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Durham Women's Cricket Club has secured a significant signing ahead of the inaugural season of the new county competition in 2025. England offspinning allrounder Mady Villiers has joined the club on a three-year deal, bolstering their squad with her exceptional skills and experience. Villiers, who has represented England
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Team India's dominance continued as they secured a resounding 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series in Chennai. The hosts set a daunting target of 515 for Bangladesh, who were eventually dismissed for 234 on the fourth day. Ravichandran Ashwin emerged as the
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After a brief hiatus, the Indian cricket team returned to Test whites with a resounding victory in the first Test against Bangladesh at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The 280-run triumph not only extended India's unbeaten streak in Tests but also highlighted the team's
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The upcoming second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur is expected to present a contrasting pitch to the one witnessed in the first Test in Chennai. The Kanpur pitch is likely to be flatter, with lower bounce and a slower surface due to its black-soil content.
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England Women's cricket captain Heather Knight has been reprimanded and fined £1000 by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) for a photo of her in blackface from 2012. The photo, taken at a fancy-dress party, was deemed as racist and discriminatory conduct. Knight, who was 21 at the time,
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Derbyshire County Cricket Club has secured the services of Australian opening batter Caleb Jewell as one of their overseas players for the 2025 season. The 27-year-old left-hander has represented Australia A and is expected to play across all formats for Derbyshire. Jewell boasts an impressive first-class average of 31.47,
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Australia's dominance over England in the ongoing ODI series has highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams' current form and aspirations. While Australia has played with the poise and confidence of world champions, England has struggled to find their footing as they embark on a rebuilding
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Glamorgan emerged victorious in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup Final, defeating Somerset by 15 runs in a rain-affected match at Trent Bridge. The Welsh county claimed their second title in four years, while Somerset's treble bid ended in disappointment. In a match reduced to 20 overs per side,
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Rishabh Pant's scintillating century in India's emphatic victory over Bangladesh in the Chepauk Test has reignited comparisons with legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni. However, former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has cautioned against hasty conclusions, emphasizing the need to give Pant time to prove his greatness. Pant'
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Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the esteemed former Home Office chief inspector of constabulary for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has announced his retirement as the independent chair of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) at the end of October. Flanagan's departure follows the recent retirement
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Ravindra Jadeja's impending entry into the elite club of cricketers with 300 wickets and 3000 runs in Test cricket is a testament to his exceptional all-round abilities. Only ten players in history have achieved this milestone, including Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin. Jadeja's low-key approach sets
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a bold step to prioritize domestic cricket by mandating all established players to participate in tournaments such as Ranji and Duleep Trophy. This move has been hailed by Lancashire's CEO Daniel Gidney as "fantastic prioritising."