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England's stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope has signed a deal with the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season. Pope, who is currently leading England against Sri Lanka in the absence of Ben Stokes, will join the Strikers after the Test tour of New Zealand,
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Sri Lanka's batting lineup faced a dramatic collapse on the opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford, losing their first three wickets for no runs in just 10 balls. However, a resilient performance from Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake helped
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Chris Woakes, England's experienced all-rounder, believes he can lead the team's bowling attack on their upcoming tours to Pakistan and New Zealand this winter. Despite his modest overseas Test record, Woakes is confident in his abilities and is eager to contribute to England's success.
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Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has been crowned the 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year' at the prestigious Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24. This accolade recognizes his exceptional leadership and outstanding performances on the international stage. Former head coach Rahul Dravid, a legendary figure in Indian
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Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli and Australia's Steve Smith are poised to dominate the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series, where runs will be "at a premium," according to Australian great Matthew Hayden. Hayden, considered one of the finest openers of his era, believes that both Kohli and Smith
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Australia's home advantage in Test cricket has diminished in recent years, according to former batter Matthew Hayden. Hayden believes that the nature of pitches and the rise of drop-in wickets have leveled the playing field, making runs a premium in upcoming series. Hayden highlighted that three of the
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Rohit Sharma, the former captain of India's T20 team, has expressed his gratitude towards Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar, and Jay Shah for their unwavering support during his tenure. He acknowledged their backing in his endeavor to bring out the best in his players without being overly concerned about
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Lancashire County Cricket Club is actively seeking a partnership with an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise to jointly operate the Manchester Originals franchise in The Hundred from 2025 onwards. The club has been actively engaging with potential investors over the past month, with the ECB set to distribute prospectuses for
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Ryan ten Doeschate, the former Netherlands allrounder, has joined the Indian coaching staff as an assistant coach. He will be working alongside Abhishek Nayar under the leadership of head coach Gautam Gambhir. Ten Doeschate's primary focus will be on improving India's batting against spin bowling, an
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Piyush Chawla Reflects on Enduring Friendship with Virat Kohli Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has shared his insights into his long-standing friendship with Virat Kohli, revealing that their bond remains as strong as ever despite Kohli's rise to fame. Chawla, who has known Kohli since their days in
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Pakistan Faces Early Setback in Rain-Delayed Test Against Bangladesh Pakistan's hopes of a strong start in the first Test against Bangladesh were dashed as they lost three crucial wickets in quick succession after being sent to bat first in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam proved to
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Star England batter and former captain Joe Root has paid a heartfelt tribute to late English great Graham Thorpe, acknowledging the profound impact Thorpe had on his career. Thorpe, who passed away at the age of 55, was a mainstay of the English batting lineup throughout the late 1990s and