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Sri Lanka to lock horns with New Zealand with a rest day amidst presidential election

Sri Lanka to lock horns with New Zealand with a rest day amidst presidential election

Sri Lanka is reintroducing rest days in Test matches for their upcoming two-match home series against New Zealand in September. The Test series will be part of the ICC World Test Championship, with the Black Caps facing the Lankans on their home turf for the first time in five years.

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PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts as Rizwan's one-handed magic gives Zakir dose of his own medicine

PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts as Rizwan's one-handed magic gives Zakir dose of his own medicine

The sweetest victories in cricket are when you turn the tables and serve your opponent a taste of their own medicine. A similar incident unfolded on the second day of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Test, as Mohammad Rizwan’s spectacular catch led to Zakir Hasan’s dismissal with a hint of retribution.

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ENG vs SL | Twitter in awe as Asitha blows kiss after dismantling Pope's stumps with perfect peach

ENG vs SL | Twitter in awe as Asitha blows kiss after dismantling Pope's stumps with perfect peach

An inducker that comprehensively beats a batter's defense to pierce the gap between bat and pad and hit the top of off -- everything a pacer has ever dreamt of in the history of cricket. Asitha Fernando had the rare luxury of living that dream in Manchester through an unplayable jaffa to Ollie Pope.

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PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts to Shakeel and Rizwan centuries keep visitors at bay on Day 2

PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts to Shakeel and Rizwan centuries keep visitors at bay on Day 2

Pakistan batters Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan stood out on the second day of the Rawalpindi Test against Bangladesh. A massive 240-run fourth wicket stand helped them propel to 448/6 before Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam withstood the Pakistani bowlers without any hiccups in 12 overs.

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BCCI announces India Women’s 2025 England tour schedule

BCCI announces India Women’s 2025 England tour schedule

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the fixture for the Women in Blue's upcoming tour of England in 2025. Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women's team will embark on a tour starting June 28, 2025, and will feature five T20Is and three ODIs.

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‌ENG vs IND | BCCI announces India’s fixtures for England Tests.

‌ENG vs IND | BCCI announces India’s fixtures for England Tests.

In a recent social media post, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the fixtures for the Men in Blue’s Test series against England from July-August, 2025. India will be kicking off their 2025-2027 World Test Championship away from home in English conditions.

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Hughes and Seales return to Sussex as Pujara's stint comes to a close

Hughes and Seales return to Sussex as Pujara's stint comes to a close

Cheteshwar Pujara will not be back with Sussex for next year's County Championship, as the English club has chosen to release him in favour of retaining Australian player Daniel Hughes. In contrast, Caribbean fast bowler Jayden Seales is set to rejoin the club at the beginning of the 2025 season.

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Adelaide Strikers secure Ollie Pope, Sydney Sixers add Akeal Hosein for BBL 14

Adelaide Strikers secure Ollie Pope, Sydney Sixers add Akeal Hosein for BBL 14

Adelaide Strikers signed England's interim Test captain Ollie Pope while the Sydney Sixers have onboarded West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein. Both players are actively involved in their current matches, with Pope facing Sri Lanka and Hosein participating in a T20I against South Africa.

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Surrey welcomes back Sai Sudharsan for County Championship campaign

Surrey welcomes back Sai Sudharsan for County Championship campaign

B Sai Sudharsan is set to make his mark with Surrey in the County Championship. The talented southpaw previously appeared in Surrey's Championship match against Essex in June, played in two additional matches for Surrey in September 2023, and will now contribute to Surrey for two games.

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‌Afghanistan rope in R Sridhar as Assistant coach

‌Afghanistan rope in R Sridhar as Assistant coach

Afghanistan Cricket Board have recruited former Indian spinner R Sridhar as the assistant coach of the Senior Men’s National team. Sridhar, who served as India’s fielding coach under Ravi Shastri’s stewardship from 2018-2021, will be working under Jonathan Trott for the Asian side.

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ENG vs SL | Resolute Lankan lower-order logjam leaves England frustrated on Day 1

ENG vs SL | Resolute Lankan lower-order logjam leaves England frustrated on Day 1

Sri Lanka fought back valiantly from a horrid position of 6/3 in Manchester to put up a competitive first innings total of 236. Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva led from the front with a counterattacking 74 before debutant Milan Ratnayake's half-century further piled up the woes for England.

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‌PAK vs BAN | Ayub and Shakeel hold steady amidst Bangladeshi pacers' day out on truncated Day 1

‌PAK vs BAN | Ayub and Shakeel hold steady amidst Bangladeshi pacers' day out on truncated Day 1

Pakistan managed to pile up 158 runs in 41 overs on the first day despite a delayed start due to wet outfield. Although Bangladesh got a great start with the ball, a 98-run stand between Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub helped the hosts bounce back from early stutters in Rawalpindi on day 1.

