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Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win

Shaheen grabbed 3-30 to bundle Australia out for 157 while Shadab added a fighting 29 not out to his two wickets

Updated 05 Jun, 2026 12:19am

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England captain Stokes defends Archer's IPL-enforced absence from Test side

The 31-year-old is now in Barbados and will not return to England until after the first Test

Published 03 Jun, 2026 05:56pm

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India set for bumper New Zealand tour later this year

India will open the tour with the T20s in late October and early November quickly followed by the ⁠ODI series

Published 03 Jun, 2026 01:19pm

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Pat Cummins might skip next IPL because of heavy Australia workload

Cummins played only the Adelaide Ashes test in the last home summer and skipped the T20 World Cup as he dealt with a nagging back injury

Published 03 Jun, 2026 11:11am

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Ellis's best helps Australia shock Pakistan to level ODI series

Australia's total of 231-9 in 50 overs had fighting half centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 02:06am

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Pakistan to host women's T20 World Cup 2028

Pakistan will host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, a landmark decision for women's cricket, alongside key ICC rule changes including a 15-minute T20I innings break.

Published 01 Jun, 2026 08:11pm

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ICC to trial pink balls to counter bad light stoppages

AHMEDABAD: Cricket’s governing body said Monday it would trial the use of pink-coloured balls in Test matches to...

Published 01 Jun, 2026 06:56pm

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Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards -- but is too young to drive prize

The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a punishing strike-rate of 237.30 in 16 matches

Published 01 Jun, 2026 11:55am

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Patidar credits coach Flower after Bengaluru clinch back-to-back IPL wins

Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten ‌75 off 42 balls as Bengaluru chased down 156 to secure a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in Sunday’s final

Published 01 Jun, 2026 11:43am

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Kohli masterclass leads Bengaluru to IPL title defence in style

Bengaluru, who ‌ended a 17-season drought by winning their maiden IPL title last year, carried that momentum into this season and chased down 156 with ease in 18 overs

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:51am

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Pakistan outspins Australia in milestone ODI as Minhas makes history

Minhas finished with 5-32 as an under-strength Australia were bowled out for 200 in 44.1 overs

Updated 30 May, 2026 11:28pm

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Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run

Naomi Osaka wins her third-round match, marking her longest French Open run, feeling calmer and dazzling in her eye-catching gold attire.

Published 30 May, 2026 06:18pm

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Canada's squad announced, with recovering Davies and high-scoring David included as expected

'We really think this is our strongest group,' says coach Jesse Marsch

Published 30 May, 2026 01:03pm

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Captain Latham pleased with win as New Zealand down Ireland ahead of England tests

New Zealand finished their first innings on 490 for 8 declared before bowling Ireland out for 179 in their first stint at the crease

Published 30 May, 2026 12:55pm

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Sangakkara backs Rajasthan's Sooryavanshi for India call-up

'The guy, at 15 years old, he’s very mature, he reads the game really well, he reads situations well, and he’s got no fear,' Sangakkara tells

Published 30 May, 2026 12:33pm

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Abu Dhabi T10 eyes new franchises after governance overhaul, says CEO

'We’re currently in detailed conversations with some existing Abu Dhabi T10 teams regarding the future,' says Boucher

Published 29 May, 2026 05:25pm

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Injured England captain Sciver-Brunt on track to return for T20 World Cup

England face Australia and India in World Cup warm-up games before beginning their campaign against Sri Lanka on June 12 in Birmingham

Published 29 May, 2026 11:21am

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Sooryavanshi a once-in-a-lifetime talent, says Hyderabad assistant Franklin

The 15-year-old also broke Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in an IPL season, taking his tally to 65 in the match and surpassing the former West Indies captain's 59 set in 2012

Published 28 May, 2026 10:49am

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Teen Sooryavanshi stars as Rajasthan knock out Hyderabad to stay alive in IPL

Chasing 244, Hyderabad fumbled in front ‌of an incisive Rajasthan attack and were bowled out for 196 in 19.2 overs at a sparsely filled New PCA Stadium, ending their campaign on a disappointing note

Published 28 May, 2026 10:36am

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Afghanistan's spin king Rashid to miss India Test

KABUL: Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan will miss a one-off Test against India next month but selectors on Tuesday included...

Published 26 May, 2026 09:07pm

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Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis leads white ball teams to West Indies

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket selectors named Kusal Mendis on Monday as the new captain of both the one-day...

Published 25 May, 2026 11:05pm

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Travis Head and wife Jessica suffer online abuse after Kohli spat

The players clashed during the T20 match between Head's Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday

Published 25 May, 2026 01:30pm

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Virat Kohli, 37, and Sooryavanshi, 15, set to take IPL playoff spotlight

The winner will face the loser of Tuesday’s qualifying playoff in the final eliminator on Friday in Chandigarh

Published 25 May, 2026 01:09pm

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Punjab's Haddin delighted as captain Iyer makes the difference in key win over Lucknow

Iyer's unbeaten knock of 101, featuring 11 fours and five sixes, guided his team over the finish line in their final league stage match on Saturday

Published 24 May, 2026 10:52am

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Kohli refuses handshake with Head after heated verbal spat during IPL clash

The two exchange heated words when Virat Kohli opens for Bengaluru, looking to chase down a daunting target of 256

Published 23 May, 2026 02:34pm

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'Captain's dream': Hyderabad's Cummins hails fellow quicks after Bengaluru win

'They’ve been fantastic. I’ve actually learned a lot of from those guys as well,' Cummins says

Published 23 May, 2026 10:52am

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Gujarat still have room to improve despite top-two finish, says Rashid

Gujarat, who won the title in their 2022 debut season

Published 22 May, 2026 01:24pm

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Veteran Pandey adding value to Kolkata's IPL campaign, says Watson

Kolkata, who are sixth in the standings, play Delhi Capitals in their final league-stage game ⁠on Sunday

Published 21 May, 2026 01:32pm

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Pandya docked match fees as Mumbai woes persist

Kolkata kept their ⁠playoff hopes alive by moving up to sixth on the points table, with Mumbai languishing ⁠in ninth

Published 21 May, 2026 01:28pm

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Bowlers beware, Sooryavanshi's best yet to come: Langer

Sooryavanshi's 93 off 38 balls helped Rajasthan overwhelm Lucknow's 220-5 with five balls to spare

Published 20 May, 2026 02:18pm

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Bangladesh sweep series v Pakistan despite Rizwan defiance

Chasing 437 for a series-levelling victory, Pakistan were bowled out for 358 in the morning session on the final day at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

Published 20 May, 2026 12:36pm

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Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan

SYLHET: Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took...

