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SL vs SA: Debutant Maheesh Theekshana Spins Sri Lanka To ODI Series Win Vs South Africa

Skipper Dasun Shanaka hailed Maheesh Theekshana as a top prospect after the debutant spinner helped Sri Lanka thrash South Africa by 78 runs to clinch the one-day series 2-1 on ...

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Ben Stokes Likely To Miss England's T20 World Cup Bid

Ben Stokes looks likely to miss England's Twenty20 World Cup campaign, with head coach Chris Silverwood insisting the all-rounder's personal well-being remains the top priority. The 30-year-ol ...

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World's Oldest Test Cricketer Dies In South Africa

John Watkins, who had been the world's oldest living Test cricketer, has died in Durban at the age of 98, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Monday. His death leaves ...

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4 years ago
Pakistan Announces Squad For T20 World Cup, Shoaib Malik Omitted

Pakistan selectors on Monday announced a 15-man squad for next month's T20 World Cup but resisted calls to include veteran allrounder Shoaib Malik despite the team struggling with middle-order bat ...

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BAN vs NZ: Ajaz Patel Helps New Zealand Stay Alive In Bangladesh Series

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel ran through Bangladesh's top order with a career-best 4-16 as New Zealand clawed their way back into the five-match Twenty20 international series with a 52 run ...

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ENG vs IND: Any Spare Tickets? Cricket's Informal Economy Returns

The gates had only just opened at London's Oval cricket ground before the fourth day of the fourth Test between England and India on Sunday but a frenzied marketplace was ...

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Malan's Ton Leads South Africa To 67 Run Win Over Sri Lanka In 2nd ODI

Opening batter Janneman Malan hit 121 to set up a comfortable 67-run series-leveling win for South Africa in the rain-hit one-day international against Sri Lanka on Saturday. South Africa scored ...

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Shardul Thakur Glad To Make An 'Impact' With Record-Breaking Fifty

India vs England 2021: Shardul Thakur lived up to his desire to make an "impact" with the bat after a record-breaking fifty revived India on the first day of the ...

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Paul Stirling's Ton Inspires Ireland To 40 Run Win Over Zimbabwe In 3rd T20I

Paul Stirling's maiden Twenty20 international century inspired Ireland's 40-run win against Zimbabwe as the hosts moved 2-1 up in their five-match series on Wednesday. Ireland opener Stirling ...

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The Story Of How A Horse And An Elephant Helped India To First Test Win In England

When England and India meet at the Oval for the fourth Test on Thursday, it will be just over 50 years since India's triumph at the south London ground saw ...

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Cricket Australia Still Hopes Of Hosting Afghanistan For 'Historic Test'

Cricket Australia say they are still hoping a planned Test match against Afghanistan will go ahead, despite the Taliban takeover of the country and acute uncertainty over their rule. The governing ...

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England 'Must Go Ruthless' Against 'World-Class' India In 4th Test, Says Root

India vs England 2021: Joe Root has urged his team to produce a "ruthless" display in the fourth Test against India at the Oval starting Thursday. England's innings and 76-run victory ...

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4 years ago
ENG vs IND: Skipper Joe Root Weighs England 'Balancing Act'

Joe Root admits he faces a "balancing act" as England's captain tries to avoid burning out his in-form bowling attack in the fourth Test against India. There are concerns over ...

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4 years ago
After Win Against Australia, Bangladesh Look To Take On Weakened New Zealand In T20Is

Bangladesh will be looking for a famous new scalp when they take on a weakened New Zealand side in a Twenty20 series starting on Wednesday. Bangladesh beat Australia 4-1 in ...

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4 years ago
Under Scrutiny Langer Says Australia In 'Better Place' After Talks

Embattled coach Justin Langer on Monday insisted the Australian cricket team was "in a better place" after clear-the-air talks with senior players following discontent over his management style. Lange ...

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4 years ago
ENG vs IND: England's Jos Buttler To Miss Fourth Test Against India For Birth Of Second Child

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss next week's fourth Test against India at the Oval because of the expected birth of his second child, but Chris Woakes has been passed ...

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4 years ago
ENG vs IND: Chris Silverwood Says England-India Series Could Be An Epic

England coach Chris Silverwood believes his side's ongoing contest with India could prove to be one of Test cricket's most memorable series. The teams travel to London for next week's ...

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4 years ago
Three Things To Look Back After Third India-England Test

England thrashed India by an innings and 76 runs to win the third Test at Headingley with more than a day to spare as they levelled the five-match series at ...

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ENG vs IND: Virat Kohli Vows India Won't Be 'Demoralised' By England Hammering

India captain Virat Kohli insisted his side would not be "demoralised" by a resounding innings-and 76-run defeat in the third Test at Headingley on Saturday that saw England level the ...

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India Not Beaten Despite 'Bad Day', Says Siraj

India vs England 2021: Joe Root's England may be on top in the third Test, but with two games still to play, Indian pace bowler Mohammed Siraj still hopes his ...

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ENG v IND, 3rd Test: Malan Hails 'Phenomenal' Root As England Pile On The Misery Against India

India vs England 2021: Dawid Malan hailed Joe Root as a "phenomenal" batsman after the England captain delighted his Yorkshire home crowd with yet another superb hundred against India on ...

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4 years ago
ENG vs IND: Joe Root Equals England Record With Sixth Test Century Of 2021

Joe Root equalled the England record for most Test centuries in a calendar year when he compiled his sixth hundred of 2021, against India at Headingley on Thursday. Only Denis ...

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4 years ago
Joe Root Leads Tributes To 'Brilliant Servant' Ted Dexter

Joe Root led the tributes to Ted Dexter after it was announced Thursday that the former England captain had died aged 86. Dexter captained his country in 30 of his ...

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4 years ago
Former England Captain, Devisor Of Test Rankings, Ted Dexter Dies Aged 86

Former England captain Ted Dexter, "one of England's greatest ever cricketers", has died aged 86, the Marylebone Cricket Club announced on Thursday. Dexter skippered England in 30 of his 62 ...

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