international retirement

LONDON: England all-rounder Chris Woakes announced his international retirement on Monday after missing out on...

Published 29 Sep, 2025 05:26pm

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Fashion and facial hair: Vettori remembers T20’s international debut

MELBOURNE: It may have been New Zealand’s retro moustaches, wigs and floppy hats, but Ricky Ponting was far from...

Published 29 Sep, 2025 12:48pm

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Suryakumar says India ‘denied’ the trophy after Asia Cup win

DUBAI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his side had been denied the chance to hoist the Asia Cup trophy on...

Updated 29 Sep, 2025 01:28pm

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Former Delhi player Mithun Manhas elected new Indian cricket chief

MUMBAI: Former domestic player and administrator Mithun Manhas was unanimously elected on Sunday as president of...

Published 28 Sep, 2025 06:46pm

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No changes expected in Pakistan’s playing XI for Asia Cup final

Pakistan are expected to field an unchanged side in the Asia Cup final against India in Dubai on Sunday, sticking...

Published 28 Sep, 2025 03:46pm

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PCB lodges complaint against Arshdeep Singh over indecent gestures

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against Indian...

Published 28 Sep, 2025 12:55pm

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ICC fines Haris, Suryakumar for code of conduct breaches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed fines on Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf and India’s captain...

Published 26 Sep, 2025 06:48pm

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India-Pakistan to clash in first Asia Cup final

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan will face off in a high-stakes Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, with political and...

Published 26 Sep, 2025 01:49pm

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Former Black Caps coach Stead takes up NZ high performance role

Gary Stead has taken up a high performance role at New Zealand Cricket three months after standing down to bring an...

Published 26 Sep, 2025 12:06pm

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West Indies bowler Joseph out of India tour with injury

West Indies suffered a major blow ahead of their tour of India on Friday when fast bowler Shamar Joseph was ruled...

Published 26 Sep, 2025 10:55am

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India drop Nair for Test series against West Indies

NEW DELHI: Batsman Karun Nair was dropped Thursday from India’s squad for next month’s home Test series against the...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 03:28pm

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India spin great Ashwin joins Australia’s BBL in first

SYDNEY: Veteran spin great Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday joined Sydney Thunder as the first Indian men’s...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 03:26pm

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Chris Woakes not in England’s plans after missing Ashes, says Key

He was not included in the 16-man list announced on Tuesday and Key said the injury had come at a bad time.

Published 25 Sep, 2025 11:53am

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Abrar Ahmed breaks into ICC top five in T20I rankings

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed broke into the top five of the ICC men’s T20 bowling rankings on Tuesday, jumping eight...

Published 24 Sep, 2025 05:07pm

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Bumrah unlikely to be rested as India balance Asia Cup with West Indies Test prep

"There's going to be days where he doesn't get wickets and he's going to go for runs," Dutchman Ten Doeschate said

Published 24 Sep, 2025 11:23am

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Asia Cup: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets to keep final hopes alive

Hussain Talat starred for Pakistan as they defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to stay in...

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:45pm

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Pakistan women’s team heads to Sri Lanka with confidence: coach

Wasim says Pakistan women’s team banks on preparation, not past results

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:26pm

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Iconic former umpire Bird dies at 92

Retired international cricket umpire Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird, who officiated in three World Cup finals, has died...

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:15pm

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South Africa’s Bavuma out of Pakistan Tests, De Kock returns for ODIs

South Africa will be without injured captain Temba Bavuma for their Tests in Pakistan next month, but Quinton de...

Published 22 Sep, 2025 02:23pm

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Pakistan can’t be considered rivals anymore, says India captain Suryakumar

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said matches against Pakistan can no longer be considered a real rivalry after his...

Published 22 Sep, 2025 09:06am

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Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan to opt for pace firepower in crucial India clash

Pakistan’s likely playing XI for today’s crucial match against India in the Asia Cup Super Four stage has been...

Published 21 Sep, 2025 04:16pm

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Asia Cup: Pakistan cancel pre-match press conference ahead of clash with India

DUBAI: Pakistan cricket team cancelled on Saturday its scheduled pre-match press conference ahead of the Super Four...