Published 19 May, 2026 07:41pm

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India rest Bumrah and Jadeja for one-off Afghanistan test

'We are trying to give opportunities to other players. It’s for this test that we have not picked him,' Ajit Agarkar tells

Published 19 May, 2026 06:00pm

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Chennai set to host Big Bash League opener in December: reports

'We are exploring the potential of Chennai in partnership with the Australian Government to deepen the India-Australia relationship,' CA

Published 19 May, 2026 05:35pm

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Hyderabad and Gujarat into IPL playoffs, Chennai on brink of elimination

Bengaluru won their first IPL title last year and were the first to book their place in the playoffs this season

Published 19 May, 2026 10:25am

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Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh

SYLHET: Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a glittering century as Bangladesh set Pakistan an imposing target of 427...

Published 18 May, 2026 08:27pm

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Delhi stay alive with win over Rajasthan as Bengaluru thrash Punjab to enter playoffs

Fifth-placed Rajasthan and Chennai Super Kings, tied in points with Delhi, ⁠have two games each

Published 18 May, 2026 12:43pm

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Delhi Capitals coach Badani lauds role model Starc

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already booked their place in the playoffs where three more teams will join them

Published 18 May, 2026 10:26am

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Bowlers, Joy put Bangladesh on top in second Pakistan Test

Strong bowling and Joy's crucial half-century have given Bangladesh firm control of the second Test against Pakistan.

Published 17 May, 2026 07:07pm

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Allen says shedding self-imposed pressure key to IPL resurgence with Kolkata

Allen smashed 93 off 35 balls - including four fours and 10 sixes - as Kolkata posted a mammoth target of 248 for the opposition

Published 17 May, 2026 10:11am

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Litton's rearguard ton propels Bangladesh to 278 in Pakistan Test

SYLHET: Litton Das struck a century to rescue Bangladesh from a top-order collapse, as the hosts posted 278 in their...

Updated 16 May, 2026 09:27pm

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Kohli to play 2027 World Cup only if he can add value

Virat Kohli says he remains ready to represent India but will not pursue selection unless convinced he can add value

Published 16 May, 2026 10:58am

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Former England women's stumper Taylor named men's fielding coach for NZ series

Sarah Taylor has coaching stints with county side Sussex and the England Lions since her retirementre

Published 14 May, 2026 12:48pm

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Kohli keeps putting up the numbers but it's love of the game that motivates him

'I just give my heart and soul out there on the field, whether I'm fielding or batting,' says Kohli

Published 14 May, 2026 11:29am

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Rana bowls Bangladesh to thrilling win v Pakistan in Mirpur test

DHAKA: Seamer Nahid Rana claimed 5-40 on an eventful final day to bowl Bangladesh to a 104-run victory in the...

Published 12 May, 2026 09:16pm

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India's Dravid to co-own Dublin Guardians in European T20 league

'Dublin already has a passionate cricketing community and enormous potential for growth,' says Dravid

Published 12 May, 2026 12:32pm

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Jayawardene rues run of injuries as Mumbai miss the playoffs

'The core group is quite valuable for us. You can’t just keep changing,' says Jayawardene

Published 11 May, 2026 02:12pm

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Australia include uncapped trio on white-ball tours of Pakistan, Bangladesh

Mitchell Marsh captains all squads, with Australia set to play three ODIs against Pakistan

Published 11 May, 2026 01:00pm

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Bangladesh-Pakistan Test evenly poised after Mehidy takes 5 wickets

Mehidy Miraz's five wickets and Azan Awais's debut 103 defined a rain-hit day, giving Bangladesh a 34-run lead.

Published 10 May, 2026 09:21pm

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Abbas takes five wickets to put Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test

Opener Azan Awais hit an unbeaten 85 and Abdullah Fazal, also playing in his first Test, was 37 not out

Updated 09 May, 2026 10:50pm

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Green happy to play second fiddle as Allen brings up maiden IPL ton

Cameron Green acknowledges he slows his own scoring

Published 09 May, 2026 10:40am

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Pakistan field in first Bangladesh Test as Babar Azam ruled out

The visitors were without batsman Babar Azam, ruled out with a left knee injury

Published 08 May, 2026 11:31am

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Bangladesh cricket board charges four in betting probe

DHAKA: Bangladesh cricket authorities have charged four people with corruption linked to the country’s premier T20...

Published 07 May, 2026 11:02pm

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Babar Azam ruled out of first Test against Bangladesh due to knee injury

Babar Azam's left-knee injury sidelines him from Pakistan's first Test against Bangladesh, affecting their World Test Championship hopes

Published 07 May, 2026 10:54pm

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Pakistan, Bangladesh renew rivalry in first Test

DHAKA: Bangladesh and Pakistan open their two-match Test series in Mirpur on Friday, with the hosts aiming to...

Published 07 May, 2026 06:47pm

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England captain Stokes '100% to bowl' on return to cricket

LONDON: Ben Stokes is expected to bat and bowl for county side Durham as he returns to action for the first time...

Published 07 May, 2026 06:05pm

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Punjab slip from top spot after loss to Hyderabad

Punjab managed only 202 ⁠in reply, though captain Shreyas Iyer said they should have been shooting for a much lower target

Published 07 May, 2026 12:48pm

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Ahmedabad to host IPL final after Bengaluru switch

Chandigarh will host the Eliminator on May 27 between the third and fourth-placed teams

Published 06 May, 2026 01:51pm

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England's Sciver-Brunt ruled out of NZ series ahead of T20 World Cup

Vice-captain Charlie Dean will captain the team ⁠during the ODI series, starting on May 10

Published 05 May, 2026 01:10pm

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Rohit returns in style, Rickelton stars as Mumbai beat Lucknow in IPL

Rohit, back after missing five matches with a hamstring injury, was ably supported by Rickelton

Published 05 May, 2026 01:07pm

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Pant not feeling the price tag pressure in IPL, says coach Langer

Lucknow secured the stumper-batsman for an eye-watering $3.21 million in 2024 and retained him for the current season, which has unfolded poorly

