Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Pathirana and Madushanka out of ODIs against India

Sri Lanka "not risking" Pathirana after he jarred his shoulder in the third T20I; uncapped seamer Mohamed Shiraz added to squad

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Joe Root goes to No. 1 on the ICC rankings for Test batters

It is the ninth time that he has been at the top of the table

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Afghanistan, South Africa set to play three ODIs in September in Sharjah

For SA, the three ODIs in Sharjah will precede their five white-ball games against Ireland, also in the UAE

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Washington: I had no idea I had to bowl the Super Over

The allrounder called Suryakumar's leadership skills "amazing" for thinking out of the box

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Mushfiqur, Mominul to play for Bangladesh A in Pakistan

The second-string side will play two four-day matches in total, apart from three one-day matches against Pakistan A

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape sign Crawley and van der Merwe for upcoming SA20 season

Van der Merwe was previously with the franchise in the first season of the SA20, helping the team to the title

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Matthew Mott steps down as England white-ball coach

Australian was halfway through four-year contract, Marcus Trescothick will take over on interim basis

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'Want to play again and have fun' - Dane van Niekerk signs for Western Province

She holds a long-term view about returning to the South Africa national team, but as it stands, is not in consideration for the upcoming T20 World Cup

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Monday, July 29, 2024

India, Bangladesh to host 2025 and 2027 Men's Asia Cups

The 2025 edition will be a T20 tournament and the 2027 one an ODI event, serving as precursors to the respective format's World Cups

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Jonathan Trott to take over as head coach of Pretoria Capitals

Trott is currently head coach of Afghanistan, a post he has held since 2022, and had his deal renewed in January to run through to the end of 2024

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Wobbly SL look for respite against red-hot India

Having already sealed the series, India will be hoping to give the likes of Rinku, Samson and Parag more time in the middle

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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Smith, Maxwell star in Washington Freedom's emphatic title win

Smith, Maxwell and Head lead the charge for Washington, who lost just one game in MLC 2024

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Kavem Hodge leads fight for West Indies as England chip away in morning

Three wickets in first session on day three, including Louis for career-best 57

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Unchanged India bat; Sri Lanka bring in Nisansala

The hosts left out Achini Kulasuriya from the XI that beat Pakistan in the semi-final

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USA Cricket appoints Johnathan Atkeison as CEO to fulfil critical requirement

With that, USAC has met one of the two critical requirements to avoid disqualification as an ICC Associate member

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Sri Lanka opt to bowl; India pick Parag, Rinku

There was no room for Washington or Dube, while Sri Lanka picked Theekshana and Hasaranga as frontline spinners

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Joe Root, Ben Stokes battle back after West Indies' early strikes

England senior pairing revive innings after two early breakthroughs

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Dravid to Gambhir: Crack a smile, it will shock people

Dravid sent a touching message to his successor wishing him luck which featured advice and some humour

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Friday, July 26, 2024

India bring in Uma Chetry for Asia Cup semi-final

Harmanpreet and Vastrakar also back for India; Bangladesh bring in fast bowler Marufa Akter and elect to bat

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Afghanistan and New Zealand set to play one-off Test in September

This will be the first time the two teams face off in the longest format

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Shastri: Gambhir's most important task will be to understand his players

The former India coach says Gambhir has the "tools, experience and goods" for being the head coach

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Whom to watch, where to follow: Women's Asia Cup 2024 semi-finals primer

Heading into the business end of the Asia Cup, here's all you need to know about recent form, key players, and even where to catch the action

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Ireland bowl under cloudy skies; Zimbabwe hand debuts to Gumbie, Bennett and Madande

Ireland bring in Matthew Humphreys for Theo van Woerkom

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Injured Gerald Coetzee out of West Indies Tests

South Africa bring in uncapped Migael Pretorius in his place for the two-Test series

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Thushara out of India T20Is with broken finger

He suffered the injury on his left hand during fielding practice on Wednesday

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Chameera ruled out as Sri Lanka gear up to take on India

Chief selector Upul Tharanga said Angelo Mathews was not being considered for selection in T20Is any longer

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Akeem Jordan replaces injured Jeremiah Louis in WI Test squad

Jordan has joined the squad, and will take part in Wednesday's training session

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Bangladesh opt to bat in quest for semi-final spot

