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NZ Women’s Cricket Team Hit by Injuries Ahead of Sri Lanka T20Is: Rising Stars Inglis, Illing, Devonshire Step In

New Zealand Women’s Squad Shake-Up: Trio Ruled Out, Debutants Gear Up for Sri Lanka T20Is The New Zealand Women’s cricket team has been dealt a triple injury blow ahead of their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, with Isabella Gaze, Hayley Jensen, and Bella James ruled out. Rising stars Polly Inglis (wicketkeeper-batter), Bree Illing (left-arm seamer), and uncapped allrounder Flora Devonshire have been named as replacements. Injury […]

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Australia vs England 2027: Historic 150th Anniversary Pink-Ball Test at MCG to Boost Global Reach
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Australia vs England 2027: Historic 150th Anniversary Pink-Ball Test at MCG to Boost Global Reach

Australia-England 150th Anniversary Test: Pink-Ball Day-Night Clash at MCG in 2027 Cricket Australia (CA) has unveiled plans for a historic day-night pink-ball Test between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 2027, commemorating 150 years of men’s Test cricket. The landmark match, scheduled for March 11–15, will mirror the 1877 and 1977 Tests but with a modern […]

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New Zealand Announce Bracewell-Led T20I Squad for Pakistan Series: Returns, IPL Absences, and World Cup Prep

New Zealand’s T20I Squad: Fresh Faces and Strategic Rotations New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a restructured T20I squad for the five-match home series against Pakistan, starting March 16, 2025. Allrounder Michael Bracewell will lead the side, marking his second captaincy stint after previously guiding the team in Pakistan in April 2024. The squad blends experienced returnees and […]

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Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation without PCB officials
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PCB Demands ICC Explanation After Champions Trophy 2025 Final Snub: Host Board Excluded from Presentation Ceremony

PCB Snubbed at Champions Trophy Final: A Diplomatic Storm in Dubai The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy concluded with India lifting the trophy in Dubai, but the aftermath has been marred by controversy as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accused the ICC of sidelining the host nation during the post-final presentation ceremony. The exclusion of PCB representatives—despite Pakistan being the […]

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Harry Brook’s IPL Withdrawal
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Harry Brook’s IPL Withdrawal Sparks Controversy: Two-Year Ban Looms Amid England Captaincy Speculation

Harry Brook’s IPL Exit: A Recurring Saga with Major Consequences England’s rising star Harry Brook has withdrawn from the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with the Delhi Capitals (DC) for the second consecutive year, a decision that could trigger a two-year ban under the league’s new regulations. The move reignites debates about player workload, national priorities, and the IPL’s tightening […]

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Ayush Shetty Stuns at Orleans Masters 2025: Teen Sensation’s Semifinal Run Signals Bright Future for Indian Badminton

Ayush Shetty’s Breakthrough Run: India’s Teen Badminton Star Emerges at Orleans Masters In a thrilling display of grit and skill, 19-year-old Ayush Shetty announced himself on the global badminton stage at the Orleans Masters Super 300 2025, reaching the semifinals as the last Indian standing in a star-studded field. The towering teenager, ranked 48th in the world, fell […]

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BCB chief Faruque Ahmed announces Pakistan tour 2025
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Pakistan to Tour Bangladesh in 2025 for Historic White-Ball Series: BCB Chief Confirms FTP & Tri-Series Talks

Pakistan’s 2025 Bangladesh Tour Confirmed: BCB Chief Unveils FTP Plans & Tri-Series Ambitions Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon (Faruque Ahmed) has announced that Pakistan will tour Bangladesh in July-August 2025 for a white-ball series, marking the first bilateral visit between the nations outside the ICC’s Future Tours Programme (FTP). The move follows reciprocal talks during the […]

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ICC Women’s Cricket Breaks New Ground- Standalone Sponsors from 2025 to Fuel Commercial Independence
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ICC Women’s Cricket Breaks New Ground: Standalone Sponsors from 2025 to Fuel Commercial Independence

ICC Women’s Tournaments to Secure Independent Sponsors from 2025: A Game-Changer for Equality In a landmark move to elevate women’s cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that its women’s events will have dedicated sponsors separate from men’s tournaments starting in 2025. This strategic shift, beginning with the 2025 ODI World Cup and extending to the 2026 T20 World Cup and 2027 Champions […]

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Saud Shakeel timed out during President’s Trophy final
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Saud Shakeel’s Rare Timed-Out Dismissal Shakes President’s Trophy Final: Ramadan Night Cricket & Shahzad’s Hat-Trick Steal Spotlight

Historic Timed-Out Dismissal Mars President’s Trophy Final In a dramatic twist during the President’s Trophy 2024 final, Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel became only the seventh player in first-class cricket history to be dismissed timed out. The rare incident, coupled with a sensational hat-trick by Muhammad Shahzad and a Ramadan-driven nocturnal schedule, has turned the domestic final into a global talking point. The Incident: […]

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