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India batter Abhishek Sharma said he had effectively envisioned his 35-ball century after producing the fastest hundred of his career. He also credited Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's contribution as India secured the T20I series against New Zealand.
1:41 PMESPN Cricket
India's openers scored 132 runs in the first seven overs of the chase to overwhelm New Zealand and seal the T20I series. Their assault set up a comfortable pursuit of the target.
11:45 AMESPN Cricket
Abhishek Sharma smashed 113 from 38 balls as India chased New Zealand's 199 in only 13.2 overs.
7:26 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Australia fought back through Nathan Lyon after South Africa slipped from 158 for 0 to 221 for 4, with Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram missing centuries.
2:32 PMESPN Cricket
Australia recovered during the afternoon and evening session against South Africa in the third Test, easing the pressure on captain Pat Cummins. The fightback prevented an immediate embarrassment for the captain and his team.
1:10 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Australia make four changes and choose to bowl, with Cameron Green returning and Steve Smith left out. Scott Boland misses again, while South Africa bring in Gerald Coetzee for Anrich Nortje.
4:33 AMESPN Cricket
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets, eliminating England from contention for a place in Saturday's tri-series final.
9:01 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka took 5 for 34 as Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 110, their second-lowest ODI total at home. The collapse sent Sri Lanka into the final.
8:35 AMESPN Cricket
Sri Lanka retain their bowling combination, while Pakistan bring in Sadaqat and a fit Naseem Shah. Sri Lanka will reach the final if they win, leaving England dependent on the result.
4:09 AMESPN CricketWest Indies handed fast bowler Shamar? Bishop his Test debut in Dhaka, while Bangladesh replaced the injured Mushfiqur Rahim with Towhid Hridoy. Bangladesh opted to bat after the toss.
11:31 PMESPN Cricket
The team is asking inexperienced batters to approach Bangladesh's conditions without fixed assumptions. Captain Shai Hope's absence has increased the need for other players to take responsibility.
5:26 AMESPN Cricket
Bangladesh enter the Test series after losing both matches in the tri-series and failing to beat Afghanistan in a one-off Test. The run of results leaves them seeking a response after a difficult UAE tour.
3:21 AMESPN Cricket
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto says the team is not under pressure despite sitting fourth in the World Test Championship standings. He presents the position as motivation rather than a burden.
3:17 AMESPN Cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket is expected to receive a new constitution approved by parliament by the end of 2026. Its current voting rights at the ICC remain suspended because the ICC regards the Transformation Committee as government interference.
6:59 AMESPN Cricket
James Anderson has become a co-owner of the new Napoli Knights Italian T10 franchise. The announcement comes while his future as a player remains uncertain.
1:56 PMESPN Cricket
Stuart Broad says Lancashire have treated James Anderson, his long-time England bowling partner, in a disrespectful way. The criticism targets the county's handling of one of English cricket's most celebrated fast bowlers.
1:47 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Ireland lost the third ODI against Namibia by 63 runs and now trail 2-1 in the five-match series. Namibia's victory gives them control of the contest with two matches remaining.
11:58 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Afghanistan reached 177 on a sluggish wicket through contributions from Karim Janat Ahmadzai and Rashid Khan. Rashid then took two wickets, while Fazalhaq Farooqi helped restrict the opposition as Afghanistan secured a comfortable victory.
2:36 PMESPN Cricket
Zimbabwe handed a debut to Masuku and recalled Curran for the opening T20I, while Blessing Muzarabani missed out after failing to recover from a niggle.
10:51 AMESPN CricketSummary
India batter Abhishek Sharma said he had effectively envisioned his 35-ball century after producing the fastest hundred of his career. He also credited Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's contribution as India secured the T20I series against New Zealand.
Abhishek's innings showed that India's aggressive opening strategy can decide a chase before the middle
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India's series win strengthens the case for an aggressive new opening pair ahead of a crowded T20 schedule.
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India's openers scored 132 runs in the first seven overs of the chase to overwhelm New Zealand and seal the T20I series. Their assault set up a comfortable pursuit of the target.
India's openers removed the pressure of a substantial chase almost immediately, making New Zealand's 199
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India's powerplay batting is becoming a decisive competitive advantage in T20 cricket.
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Abhishek Sharma smashed 113 from 38 balls as India chased New Zealand's 199 in only 13.2 overs.
India turned a demanding target into a one-sided chase through an extraordinary opening assault. Abhishek's
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The result shows how quickly India's batting can erase large targets when its top order attacks from the first over.
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Australia fought back through Nathan Lyon after South Africa slipped from 158 for 0 to 221 for 4, with Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram missing centuries.
Lyon's intervention broke a dominant South African position and turned a potential platform into a
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Australia has regained leverage by removing South Africa's established batters before they could convert strong starts into match-defining scores.
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Australia recovered during the afternoon and evening session against South Africa in the third Test, easing the pressure on captain Pat Cummins. The fightback prevented an immediate embarrassment for the captain and his team.
