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Bangladesh Emerging Team vs Ireland A game called off after player tests positive for Covid-19
News Ruhan Pretorius, the player in question, was on the field as part of the Irish team’s playing XI The…
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Lockie Ferguson keeps his sights on Test cricket during comeback trail
News The fast bowler is hoping to face Bangladesh in T20s later this month after another frustrating injury-hit season Lockie…
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Temba Bavmua wants to be more than South African cricket’s first black African captain
The importance of becoming South African cricket’s first black African captain is not lost on Temba Bavuma, but that isn’t…
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What postponing the PSL means for Pakistan cricket
It’s difficult to overestimate the impact of Thursday’s dramatic developments for Pakistan cricket. The decision to indefinitely postpone the Pakistan…
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Kemar Roach signs Surrey deal for early-season County Championship stint
News Fast bowler available for seven games after West Indies’ Test series against Sri Lanka Surrey have signed Kemar Roach,…
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Ben Stokes defends England aggression as batsmen succumb to trial by spin again
Ben Stokes says that the conditions England have faced in the past three Tests in India have been the hardest…
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Mohammad Abbas secures Hampshire move for first two months of County Championship season
News Pakistan seamer will form new-ball partnership with Kyle Abbott Hampshire have announced the signing of Pakistan seamer Mohammad Abbas…
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South Africa name Dean Elgar Test captain and Temba Bavuma ODI and T20I captain
News Bavuma will lead them in the next two T20 World Cups, and Elgar in the next World Test Championship…
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PSL could resume in May, clashing with the IPL
News With a packed international calendar, the month of May could be the only time to stage the tournament without…
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IPL Governing Council yet to meet and finalise dates
News Although multiple cities earmarked, key decision on final venues yet to be announced Even as teams start to prepare…
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PSL blame game begins with independent investigation on the horizon
News A Lahore Qalandars spokesperson told ESPNcricinfo that there were breaches of the bubble at the team hotels The blame…
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Dhoni in Chennai as CSK promise tight bio-bubble for IPL 2021 preparation
News Ambati Rayudu, Ruturaj Gaikwad part of preparatory camp starting form March 9 MS Dhoni has landed in Chennai. That…
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ECB appoint Cindy Butts as chair of independent commission for equity in cricket
News Experienced commissioner will lead appointment process for other members The ECB’s board have appointed Cindy Butts as chair of…
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Aaron Finch was ‘never doubting’ he would emerge from slump
News The Australia captain found his touch with a half-century in Wellington after a difficult time On another day, Aaron…
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James Pattinson puts all his eggs into the Ashes basket
News The quick bowler has not played for Australia in more than a year and has spend a lot of…
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New Zealand v Australia, 4th T20I, Fantasy Pick, team suggestion
Fantasy Tips Fantasy suggestions for the fourth T20I between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington New Zealand v Australia 4th…
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Lockie Ferguson signs Yorkshire deal for 2021 T20 Blast
News Ferguson could be joined in the Blast by Jimmy Neesham, who is in talks with Essex Yorkshire have announced…
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How Kieron Pollard hit six sixes in an over
News The West Indies batsman added his name to record books against Akila Dananjaya who had just taken a hat-trick…
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Annabel Sutherland ruled out of New Zealand tour, Molly Strano called up
News Sutherland has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in her femur Allrounder Annabel Sutherland has been ruled out of…
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PCB offers Covid-19 vaccine to all PSL 2021 participants
News “The vaccine doses will be administered on Thursday and will be offered to all those inside the bio-secure bubble”…
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PCB mulls playing entire PSL in Karachi after recent Covid-19 cases
News The Lahore Qalandars have objected to the idea of not playing the second leg of matches in Lahore The…
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Sean Williams lauds young Zimbabwe’s ‘extremely big feat’
News “I have started to understand more about my own game and leadership skills,” says Zimbabwe’s captain Zimbabwe’s captain Sean…
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ECB accused of ignoring Rooney Rule in elite coaching appointment
The ECB has been accused of “failing to adopt their own policies” on inclusion and diversity after they made a…
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‘Brutally honest’ Virat Kohli plays down World Test Championship hype
India versus England. The last Test of the last-but-one series in the current World Test Championship cycle. Everything is on…