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 09:31pm

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‘Switch off your phones and sleep’, India captain tells team before Pakistan clash

India’s players need to block out the noise as they prepare to again face rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup amid...

Published 20 Sep, 2025 03:44pm

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India and Pakistan meet again at Asia Cup after handshake row

DUBAI: India and Pakistan clash again in the Asia Cup on Sunday, renewing one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries a week...

Published 20 Sep, 2025 05:43am

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India beat Oman by 21 runs for third straight Asia Cup win

India defeated Oman by 21 runs in a Group A match of the Asia Cup T20 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday to...

Published 20 Sep, 2025 12:11am

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Asia Cup: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan to reach Super Four, send Bangladesh through

Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 74 as Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup Group B clash on...

Published 18 Sep, 2025 11:20pm

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Pakistan gearing up for India rematch, says captain Salman

Bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan has been suspended since 2013 and they play each other only in multi-team tournaments

Published 18 Sep, 2025 01:19pm

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Asia Cup: Pakistan survive UAE scare, qualify for Super Four

Shaheen Afridi starred with a brisk 29-run cameo and a two-wicket burst as Pakistan sealed a 41-run win over the...

Published 18 Sep, 2025 12:10am

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Pakistan-UAE Asia Cup clash takes place as scheduled after Pycroft’s apology

PCB spokesperson earlier confirmed the match has been delayed by an hour

Updated 17 Sep, 2025 10:31pm

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Australia’s Konstas reignites Ashes hopes with ton in India

The 19-year-old made 109 off 144 balls against India A to help his side reach 337 for five at stumps

Published 17 Sep, 2025 12:58pm

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Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs in Asia Cup thriller

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by eight runs in a thrilling Asia Cup contest, keeping their Super Four hopes alive, at...

Published 16 Sep, 2025 11:35pm

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Handshake saga: Pakistan cancel pre-match presser ahead of UAE clash

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday cancelled the scheduled pre-match press conference ahead of Pakistan’s...

Published 16 Sep, 2025 10:35pm

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Calls for Asia Cup boycott ease as Pakistan hit nets ahead of UAE clash

Talk of Pakistan withdrawing from the Asia Cup appeared to cool on Tuesday after the national team resumed training...

Published 16 Sep, 2025 09:43pm

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ICC rejects PCB request to remove match referee Pycroft from Asia Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has turned down a request from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to remove...

Published 16 Sep, 2025 08:20pm

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Indian cricket seals bumper new sponsor following ban

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket on Tuesday announced Apollo Tyres as its multimillion-dollar main sponsor after fantasy...

Published 16 Sep, 2025 07:49pm

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New Zealand’s Williamson available for T20 World Cup on casual contract

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert also agreed to casual deals for the 2025/26 season

Published 16 Sep, 2025 02:39pm

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Pakistan coach disappointed India did not shake hands at Asia Cup

DUBAI: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said they were disappointed by India’s decision not to shake hands after...

Published 15 Sep, 2025 01:08pm

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India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in key Asia Cup clash

India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in a key clash at the Asia Cup on Sunday as the two countries met on the pitch...

Updated 15 Sep, 2025 01:05am

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India players must move past emotions against Pakistan, says Ten Doeschate

DUBAI: India take on Pakistan on Sunday in the first meeting of the two nations following cross-border attacks, with...

Published 13 Sep, 2025 09:17pm

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Wasim Akram tells Pakistan, India to forget noise and ‘enjoy’ Asia Cup clash

Forget about everything other than cricket. One team will win, and one team will lose, he said

Published 13 Sep, 2025 01:24pm

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Emotions run high as Pakistan and India face off after May clashes

The arch-rivals now play each other only in multi-team tournaments

Updated 13 Sep, 2025 06:04pm

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Salt smashes century as England break records in huge T20 win over South Africa

It is the most runs conceded by South Africa in T20s and ended up as their biggest loss in the format

Published 13 Sep, 2025 10:14am

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Haris, spinners power Pakistan to 93-run win over Oman in Asia Cup clash

Mohammad Haris’s brisk 66 and a dominant display by Pakistan’s spinners secured a 93-run victory over Oman in their...