Published 05 May, 2026 01:02pm

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Indian steel magnate leads $1.65bn IPL Rajasthan Royals deal

NEW DELHI: Indian steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal and family, alongside vaccine billionaire Adar Poonawalla, have...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:59pm

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Sri Lanka to tour West Indies after five years

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will tour the West Indies for the first time in five years for two Tests, three one-day...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:21pm

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Peshawar Zalmi clinch PSL 11 title with thrilling win over Hyderabad Kingsmen

Chase 130-run target with five wickets and 28 balls to spare

Updated 04 May, 2026 12:22am

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Kartik comeback brightens Chennai's youth push in IPL

Sixth-placed Chennai will next play Delhi Capitals on Tuesday

Published 03 May, 2026 10:58am

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New Zealand win rain-hit T20 to end Bangladesh series 1-1

DHAKA: Bevon Jacobs struck an unbeaten 62 to guide New Zealand to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit...

Published 02 May, 2026 08:41pm

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Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in women's T20 World Cup

MUMBAI: Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the fifth time in the women’s T20 World Cup, selectors said...

Published 02 May, 2026 08:40pm

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Rahul savours runs as Delhi snap losing streak in IPL

KL Rahul is Delhi’s most consistent performer this season

Published 02 May, 2026 11:29am

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New Zealand's Santner out for a month with shoulder injury

Santner sustained the injury while fielding for the Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) defeat ⁠to Chennai Super Kings by 103 runs last week

Published 01 May, 2026 02:45pm

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Holder brings 'sprinkling of stardust' as Gujarat beat RCB

Holder took two wickets and three catches, before scoring 12 runs as Gujarat chased down 155 in Thursday’s match

Published 01 May, 2026 11:07am

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IPL sanctions Rajasthan captain Parag over vaping

Vaping is banned in India, including the sale, production, import and advertising of e-cigarettes

Published 30 Apr, 2026 03:08pm

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De Plessis, Rhodes and Klaasen buy Rotterdam franchise in European T20 league

Former Proteas skipper ‌Du Plessis will also lead the side in the inaugural season of the six-team European T20 Premier League

Published 30 Apr, 2026 02:07pm

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Hardik Pandya shields bowlers as Mumbai's struggles continue

Five-times champions Mumbai are enduring a wretched season and are ninth in the 10-team standings with just two wins from eight matches

Published 30 Apr, 2026 10:30am

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Sri Lanka govt 'temporarily' takes over cricket board

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s government took control of the island’s cricket board on Wednesday and appointed a nine-member...

Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:18pm

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IPL leaders Punjab hit with reality check after first loss of season

The six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals was Punjab’s first defeat in eight matches, though they continue to lead the 10-team league on 13 points

Published 29 Apr, 2026 11:54am

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Babar Azam becomes joint-leading centurion in PSL history

Usman Khan is the other batter to have scored four centuries in PSL

Published 28 Apr, 2026 10:04pm

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Sri Lanka cricket board quits at government's request: officials

Sri Lanka Cricket is the country’s richest sporting body but it has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:31pm

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Pitch perfect Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar show how to restore IPL's bat-ball balance

Delhi captain Axar Patel said they struggled against two world-class bowlers

Published 28 Apr, 2026 12:20pm

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PM Shehbaz approves public attendance for PSL playoffs with key condition

Encourages fans to use pubic transport to save fuel consumption

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:06pm

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Kolkata beat Lucknow in IPL's shortest Super Over

The result moved Kolkata up to eighth in the standings while Lucknow are bottom with two wins from eight games

Published 27 Apr, 2026 01:30pm

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Narine nails IPL Super Over as Kolkata climb off the bottom

Narine was handed the responsibility of bowling the mini-innings after Lucknow’s Mohammed Shami hit a last-ball six

Published 27 Apr, 2026 11:45am

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Hyderabad's Cummins relishes IPL's big-chase 'challenge'

In the second match of the double-header, a Cummins-led ⁠Hyderabad accomplished a 229-run chase with nine balls to go

Published 26 Apr, 2026 11:45am

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Sooryavanshi fastest to reach 1,000 runs in T20s as teenager smashes 36-ball ton in IPL

The previous record was held by Australia’s Mitchell Owen, who completed ⁠1,000 runs in 533 balls

Published 26 Apr, 2026 10:47am

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Punjab pull off record chase against Delhi despite Rahul ton in IPL

Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer was left searching for words after his team chased down a record 265-run target with ⁠seven balls to spare

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:35am

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'Stable' Ngidi to leave hospital soon after head injury

Ngidi lay on the ground clutching his head and barely moving after his brief interaction with the team physio

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:27am

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Kohli leads Bengaluru chase in IPL as Sudharsan's ton goes in vain

Kohli, fondly known as the ‘chase master’, lived up to ⁠his reputation after opening alongside Jacob Bethell, who departed early

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:23am

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New Zealand great Bates to end international career after T20 World Cup

The record-breaking 38-year-old ‌confirmed on Friday she will retire after 20 years at the highest level

Published 24 Apr, 2026 12:13pm

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Clear mind does the trick for Chennai's red-hot Samson

After single-digit scores in his first three IPL knocks, Samson smashed his second hundred of the season against Mumbai Indians

Published 24 Apr, 2026 12:10pm

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Shanto, Rahman fire as Bangladesh seal 2-1 ODI series win over New Zealand

'We knew early wickets would bring us momentum,' Mehidy Hasan Miraz says

Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:57pm

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New coach Kirsten faces ‘a lot of learning’ to rebuild Sri Lanka

Kirsten was India coach from 2008 to 2011, taking them to World Cup glory, then coached South Africa from 2011 to 2013

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:19pm

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Starc cleared to play in IPL by Cricket Australia

The left-arm quick had been recovering from elbow and shoulder injuries but will now belatedly join his Delhi Capitals team

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:14pm

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Construction begins on cricket stadium for 2028 LA Games

The venue will also ⁠host three Major League Cricket (MLC) matches between July 1 to ⁠5 this year, the ICC said

Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:03pm

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Rajasthan’s Jadeja pleased with middle order’s response under pressure

Openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who are among the Indian Premier League’s top-six scorers this season so far

Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:00pm

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Marsh seeks IPL redemption after disappointing T20 World Cup