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‘Thought about that first ball a thousand times’ – Riley Meredith relieved to get Australia career on the road
News Debutant quick dismissed Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson to finish with 2 for 24 in Wellington Riley Meredith had…
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Dom Bess insists he’s ‘certainly’ ready after omission for England defeats
News Bess admits being dropped was ‘a tough pill to swallow’ after role in Chennai win Dom Bess has admitted…
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Pollard backs seniors to get West Indies back into winning habit
News He says giving some younger players chances hasn’t produced “consistent” results Blooding young talent in the national side at…
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Haseeb Hameed named Nottinghamshire captain for Royal London Cup
News New vice-captain will lead side while Steven Mullaney plays for Trent Rockets in the Hundred Haseeb Hameed will captain…
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Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner up to No. 6 and 7 in T20I bowling rankings
News Devon Conway climbs 46 spots to No. 17 in the batting rankings after his 99 not out against Australia…
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Major schedule changes unlikely as counties digest government roadmap
News A handful of high-profile fixtures could be moved to help maximise ticket revenues Any changes to the domestic schedule…
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Sean Williams-Regis Chakabva stand takes Zimbabwe to position of authority
Report Afghanistan strike twice on the second morning, but they have now fallen over 100 runs behind Lunch Zimbabwe 237…
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India vs England 2020-21, 4th Test, Fantasy Pick, team predictions
Fantasy Tips Fantasy suggestions for the fourth Test in Ahmedabad India vs England, 4th Test, Ahmedabad Pro Tip: Spin to…
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‘We’ll be hoping they can do the job’ – Australia willing England to win against India as they eye WTC final spot
Preview Australia need England to level the series 2-2 in Ahmedabad to qualify to play New Zealand England will have…
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Fourth-Test victory would be a ‘phenomenal’ achievement – Joe Root
News Prospect of drawn series in India leaves England with ‘loads to play for’, captain says Joe Root believes England…
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Ben Cox agrees to stay with Worcestershire until end of 2023 season
News Wicketkeeper-batsman, who initially rejected contract extension, is awarded a Benefit Year Ben Cox has agreed terms to keep him…
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Zak Crawley backs gameplans as England face up to spin challenge
Zak Crawley admits that England may need to be more proactive as a batting unit to overcome another spin-friendly surface…
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Tammy Beaumont achieves career-best No. 1 ranking among batters
News Natalie Sciver and Heather Knight also gained, as did NZ’s Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday and Hannah Rowe England opener…
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Dale Steyn: PSL more rewarding, cricket can get forgotten at the IPL
News Fast bowler prioritised “good vibes” at the teams and leagues he chose this year Dale Steyn said he turned…
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English cricket anticipates Government bail-out in Wednesday’s Budget
English cricket looks set to be the major beneficiary of a £300 million government bail-out for summer sport, when Chancellor…
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PSL: After Fawad Ahmed, two overseas players and one support staffer test positive for Covid-19
News A total of 244 test results are out, and results for 40-45 tests, all from one franchise, are awaited…
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Ahmed Shah Pakteen becomes first on-field Test umpire from Afghanistan
News Ahmed Shah Durrani becomes second Afghan, after Pakteen, to be a TV umpire in a Test match The first…
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New Zealand hopeful of Lockie Ferguson return for Bangladesh T20Is
News The fast bowler has been sidelined since December with a stress fracture of his back New Zealand are hopeful…
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David Warner returns to New South Wales squad
News The opener will make his return in the one-day match against South Australia David Warner will return to action…
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Mumbai set to miss out on IPL staging due to Covid-19 spike
News Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad among potential venues The rising number of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra is likely…
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Chris Gayle on West Indies comeback: ‘Want get three T20 titles under my belt’
Chris Gayle is targeting a third T20 world title as he returns to West Indies colours for the first time…
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Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer available for Sri Lanka Tests after meeting fitness requirement
News Chase and Hetmyer were among four players deemed ineligible for T20I and ODI squads Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase…
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Jack Leach calls for better cricket pitches … back home in England
Perhaps, after a fortnight or so when the topic of pitches has dominated the conversation, it was to be expected…
