Bangladesh opt to bat and pick Nayeem Hasan
Bangladesh opted for Ebadot Hossain in place of Shoriful Islam while Afghanistan went for a batting-heavy line-up
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Factionalism leaves Arunachal in danger of forfeiting Ranji season opener
A case is pending before the Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court; "until the court gives the clearance, we cannot do anything," says BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia
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Chapman and Foulkes to miss India T20I series with injuries
Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson have been brought into the squad for the five-match series against India starting later this month
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Jeet Raval retires from professional cricket
He played 24 Tests for NZ between 2016 and 2020 and scored more than 10,000 runs in first-class cricket
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Pakistan skipper vows to attack ahead of Sri Lanka series
Newly-appointed Pakistan T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan has vowed to ensure his side continues to play attacking cricket under his leadership, starting with their upcoming series at home against Sri Lanka that commences on Friday.
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World Test Championship final rematch could shape next year's decider
After a gap of eight years, the two sides meet on South African soil with plenty on the line
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Experimental Pakistan host transitional Sri Lanka in rare home T20Is this season
The last time Sri Lanka came to Pakistan for a bilateral T20I series, they walked away 3-0 victors
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Connolly or Maddinson? Australia keep their cards close to the chest
Meanwhile, Cummins has urged his team to be ready to play the long game
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Cummins unfazed by potential revelations from Khawaja's autobiography
Cummins says Australia have "moved on" from the Sandpapergate scandal, and that he has answered every question on the topic "a million times"
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Kotak: Bhuvneshwar probably recalled to add experience in Bumrah's absence
Kotak also spoke about Ishan Kishan's growth, noting how "he is much more mature now"
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उस्मान ख़्वाजा की आत्मकथा 'सब्र' पर कमिंस: सैंड पेपरगेट से टीम आगे बढ़ चुकी है
उस्मान ख़्वाजा ने अपनी आने वाली आत्मकथा की जानकारी ऑस्ट्रेलियाई कप्तान पैट कमिंस को दी, कमिंस बोले- 2018 के सैंडपेपरगेट से टीम 'आगे बढ़ चुकी है'
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Can West Indies find a way to halt India's home juggernaut?
India have a 42-9 record at home since last losing back-to-back T20Is at home
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Sultana: Bangladesh 'can surprise any team when we perform as a whole unit'
The Bangladesh captain and coach David Hemp emphasised a positive mindset ahead of their first ever ODI in Australia
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Kagiso Rabada ruled out of first Australia Test
Anrich Nortje will be a part of South Africa's Test XI for the first time since March 2023, which will also feature two spinners in Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer
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Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka’s new Test captain
Kusal Mendis has been appointed as the new Test captain of Sri Lanka, taking over the reins from Dhananjaya de Silva.
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Sanjana Kavindi’s explosive batting fires Sri Lanka U19 to victory
Sri Lanka registered their second win in the Women’s U19 T20 Tri-Series in Pakistan 2026, defeating Bangladesh in the fifth match of the tournament.
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Clayton impresses as Queensland grind on green WACA surface
Highly regarded left-hander made 82 while Peirson finished 65 not out as Queensland posted 258 for 6 against WA on day at the WACA
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Kusal Mendis Appointed Test Captain
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain of the national men’s team.
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