Marsh delivered a stellar performance in the IPL last year, scoring 627 runs at an average of 48.23

Published 22 Apr, 2026 12:48pm

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Abhishek Sharma the entertainer helps Hyderabad to win over Capitals

The 25-year-old struck 10 fours and 10 sixes in an unbeaten 135 from 68 balls, the fifth-highest individual score ⁠in the tournament’s history

Published 22 Apr, 2026 11:30am

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Varma’s hundred injects fresh life into Mumbai’s stuttering IPL campaign

Varma’s previous best this season was 20 and the 23-year-old said he had struck form at ⁠just the right time

Published 21 Apr, 2026 11:32am

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Sri Lanka’s Shanaka given one-year PSL ban for unilateral withdrawal

Shanaka is the latest international player to be suspended after leaving the PSL

Published 20 Apr, 2026 09:11pm

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Chakravarthy overcomes surface tension to end Kolkata’s losing streak

The ⁠leg-spinner began his campaign with three wicketless outings before claiming 2-34 in a loss to Gujarat Titans on Friday

Published 20 Apr, 2026 12:05pm

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Mhatre’s hamstring blow deepens Chennai’s IPL crisis

The 18-year-old has been the most prolific batter for five-time champions Chennai

Published 20 Apr, 2026 12:02pm

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Rahul and Stubbs steer Delhi past Bengaluru in thrilling IPL contest

Bengaluru openers Salt and Virat Kohli began briskly, but the tempo dipped when Lungi Ngidi struck in his opening over to dismiss Kohli for 19 off ⁠13 balls

Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:40am

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Hyderabad’s bowling depth, Delhi’s late calm lift IPL tempo

Reduced to 18-3, Delhi were steadied by a composed partnership between KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, before David Miller closed the game with ⁠a late flourish

Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:31am

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Gujarat sink Kolkata with adaptable bowling in IPL, says Rabada

'Extra bounce has probably been my ally throughout my entire career,' Rabada

Published 18 Apr, 2026 12:29pm

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Sarfaraz named Pakistan’s Test coach for Bangladesh series

Sarfaraz’s former teammate Umar Gul will join him in the setup as the bowling coach

Updated 19 Apr, 2026 10:35am

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Mumbai’s IPL campaign fizzles amid Bumrah’s barren run

Former Sri Lanka captain Jayawardene said Mumbai have not been clinical enough at key moments

Published 17 Apr, 2026 12:21pm

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Rise of Dar, return of Hazlewood boosts Bengaluru’s bowling unit

Bengaluru defeated Lucknow by five wickets to draw level on eight points with Rajasthan Royals, edging ahead on net run-rate

Published 16 Apr, 2026 12:01pm

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Kohli and Dar shine as Bengaluru ease past Lucknow in IPL

Kohli anchored the 147-run chase with authority alongside captain Rajat Patidar as Bengaluru sealed victory in front of a packed M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in only 15.1 overs

Published 16 Apr, 2026 08:11am

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Green still off-colour for winless Kolkata

Green, who cost Kolkata a record $2.77 million, was recruited to drive their push ⁠for a third title but he has yet to catch fire

Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:15pm

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Muzarabani given two-year PSL ban after IPL switch

The 29-year-old, who went unsold in the IPL and PSL auctions, was signed by Islamabad but he chose to play for Kolkata instead

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:45pm

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Wisden laments India’s ‘Orwellian’ control of world cricket

In its 163rd annual edition, to be published Thursday, editor Lawrence Booth highlighted what he sees as an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:35pm

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Stokes says talk of McCullum rift ‘massive overstatement’

Stokes and McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, have been in a close alliance since joining forces in 2022

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:27pm

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Women’s T20 World Cup to have $8.8 million prize pool

The 12-team competition will be held in England and Wales from June 12, with New Zealand set to defend the maiden title they won in 2024

Published 14 Apr, 2026 12:11pm

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IPL debutant Hinge claims record three wickets in opening over as Sunrisers beat Royals

The victory was Sunrisers’ second in five ⁠games and lifted them to fourth in the standings

Published 14 Apr, 2026 12:07pm

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Back to the drawing board for Mumbai after third straight IPL defeat, Pandya says

The lack of early wickets and limited support for Bumrah has raised concerns about the bowling attack

Published 13 Apr, 2026 11:31am

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Sooryavanshi’s hot streak continues in IPL as Rajasthan down RCB

Sooryavanshi and Jurel set the tone with a rapid start, racing to 97-1 in the ⁠powerplay before spinner Krunal Pandya stalled the momentum

Published 12 Apr, 2026 11:06am

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Samson rediscovers form with match-winning century for Chennai in IPL

Chennai posted 212-2 in their 20 overs, with Delhi managing only 189 in reply

Published 12 Apr, 2026 10:20am

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Bangladesh retain squad for first New Zealand ODIs

Our policy is to give adequate opportunities to anyone who comes into the team

Published 11 Apr, 2026 02:38pm

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Green’s return to bowling fails to ignite Kolkata

Green made his much-anticipated return to the bowling crease on Thursday

Published 10 Apr, 2026 12:49pm

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Gopinath, last survivor from India’s first Test-winning team, dies at 96

Chingleput Gopinath, the last surviving member of the first India team to win a Test match, has died at the age of...

Published 10 Apr, 2026 02:56am

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Gujarat survive final-over chaos as Miller’s gamble backfires

Rahul's half-century arrived in 29 balls, punctuated by ⁠back-to-back sixes off Prasidh Krishna

Published 09 Apr, 2026 01:16pm

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Jos Buttler gets his IPL mojo back with a fifty in Gujarat’s first win

Buttler smashed 52 off 27 balls, including five sweetly timed sixes

Published 09 Apr, 2026 11:19am

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Warner charged for alleged drunk driving

He is currently captaining Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League

Published 08 Apr, 2026 05:44pm

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Sooryavanshi, 15, hailed as ‘amazing, fearless’ after acing Bumrah test

Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya said it had been "fascinating" to see Sooryavanshi take on one of the world's best bowlers

Published 08 Apr, 2026 12:31pm

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Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal to lead interim cricket board

DHAKA: Bangladesh has dissolved its cricket board citing “gross irregularities” in an election last year, and...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 09:59pm

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Bengaluru’s six-hitting machine David hits the roof

