JJ Smit helped Namibia secure a 31-run victory in the second ODI, their first win over a Full Member nation and a key step toward their historic series triumph.
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International results reward depth while teams manage workloads
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Namibia defeated Ireland by 3-2 in the one-day international series in Windhoek. Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker said his team would learn from the loss.
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India won the T20I series in New Zealand 3-2, highlighted by a successful chase of 226, contributions from younger players under pressure, and a 199-run target completed in fewer than 14 overs.
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New Zealand won the fifth match after India had taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The result gave New Zealand two late wins but did not change the series outcome.
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New Zealand chose to field in the fifth T20I, while India brought in Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Varun Chakravarthy for Axar Patel and Mayank Yadav. New Zealand replaced Matt Fisher with Blair Tickner for the dead rubber.
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Noor Ahmad claimed his first T20I five-wicket haul as Afghanistan completed a 3-0 series sweep in Sharjah. They won by seven wickets with 71 balls remaining.
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Australia will rest Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc for the entire England ODI and T20I series. Xavier Ellis is unavailable for the ODIs, while Tim David misses the ODI squad and Test batters are rested from the T20Is.
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New South Wales were dismissed for 144 in their second innings after being forced to follow on, losing by an innings. Bird and Owen shared six wickets as NSW's batting collapsed.
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JJ Smit sets up Namibia's first-ever bilateral ODI series win
Summary
JJ Smit helped Namibia secure a 31-run victory in the second ODI, their first win over a Full Member nation and a key step toward their historic series triumph.
Smit's performance gave Namibia the breakthrough that changed the series from an upset attempt into
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A first win over a Full Member gives Namibia a measurable platform for future growth.
11:43 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Namibia overpower Ireland in series decider
Summary
Namibia defeated Ireland by 3-2 in the one-day international series in Windhoek. Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker said his team would learn from the loss.
Namibia turned a competitive series into a landmark result by winning the decider against a
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The result strengthens Namibia's case as one of the leading sides outside cricket's established top tier.
10:54 AMESPN Cricket
Gambhir hails India's ruthlessness in T20Is despite little preparation time in NZ
Summary
India won the T20I series in New Zealand 3-2, highlighted by a successful chase of 226, contributions from younger players under pressure, and a 199-run target completed in fewer than 14 overs.
India turned limited preparation into a 3-2 series win by sustaining an aggressive chase-first approach
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India's ability to win without a long buildup strengthens its depth and raises expectations for future T20 assignments.
6:21 AMESPN Cricket
Seifert, Phillips, Milne set up NZ win as India take series 3-2
Summary
New Zealand won the fifth match after India had taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The result gave New Zealand two late wins but did not change the series outcome.
India's early dominance remains the defining result, while New Zealand's back-to-back wins offer limited evidence
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New Zealand avoided a 4-1 defeat, but India's control of the series was never seriously threatened.
1:54 AMESPN Cricket
New Zealand field in final T20I; Bhuvneshwar and Varun in for India
Summary
New Zealand chose to field in the fifth T20I, while India brought in Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Varun Chakravarthy for Axar Patel and Mayank Yadav. New Zealand replaced Matt Fisher with Blair Tickner for the dead rubber.
India's changes prioritise experience and specialist bowling evaluation after the series outcome was effectively settled.
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Both teams are using the final game to refine their bowling options and squad depth.
1:52 PMESPN Cricket
Noor five-for seals 3-0 series sweep for Afghanistan in Sharjah
Summary
Noor Ahmad claimed his first T20I five-wicket haul as Afghanistan completed a 3-0 series sweep in Sharjah. They won by seven wickets with 71 balls remaining.
Afghanistan controlled both innings, with Noor's breakthrough spell removing the opposition's batting threat before a
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The sweep strengthens Afghanistan's standing as a disciplined T20 side built around high-impact spin and efficient chases.
5:37 AMESPN Cricket
Beardman set for ODI debut, Harper, Fraser-McGurk, Shaw in T20 squad
Summary
Australia will rest Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc for the entire England ODI and T20I series. Xavier Ellis is unavailable for the ODIs, while Tim David misses the ODI squad and Test batters are rested from the T20Is.
Australia has opened both squads to experimentation by protecting its first-choice fast bowlers and separating
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The selections prioritize workload management and talent identification over immediate continuity across formats.
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Test hopefuls fail as New South Wales crash to innings defeat
Summary
New South Wales were dismissed for 144 in their second innings after being forced to follow on, losing by an innings. Bird and Owen shared six wickets as NSW's batting collapsed.
The follow-on and second-innings collapse expose a severe failure under sustained pressure, with the result
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The defeat could reshape selection discussions by weakening the case for NSW's Test hopefuls.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
New Zealand will be without Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman for their ODI series in India. Tim Seifert will cover the full series, while Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra's replacement, Dean Foxcroft, will split duties across the matches.
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Glamorgan batter Asa Tribe cannot join the England Lions squad in the West Indies after recently travelling to Kenya, which has been affected by an Ebola outbreak.