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Marcus Trescothick ready to commit to touring life after England coaching appointment
News Extended time away from home ended Test career early, but former opener ready for new role Marcus Trescothick has…
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Dom Bess will be ‘more than ready to go’ if selected for fourth Test – Jack Leach
News Jeetan Patel says offspinner is in ‘good spirits’ and ready to return after being dropped Jack Leach and Jeetan…
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Mumbai, Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala through to Vijay Hazare quarter-finals
News The last remaining spot will go to the winner of the Delhi vs Uttarakhand game Mumbai, Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh,…
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Rashid Khan set to miss Zimbabwe Test with finger injury
News ESPNcricnfo understands Rashid suffered a minor fracture to the middle finger of his bowling hand The finger injury he…
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Sean Williams: Playing in Covid-19 times ‘not for the faint-hearted’
Zimbabwe are hoping to begin the process of rebuilding their national side, with at least two confirmed Test series in…
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Delayed start to Islamabad-Quetta game after United player tests positive for Covid-19
News The player had shown symptoms two days ago and been immediately isolated Monday night’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) match…
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Ian Harvey named Gloucestershire interim head coach after Richard Dawson departure
News Dawson departs after five years at Bristol during which club won Royal London Cup and Championship promotion Ian Harvey…
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Rashid Khan: Afghanistan need ‘more than three to four Tests a year’ to become a stronger team
News Ace spinner hopes the Covid-19 situation improves fast, and Afghanistan get a packed all-format calendar in place Afghanistan have…
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Tom Moody appointed as Sri Lanka’s director of cricket
News The role will have Moody overseeing Sri Lanka’s international programme and domestic tournaments Tom Moody has been appointed Sri…
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Marcus Trescothick, Jon Lewis, Jeetan Patel named as ECB elite coaches
News Trio named in batting, pace bowling and spin bowling roles at end of recruitment drive Marcus Trescothick, Jon Lewis…
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Phil Simmons: Sri Lanka series first step to finalise ‘make-up of our team’ for T20 World Cup
News Chris Gayle and Fidel Edwards have earned their recalls through solid performances, says West Indies coach West Indies coach…
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Wellington to host remainder of Australia men’s and England women’s matches
News NZC moves matches due to logistical complications caused by shift of Friday’s matches from Auckland after the city was…
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England back opening combo of Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt
News Head coach Lisa Keightley believes Wyatt’s ODI form ‘will come good’ ahead of World Cup They have had contrasting…
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Ben Foakes admits England expect more of the same from Ahmedabad pitch
News Visitors must find a way to draw series on most challenging of pitches, keeper says Expecting more of the…
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Gujarat, Andhra, Karnataka qualify for Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-finals
The league phase for three of the Elite Groups in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020-21 ended on Sunday, with Gujarat,…
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Rohit Sharma attains career-best Test rankings, R Ashwin moves to No. 3 among bowlers
News Axar Patel, who picked up 11 wickets in the third Test against England, also gained 30 slots to reach…
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Sune Luus to lead South Africa Women in India as Dane van Niekerk remains injured
News Chloe Tryon and Masabata Klaas to miss the India tour as well because of injuries South Africa Women will…
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Angelo Mathews to be Sri Lanka’s stand-in captain for T20I series in West Indies
News Dasun Shanaka, the appointed captain, is yet to join the team because of a delay in obtaining a US…
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Sunil Narine indicates he’s ‘not ready’ for West Indies return
News Jimmy Adams said that fitness requirements had to be strict as four players missed out on the squad Sunil…
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R Ashwin on pink-ball Tests and quick finishes: ‘If you favour the bowlers a little bit, this is what might happen’
Sixteen pink-ball Test matches have been played so far, with only five of those stretching up to the fifth day.…
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New ball or old, Jonathan Trott has ‘full faith’ in Dom Sibley’s abilities against spin
News Trott, Sibley’s former Warwickshire team-mate, is England’s batting consultant in India It has been a strange winter for Dom…
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Stirling and Garth named Ireland men’s and women’s players of the decade
News The late Roy Torrens recognised for his “outstanding service” to Irish cricket Paul Stirling and Kim Garth were named…
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R Ashwin hits back at pitch critics: ‘Who defines what a good surface is?’
