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India's seamers repeatedly pressured New Zealand's batters, while Virat Kohli's 74 and sharp fielding helped secure a 1-0 series lead in a rain-affected match. Strong captaincy amplified India's advantage despite the lost playing time.
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A month after an expensive ODI debut, India fast bowler Anshul Kamboj responded with figures of 2 for 22 in his second match in Auckland. He said the poor first outing did not affect his confidence.
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New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy said late starts contributed to teams' struggles to defend totals and argued that 185 was never enough in the match against India. He said New Zealand would respond strongly in the next game.
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West Indies chose to bat and handed Wickham his debut, while Campbell and Chanderpaul were ruled out with a viral fever. Bangladesh brought Mushfiqur Rahim back and also recalled Taskin Ahmed.
10:34 PMESPN Cricket
Taijul Islam's poor performance has put his place in Bangladesh's team for the Sylhet Test under pressure. Coach Phil Simmons has also called for a stronger batting effort after the first Test against West Indies in Dhaka.
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West Indies lead the Test series after beating Bangladesh by eight wickets in Dhaka. Bangladesh are expected to bring Mushfiqur Rahim back as they try to level the series in the next match.
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Afghanistan and Zimbabwe meet with World Test Championship implications, as Zimbabwe prepare to hand Antum Naqvi a Test debut. Brian Bennett will captain Zimbabwe in Richard Ngarava's absence, forcing a reshaped XI.
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Antum Naqvi is set to make his long-awaited Zimbabwe Test debut after receiving eligibility clearance. Zimbabwe also recall Cremer nearly nine years after his last Test, with Brian Bennett taking over as captain in Richard Ngarava's absence.
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The Cricket Discipline Panel has dismissed Leicestershire's appeal against a 19-point deduction. The ruling confirms their relegation and allows Essex to retain their Division One status.
12:28 PMESPN Cricket
Oman have secured a place in the 2027 men's World Cup Qualifier. Namibia, despite being one of the tournament hosts, will continue their route through the World Cup Qualifier Playoff.
9:47 AMESPN Cricket
Moeen Ali and Alex Hales are among the England players expected to participate in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League, scheduled to begin on December 27. The tournament still lacks approval from the International Cricket Council.
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India's seamers repeatedly pressured New Zealand's batters, while Virat Kohli's 74 and sharp fielding helped secure a 1-0 series lead in a rain-affected match. Strong captaincy amplified India's advantage despite the lost playing time.
India's attack controlled the match before weather could erase the contest, exposing New Zealand's difficulty
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India now has a series advantage built on its strongest assets: fast bowling, disciplined fielding and experienced batting.
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A month after an expensive ODI debut, India fast bowler Anshul Kamboj responded with figures of 2 for 22 in his second match in Auckland. He said the poor first outing did not affect his confidence.
Kamboj's immediate improvement strengthens his case for continued opportunities and shows that India are assessing
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A strong second outing keeps Kamboj in the competition for a place in India's fast-bowling group.
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New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy said late starts contributed to teams' struggles to defend totals and argued that 185 was never enough in the match against India. He said New Zealand would respond strongly in the next game.
New Zealand's problem was not only the final total but the timing of their attacks,
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The next match will test whether New Zealand can fix their powerplay and middle-phase defense against India's batting depth.
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West Indies chose to bat and handed Wickham his debut, while Campbell and Chanderpaul were ruled out with a viral fever. Bangladesh brought Mushfiqur Rahim back and also recalled Taskin Ahmed.
West Indies have had to reshape their batting because illness removed two established options, increasing
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Illness has altered West Indies' lineup, while Bangladesh enter with key experience and pace restored.
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Taijul Islam's poor performance has put his place in Bangladesh's team for the Sylhet Test under pressure. Coach Phil Simmons has also called for a stronger batting effort after the first Test against West Indies in Dhaka.
Taijul's position is now conditional on Bangladesh deciding whether his recent impact justifies retaining him.
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Bangladesh must address a damaging loss without weakening its bowling attack or exposing an already fragile batting order.
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West Indies lead the Test series after beating Bangladesh by eight wickets in Dhaka. Bangladesh are expected to bring Mushfiqur Rahim back as they try to level the series in the next match.
West Indies need one more win to secure a notable series victory, while Bangladesh must
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The next Test will determine whether West Indies convert their advantage into a rare series win or Bangladesh force a decider.
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Afghanistan and Zimbabwe meet with World Test Championship implications, as Zimbabwe prepare to hand Antum Naqvi a Test debut. Brian Bennett will captain Zimbabwe in Richard Ngarava's absence, forcing a reshaped XI.
Zimbabwe must balance immediate WTC value with the demands of introducing a new player and
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The match offers Zimbabwe a chance to gain WTC ground while testing its depth under disrupted conditions.
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Antum Naqvi is set to make his long-awaited Zimbabwe Test debut after receiving eligibility clearance. Zimbabwe also recall Cremer nearly nine years after his last Test, with Brian Bennett taking over as captain in Richard Ngarava's absence.
The clearance ends a lengthy wait and gives Zimbabwe a new option at a moment
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Zimbabwe are using a high-stakes Test to widen their player pool while managing major changes to leadership and experience.
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The Cricket Discipline Panel has dismissed Leicestershire's appeal against a 19-point deduction. The ruling confirms their relegation and allows Essex to retain their Division One status.
