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SL vs SA: Aiden Markram, Bowlers Help South Africa Down Sri Lanka In T20 Opener

Disciplined bowling and a quickfire 48 by Aiden Markram helped South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs in the first Twenty20 international on Friday. Markram's 33-ball knock guided South ...

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Afghan Cricket Board Begs To Keep Game 'Out Of Politics'

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Friday urged Australia not to punish its men's team over the new Taliban regime's reported ban on women playing sport. Australia's cricket chiefs threatene ...

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BAN vs NZ: Tom Latham, Finn Allen Help New Zealand To Consolation T20 Win

Skipper Tom Latham and Finn Allen hit attacking knocks to set up a 27-run consolation win for New Zealand in the fifth Twenty20 international against Bangladesh on Friday. Latham's unbeaten ...

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England-India Fifth Test Cancelled Due To India Covid Concerns

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BAN vs NZ: Bowlers, Mahmudullah Riyad Steer Bangladesh To Series Win

Skipper Mahmudullah Riyad struck an unbeaten 43 as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the fourth Twenty20 international to seal the five-match series 3-1 in Dhaka on Wednesday. ...

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India To Tour England For Limited Overs Series In 2022

England will play home Test series against world champions New Zealand and South Africa in 2022, cricket chiefs announced on Wednesday, unveiling a packed schedule. Joe Root's Test team will ...

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SL vs SA: Debutant Maheesh Theekshana Spins Sri Lanka To ODI Series Win Vs South Africa

Skipper Dasun Shanaka hailed Maheesh Theekshana as a top prospect after the debutant spinner helped Sri Lanka thrash South Africa by 78 runs to clinch the one-day series 2-1 on ...

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Ben Stokes Likely To Miss England's T20 World Cup Bid

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Pakistan Announces Squad For T20 World Cup, Shoaib Malik Omitted

Pakistan selectors on Monday announced a 15-man squad for next month's T20 World Cup but resisted calls to include veteran allrounder Shoaib Malik despite the team struggling with middle-order bat ...

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BAN vs NZ: Ajaz Patel Helps New Zealand Stay Alive In Bangladesh Series

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel ran through Bangladesh's top order with a career-best 4-16 as New Zealand clawed their way back into the five-match Twenty20 international series with a 52 run ...

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Malan's Ton Leads South Africa To 67 Run Win Over Sri Lanka In 2nd ODI

Opening batter Janneman Malan hit 121 to set up a comfortable 67-run series-leveling win for South Africa in the rain-hit one-day international against Sri Lanka on Saturday. South Africa scored ...

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Paul Stirling's Ton Inspires Ireland To 40 Run Win Over Zimbabwe In 3rd T20I

Paul Stirling's maiden Twenty20 international century inspired Ireland's 40-run win against Zimbabwe as the hosts moved 2-1 up in their five-match series on Wednesday. Ireland opener Stirling ...

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Cricket Australia Still Hopes Of Hosting Afghanistan For 'Historic Test'

Cricket Australia say they are still hoping a planned Test match against Afghanistan will go ahead, despite the Taliban takeover of the country and acute uncertainty over their rule. The governing ...

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England 'Must Go Ruthless' Against 'World-Class' India In 4th Test, Says Root

India vs England 2021: Joe Root has urged his team to produce a "ruthless" display in the fourth Test against India at the Oval starting Thursday. England's innings and 76-run victory ...

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ENG vs IND: Skipper Joe Root Weighs England 'Balancing Act'

Joe Root admits he faces a "balancing act" as England's captain tries to avoid burning out his in-form bowling attack in the fourth Test against India. There are concerns over ...

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After Win Against Australia, Bangladesh Look To Take On Weakened New Zealand In T20Is

Bangladesh will be looking for a famous new scalp when they take on a weakened New Zealand side in a Twenty20 series starting on Wednesday. Bangladesh beat Australia 4-1 in ...

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Under Scrutiny Langer Says Australia In 'Better Place' After Talks

Embattled coach Justin Langer on Monday insisted the Australian cricket team was "in a better place" after clear-the-air talks with senior players following discontent over his management style. Lange ...

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