Australia's recovery has kept the match and Cummins' reputation from sliding further, but it has
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The fightback protects Cummins for now, but the result could still deepen scrutiny of Australia's leadership and Test form.
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Australia make four changes and choose to bowl, with Cameron Green returning and Steve Smith left out. Scott Boland misses again, while South Africa bring in Gerald Coetzee for Anrich Nortje.
Australia have altered both their lineup and match approach, adding Green while handing South Africa
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The changes could materially affect the balance of the contest, especially with Australia chasing early control through the ball.
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Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets, eliminating England from contention for a place in Saturday's tri-series final.
Sri Lanka's emphatic win settled the qualification race without England playing again. Pakistan's defeat also
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England's tri-series campaign is over, while Sri Lanka advances on the strength of a dominant result.
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Left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka took 5 for 34 as Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 110, their second-lowest ODI total at home. The collapse sent Sri Lanka into the final.
Madushanka's spell turned the match into a one-sided contest and exposed Pakistan's inability to withstand
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Sri Lanka's attack has put them in the final, while Pakistan's fragile batting has become the tournament's clearest concern.
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Sri Lanka retain their bowling combination, while Pakistan bring in Sadaqat and a fit Naseem Shah. Sri Lanka will reach the final if they win, leaving England dependent on the result.
Sri Lanka control their qualification path: victory guarantees a place in the final. Pakistan's changes,
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The match has direct knockout consequences, with Sri Lanka playing for qualification and England's prospects outside their control.
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West Indies handed fast bowler Shamar? Bishop his Test debut in Dhaka, while Bangladesh replaced the injured Mushfiqur Rahim with Towhid Hridoy. Bangladesh opted to bat after the toss.
Mushfiqur's late withdrawal removes Bangladesh's most experienced batter and gives Hridoy a major responsibility in
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A last-minute batting change creates immediate pressure on Bangladesh, while Bishop's debut gives West Indies a new pace option to exploit it.
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The team is asking inexperienced batters to approach Bangladesh's conditions without fixed assumptions. Captain Shai Hope's absence has increased the need for other players to take responsibility.
Hope's rest removes a proven source of stability and shifts pressure onto less experienced batters.
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The series will test whether the team's emerging batters can replace Hope's production and judgment.
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Bangladesh enter the Test series after losing both matches in the tri-series and failing to beat Afghanistan in a one-off Test. The run of results leaves them seeking a response after a difficult UAE tour.
Bangladesh begin the series with form and preparation working against them, rather than with a
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A slow start could deepen doubts about Bangladesh's Test direction and make recovery across the series much harder.
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Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto says the team is not under pressure despite sitting fourth in the World Test Championship standings. He presents the position as motivation rather than a burden.
Fourth place gives Bangladesh a credible route to contention, but it also raises the cost
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Bangladesh have enough WTC leverage for this series to affect their longer-term qualification prospects.
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Sri Lanka Cricket is expected to receive a new constitution approved by parliament by the end of 2026. Its current voting rights at the ICC remain suspended because the ICC regards the Transformation Committee as government interference.
The proposed constitution could resolve the governance dispute, but only if it restores credible independence
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The constitutional overhaul will determine whether Sri Lanka regains its influence in global cricket.
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James Anderson has become a co-owner of the new Napoli Knights Italian T10 franchise. The announcement comes while his future as a player remains uncertain.
Anderson's move expands his role from player to investor and operator as his playing career
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The ownership role may offer the clearest signal yet that Anderson is preparing for a broader post-playing career.
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Stuart Broad says Lancashire have treated James Anderson, his long-time England bowling partner, in a disrespectful way. The criticism targets the county's handling of one of English cricket's most celebrated fast bowlers.
Broad's intervention turns Anderson's situation into a public dispute over how a major county manages
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The dispute could influence Anderson's next move and expose wider tensions over how counties treat veteran players.
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Ireland lost the third ODI against Namibia by 63 runs and now trail 2-1 in the five-match series. Namibia's victory gives them control of the contest with two matches remaining.
Namibia have converted a level contest into a series advantage, leaving Ireland with no room
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The result puts Ireland under immediate pressure and gives Namibia a chance to claim a notable series win.
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Afghanistan reached 177 on a sluggish wicket through contributions from Karim Janat Ahmadzai and Rashid Khan. Rashid then took two wickets, while Fazalhaq Farooqi helped restrict the opposition as Afghanistan secured a comfortable victory.
Afghanistan converted a modest-looking total into a decisive result by combining adaptable batting with disciplined
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The win shows Afghanistan can impose pressure through balanced, conditions-aware cricket rather than relying on one standout performance.
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Zimbabwe handed a debut to Masuku and recalled Curran for the opening T20I, while Blessing Muzarabani missed out after failing to recover from a niggle.
Muzarabani's absence weakens Zimbabwe's bowling options and forces a reshuffle before the series begins. Masuku
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Zimbabwe must replace an established bowler and will learn quickly whether its revised attack can withstand Afghanistan.