The 30-year-old Australian clobbered eight sixes in his unbeaten 70 off 25 balls as Bengaluru scored a 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings to make it two wins from two

Published 06 Apr, 2026 12:46pm

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Fixing length does the trick for Rajasthan spinner Bishnoi

The 25-year-old went through a hard grind to fix his length and claimed 4-41 to set up Rajasthan's six-wicket victory against Gujarat

Published 05 Apr, 2026 10:36am

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Capitals gain after Rizvi impact sinks Mumbai

Rizvi smacked seven sixes and as many fours in his 51-ball blitz which consigned Mumbai to their first defeat of the season

Published 05 Apr, 2026 10:26am

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Australia to play three ODIs in Zimbabwe in September

All three ODI fixtures will be played at the Harare Sports Club between September 15-20

Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:13pm

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Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot after Starc exit opens door

The ⁠31-year-old is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Big Bash League with 164

Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:10pm

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PSL committee rejects Fakhar’s appeal, upholds two‑match ban

Fakhar will miss Lahore's matches against Multan Sultans ⁠on Friday and Islamabad United on April 9

Published 03 Apr, 2026 12:05pm

Cricket

England’s Brook, Bethell let off with warning over NZ nightclub altercation

The Regulator said on Wednesday that both Brook and Bethell had accepted they had breached the ⁠professional conduct regulations

Published 02 Apr, 2026 08:15am

Cricket

Anderson backs England for Australia revenge despite Ashes woes

LONDON: Fast-bowling great James Anderson believes England can still regain the Ashes on home soil next year despite...

Published 01 Apr, 2026 11:33pm

Cricket

Multan Sultans hunt down 226 as Farhan’s ton sinks Hyderabad Kingsmen

Chasing 226, the Sultans reach 227/4 in 18.4 overs, with eight balls to spare

Published 01 Apr, 2026 10:50pm

Cricket

Zampa snubs IPL for PSL, hails Afridi as all-time favourite

Says tournament features high-quality bowling attacks, which make even straightforward matches highly competitive

Published 01 Apr, 2026 08:57pm

Cricket

Maxwell, Konstas dropped from Australia’s contracted players list

Maxwell’s ‌omission follows his decision to retire from one-day internationals last year and with little prospect of reviving his test career at the age of 37

Published 01 Apr, 2026 01:03pm

Cricket

Connolly hits reset button and fires Punjab to victory on IPL debut

At the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, he played in two games as Australia crashed out in the group stage, scoring three and 11

Published 01 Apr, 2026 11:50am

Cricket

Fakhar Zaman banned for two HBL PSL matches over Code of Conduct breach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday suspended Fakhar Zaman for two matches in the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 04:59pm

Cricket

India’s JioStar terminates Bangladesh IPL cricket broadcast deal, letter shows

“The agreement stands terminated with immediate effect,” JioStar said in a letter dated February 17 to Bangladesh broadcaster TSports

Published 31 Mar, 2026 12:30pm

Cricket

Mohammad Kaif and Chawla back Sooryavanshi for fast-track to India T20 squad

Sooryavanshi had a sensational debut season in the IPL last year

Published 31 Mar, 2026 11:59am

Cricket

Australia coach McDonald backs Green to retain place in Test squad

Green tallied 171 runs in five Tests at an average of 24.42 and took four wickets as Australia triumphed 4-1 against England earlier this year

Published 31 Mar, 2026 11:31am

Cricket

Naseem Shah fined Rs20 million for breaching PCB central contract

Board says the player has tendered an unconditional apology

Published 30 Mar, 2026 07:53pm

Cricket

Pakistan board charges Fakhar Zaman with ball-tampering in PSL match

The incident occurred in the final over with Karachi needing 14 runs to win

Published 30 Mar, 2026 11:43am

Cricket

After Kohli, Rohit proves old is gold in IPL

Rohit, who turns 39 next month, led Mumbai to five Indian Premier League titles before Hardik Pandya replaced him as captain ahead of the 2024 season

Published 30 Mar, 2026 11:37am

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Kohli and Duffy star as defending IPL champions RCB overpower Hyderabad

Kohli stamped ‌his authority early in the 202-run chase alongside local favourite Devdutt Padikkal as the duo kept the scoring rate firmly under control

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:36am

Cricket

Kohli’s one-format focus fuels strong IPL start

*The 37-year-old retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India's 2024 World Cup triumph and brought the curtain down on his 123-test career last year

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:29am

Cricket

PSL 11: Multan Sultans defeat Islamabad United by five wickets

Josh Philippe scores a match-winning fifty for Multan Sultans
Momin Qamar receives Player of the Match award for his brilliant spell

Published 28 Mar, 2026 11:33pm

Cricket

Ashwin becomes first India international to join US Major League

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first India international to appear in US-based Major League...

Published 28 Mar, 2026 08:28pm

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England skipper Stokes sidelined after gruesome facial injury

LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes will be sidelined for the first month of the county season as he recovers...

Published 28 Mar, 2026 08:27pm

Cricket

Peshawar Zalmi chase 215 to defeat RawalPindiz in PSL 11 opener

Zalmi reach the total on the first ball of the final over

Published 28 Mar, 2026 06:40pm

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Chennai’s Dhoni to miss start of IPL season due to calf strain

MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain

Published 28 Mar, 2026 01:57pm

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Moeen, Hasan power Karachi Kings to 14-run win over Quetta Gladiators

Moeen Ali receives Player of the Match award for his all-round effort

Published 27 Mar, 2026 11:19pm

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Vintage Kohli, teenager Sooryavanshi headline new IPL season

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday

Published 27 Mar, 2026 12:02pm

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Lahore Qalandars thrash Kingsmen Hyderabad by 69 runs in PSL 2026 opener

Lahore's Fakhar Zaman remains the top run getter with a 39-ball 53

Published 26 Mar, 2026 11:16pm

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IPL 2026: dates, format, fixtures and team details

The 19th edition of the IPL runs from March 28 to May 31

Published 26 Mar, 2026 07:43pm

Cricket

Lahore Qalandars face Kingsmen as PSL 11 opens in empty stadiums

Under revised schedule, tournament will be played in Lahore, Karachi

Published 26 Mar, 2026 06:26pm

Cricket

India snub traditional venues for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India’s home season will begin with eight limited-overs matches against West Indies in September-October

