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Rain decided one series and stalled another

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2:00 PMESPN Cricket

Kishan and Dhir impress but rain forces series to end 2-2

Summary

Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir made an impact, but rain brought the series finale to a no-result and left India and the West Indies level at 2-2. The result ended India's 12-series winning streak at home.

Rain, rather than either team's performance, decided the series and stopped India from extending its

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India's home streak is over, and the West Indies leave with a stronger result than the scoreline alone might suggest.

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1:42 PMAl Jazeera

India and West Indies denied a thrilling finale as rain hits final T20

Summary

India reached 118 for 5 after seven overs, led by Naman Dhir's 24 from six balls, before rain ended the final T20. The interruption denied both teams a chance to finish the match on the field.

India's late acceleration had created the conditions for a high-pressure finish, but rain removed the

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A match shaped by late hitting ended without a result, leaving the series and India's home record changed by weather rather than cricket.

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8:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Rain delays start to South Africa-Australia second Test - scorecard

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Rain has delayed the start of the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha. The match remains pending a weather break before play can begin.

The delay immediately reduces the time available for both teams to force a result, putting

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Lost playing time could shape the series outcome before either side takes the field.

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2:31 PMESPN Cricket

Rabada's back to bolster South Africa as Australia chase series win

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Kagiso Rabada's fitness strengthens South Africa ahead of their series contest with Australia. Both teams are delaying confirmation of their XIs because conditions and weather remain uncertain.

Rabada's return gives South Africa a major boost as Australia pursue a series victory, particularly

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Rabada changes South Africa's bowling ceiling, while conditions may determine which team gets the advantage in selection.

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5:55 PMESPN Cricket

Taylor, Ervine lay platform before Evans four-for secures thumping win

Summary

Taskin Ahmed took three wickets to expose Zimbabwe's top order, but Brendan Taylor and Sean Ervine rebuilt the innings with a 150-run partnership. Their stand carried Zimbabwe to 271 after the early collapse.

The 150-run recovery changed a vulnerable Zimbabwe innings into a competitive total. Bangladesh's early bowling

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Zimbabwe survived its biggest weakness, turning early pressure into a contest through a decisive middle-order partnership.

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4:10 AMESPN Cricket

Fraser-McGurk smashes 49-ball ton as SA overpower Queensland

Summary

Jake Fraser-McGurk hit an Australian record 14-ball List A fifty and reached a century from 49 balls, finishing with 122 from 63. Mackenzie McSweeney added 106 from 103 as South Australia made 397 for 7 against Queensland.

Fraser-McGurk's record-breaking acceleration transformed the innings, while McSweeney's century supplied the stability needed to sustain

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The innings showed how explosive power and a consolidating partner can combine to produce a near-unmanageable total.

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11:53 AMESPN Cricket

WI bowl in rain-reduced game; India bring in Bhuvneshwar

Summary

The West Indies chose to bowl first in a rain-shortened match, while India brought Bhuvneshwar Kumar into the attack. India also strengthened its batting by replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy with Shivam Dube.

The reduced innings increases the value of powerplay wickets and favors teams that can adapt

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The weather has made selection and early overs more decisive, with India reshaping both its bowling attack and batting depth.

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10:10 AMESPN Cricket

Chaminda Vaas unveiled as Delhi Capitals' fast-bowling coach

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Delhi Capitals have appointed former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as their fast-bowling coach. The franchise is also reshaping its wider coaching staff, with Sourav Ganguly as head coach, Yuvraj Singh as assistant and batting coach, and Amit Mishra expected to handle spin bowling.

Vaas adds specialist fast-bowling expertise to a coaching group being rebuilt across all major disciplines.

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Delhi are investing in a defined coaching division to improve the attack and support a broader team reset.

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9:44 AMESPN Cricket

Hip injury rules Litton Das out of UAE tri-series

Summary

Bangladesh will be without Litton Das for the UAE tri-series after a hip injury ruled him out. Mehidy Hasan Miraz also missed the opening match against Zimbabwe because of a fever.

Bangladesh have lost two established players at the start of a short tournament, forcing changes

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Bangladesh must adjust quickly without two experienced players in a tournament where every match carries greater weight.

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7:49 AMESPN Cricket

Zimbabwe opt to bat; Litton out of tri-series with hip injury

Summary

Zimbabwe chose to bat first against Bangladesh, while Bangladesh lost Litton Das for the remainder of the tri-series to a hip injury. Mehidy Hasan Miraz also missed the match with fever, and Zimbabwe gave Tafadzwa Tsiga his debut.

Bangladesh's batting and all-round depth have taken a double hit, with Litton unavailable and Mehidy

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Bangladesh must manage key absences while Zimbabwe can press an unsettled opponent.

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9:29 AMESPN Cricket

Gill to feature for Punjab in second round of Ranji Trophy

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Shubman Gill is set to play for Punjab in the second round of the Ranji Trophy. He wants red-ball match practice before leaving for India's ODI series in New Zealand in November.

Gill's decision prioritizes competitive red-ball time before an international assignment, giving him a chance to

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Gill's Ranji appearance links domestic cricket directly to India's preparation for its next overseas challenge.

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9:29 AMESPN Cricket

Pakistan, Sri Lanka look to find the right mix as World Cup countdown begins

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka are using the World Cup build-up to test their combinations. Babar Azam and Arafat Minhas give Pakistan grounds for optimism, while Sri Lanka are still searching for a settled lineup.

Pakistan appear to have more identifiable positives, but Sri Lanka's unresolved combination leaves them with

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With the World Cup approaching, both teams need selection clarity, but Sri Lanka face the greater urgency.

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5:54 AMAl Jazeera

LIVE: India vs West Indies – fifth T20 International

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Live coverage follows the toss, team news and play in the fifth T20 international between India and the West Indies. The match serves as the series decider.

The fifth match determines the series winner, leaving no margin for a cautious approach from

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The match settles the series and tests both teams' decision-making under maximum pressure.

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4:45 AMESPN Cricket

Mumbai Indians and head coach Jayawardene part ways

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Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have ended their association after more than a decade. Jayawardene described the franchise as a special part of his career.

The split ends one of Mumbai Indians' longest coaching relationships and forces the franchise to

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Mumbai Indians must now replace a coach who was closely tied to its recent identity and long-term planning.

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3:47 AMESPN Cricket

US tech enterpreneur Govil eyes purchase of BBL team

Summary

US tech entrepreneur Govil is exploring a purchase of a team in Australia's Big Bash League, with the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes among the franchises of interest. He already owns or co-owns teams in Major League Cricket and the Hundred.

Govil's interest would extend the growing cross-border ownership model in franchise cricket, but no transaction

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A new overseas owner could reshape the finances and competitive ambitions of a BBL franchise.

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