Upholding the 19-point deduction makes the pitch-related sanction final and settles the relegation contest. Essex
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The ruling turns a pitch sanction into a decisive change in the County Championship structure.
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Oman have secured a place in the 2027 men's World Cup Qualifier. Namibia, despite being one of the tournament hosts, will continue their route through the World Cup Qualifier Playoff.
Oman's progress keeps their World Cup campaign on track, while Namibia must take the longer
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The qualification path is tightening, and Namibia's hosting status does not guarantee direct entry.
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Moeen Ali and Alex Hales are among the England players expected to participate in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League, scheduled to begin on December 27. The tournament still lacks approval from the International Cricket Council.
The unresolved ICC sanction is the tournament's immediate constraint, not its overseas player recruitment. Until
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A strong international lineup cannot offset the uncertainty created by the tournament's missing ICC approval.
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The latest scorecard follows the opening Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in Sharjah.
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The latest scorecard tracks the second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies in Sylhet.
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Pakistan players are unlikely to take part in the Abu Dhabi T10, which begins on November 7, after the Pakistan Cricket Board asked the league to pay $10,000 for each no-objection certificate it issues.
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The Renegades appeared headed for a Super Over against the Hurricanes after the scores were level. Replays showed wicketkeeper Lee had taken the ball in front of the stumps, making the delivery a no-ball and giving the Renegades victory on the last ball.
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West Indies coach Daren Sammy says the team is progressing toward its World Test Championship objective. The side is also on track to avoid a Test-series defeat for the first time since 1994.
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Mitchell Starc has returned to No. 1 in the ICC Test bowling rankings, moving ahead of Marco Jansen. South Africa's Simon Harmer rose to seventh after taking 10 wickets in Cape Town.
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At 28, Morris is set to resume competitive cricket for Western Australia against England after a lengthy absence. He is also competing with several fast bowlers for a place in Australia's side.
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Meghalaya's squad that played the first three rounds of the Ranji Trophy has been removed following a court order. A replacement group was assembled hastily for the ongoing match against Nagaland.
3:00 AMESPN Cricket
Conway's injury has opened the door for Tim Seifert to return to New Zealand's ODI side.
12:41 AMESPN CricketMustafizur Rahman has joined the Melbourne Renegades for the 2026-27 Big Bash League season. He will miss the opening match because of his commitments in the ILT20.
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The latest scorecard follows the opening Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in Sharjah.
The available update provides no confirmed score or match state, so the key question is
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The opening result could establish the early balance in a closely matched Test contest.
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The latest scorecard tracks the second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies in Sylhet.
The match remains the immediate focus, but the available update does not establish a decisive
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The result will shape the series and reveal which side is adapting better to conditions in Sylhet.
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Pakistan players are unlikely to take part in the Abu Dhabi T10, which begins on November 7, after the Pakistan Cricket Board asked the league to pay $10,000 for each no-objection certificate it issues.
The PCB has turned player clearance into a direct financial negotiation, raising the league's cost
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The dispute shows how national boards can use no-objection certificates to extract revenue from privately run short-format leagues.
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The Renegades appeared headed for a Super Over against the Hurricanes after the scores were level. Replays showed wicketkeeper Lee had taken the ball in front of the stumps, making the delivery a no-ball and giving the Renegades victory on the last ball.
The match turned on a technical breach rather than the expected Super Over finish. The
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Late-game wicketkeeping details can change the result even after players and spectators believe the match is already tied.
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West Indies coach Daren Sammy says the team is progressing toward its World Test Championship objective. The side is also on track to avoid a Test-series defeat for the first time since 1994.
Avoiding a series loss would mark a rare sign of sustained improvement for West Indies
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West Indies are trying to convert a long-awaited period of stability into meaningful progress in the WTC standings.
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Mitchell Starc has returned to No. 1 in the ICC Test bowling rankings, moving ahead of Marco Jansen. South Africa's Simon Harmer rose to seventh after taking 10 wickets in Cape Town.
Starc's return reflects the value of sustained impact at the top level and restores him
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The rankings reinforce Australia's pace leadership while showing South Africa's bowling depth can shape both matches and individual standing.
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At 28, Morris is set to resume competitive cricket for Western Australia against England after a lengthy absence. He is also competing with several fast bowlers for a place in Australia's side.
Morris's return is a selection test as much as a comeback, because he must quickly
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His performance could alter Australia's fast-bowling options and revive a stalled international career.
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Meghalaya's squad that played the first three rounds of the Ranji Trophy has been removed following a court order. A replacement group was assembled hastily for the ongoing match against Nagaland.
The court order has turned an internal dispute into an immediate sporting disruption, forcing Meghalaya
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Meghalaya's Ranji campaign is now shaped as much by legal conflict as by performances on the field.
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Conway's injury has opened the door for Tim Seifert to return to New Zealand's ODI side.
Conway's absence changes New Zealand's batting balance and gives Seifert a chance to convert his
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One injury has reopened a place in New Zealand's ODI plans and could alter the team's batting structure.
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Mustafizur Rahman has joined the Melbourne Renegades for the 2026-27 Big Bash League season. He will miss the opening match because of his commitments in the ILT20.
The Renegades will begin the season without one of their key overseas fast bowlers, weakening
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The Renegades gain a high-impact bowler, but not for the start of the campaign.
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