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Bangladesh's historic Test series sweep over Pakistan has been celebrated with a heartwarming gesture by skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto. Following in the footsteps of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Shanto shared a photo on social media of himself asleep beside the series trophy, accompanied by the caption "Good
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Australia, under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, opted to field first after winning the toss against Scotland in the opening match of their T20I series. The decision was influenced by the expected high-scoring conditions and the absence of experienced pace bowler Nathan Ellis, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.
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Shubman Gill's remarkable turnaround in Test cricket against England earlier this year can be attributed to his meticulous focus on improving his defensive game, particularly against spinners. Prior to the series, Gill's Test average stood at a modest 30.59. However, batting at the crucial No.
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Josh Hull, a towering 6ft 7in left-arm seamer, is set to make his highly anticipated England debut in the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval, commencing on Friday. The Leicestershire pacer replaces Matthew Potts in the only change to the side that secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in
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Pakistan's dismal performance in the recent Test series against Bangladesh has sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about the state of the team. Former captain Ramiz Raja has called for an explanation from red-ball captain Shan Masood and senior players, while the media has expressed dismay at the
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Zaka Ashraf, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, has vehemently denied allegations of player groupings and rifts within the national team during his tenure. Ashraf's comments come amidst ongoing scrutiny of his decisions, particularly the appointment of Shaheen Shah Afridi as T20 captain and Shan Masood as
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Shubman Gill, the promising Indian opener, is determined to make a significant impact in the upcoming Test season. Despite his impressive performances in white-ball cricket, Gill acknowledges that his Test career has yet to reach its full potential. In preparation for the ten Test matches scheduled this season, Gill has
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Joe Root's exceptional batting form has propelled him to the summit of the ICC Test Batter Rankings, extending his lead over New Zealand's Kane Williamson. Root's consecutive centuries have solidified his position as the world's top batter, with a 63-point advantage over
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The debate over the greatest batsman of this generation has reignited following Joe Root's record-breaking 34th Test century at Lord's. Among the "Fab Four" of Root, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Virat Kohli, Root now holds the most Test centuries with 34. In a
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India's Test cricketers will commence their preparations for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on September 12. The Bangladesh team is scheduled to arrive on September 15 for their own training session. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is
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Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan's participation in the Duleep Trophy opener on Thursday is uncertain due to a potential injury, according to Cricbuzz. Kishan is part of Team D, led by Shreyas Iyer, but his availability for the tournament remains unclear. If Kishan is unable to play, Sanju Samson is
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Pakistan's cricket team has plummeted to its lowest ranking in over half a century, falling to eighth place in the ICC Test rankings after a humiliating series loss to Bangladesh. This marks the first time Pakistan has ever lost a Test series to Bangladesh. The two-match series, held