Bangladesh's qualification for the semis will also depend on Thailand fare against SL later in the day

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Mandhana-led India opt to bat; Harmanpreet, Vastrakar rested

Nepal made two changes to their XI and harbour slim hopes of making the semi-finals

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Pakistan bowl in must-win match against UAE

Pakistan remain unchanged while UAE brought in offspinner Suraksha Kotte in place of Rithika Rajith

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Chandimal returns; Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20I series against India

Uncapped 21-year-old allrounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe has earned a call-up for the series

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Monday, July 22, 2024

The Hundred: Why 2024 season is ECB's 'shop window' for investment

What will England's 100-ball competition look like in 2025 after 'Project Gemini' is complete?

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Sri Lanka make four changes, opt to bat against Malaysia

Malaysia also made one change, bringing in 16-year-old Nur Izzatul Syafiqa in what is a must-win game for them

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'Trust, freedom, success' - Gambhir lays out his coaching philosophy

"It is important to give players freedom - that's what I believe in - and not have a relationship of a head coach and a player"

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Gambhir backs Rohit and Kohli to play 2027 ODI World Cup if they can stay fit

"They're still world-class players and obviously any team would want to have both of them for as long as possible," says Gambhir

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Pakistan field in must-win game against confident Nepal

A win will put Nepal in the semi-finals along with India

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Harry Brook, Joe Root extend England's lead beyond 300

Three quick wickets keep West Indies in the contest on gripping fourth morning

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क्या भारतीय टीम में बड़ा बदलाव आने वाला है ? गंभीर के बयानों से समझिए उनकी रणनीति

भारतीय टीम के नए कोच गंभीर श्रीलंका में अपना कार्यकाल की शुरुआत करने वाले हैं

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UAE bowl against India; Tanuja Kanwar makes her debut

UAE are in must-win territory having already lost their opening game in the women's Asia Cup

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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Nayar, ten Doeschate set to join India's support staff as assistant coaches

ESPNcricinfo has learnt that Morne Morkel is the leading candidate to become India's new bowling coach

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Thailand bat in their opening game of the Women's Asia Cup against Malaysia

They have a new look to them with Thipatcha Putthawong taking the captaincy and Nannaphat Chaihan being handed a debut

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Shaheen, Babar, Rizwan denied NOCs to play in Global T20 Canada

The PCB made the decision saying "all three cricketers play all three formats and Pakistan will need their services in the next eight months"

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Farhan Ahmed ends Sri Lanka resistance as England U19s seal innings win

England take series with victory in second Test, after less than 11 overs on final day

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Bashir, Atkinson chip away at West Indies after Wood fires rockets

England take control on second morning after high-octane four-over spell

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Nepal bowl in Women's Asia Cup opener against UAE

Nepal are playing the tournament for the first time since 2016

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Where does the elevation of Gill and Suryakumar leave Hardik?

Hardik doesn't even have the consolation of vice-captaincy for the Sri Lanka T20Is, where he will be led by his IPL team-mate Suryakumar

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USA Cricket at risk of being put 'on notice' by ICC

Non-compliance concerns centre around USAC not fulfilling governance norms set by the US Olympic body, and longstanding vacancies in top administrative posts

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ECB name Tier 2 teams in new women's domestic competition

Derbyshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Middlesex, Sussex, Worcestershire, Yorkshire in second tier from 2025

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Lewis: Staying on a roll poses biggest challenge as England Women scatter

Head coach Jon Lewis challenges his players to dominate the Hundred as T20 World Cup looms

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Ben Duckett braced for birth of child as Dan Lawrence stands by

England make contingency plans if opener is called away on paternity duty

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England go back to the future as post-Anderson era begins at Trent Bridge

Wood and Woakes to reprise Ashes-turning alliance as West Indies seek statement performance from senior players

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Former Sri Lanka Under-19 captain Dhammika Niroshana shot dead

He was shot outside his home and a police investigation is underway

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Latham says New Zealand need to be 'fluid' with player contracts

He also says it would be "a real honour" if he is picked to replace Kane Williamson as New Zealand's new ODI captain

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Mark Wood returns to England Test attack in place of retired James Anderson

One change for England as senior quick bowler is preferred over Pennington and Potts

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Joshua Da Silva: England Ashes focus offers West Indies route back into series

Wicketkeeper hopes new-look England get distracted as they build towards 2025-26 campaign