Published 12 Sep, 2025 11:01pm

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Asia Cup: Litton Das guides Bangladesh to 7-wicket win over Hong Kong

Skipper Litton Das starred with the bat as Bangladesh defeated Hong Kong by seven wickets in their first Group B...

Published 11 Sep, 2025 11:12pm

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Pakistan must ‘focus on job’ in highly charged India clash: coach

DUBAI: Coach Mike Hesson has told his Pakistan team to “focus on the job” in Sunday’s highly charged Asia Cup clash...

Published 11 Sep, 2025 08:35pm

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ICC announces all-female match official panel for CWC 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday named its first all-female panel of match officials for the...

Published 11 Sep, 2025 05:12pm

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South Africa beat England by 14 runs in rain-marred 1st T20

Bad weather reduced what should have been a 40-over contest at Sophia Gardens to just 12.5 in total

Published 11 Sep, 2025 12:51pm

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India’s Dube credits coach Morkel after crucial spell in Asia Cup win over UAE

UAE were skittled for 57 runs in the Twenty20 match, with Dube recording career-best figures of 3/4 and Kuldeep Yadav picking up four wickets

Published 11 Sep, 2025 11:55am

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India crush UAE by 9 wickets in Asia Cup clash

India thrashed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets in their Group A match of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup at...

Published 10 Sep, 2025 09:27pm

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Afghanistan coach Trott wants improvement after patchy win over Hong Kong

DUBAI: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott demanded improvement from his team after an unsteady batting performance in...

Published 10 Sep, 2025 11:46am

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No need to temper aggression, captains say before India-Pakistan clash

DUBAI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha will not tell their teammates to...

Published 09 Sep, 2025 03:36pm

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England’s Ashes preparation boosted by return of Stokes and Wood

LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes has resumed training and fast bowler Mark Wood is in line to return to...

Published 09 Sep, 2025 12:43pm

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Tri-series win confidence builder for Pakistan, says coach Hesson

DUBAI: Pakistan coach Mike Hesson believes his team’s victory in a tri-series tournament with Afghanistan and the...

Published 08 Sep, 2025 07:29pm

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Pakistan to host maiden T20 tri-series with Afghanistan, Sri Lanka in November

Pakistan will host its first-ever Twenty20 International (T20I) tri-series in November, featuring Afghanistan and...

Published 07 Sep, 2025 03:01pm

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First India-Pakistan match since conflict fires up Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: A blockbuster between India and Pakistan headlines the Asia Cup starting on Tuesday as they face off for...

Published 07 Sep, 2025 11:59am

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Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka to level T20 series

HARARE: Zimbabwe took 15 overs to ensure a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second of their Twenty20...

Published 07 Sep, 2025 11:41am

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India’s Ashwin approached for Big Bash stint, says report

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg is in talks with the spinner, who ended his Indian Premier League (IPL) career last month

Published 05 Sep, 2025 12:40pm

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Former NZ captain Taylor to play for Samoa in shock comeback

The 41-year-old, who scored more than 18,000 runs from 450 matches for New Zealand

Published 05 Sep, 2025 10:08am

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De Zorzi to miss rest of South Africa’s ODI series against England

South Africa batsman Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of the remainder of the One-Day International series against...

Published 04 Sep, 2025 02:08pm

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Hard-hitting Mendis ensures Sri Lanka win T20 clash against Zimbabwe

Kamindu Mendis’ hard hitting dragged Sri Lanka over the line as they beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in the first of...

Published 04 Sep, 2025 02:00pm

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Labuschagne stops obsessing over technique in bid to reclaim Test spot

MELBOURNE: Marnus Labuschagne is devoting less time to perfecting his technique and is instead taking a more relaxed...

Published 04 Sep, 2025 01:57pm

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South Africa’s Maharaj, Markram punish England in seven-wicket win

LEEDS: Keshav Maharaj took 4-22 as South Africa thrashed a woeful England side by seven wickets after dismissing the...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 12:20pm

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England’s Overton out of Ashes after taking indefinite break from Tests

LONDON: England fast bowler Jamie Overton has decided to take an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, effectively...

Updated 03 Sep, 2025 12:21pm

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India seek new sponsor after online betting games ban ends Dream11 deal

India are looking for a new lead sponsor to replace Indian fantasy sports platform Dream11 after the government...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 11:53am

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Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 18 runs in tri-nation series

Half-centuries from Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran powered Afghanistan to an 18-run victory over Pakistan in a...

