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2nd Test: Henry takes 11 wickets as Kiwis win Oval Test to level series
New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 and force a decider in Nottingham. Matt Henry starred with match figures of 11-109, including 6-29 in the second innings, securing his maiden 10-wicket haul in Tests. England were bowled out for 209 within 48 minutes…
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India beat New Zealand 2-0 to clinch second FIH Women’s Nations Cup
India defeated hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the final to win their second FIH Women’s Nations Cup title and secure promotion to the FIH Women’s Pro League. Goals from Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo sealed the victory as India completed an unbeaten campaign. Lalremsiami was named Player of the Match, while Deepika finished as the…
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Joe Root equals unwanted record after England’s crushing defeat to New Zealand
Joe Root’s batting prowess shone at The Oval, but England’s heavy defeat to New Zealand saw him equal Stephen Fleming’s record for most Test captaincy losses with 27. Despite a strong performance from Root, England’s depleted side, featuring three debutants, struggled against a dominant New Zealand, who secured a commanding 253-run victory. Matt Henry’s exceptional…
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Bumrah returns for England ODIs: How many has he missed since 2023 WC?
Jasprit Bumrah has returned to India’s ODI squad for the England series after being rested for the Afghanistan ODIs. Since the 2023 World Cup, the pace spearhead has missed eight ODI assignments as part of workload management. With India beginning a new World Cup cycle, Bumrah’s return provides a major boost to the team’s pace…
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Marsh’s explosive 50 caps off Australia’s 3-0 T20I sweep over Bangladesh
Australia clinched a dominant 3-0 T20I series victory over Bangladesh with a seven-wicket win in the final match. After Bangladesh posted a modest 109/8, Australia’s Mitchell Marsh smashed a blistering 60 off 28 balls, leading the chase. The visitors comfortably reached 112/3, sealing the series sweep with 54 balls remaining, a strong comeback after their…
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‘Absolutely makes zero sense’: Ex-India pacer blasts Gambhir-led team management
Former India bowler Dodda Ganesh has slammed the team management for resting KL Rahul in the final ODI against Afghanistan, questioning the decision as Rahul had faced minimal deliveries. Despite this, India secured a dominant 3-0 series victory, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring an unbeaten century and Prasidh Krishna taking a five-wicket haul. The win marks…
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The boy monster who wakes up on big occasions
Sportspersons are often advised to play according to occasion, to minimise risk when the pressure rises. Sooryavanshi appears to have chosen a different route. Whether it was the World Cup final, the IPL knockout or Sunday’s tri-series final, he has trusted the same game that brought him here in the first place. He has trusted…
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Pollard scripts history in MLC, surpasses Gayle to become T20 cricket’s all-time leading…
Cricket legend Kieron Pollard has shattered T20 history, becoming the all-time leading run-scorer with his second career century. Despite this monumental achievement for MI New York, the team fell short in a high-scoring clash against Washington Freedom. Pollard’s remarkable 100 runs were not enough to chase down a massive target set by an explosive innings…
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi creates history, smashes fastest fifty in List A cricket
Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a historic feat in the Tri-Nation Series final, smashing the fastest fifty in List A cricket history. The 15-year-old opener blazed to his half-century in a mere 11 deliveries against Sri Lanka A. This electrifying performance, marked by powerful hitting, shattered the previous world record and showcased the young talent’s…
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Sooryavanshi scores fastest List A fifty, but 324.14 strike rate still isn’t his best
Young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15, delivered a sensational 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. This explosive innings, featuring a world-record 11-ball fifty, highlights his immense talent. However, it’s not his fastest knock, with a 144 off 42 balls against UAE in 2025 holding that record, showcasing his…