News “I find it heinous where you have a thought process and you want everyone to follow that and think…
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England reprimand Rory Burns for late-night tweet to Alex Hartley
News Burns had taken objection to Hartley’s initial tweet mocking England’s big loss in Ahmedabad England’s team management in India…
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Covid-19: NZC moves T20Is to Wellington as Auckland goes into lockdown
News The remaining matches involving Australia men’s team and England women’s side will be played behind closed doors Next week’s…
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Shikha Pandey, Taniya Bhatia left out of ODI, T20I squads for home series against South Africa
News The series begins on March 7 in Lucknow starting with three ODIs followed by five T20Is Allrounder Shikha Pandey…
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Jasprit Bumrah granted leave for ‘personal reasons’, to miss fourth Test against England
News No replacements will be brought in for the series finale in Ahmedabad, BCCI confirms Jasprit Bumrah has been released…
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England consider lodging ICC pitch complaint as Chris Silverwood calls on batsmen to heed lessons
England are considering making a formal complaint to the ICC following their two-day defeat in this week’s third Test in…
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No squads yet, but India, South Africa women go into quarantine
News WV Raman and support staff contracts extended, possibility of crowds at 40-50% being explored Nine days out from the…
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Chris Woakes flies home from India Test tour after lengthy spell on England’s sidelines
News Allrounder to return for ODI series in March, having played no matches in three countries England will not be…
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Charlotte Edwards unveiled as first female president of Professional Cricketers’ Association
News Former England captain and record run-scorer replaces Graham Gooch at helm Charlotte Edwards, the former England captain, has become…
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Double-World Cup winner Yusuf Pathan announces retirement from all cricket
News “Time has come today for me to put a full stop to this innings of my life,” 38-year-old allrounder…
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Nat Sciver says England’s new-ball aggression was key to comfortable win
News Allrounder took 3 for 26, opening the bowling for the first time in ODIs since 2018 Nat Sciver said…
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Former India quick R Vinay Kumar retires from all forms of cricket
News Former Karnataka captain finished with 504 first-class wickets, including a record 442 in the Ranji Trophy R Vinay Kumar,…
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Warwickshire sign Pieter Malan as County Championship overseas player
News Club had been linked with Cheteshwar Pujara before he was signed in IPL auction Warwickshire have announced the signing…
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James Neesham working to evolve himself as a limited-overs batsman
News The allrounder played a destructive innings in Dunedin then held his nerve with the final over of the match…
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Rajasthan Royals sign Ish Sodhi as team liaison officer for IPL 2021
News Sodhi had gone unsold at the 2021 IPL auction Ish Sodhi, the New Zealand legspinner, will feature in IPL…
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Umar Akmal eligible to return to cricket after CAS reduces his ban by six months
News He must, however, pay a fine and take part in a PCB rehabiliation programme first Umar Akmal’s 18-month ban…
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Aaron Finch has bounced back before, can he do it again?
News The Australia captain is going through a barren run in T20 with a World Cup later in the year…
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Women’s domestic season in India set to begin on March 11
News Matches to be held across six venues; teams to report at centres on March 4 A week after announcing…
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ICC, IMG reach groundbreaking deal to broadcast all ICC pathway events
News The ability to watch international cricket was the second-highest priority for member nations according to ICC’s latest survey Broadcast…
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Pitch debate: Kohli says ‘very good’, Cook and Strauss disagree
Was the Ahmedabad pitch poor? Virat Kohli rates it ‘very good’; Alastair Cook calls it ‘so hard’; Sunil Gavaskar says…
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As it happened – India vs England, 3rd Test, Ahmedabad, 2nd day
Welcome to day two of our live report of the third India-England Test from Ahmedabad. Join us for updates, analysis…
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Virat Kohli: Spinners left no room for others in bizarre game
India captain Virat Kohli chose the word ‘bizarre’ to describe the game and the two teams’ batting displays after India…
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Joe Root: ‘A week like this doesn’t define us as a team’
Root put his side’s failure down to their first-innings collapse when they went from 74 for 2 to 112 all…
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Ashwin: ‘It’s been a dreamy ride. It’s been a fairy tale’
News In his last six Tests, Ashwin has taken 36 wickets to jump from 365 wickets into the 400-club. R…
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Race to WTC final: England out, anything but defeat in final Test will do the job for India
News Australia will pip India to the post – and set up a final against New Zealand – if England…
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Live Report – India vs England, 3rd Test, Ahmedabad, 2nd day
News Updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the third Test Welcome to day two of our live…
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Kane Williamson feared match could escape from New Zealand
News Martin Guptill said it was good to feel the “rhythm back” back as he launched eight sixes in his…
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Zak Crawley: ‘It’s nowhere near over’ despite England’s first-innings collapse
News Batsman insists a lead of 100-150 could be defendable in fourth innings on tricky pitch Zak Crawley has insisted…
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England ask match referee for ‘consistency’ amid third umpire frustrations
News Root and Silverwood speak with Javagal Srinath after on-field exasperation England’s captain and coach have asked the match referee…
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Mohammad Hafeez turns down Category C PCB contract
News Mohammad Rizwan and Fawad Alam accept their upgrades after a PCB performance review Mohammad Hafeez has rejected a Category…
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South Africa ‘have a number of tours against India’ in the works, says Graeme Smith
News CSA director of cricket wants to “ask some hard questions of Australia and challenge them” for postponed tour South…
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