Published 02 Sep, 2025 11:48pm

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No Pakistani players named in SA20 2025–26 auction list

No Pakistani cricketer has been included in the list of 541 players shortlisted for the SA20 2025-26 auction,...

Published 02 Sep, 2025 05:07pm

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Australia pace great Starc retires from T20 internationals

MELBOURNE: Australia’s white-ball pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 internationals six months...

Published 02 Sep, 2025 11:57am

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Cummins’ back injury deals a blow to Australia’s Ashes preparations

MELBOURNE: Australia’s preparations for their Ashes defence have taken a hit with captain Pat Cummins struggling...

Published 02 Sep, 2025 11:44am

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Asif Ali retires from international cricket

Pakistan middle-order batter Asif Ali on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate...

Published 01 Sep, 2025 11:23pm

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Women’s World Cup prize money to eclipse men’s 2023 purse, announces ICC

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council announced a bumper hike in the prize money for this year’s women’s...

Published 01 Sep, 2025 01:39pm

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Nissanka ton leads Sri Lanka to ODI series win in Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first, restricting Zimbabwe to 277 for seven in their 50 overs

Published 01 Sep, 2025 08:36am

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Dravid quits as head coach of Rajasthan Royals in IPL

NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid has stepped down as head coach of Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League (IPL)...

Published 31 Aug, 2025 11:23am

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Dravid quits as head coach of Rajasthan Royals in IPL

NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid has stepped down as head coach of Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League (IPL)...

Published 30 Aug, 2025 02:26pm

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Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 39 runs in tri-series opener

Haris Rauf and Salman Ali Agha starred as Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs in the opening match of the...

Published 29 Aug, 2025 11:31pm

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Pakistan, Afghanistan, UAE gear up for Asia Cup rehearsal

Pakistan and Afghanistan will face off on Friday in the opening match of the tri-nation T20I series in Sharjah. The...

Published 29 Aug, 2025 07:00pm

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Sri Lanka pick recovering Hasaranga for Asia Cup

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka have picked Wanindu Hasaranga in their Twenty20 squad for the Asia Cup next month though the...

Published 29 Aug, 2025 01:59pm

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Afghanistan have no ‘specific targets’, says captain Rashid

SHARJAH: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan says his team have no “specific targets” despite producing groundbreaking...

Published 28 Aug, 2025 06:58pm

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India’s Ashwin ends IPL career, may play in other leagues

NEW DELHI: Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ended his Indian Premier League (IPL) career on Wednesday but hinted he may...

Published 27 Aug, 2025 01:26pm

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Former India skipper Ganguly takes first coaching job at Pretoria Capitals

Sourav Ganguly has been appointed head coach of Pretoria Capitals, marking the former India captain’s first venture...

Published 26 Aug, 2025 01:21pm

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O’Rourke out for three months as New Zealand hit by slew of injuries

New Zealand have been hit by a rash of injuries ahead of their home summer with Will O’Rourke out for at least three...

Published 26 Aug, 2025 01:18pm

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India cricket ends $43.6mn sponsorship after online gambling ban: report

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket is looking for a new main sponsor after a fantasy sports gaming platform pulled out of a...

Published 25 Aug, 2025 04:58pm

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Afghanistan announce spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup

KABUL: Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and...

Published 24 Aug, 2025 06:04pm

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Three tons as record-breaking Australia crush South Africa

MACKAY: Cameron Green slapped a 47-ball century with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh also blasting tons as Australia...

Updated 24 Aug, 2025 06:01pm

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Cheteshwar Pujara calls time on India career

NEW DELHI: Veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara dropped curtains on his illustrious India career on Sunday after...

Published 24 Aug, 2025 12:52pm

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South Africa include Rabada in whiteball squads to play England

South Africa have included Kagiso Rabada in their one-day international and Twenty20 squads to tour England next...

Published 24 Aug, 2025 11:52am

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Pakistan Shaheens crash out of Top End T20 series after semi-final defeat

Pakistan Shaheens bowed out of the Top End T20 series after suffering a 48-run defeat against Perth Scorchers in the...