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‌PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts to Shan Masood’s frustration boils over after TV umpire’s controversial verdict

‌PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts to Shan Masood’s frustration boils over after TV umpire’s controversial verdict

Not often do the coolest minds lose their calm on an international stage. Indeed, it was a rare sight to witness Shan Masood, the Pakistan captain, furious on the field after a TV umpire’s verdict did not go well with him in the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

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ENG vs SL | Twitter stunned as Woakes inseamer leaves clueless Mathews without reply to trap him plumb

ENG vs SL | Twitter stunned as Woakes inseamer leaves clueless Mathews without reply to trap him plumb

Manchester clouds and a brand new Duke's is a recipe for disaster for any batsman, no matter how experienced or talented. Angelo Mathews learned about it the hard way at Old Trafford on Wednesday after being utterly bamboozled by a Chris Woakes jaffa that resigned him to a five-ball duck.

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PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts to Babar Azam surprising Rawalpindi fans with brand new silver duck

PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts to Babar Azam surprising Rawalpindi fans with brand new silver duck

The famous cricket adage "form is temporary, but class is permanent" seemed to reverse for Babar Azam in the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The renowned batter failed to make a mark with the bat after getting out for a silver duck on the Rawalpindi Test’s opening day.

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ENG vs SL | Twitter reacts to heartfelt Graham Thorpe tribute ahead of first ball in Manchester

ENG vs SL | Twitter reacts to heartfelt Graham Thorpe tribute ahead of first ball in Manchester

Cricketers may come and go but legacies stay forever and few men have managed to cement themselves into English folklore like their former captain Graham Thorpe. The departed opener was afforded an echoing round of applause in Manchester by players and fans alike to kickstart the series.

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‌PAK vs BAN | Twitter in awe after Zakir Hasan defies physics to produce jaw-dropping catch

‌PAK vs BAN | Twitter in awe after Zakir Hasan defies physics to produce jaw-dropping catch

Test cricket is not just a test of patience but also a test of concentration. While the batters need to be keen on facing a delivery, the fielders need to be at the top of their game and not let an opportunity go begging as Zakir Hasan’s acrobatic catch exemplified against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

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‌Faruque Ahmed named BCB President following Najmul Hasan Papon's resignation

‌Faruque Ahmed named BCB President following Najmul Hasan Papon's resignation

In a shocking revelation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) underwent a swift change in the administration with Najmul Hasan Papon resigning from his post on Wednesday. Former National selector and Bangladesh cricketer Faruque Ahmed has been appointed to succeed him as the board's President.

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Neeraj Chopra Lausanne Diamond League Live: Neeraj starts with 82.10m throw - Hindustan Times

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Mohammad Shami 'Looks 20 Years Younger' as he Debuts Stunning Hairdo Ahead of India Comeback - News18

Mohammad Shami 'Looks 20 Years Younger' as he Debuts Stunning Hairdo Ahead of India Comeback  News18Mohammed Shami's return to be delayed? BCCI considering bold 'comeback' move with Australia 'hat-trick' in mind: Report  Hindustan TimesPacer Mohammed Shami flaunts new hairstyle  India TodayFast bowler Mohammed Shami could make a comeback against New Zealand at home  The Indian ExpressPacer Mohammed Shami Flaunts New Hairstyle Ahead Of India Comeback  India.com

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एक ओवर में बने 39 रन…6 छक्के भी लगे और टूट गया युवराज सिंह और किरोन पोलार्ड का वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड - the bikaner news

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IPL से BCCI की कमाई 116% बढ़ी: 2022 में मुनाफा 2367 करोड़ , 2023 में 5,120 करोड़ हुआ; विमेंस लीग से 377 करोड़ म... - Dainik Bhaskar

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Gallagher completes protracted move to Atlético - ESPN India

Gallagher completes protracted move to Atlético  ESPN IndiaJoao Felix is a Chelsea player! | News | Official Site  Chelsea FCAtletico Madrid signs England midfielder Gallagher from Chelsea  SportstarChelsea set to complete signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid  The New York TimesConor Gallagher Seals Atletico Madrid Switch After Drawn Out Transfer Saga  News18

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LSG के मेंटर बन सकते हैं जहीर खान: गंभीर ने IPL 2024 से पहले छोड़ा था साथ; तब से खाली पड़ा है पद - Dainik Bhaskar

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