Published 26 Mar, 2026 04:39pm

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Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand

Connor Esterhuizen’s knock of 75 off just 33 balls helped South Africa secure a 33-run win over New Zealand on...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:34pm

Cricket

Duckett pulls out of IPL to focus on England career, risks two-season ban

The 31-year-old, who scored 202 runs at an average of 20.20 during the Ashes,

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:08pm

Cricket

Birla, Blitzer, Blackstone, Times of India consortium to buy IPL team RCB for $1.78bn

A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone said on Tuesday it...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:06pm

Cricket

Bairstow joins Livingstone in criticising level of care in England set-up

All-rounder Livingstone recently said he was left out in the cold after being dropped by England last year

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:32am

Cricket

‘Where is the accountability?’ - Boycott slams England’s Ashes review

The “incompetent” Key and McCullum had “sabotaged” England’s Ashes campaign

Published 24 Mar, 2026 04:32pm

Cricket

Australia board to keep hands off pitches despite Ashes debacle

While the Perth wicket was rated highly by the International Cricket Council’s match referee

Published 24 Mar, 2026 12:57pm

Cricket

Brendon McCullum to continue as England head coach, says ECB

England suffered a 4-1 defeat in Australia this year and the criticism included their casual preparations for the marquee series

Published 24 Mar, 2026 10:53am

Cricket

Sahibzada Farhan named ICC Men’s Player of the Month

Hard-hitting right hander had a superb run at the global event

Published 23 Mar, 2026 09:37pm

Cricket

New Zealand endorses new private T20 league, wants more focus on women

The new league's backers have proposed a six-team league of privately owned franchises and hope to launch the first tournament by January 2027

Published 23 Mar, 2026 12:29pm

Cricket

Rajasthan keen to shield teenager Sooryavanshi from the media glare

Rajasthan begin their new Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign against five-time champions Chennai in Guwahati on March 30 and all eyes will be on Sooryavanshi

Published 20 Mar, 2026 11:04am

Cricket

IPL lags Hundred, SA20 in player welfare, rights assessment: WCA

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) rankings released on Thursday put the IPL (62.6) third of 10 leagues, behind England's The Hundred (75.2) and South Africa's SA20 (68)

Published 19 Mar, 2026 01:08pm

Cricket

Buttler ready to continue England career despite ‘poor’ T20 World Cup

LONDON: Jos Buttler is refusing to accept his England career is over despite admitting he had a “poor tournament” at...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 12:17am

Cricket

England batter Pope hopeful of test recall after Ashes axe

Getting dropped is tough. I didn’t want to get dropped of course, but it was the right decision at the time

Published 18 Mar, 2026 12:22pm

Cricket

Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England

The 32-year-old has not played for England since the Champions Trophy in Pakistan last year

Published 17 Mar, 2026 10:55am

Cricket

India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup

India’s unbeaten campaign in that home World Cup ended in defeat by Australia in the final in Ahmedabad

Published 16 Mar, 2026 10:35am

Cricket

Champions Trophy winning skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed retires aged 38

Sarfaraz led Pakistan to Champions Trophy glory in 2017 when they beat India by 180 runs in the final

Published 15 Mar, 2026 05:17pm

Cricket

Bangladesh clinch thrilling 11-run victory despite Salman Agha’s fighting century

Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat, along with star batter Muhammad Rizwan, all fell cheaply

Updated 15 Mar, 2026 11:06pm

Cricket

ICC reprimands Pakistan’s Agha over reaction to controversial run-out

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz circled around behind Agha to collect the ball and threw down the stumps

Published 15 Mar, 2026 10:51am

Cricket

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI

Young Maaz Sadaqat receives Player of the Match award

Published 13 Mar, 2026 10:20pm

Cricket

IPL-linked Sunrisers sign Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed for Hundred franchise

LONDON: Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was snapped up by Sunrisers Leeds – a Hundred franchise with links to the Indian...

Published 12 Mar, 2026 10:42pm

Cricket

Last South Africa, West Indies players leave India after flight delays

International air travel was thrown into chaos after airlines cancelled or rerouted flights because of the war in the Middle East

Published 12 Mar, 2026 01:40pm

Cricket

Champions Bengaluru to host Hyderabad in IPL 2026 opener

RCB are slated to ⁠play five home matches in Bengaluru and two in Raipur during this year’s IPL.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 01:18pm

Cricket

New Zealand’s Williamson launches line of boxes after low blow from Steyn

Williamson said a ball from South Africa’s feared fast man Dale Steyn in 2012 cracked his box and inspired the “Cover” brand he had co-founded

Published 12 Mar, 2026 12:21pm

Cricket

India T20 hero dons disguise for unexpected train home

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket fans were stumped to discover that star all-rounder Shivam Dube could have been travelling...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 09:24pm

Cricket

Rana takes five wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener

MIRPUR: Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana claimed his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals to lead...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 09:19pm

Cricket

Bat-ball balance hit for six at T20 World Cup

780 sixes were hit in this year’s tournament, 50.87% jump from 517 hammered in 2024 edition in West Indies and United States

Published 11 Mar, 2026 06:19pm

Cricket

Cricket body rejects bias claims over post-World Cup travel delays

Airlines have cancelled or rerouted flights because of the war in the Middle East, throwing international travel into chaos

Published 11 Mar, 2026 02:53pm

Cricket

India’s Arshdeep Singh fined for throwing ball at NZ’s Mitchell in T20 World Cup final

Mitchell was livid and advanced on Arshdeep, who turned around and walked back without apologising, forcing the umpire to step in

Published 10 Mar, 2026 11:14pm

Cricket

West Indies players leave India on commercial flights after charter cancelled

Some players and staff have departed and others are scheduled to leave on different flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, CWI said in a statement

Published 10 Mar, 2026 11:11pm

Cricket

PSL 11 schedule unveiled; eight teams to compete across six venues

The tournament runs from March 26 to May 3

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:45pm

Cricket

India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win

India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time

Published 10 Mar, 2026 01:56pm

Cricket

Hayden named Gujarat Titans’ batting coach ahead of IPL 2026

Hayden, a two-times World Cup-winning batter, represented Australia across 273 international matches across formats

Published 10 Mar, 2026 12:42pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka name Kirsten as head coach with 2027 World Cup in focus

Sri Lanka have appointed South African Gary Kirsten as their new head coach on a two-year contract as they begin...