Published 24 Aug, 2025 11:43am

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Australian quick Morris out for 12 months with back injury

MACKAY: Fast bowler Lance Morris was Sunday ruled out for 12 months due to back surgery, denying him the chance to...

Published 24 Aug, 2025 10:31am

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South Africa clinch ODI series after Ngidi wrecks Australia

South Africa grabbed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against world champions Australia after...

Published 22 Aug, 2025 05:33pm

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Australia all-rounder Green eyes Shield to warm up bowling arm before Ashes

MELBOURNE: All-rounder Cameron Green says he will be ready to return to bowling during the domestic Sheffield Shield...

Published 22 Aug, 2025 12:53pm

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USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 20	279.76
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 20	279.56
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 23	154.49
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 23	0.77
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 23	1.35
Euro to USD / Feb 23	1.18
SOFR % / Feb 20	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 20	6,909.51
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 20	56,825.70
Nasdaq / Feb 20	22,886.07
FTSE 100 / Feb 20	10,686.89
Dow Jones / Feb 20	49,625.97
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 20	25,260.69
France CAC40 / Feb 20	8,515.49
India Sensex / Feb 23	83,086.64
Hang Seng / Feb 23	26,977.53

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 19	15,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 20	451,356
Petrol/Litre / Feb 23	258.17
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 23	65.59
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 23	5,159.67
Diesel/Litre / Feb 23	275.70
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 23	65.29

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Itanz Technologies / Feb 23 Itanz Technologies Limited(ITANZ)	13.96 ▲ 1.27 (10.01%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Feb 23 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	50.60 ▲ 4.6 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Feb 23 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	563.62 ▲ 51.24 (10%)
Ahmad Hassan / Feb 23 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	92.88 ▲ 8.44 (10%)
786 Invest Ltd / Feb 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	23.56 ▲ 2.14 (9.99%)
Nazir Cotton Mills / Feb 23 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	16.50 ▲ 1.49 (9.93%)
Sanghar Sugar / Feb 23 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	123.45 ▲ 10.93 (9.71%)
Prosperity Weav / Feb 23 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	46 ▲ 4 (9.52%)
First Treet Manuf / Feb 23 First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba(FTMM)	17.19 ▲ 1.48 (9.42%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Feb 23 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	17.34 ▲ 1.49 (9.4%)

Stock	Price
Blue-Ex Ltd / Feb 23 Blue-Ex Limited(BLUEX)	5.91 ▼ -56.15 (-90.48%)
LSE Capital (R) / Feb 23 LSE Capital Limited.(Right)(LSECLR)	0.72 ▼ -0.42 (-36.84%)
Trust Sec.& Brokerage Ltd (R) / Feb 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited (R)(TSBLR1)	0.42 ▼ -0.1 (-19.23%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Feb 23 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	5.43 ▼ -0.78 (-12.56%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Feb 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	1.57 ▼ -0.22 (-12.29%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Feb 23 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	4.57 ▼ -0.64 (-12.28%)
Parmount Sp. / Feb 23 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	5.76 ▼ -0.73 (-11.25%)
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Feb 23 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	5.16 ▼ -0.58 (-10.1%)
Saritow Spinning / Feb 23 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	22.73 ▼ -2.53 (-10.02%)
JS Investments / Feb 23 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	49.28 ▼ -5.48 (-10.01%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Feb 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	29,737,093 ▼ -0.25
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,635,199 ▼ -0.03
F. Nat.Equities / Feb 23 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	20,462,080 ▲ 0.11
Trust Sec.& Brokerage Ltd (R) / Feb 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited (R)(TSBLR1)	17,416,795 ▼ -0.1
B.O.Punjab / Feb 23 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	14,625,000 ▼ -1.44
P.T.C.L. / Feb 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	12,591,762 ▼ -1.03
Pak Int.Bulk / Feb 23 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	11,752,408 ▼ -1.03
Hascol Petrol / Feb 23 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	9,963,281 ▼ -1.89
National Bank / Feb 23 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	8,981,467 ▼ -1.18
Nishat ChunPow / Feb 23 Nishat Chunian Power Limited(NCPL)	8,077,345 ▼ -5.94