4:06 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Matthew Boyle and Dean Foxcroft have added 205 runs for New Zealand's fourth wicket after their side fell to 13 for 3 in the eighth over. Their partnership has transformed a precarious start into a dominant batting position.
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Brendon McCullum discusses leading England back to Australia for the first time since the Ashes, with the tri-series providing a new test for the team.
10:44 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Afghanistan have made four changes for the final T20I and will debut Abdullah Tarakhail, while Zimbabwe bring back Blessing Muzarabani and Newman Nyamhuri after their injuries.
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Queensland reached the end of the day with Clayton unbeaten on 99 after Victoria posted 307, leaving an evenly balanced contest heading into the third day.
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Conrad rejected claims that his side should regard itself as the best, pointing instead to a team that can be outstanding one moment and poor the next but is more often excellent.
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South Africa's gripping Test series against Australia offers England lessons ahead of their meetings with both teams over the next year. The main themes include Australia's vulnerabilities and questions around Pat Cummins' condition and effectiveness.
1:29 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Duffy said it will be exciting to face Virat Kohli after the pair spent significant time competing against each other in the nets during their IPL stint together.
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Ravindra and Chapman ruled out of India ODIs
Summary
New Zealand will be without Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman for their ODI series in India. Tim Seifert will cover the full series, while Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra's replacement, Dean Foxcroft, will split duties across the matches.
The absences force New Zealand to rebalance its batting and selection plans before a difficult
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New Zealand's depth will be tested immediately against India, with limited preparation time for the revised batting group.
4:06 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Tribe unable to join England Lions after trip to Ebola-hit Kenya
Summary
Glamorgan batter Asa Tribe cannot join the England Lions squad in the West Indies after recently travelling to Kenya, which has been affected by an Ebola outbreak.
The travel restriction removes Tribe from England's immediate development pathway and forces the Lions to
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Travel protocols can reshape international and developmental squads without any cricketing change in form or fitness.
1:54 PMESPN Cricket
Boyle and Foxcroft make it a long, hard day for India A bowlers
Summary
Matthew Boyle and Dean Foxcroft have added 205 runs for New Zealand's fourth wicket after their side fell to 13 for 3 in the eighth over. Their partnership has transformed a precarious start into a dominant batting position.
The recovery exposes India's inability to convert early breakthroughs into sustained pressure. Boyle and Foxcroft
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New Zealand's turnaround shows how quickly an innings can change when middle-order batters withstand the new-ball threat.
10:44 AMBBC Sport Cricket
McCullum reflects on tri-series and return to Australia
Summary
Brendon McCullum discusses leading England back to Australia for the first time since the Ashes, with the tri-series providing a new test for the team.
England's return to Australia puts McCullum's methods under scrutiny in a different format and against
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Australia remains the clearest benchmark for whether England's reset has produced real progress.
10:06 AMESPN Cricket
Afghanistan make four changes, hand Tarakhail debut in final T20I
Summary
Afghanistan have made four changes for the final T20I and will debut Abdullah Tarakhail, while Zimbabwe bring back Blessing Muzarabani and Newman Nyamhuri after their injuries.
Both teams are reshaping their lineups for the decider, with Afghanistan prioritising fresh options and
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Selection changes could determine the decider, especially if Zimbabwe's returning bowlers restore control.
9:57 AMESPN Cricket
Clayton sleeps on 99 not out after holding Queensland together
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Queensland reached the end of the day with Clayton unbeaten on 99 after Victoria posted 307, leaving an evenly balanced contest heading into the third day.
Clayton's unbeaten innings kept Queensland within reach after Victoria had made a competitive total, shifting
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Queensland can seize the initiative with a strong finish, but an early collapse would hand Victoria a decisive advantage.
8:03 AMESPN Cricket
Conrad: 'I don't think you ever want to walk around saying you are the best'
Summary
Conrad rejected claims that his side should regard itself as the best, pointing instead to a team that can be outstanding one moment and poor the next but is more often excellent.
The central issue is consistency, not confidence: the side still swings sharply between dominant and
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Closing the gap between the team's best and worst cricket will determine whether its success becomes sustainable.
1:29 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Cummins concerns and weaknesses to target - takeaways from SA-Australia
Summary
South Africa's gripping Test series against Australia offers England lessons ahead of their meetings with both teams over the next year. The main themes include Australia's vulnerabilities and questions around Pat Cummins' condition and effectiveness.
Australia's exposed weaknesses give England specific areas to target, while any uncertainty over Cummins could
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England can use the series to shape both their tactical plans and their assessment of Australia's changing strengths.
12:43 AMESPN Cricket
Duffy: Will be 'awesome' to play against RCB team-mate Kohli
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Duffy said it will be exciting to face Virat Kohli after the pair spent significant time competing against each other in the nets during their IPL stint together.
Duffy and Kohli now shift from RCB team-mates to opponents, turning their shared net sessions
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The matchup combines personal familiarity with a test of whether practice-ground knowledge transfers to competitive cricket.
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