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:32pm

Cricket

‘Virtually unbeatable’ India win praise after third T20 World Cup crown

Opener Sanju Samson continued his prolific run with a third successive 80-plus score

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:12am

Cricket

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

India become first team to retain the trophy, first to win it on home soil, first to claim third world T20 crown

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 11:37pm

Cricket

Kiwi cricketer makes history with five wickets in five balls

Randell also became the first bowler to claim six wickets in eight deliveries

Published 08 Mar, 2026 06:05pm

Cricket

Pietersen says he is open to England coaching role

The former Ashes and T20 World Cup winner said England needed a more measured approach in Tests

Published 08 Mar, 2026 02:52pm

Cricket

‘Whole country will stop’ as India dreams of home World Cup glory

India face New Zealand in Ahmedabad as they attempt to become the first team to retain the trophy

Published 08 Mar, 2026 02:25pm

Cricket

Ticket prices and hotel tariffs skyrocket ahead of T20 World Cup final

Some tickets with a face value of 3,500 Indian rupees were selling at 54,000 when Reuters checked on the eve of the match

Published 07 Mar, 2026 10:52pm

Cricket

New Zealand want to ‘break a few hearts’ in World Cup final

New Zealand reached the 2021 final, losing to Australia, and have never won a white-ball World Cup.

Published 07 Mar, 2026 08:31pm

Cricket

No pressure, no fun for India captain ahead of T20 World Cup final

India bidding to become first team to retain T20 World Cup title

Published 07 Mar, 2026 08:13pm

Cricket

India eye T20 history, New Zealand hunt maiden World Cup

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: bid to become the first team to retain the Twenty20 World Cup will collide with New Zealand’s...

Published 06 Mar, 2026 08:27pm

Cricket

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite challenges

McCullum, 44, ‌took charge of England’s test setup in 2022 and added the white‑ball responsibilities in January 2025 under a contract running through 2027

Published 06 Mar, 2026 01:51pm

Cricket

Axar’s semi-final masterclass helps India move past fielding woes

Axar caught the ball after a dash towards the ropes, but realising that his momentum would take him over

Published 06 Mar, 2026 11:10am

Cricket

India beat England in high-scoring T20 World Cup semi-final

After Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 11:13pm

Cricket

Ibrahim Zadran replaces Rashid Khan as Afghanistan T20I skipper for Sri Lanka series

ACB says, Zadran’s appointment is in alignment for future build-up

Published 05 Mar, 2026 07:44pm

Cricket

Fatherhood, sleep, T20 World Cup final: Henry’s whirlwind journey

Henry’s bowling effort was special after he rejoined the team late on the eve of the match

Published 05 Mar, 2026 01:01pm

Cricket

South Africa coach Conrad says New Zealand defeat was a ‘walloping’ not a ‘choke’

Shukri Conrad denied they “choked” in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

Published 05 Mar, 2026 12:22pm

Cricket

Allen’s record ton powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:47pm

Cricket

India eye special performance to conquer ‘street-smart’ England

MUMBAI: India will need a “special performance” to beat a “street-smart” England in their T20 World Cup semi-final...

Published 04 Mar, 2026 09:07pm

Cricket

England have belief and skills to take down India, says Brook

I don’t believe that we need a perfect game to win the competition, Brook says

Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:34pm

Cricket

India need cool heads to cope with England power game in semi-final, says Morkel

The way they (England) approach a T20 game, trying to take the game on, will make them a dangerous side

Published 04 Mar, 2026 05:26pm

Cricket

Babar, Saim dropped as PCB names squad for Bangladesh ODI series

Series begins on March 11, with allstches scheduled at Shere Bangla National Stadium

Published 04 Mar, 2026 04:37pm

Cricket

NZ captain Santner wants ‘perfect game’ to halt unbeaten S Africa

South Africa remain the tournament’s only unbeaten team and their seven wins in a row include a seven-wicket thumping of New Zealand in the group stage

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:23am

Cricket

Bengaluru to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL games after safety improvements

Bengaluru will also play ⁠two of their seven home games in the IPL’s league phase in Raipur

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:12am

Cricket

Unbeaten South Africa face ‘fresh start’ in semi-final: Markram

KOLKATA: South Africa captain Aiden Markram on Tuesday said his team’s win over New Zealand in the group phase will...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 10:38pm

Cricket

England ‘not fearing anything’ against India, says Curran

England will take on the favourites and hosts in front of 35,000 fiercely partisan fans in Mumbai on Thursday

Published 03 Mar, 2026 09:30pm

Cricket

South Africa juggernaut faces knockout test against New Zealand

India face England in the other semi-final on Thursday

Published 03 Mar, 2026 10:43am

Cricket

West Indies, Zimbabwe unable to return from India due to Middle East airspace closures

West Indies failed to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's five-wicket loss to hosts India

Published 03 Mar, 2026 08:34am

Cricket

India coach Gambhir hails Samson’s match-winning knock

Samson’s unbeaten knock of 97 guided India to a crucial chase of 196 against the West Indies

Published 02 Mar, 2026 10:18am

Cricket

Pakistan cricket’s lack of T20 evolution exposed by World Cup exit

Pakistan's insistence in sticking with out-of-sorts Babar Azam did nothing to help their shaky batting

Published 01 Mar, 2026 09:55pm

Cricket

Samson’s 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Sanju Samson struck 12 fours and 4 sixes in his superb 50-ball knock

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 11:42pm

Cricket

South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final

NEW DELHI: South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a...

