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Selection pressure dominates cricket's next major tests

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11:31 AMESPN Cricket

Eyes on weather as Australia look to avoid clean sweep against South Africa

Summary

Australia face South Africa in an effort to avoid an ODI clean sweep, with weather threatening to shape the contest. Australia have also struggled against left-arm spin in their final ODI in conditions relevant to the 2027 World Cup.

Australia need to solve their vulnerability to left-arm spin before the World Cup, but rain

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A washed-out or one-sided finale would leave Australia with fewer answers before a World Cup played in similar conditions.

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7:13 AMESPN Cricket

Raichandani 240 sets up innings win for India U-19

Summary

Om Raichandani's 240 put India Under-19 in control, and Australia Under-19 were dismissed for 229 in their second innings as Om and Yashbhardan shared all ten wickets.

India's victory rested on a decisive combination of top-order scale and complete bowling control. Australia

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The result gives India a strong developmental advantage and identifies Australia's batting resilience as a priority.

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11:01 PMESPN Cricket

Molineux, Hamilton out of Bangladesh ODIs; McGrath to captain

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Molineux has been named for the ODIs against Bangladesh and New Zealand despite a hip injury that remains under monitoring. Hamilton will miss the matches with a minor quad strain, while Brown is out with a back injury.

The immediate shift is from monitoring one player to managing multiple absences: Molineux remains available

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The team enters the ODI series with its selection plans dependent on Molineux's recovery and replacements for Hamilton and Brown.

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11:53 AMESPN Cricket

Greaves ruled out of Guwahati ODI due to calf injury

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Greaves will miss the Guwahati ODI after suffering a calf injury. The centurion from the opening match is also doubtful for the third ODI in New Chandigarh.

Greaves' injury removes a proven run-maker from the immediate lineup and could force a reshuffle

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The injury leaves a productive player unavailable and creates selection uncertainty for the remainder of the ODI series.

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11:12 AMESPN Cricket

India look to solidify 2027 World Cup plans, West Indies seek more bowling bite

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India are using the contest to refine their plans for the 2027 World Cup, while West Indies are seeking a sharper and more threatening bowling attack.

India are testing combinations with a major tournament in view, while West Indies need immediate

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The game offers an early indication of which team is building toward 2027 and which still lacks a reliable tournament formula.

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10:16 AMESPN Cricket

Jadeja or Axar? India to make 'utility' decision ahead of 2027 World Cup

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India will decide between Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel after assessing their upcoming series and the conditions at the 2027 World Cup venues. Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule indicated that the choice will depend on which player offers greater overall utility.

The decision is shifting from a straight selection contest to a role-based assessment. India must

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India is beginning to define the all-rounder combination that could shape its 2027 World Cup balance.

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8:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket

India v West Indies - second ODI scorecard

Summary

The latest scorecard tracks the second ODI between India and West Indies in Guwahati, including the match's current scores and individual performances.

The scorecard provides the clearest measure of whether either side has gained control of the

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The result can shift the series balance and expose which side is handling pressure more effectively.

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5:15 PMESPN Cricket

Sam Harper century leads Australia A fightback

Summary

Sam Harper's century revived Australia A after Bhute and Mulani reduced the side to 104 for 5. The Victoria wicketkeeper's innings shifted the momentum and gave Australia A a chance to recover from a difficult start.

Harper turned a vulnerable position into a competitive one by anchoring the recovery after India's

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Harper's century has prevented India A from turning early wickets into complete control.

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12:38 PMESPN Cricket

Maharaj and Lyon resume their bromance, ten years after first meeting

Summary

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj says he continues to watch and learn from Australia's Nathan Lyon, regularly seeking insight into the veteran offspinner's methods. Their relationship has developed over a decade of shared experience.

Maharaj's comments show how elite spinners use peer exchange to refine technique and game management,

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The exchange reflects how specialist knowledge travels between rival teams and shapes modern spin bowling.

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8:53 AMESPN Cricket

Tanisha, Prasad, Satheesh fifties drive India A on opening day

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Half-centuries from Tanisha, Prasad, and Satheesh lifted India A to 351 for 9 on the opening day in Mohali. Mills and Knott claimed three wickets each, but India A still built a substantial total through contributions across the order.

India A overcame regular breakthroughs without allowing the innings to collapse. The spread of runs

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India A has put Australia A under pressure despite losing nine wickets, with multiple batters making meaningful contributions.

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7:23 AMESPN Cricket

UAE players availability uncertain ahead of ILT20 auction

Summary

The ILT20 is scheduled for November 22 to December 20, overlapping with the ODI World Cup qualifiers. The UAE remains in contention for those qualifiers, leaving the availability of its players uncertain before the league auction.

The scheduling clash creates a direct conflict between UAE international duty and franchise commitments. Teams

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The overlap could reshape auction values and weaken the UAE's squad depth during a crucial qualification campaign.

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7:20 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Nottinghamshire sign Sussex wicketkeeper Simpson

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Nottinghamshire have signed veteran wicketkeeper John Simpson from Sussex on a contract that will keep him at Trent Bridge beyond his 40th birthday.

Nottinghamshire are prioritizing dependable wicketkeeping and experience over a short-term age profile. Simpson should add

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The move strengthens Nottinghamshire's immediate squad depth while creating a clear succession issue for the medium term.

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6:48 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket history

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The article ranks the most consequential scandals in Test cricket, prompted by renewed attention to the ball-tampering episode known as sandpapergate ahead of Australia's tour of South Africa.

The coming Australia-South Africa series is reopening debate over how cricket handles misconduct and punishment.

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Cricket's credibility depends on whether its response to misconduct looks consistent rather than reactive.

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6:44 AMESPN Cricket

Shree Charani stays No. 1 T20I bowler, breaks all-time record for rating points

Summary

India spinner Shree Charani remains the top-ranked T20I bowler after reaching a record 817 rating points, aided by victories in the Asia Cup and the Asian Games.

Charani's record reflects sustained performance across major tournaments rather than a single hot streak. Her

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The record confirms Charani's status as the leading reference point in women's T20I spin.

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5:59 AMESPN Cricket

Rizwan asks NCCIA to return phone and specify nature of inquiry

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Mohammad Rizwan has asked the NCCIA to return his phone, which has remained with the agency since August 31, and to clarify the nature of its inquiry. He said he has already demonstrated his cooperation.

Rizwan is now challenging the continued retention of his device while seeking procedural clarity about

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The dispute raises questions about investigative process and could affect Rizwan's privacy and professional obligations.

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4:57 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Barney's Bears - the Warwickshire captain who commands respect

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Ed Barnard led Warwickshire to a title in his first season as county captain, earning authority through a career rooted in Shropshire and the county game.

Barnard's immediate success suggests Warwickshire found leadership without relying on a long-established captaincy pedigree. His

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A successful first season can reshape Warwickshire's leadership model and strengthen its domestic competitiveness.

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2:31 AMESPN Cricket

Pakistan meet Bangladesh, India meet Sri Lanka in Asian Games men's semi-finals

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Pakistan will play Bangladesh and India will face Sri Lanka in the men's cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games. None of the four teams has played a ball in the tournament so far.

The semi-final lineup has been determined without any completed match involving the participants, making the

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The format leaves medal contenders facing high-stakes matches without tournament exposure or established momentum.

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