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WCPL 2024: Amazon Warriors sign Winfield-Hill; Royals bring back Rashada and Holder

Batters Jannillea Glasgow and Chedean Nation, who were with Royals in 2023, have now joined Knight Riders

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Monday, July 15, 2024

Morris and Richardson backed for summer opportunities after injury challenges

The fast bowling pair have had different fitness issues but were handed central contracts earlier this year

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Crane makes Glamorgan loan move permanent with three-year deal

Once-capped Test legspinner leaves Hampshire after limited red-ball opportunities

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Bailey confirms Warner not considered for 2025 ODI Champions Trophy

Australia's national selector says the tournament "is very much on the horizon" for Maxwell and Starc

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

Cummins set to begin his stint with San Francisco Unicorns in the MLC

Ottneil Baartman (Texas Super Kings) and Lungi Ngidi (Seattle Orcas) will also be joining the MLC roster midway through the season

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Connolly earns Australia call-up, Fraser-McGurk included for Scotland and England tour

Pat Cummins is rested from the entire tour while Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell will join for the ODIs

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Woakes not 'ruling out' 2025/26 Ashes as England's new senior seamer

Anderson's retirement with Australia in mind leaves Woakes' long-term role unclear

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Zimbabwe bowl and bring in Mavuta; Parag and Mukesh return for India

Gaikwad and Khaleel made way for India, who are aiming to seal a 4-1 series win

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Former Pakistan allrounder Billy Ibadulla dies at 88

He played four Tests between 1964 and 1967 and was the first Pakistan batter to score a century on Test debut

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BCCI to release INR 1 crore for Anshuman Gaekwad's cancer treatment

The decision came after Kapil Dev and Sandeep Patil urged the board to help Gaekwad

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Saturday, July 13, 2024

Root sad to see Anderson go but hails Atkinson as Ashes weapon

"What teams need [in Australia] is someone like Gus that can bowl at the late 80s and early 90s and still move the ball around"

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India bowl in fourth T20I vs Zimbabwe; Tushar Deshpande makes his debut

Zimbabwe, in their bid to level the series, brought in allrounder Faraz Akram in place of Wellington Masakadza

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England add Mark Wood to Test squad for Trent Bridge

Fast bowler joins up with group for Nottingham after James Anderson retirement

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Jhulan Goswami joins Trinbago Knight Riders as mentor for WCPL 2024

TKR recently signed India's Jemimah Rodrigues and Shikha Pandey for this year

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Anderson 'gutted' at spilling No. 705 as he leaves 'the best job in the world'

"I'm just happy that I've made it this far - happy that I've been lucky enough to stay injury-free pretty much throughout my career"

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Anderson bows out with 704 as Atkinson's 12 helps England rout WI on day three

West Indies lost their last four wickets on Friday for 57 runs, going down by an innings and 114

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Madande, Bennett, Campbell get maiden Test call-ups for Zimbabwe

Craig Ervine will lead the side, and Sean Williams has returned after a break to add muscle to the line-up for the one-off Test

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

Hobart's new stadium designed to host indoor Test cricket

The proposed venue at Macquarie Point is part of a Tasmanian team joining the AFL in 2028

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Maneesha six-for highlight as Sri Lanka enjoy better of rain-affected draw

England Under-19s suffer collapse before Shanmuganathan fifty buoys tourists in second dig

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Wanindu Hasaranga steps down as Sri Lanka T20I captain

Although Hasaranga's resignation comes on the heels of Sri Lanka's poor T20 World Cup showing, it is still something of a surprise

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Motie checks progress but England lead swells at Lord's

Left-arm spinner bowls Stokes and Root but West Indies trail by 172

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Emma Lamb, Katie Mack on the attack for Thunder after Tara Norris four-for

Eight-wicket victory over Central Sparks maintains slim hopes of qualification

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Beth Langston six-for leads Diamond rout of Sunrisers

Fast bowler marks return from injury in style to set up four-wicket win

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India bat with Jaiswal, Samson and Dube in; Ngarava back for Zimbabwe

Parag, Jurel, Sudharsan and Mukesh made way as India made four changes

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Anderson to bowl first ball in final Test appearance as England insert West Indies

Stokes expects "complete heart, desire and passion" from retiring great

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

History beckons for Anderson as England eye future

Two debutants in home XI while Mikyle Louis set to become first Test player from ST Kitts

