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Pakistan's decision to exclude leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed and uncapped batter Kamran Ghulam from their 17-man squad for the first Test against Bangladesh has drawn criticism from former cricketer Basit Ali. Ali believes that the selectors should have included a genuine spinner in the squad, especially considering the predicted
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, renowned for his mastery of reverse swing, has introduced this technique to the grassroots level of the sport through the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL). The ISPL, a tennis-ball tournament, aims to elevate the level of competition and challenge players technically. Tendulkar, a key figure in
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India A registered a resounding 172-run victory over Australia A in the third and final one-day international in Mackay, Australia, on Sunday. The triumph marked India A's first win of their tour and prevented a series sweep by the hosts. Legspinner Priya Mishra, making her debut in the
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The Gabba, an iconic cricket venue in Brisbane, faces an uncertain future as an international cricket ground. The Queensland government has signed a two-year hosting agreement with Cricket Australia, leaving the venue's long-term status in doubt. The Gabba has witnessed numerous historic Test moments, including the 1960 tie,
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West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has identified the team's failure to capitalize on their bowling performance in the first innings as a crucial factor in their 40-run loss to South Africa in the second Test in Providence. Despite bowling South Africa out for a meager 160, the West
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, originally scheduled to be held in Karachi from August 30 to September 3, has been shifted to Rawalpindi. The decision was made due to ongoing construction work at the National Stadium in Karachi, which
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanath has dismissed rumors that the franchise requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reinstate a scrapped rule to acquire MS Dhoni at a reduced price. Previously, international players who had retired for five years were classified as "uncapped&
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South Africa's recent Test series victory against the West Indies has reignited their hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year. The Proteas' 40-run triumph in Georgetown marked their second win in six Tests during the 2023-25 cycle, propelling them to fifth position in
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Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, renowned for his wicketkeeping and batting prowess, has recently retired from the sport. With an illustrious career spanning 180 international matches and 257 IPL games, Karthik has amassed an impressive 1025 runs in Tests, 1752 runs in ODIs, and 686 runs in T20Is. Beyond his
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Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam is set to bat at number four in the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, according to sources. This decision comes after concerns were raised about the team's fitness following their disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup 2024. Former Pakistan
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Nathan Lyon, Australia's premier off-spinner, is eager to utilize the insights he gained from England's Tom Hartley during his stint with Lancashire to counter India's formidable batting lineup later this year. Australia has not claimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2014-15, and Lyon is determined
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The ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 is set to ignite the global cricket stage from January 18 to February 2 in Malaysia. Defending champions India will embark on their title defense alongside West Indies, Sri Lanka, and hosts Malaysia in Group A. The tournament will feature