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Mitchell Starc acknowledged that he had not felt at his best during the series. Reviewing footage then led him to conclude that he may have overthought his performance.
11:55 PMESPN Cricket
The first Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies is being played in Mirpur, with the latest scorecard tracking the match from 04:00 GMT.
8:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Naim's unbeaten 282 propelled Dhaka Division into second place in the National Cricket League. In another major batting performance, Sylhet declared on 623 for 6 against league leaders Khulna.
1:16 PMESPN Cricket
Bhuvneshwar Kumar said he is proud of returning to India's squad but did not actively pursue the comeback, having played his first series since November 2022 and taken one wicket in three games.
11:43 AMESPN Cricket
Essex wicketkeeper George Bell feared his professional career had ended abruptly before the county re-signed him permanently last week.
10:14 AMBBC Sport Cricket
New Zealand Cricket will trial a revived single-ball rule in the Ford Trophy to give bowlers more scope to generate reverse swing in the death overs.
10:02 AMESPN Cricket
Sri Lanka have called up Udara for the Test squad touring Pakistan after Pathum Nissanka suffered a left hamstring injury. Nissanka had already missed the preceding T20Is and ODIs.
5:15 AMESPN Cricket
Heaphy's unbeaten 90 helped the opposition beat India A by one wicket in a match affected by bad light. Auqib Nabi took three wickets on the final day, while Devdutt Padikkal claimed two.
5:12 AMESPN Cricket
Chennai Super Kings have appointed Albie Morkel, Mohit Sharma and Gareth Batty as assistant coaches. Assistant bowling coach S Sriram and fielding coach James Foster remain from last season.
5:09 AMESPN Cricket
India name an unchanged bowling attack, while New Zealand make three changes. Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson miss out as expected, with Nathan Smith also left out.
2:48 AMESPN CricketSummary
Mitchell Starc acknowledged that he had not felt at his best during the series. Reviewing footage then led him to conclude that he may have overthought his performance.
Starc's problem appears to be as much mental as technical: self-scrutiny has complicated his assessment
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A leading fast bowler's confidence and role are now questions Australia must manage alongside his on-field performance.
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The first Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies is being played in Mirpur, with the latest scorecard tracking the match from 04:00 GMT.
The match is at an interim stage, and the available information does not provide a
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The scorecard will show which side gains the early advantage in the Test.
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Naim's unbeaten 282 propelled Dhaka Division into second place in the National Cricket League. In another major batting performance, Sylhet declared on 623 for 6 against league leaders Khulna.
Naim's huge innings directly strengthened Dhaka's position in the standings, while Sylhet's record total showed
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The results tighten the contest behind Khulna and make batting dominance a defining feature of the current NCL round.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar said he is proud of returning to India's squad but did not actively pursue the comeback, having played his first series since November 2022 and taken one wicket in three games.
The return has restored Bhuvneshwar to the international setup, but his limited impact means selection
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India faces a clear decision on whether Bhuvneshwar's experience can outweigh his modest output in the current series.
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Essex wicketkeeper George Bell feared his professional career had ended abruptly before the county re-signed him permanently last week.
Bell's permanent return converts a period of career uncertainty into a concrete place in Essex's
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The contract preserves Bell's career and gives Essex a settled wicketkeeping option.
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New Zealand Cricket will trial a revived single-ball rule in the Ford Trophy to give bowlers more scope to generate reverse swing in the death overs.
The rule change shifts some late-innings advantage back toward bowlers by allowing the ball to
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The trial could influence how New Zealand balances batting entertainment with bowling competitiveness in limited-overs cricket.
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Sri Lanka have called up Udara for the Test squad touring Pakistan after Pathum Nissanka suffered a left hamstring injury. Nissanka had already missed the preceding T20Is and ODIs.
Nissanka's continued absence removes a key top-order option across all formats and forces Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka's batting depth will be tested in Pakistan without one of its established international openers.
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Heaphy's unbeaten 90 helped the opposition beat India A by one wicket in a match affected by bad light. Auqib Nabi took three wickets on the final day, while Devdutt Padikkal claimed two.
India A created a winning position with late wickets but could not finish the job
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India A's inability to close out a near-win exposes a problem in game management and lower-order control.
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Chennai Super Kings have appointed Albie Morkel, Mohit Sharma and Gareth Batty as assistant coaches. Assistant bowling coach S Sriram and fielding coach James Foster remain from last season.
CSK are expanding their coaching group while preserving continuity in bowling and fielding support. The
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The reshaped staff gives CSK more specialist input ahead of the next campaign without discarding its existing structure.
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India name an unchanged bowling attack, while New Zealand make three changes. Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson miss out as expected, with Nathan Smith also left out.
India's unchanged attack signals confidence in a settled formula, while New Zealand must adjust without
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The selection contrast gives India a stability advantage and puts immediate pressure on New Zealand's reshaped attack.
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