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Rohit to Dravid: 'An absolute privilege to call you my confidant, coach and friend'

Rohit penned a heartfelt letter to the outgoing head coach days after India's T20 World Cup win

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Monday, July 8, 2024

Jason Holder feels the energy as year-long Test absence ends

Allrounder recalls 'prison'-like circumstances of Covid tour in 2020

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James Anderson 'at peace' with retirement despite bowling 'as well as ever'

England's leading Test wicket-taker has accepted management decision to move him on

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Jayasuriya appointed Sri Lanka's interim head coach

Jayasuriya will play the role till the end of Sri Lanka's tour of England in September

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Breetzke gets maiden Test call-up for West Indies tour; Jansen rested

Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton gets a recall; Dane Paterson and Dane Piedt retain their place

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

India bowl and make four changes as Chetry debuts

South Africa went in with the same XI that recorded their first win on tour on Friday

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Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey sign up for Women's Caribbean Premier League

The pair of India internationals will play for Trinbago Knight Riders in the third season of the competition

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India bat and hand Sai Sudharsan T20I debut

They left out Khaleel Ahmed, which meant they only had four frontline bowlers apart from part-timers Abhishek and Parag

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Saturday, July 6, 2024

Samit Patel makes the difference as Derbyshire hunt down the Foxes

Midlands rivals complete the double with four-wicket win at Grace Road

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Wyatt powers England to biggest T20I win over New Zealand

Spinners claimed seven of nine wickets to fall as part of World Cup preparations

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India remain consistent in selecting squad for Women's Asia Cup

Fifteen of the 17 members in the squad were part of the T20I series against South Africa

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Gill: Everybody looked a bit rusty

India were unable to chase 116 against Zimbabwe in a T20I in Harare

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India hand T20I debuts to Parag, Abhishek and Jurel

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said that he didn't mind batting first on the Harare surface which had a nice firm covering of grass

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Friday, July 5, 2024

Zimbabwe look to grab eyeballs as they come up against India's future

Abhishek Sharma is set to open with Gill; India likely to hand a number of debuts in this series

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India opt to field in opening T20I; Tryon back for South Africa

India opt for a three-pronged spin attack, with no place for Patil in the XI

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Harry Brook named as Northern Superchargers captain

England batter steps up senior status with first leadership role since Under-19 World Cup

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Pakistan to host Tests against Bangladesh, England and WI in packed 2024-25 season

The season also includes an ODI tri-series against New Zealand and South Africa followed by the Champions Trophy

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

SA unsure on Quinton de Kock's T20I future: 'We have a glimmer of hope that sits in the background'

"Whether we see him again, time will tell," says South Africa's white-ball coach Rob Walter

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Chance for India to sweep multi-format series against South Africa

After losing the ODIs 3-0 and the one-off Test, South Africa are still looking for their first win of the tour

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Hilton Moreeng named head coach of USA senior and U-19 women's teams

Moreeng served as South Africa women's head coach for 11 years before his stint ended in March

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

No bilateral cricket with Afghanistan till there's 'a level of progress', says CA chief

Hockley says Cricket Australia has been in discussion with the ACB and hopes to "resume bilateral cricket against Afghanistan at some point in the future"

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T20 world champions finally leave Barbados for New Delhi

The chartered flight "AIC24WC" (Air India Champions 24 World Cup) has been organised by the BCCI

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Kapp joins Melbourne Stars on three-year deal

The South Africa allrounder played for Sydney Thunder last year

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Sudharsan, Jitesh and Rana added to India's squad for first two T20Is against Zimbabwe

They replace Jaiswal, Dube and Samson, who will return to India with the rest of the T20 World Cup-winning squad before flying out to Zimbabwe for the last three games

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Dravid: 'Ro, thank you for making that call and asking me to continue'

Dravid says that he had no plans to continue as India head coach after the ODI World Cup final defeat, but a call from his captain changed his mind

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Monday, July 1, 2024

'I knew I hadn't touched the rope' - Suryakumar recounts the Miller catch

He said that he decided to go all out for the catch the moment he saw that Rohit Sharma, at long-on, wasn't going to get to the ball

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Indian team expected to fly out of Barbados on Tuesday evening

The team has been stranded in Barbados for the last two days due to Hurricane Beryl

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