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:29pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka’s Jayasuriya to step down, Pakistan’s Agha weighs future

Agha said he will take time to decide whether to remain captain after both teams’ poor campaigns at the Twenty20 World Cup

Published 01 Mar, 2026 11:44am

Cricket

New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss

Sahibzada Farhan hit a 60-ball century for Pakistan, his second of the tournament

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 11:08pm

Cricket

Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate

'It’s a critical situation as reaching the semi-final is not in our control,' Salman

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:27pm

Cricket

India aim for ‘fearless cricket’ ahead of West Indies showdown

India’s batting, led by opener Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 55, and an unbeaten 50 by Hardik Pandya, piled up 256-4

Published 27 Feb, 2026 11:37am

Cricket

Calls for heads to roll after feeble Sri Lanka T20 World Cup exit

Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya had already informed the board that he would step down after the World Cup

Published 26 Feb, 2026 10:48pm

Cricket

‘Street-smart’ New Zealand can topple England to make T20 semis: coach

A win for New Zealand in Friday’s night’s Super Eights clash in Colombo will see them top Group 2 and join the already-qualified England in the final four

Published 26 Feb, 2026 09:51pm

Cricket

South Africa close in on T20 World Cup semis with nine-wicket win over West Indies

'Whether I’m captain or not, opening is a responsibility… we try to make sure the team gets off to a good start,' Markram

Published 26 Feb, 2026 08:12pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka’s Shanaka says constant criticism has affected players’ mental health

The tournament co-hosts drew heavy flak from fans and pundits for their shaky buildup to the World Cup

Published 26 Feb, 2026 01:02pm

Cricket

Richard Pybus embraces move to Afghanistan as new head coach

Cricket has yet to resume in Afghanistan due to the political situation and the national side play their home fixtures in the United Arab Emirates

Published 26 Feb, 2026 10:24am

Cricket

West Indies enter South Africa clash with nothing to prove, says coach

West Indies are chasing World Cup glory for the first time in a decade

Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:42pm

Cricket

India eye team changes for crucial Zimbabwe clash

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak admits India played their "worst game in two years"

Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:01pm

Cricket

Hyderabad Kingsmen share update on Glen Maxwell’s availability for PSL 11

Maxwell is one of franchise's direct signings for PSL 2026

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:53pm

Cricket

ECB insist Pakistani players will not be frozen out the Hundred

A total of 67 Pakistan players - 63 men and four women - have submitted themselves for selection

Published 25 Feb, 2026 11:47am

Cricket

England’s Brook uncertain about continuing at number three

Brook struck a two-run-a-ball hundred as England accomplished a tricky chase to be the first team to book their spot in the last four of the 20-team tournament

Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:48am

Cricket

Santer’s New Zealand ready for Sri Lanka’s spin challenge

Black Caps need a win in their second Super Eights match in Group 2 on Wednesday

Published 24 Feb, 2026 07:51pm

ICC T20 World Cup

Brook’s century powers England into T20 WC semis with win over Pakistan

Chasing 165, England achieve target in 19.1 overs

Updated 24 Feb, 2026 10:13pm

Cricket

Australia’s Test team to play in Cape Town for first time since ‘Sandpaper-gate’

Australia’s Test team will return to Cape Town for the first time since the 2018 ‘Sandpaper-gate’ ball-tampering scandal

Published 24 Feb, 2026 01:11pm

Cricket

Pakistan warn England’s flaky batting to expect a trial by spin

Pakistan batsman Sahibzada Farhan told reporters that England struggled to 146-9 against Sri Lanka’s spinners on Sunday

Published 23 Feb, 2026 11:13pm

Cricket

Afghanistan to play white-ball series against Sri Lanka in UAE

Afghanistan Cricket Board says there will be three one-day internationals and three T20 matches from March 13 to 25

Published 23 Feb, 2026 11:03pm

Cricket

World champions South Africa announce eight home Tests for 2026/27

South Africa did not play a single home Test match during the current 2025/26 season

Published 23 Feb, 2026 09:00pm

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

All matches will be played in Dhaka

Published 20 Feb, 2026 08:15pm

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Cricket

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

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 4	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 4	278.42
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 4	160
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 4	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 4	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 4	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 4	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 4	7,584.31
India Sensex / Jun 4	74,360.01
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 4	67,470.69
Nasdaq / Jun 4	26,830.96
Hang Seng / Jun 4	25,253.40
FTSE 100 / Jun 4	10,332.30
Dow Jones / Jun 4	51,561.93
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 4	24,944.95
France CAC40 / Jun 4	8,244.29

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 4	92.89
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 4	402,335
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 4	4,470.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 4	78.49
Petrol/Litre / Jun 5	381.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 5	380.78

Stock	Price
First Dawood Prop. / Jun 4 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	5.19 ▲ 0.62 (13.57%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jun 4 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.40 ▲ 0.97 (13.06%)
Paramount Spinning / Jun 4 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	7.41 ▲ 0.7 (10.43%)
Escorts Bank / Jun 4 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	13.59 ▲ 1.24 (10.04%)
First IBL Mod. / Jun 4 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	11.41 ▲ 1.04 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jun 4 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	18.67 ▲ 1.7 (10.02%)
Ansari Sug. / Jun 4 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	15.72 ▲ 1.43 (10.01%)
Ideal Spinning / Jun 4 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	79.73 ▲ 7.25 (10%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 4 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	90.73 ▲ 8.25 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Jun 4 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	90.08 ▲ 8.19 (10%)

Stock	Price
B.R.R. Guardian / Jun 4 B.R.R. Guardian Limited(BRRG)	42.38 ▼ -2.62 (-5.82%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Jun 4 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	32.44 ▼ -1.81 (-5.28%)
Nazir Cotton Mills / Jun 4 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	12.41 ▼ -0.69 (-5.27%)
IGI Life Ins / Jun 4 IGI Life Insurance Limited(IGIL)	20.02 ▼ -1.1 (-5.21%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jun 4 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	33.45 ▼ -1.69 (-4.81%)
Blessed Tex. / Jun 4 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	1,128.37 ▼ -55.93 (-4.72%)
Security Investment Bank / Jun 4 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.15 ▼ -0.34 (-4.54%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 4 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	7.06 ▼ -0.32 (-4.34%)
Crescent Cotton / Jun 4 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	37.90 ▼ -1.7 (-4.29%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jun 4 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	22.53 ▼ -0.96 (-4.09%)

Stock	Volume
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 4 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	113,092,837 ▲ 0.26
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 4 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	32,165,203 ▲ 0.65
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 4 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,103,870 ▼ -0.02
Hascol Petrol / Jun 4 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	29,686,502 ▲ 0.89
TPL Properties / Jun 4 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	23,019,552 ▲ 0.54
P.T.C.L. / Jun 4 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	21,963,763 ▲ 2.23
Dewan Cement / Jun 4 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	21,628,213 ▲ 0.14
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 4 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	20,175,469 ▼ -0.14
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 4 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	19,271,458 ▲ 1.54
B.O.Punjab / Jun 4 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	18,971,411 ▲ 0.26