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The upcoming Test tour of India poses a formidable challenge for New Zealand's batters, particularly in deciphering the intricacies of the turning ball and the occasional skidding delivery, according to former Black Caps opener Martin Guptill. India and New Zealand, the finalists of the inaugural World Test Championship,
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Joginder Sharma, the Haryana Police DSP who played a pivotal role in India's historic 2007 ICC T20 World Cup triumph, is a name etched in Indian cricket folklore. His moment of glory came in the high-pressure final at Johannesburg when captain MS Dhoni threw him the ball to
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Australia's dominance over New Zealand continued as they secured a 3-0 series sweep in the final T20I in Brisbane. Georgia Wareham and Ashleigh Gardner played pivotal roles in the victory, showcasing their all-round abilities. Wareham's legspin restricted New Zealand to 146 for 6, claiming two wickets
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Ravichandran Ashwin, the renowned Indian spinner, has been a consistent performer in both bowling and batting. During the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, Ashwin scored his sixth century in the format, equaling MS Dhoni's tally. At 38, Ashwin is nearing the end of his illustrious career, and
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Pakistan's Test captaincy is expected to remain unchanged, with Shan Masood set to lead the team in the upcoming home series against England. Babar Azam will continue as the white-ball captain during the tours of Australia and South Africa later this year. England's squad will arrive
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India's women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, has set their sights firmly on winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. The team's unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of excellence have fueled their aspirations to lift the coveted trophy. Kaur, the
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England and Australia faced off in the third ODI at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, with England winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Australia, seeking a win to clinch the five-match series, sent Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh to open the batting. Jofra Archer, recalled to the English
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Bangladesh's Nigar Sultana is determined to lead her team to victory in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup against Scotland on October 3. A win would be a significant milestone for Bangladesh, who have not won a match in their last four World
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India's emphatic 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai has sparked discussions about Virat Kohli's recent form. Despite India's dominance, Kohli's scores of 6 and 17 in the two innings have raised concerns. However, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali
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India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a triumphant return to Test cricket with a record-equalling century in the first match against Bangladesh in Chennai. Despite initial nerves, Pant's determination and attacking instincts propelled him to a match-winning performance. Pant's comeback was highly anticipated after
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Sri Lanka's Test squad for the second and final Test against New Zealand has undergone a change, with uncapped offspinner Nishan Peiris replacing injured seamer Vishwa Fernando. Fernando, who did not feature in the first Test, which Sri Lanka won by 63 runs, has developed a tightness in
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Rishabh Pant's remarkable return to Test cricket has left the cricketing world in awe. After a horrific car crash in December 2022, the wicket-keeper batter has shown immense resilience and determination to bounce back stronger than ever. In the second innings of the series opener against Bangladesh, Pant