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Australia Defeats India in Thrilling T20 World Cup Encounter

In a thrilling T20 World Cup encounter, Australia emerged victorious over India by nine runs, securing their place in the semi-finals. The match, played before a sold-out crowd of 14,946 at Sharjah Stadium, was a testament to the resilience and composure of the Australian team. Annabel Sutherland, celebrating her

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Cameron Green to Miss Summer of Cricket with Lower Spine Surgery

Cameron Green, Australia's promising all-rounder, has been diagnosed with a fifth stress fracture in his lower back, necessitating lower spine surgery. The injury is expected to sideline him for at least six months, ruling him out of the upcoming summer of cricket. Green's injury is a

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New Zealand Aim for Semis Berth as Pakistan Face Elimination Threat

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kiwis Eye Semis Berth with Pakistan's Fate Hanging in Balance Dubai, 6pm local time New Zealand and Pakistan will clash in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup encounter in Dubai, with the Kiwis needing a victory to secure their place in the

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Harmanpreet Kaur Equals Mithali Raj's Record in Women's T20 World Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur, the dynamic Indian skipper, has etched her name alongside the legendary Mithali Raj as the joint-highest run-scorer for India in the Women's T20 World Cup. With an unbeaten 54-run knock against Australia in Sharjah, Kaur matched Raj's tally of 726 runs in the tournament&

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India's T20 World Cup Hopes Hinge on Pakistan Win

India's hopes of reaching the Women's T20 World Cup semifinals suffered a setback after a narrow nine-run defeat to Australia in their final Group A match. Chasing a target of 152, India fell short, finishing at 142 for 9, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur leading the way

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Gurjapneet Singh's Brilliance Puts Tamil Nadu in Control Against Saurashtra

Debutant pacer Gurjapneet Singh's exceptional spell (9-5-7-4) in the second innings propelled Tamil Nadu to a commanding position against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy (Elite Group D) clash at the Sri Ramakrishna College ground on Sunday. TN, who resumed day three on 278 for three, were bowled out

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Cummins Prioritizes Test Cricket, Weighs IPL Future Amid New Rules

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has emphasized that representing his country in Test cricket remains his top priority, while acknowledging the need to balance his commitments with the Indian Premier League (IPL). Cummins, who led Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL 2024 final, is aware of the new IPL rules that

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Prasidh Krishna's Fitness Concerns Resurface in Ranji Trophy

India's pace spearhead Prasidh Krishna's fitness concerns have resurfaced after he sat out the third day of Karnataka's Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore. The 28-year-old, who was recently named as a traveling reserve for India's upcoming Test series against

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Markande's Six-Wicket Haul Gives Punjab First-Innings Lead Over Kerala

Mayank Markande's six-wicket haul and Gurnoor Brar's three-wicket contribution propelled Punjab to a first-innings lead over Kerala in the Ranji Trophy match at the KCA-St. Xavier's College ground on Sunday. Markande, known for his guile and control, exploited the variable bounce of the track

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India Makes Late Swap, Brings in Radha Yadav for Injured Sobhana

India Swaps Sobhana for Yadav in Final Group Fixture In a last-minute change, India has replaced legspinner Asha Sobhana with left-arm spinner Radha Yadav for their crucial final group match against Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup. The swap required Australia's consent, which was granted.

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India-Australia Clash: A Battle for Supremacy in Group A

India-Australia Clash: A Battle for Supremacy in Group A The highly anticipated clash between India and Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup Group A is set to unfold at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With both teams vying for a spot in the semi-finals, this match promises to

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India's Fearless Approach Powers T20I Dominance

India's Fearless Approach Powers T20I Dominance In the realm of international cricket, the Indian team has emerged as a formidable force, driven by a fearless and attacking approach. This philosophy has propelled them to the pinnacle of the ICC Men's T20I rankings and the 2024 ICC

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West Indies Fall Short in T20I Opener Against Sri Lanka

The highly anticipated first T20I between Sri Lanka and West Indies commenced in Dambulla, with a massive turnout of enthusiastic spectators. The atmosphere was electric as the teams took to the field, their national anthems reverberating through the stadium. West Indies captain Rovman Powell elected to bowl first, citing the

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Younis Khan Slams Pakistan Captaincy, Babar Azam Dropped for Tests

Pakistan's Test woes continue to draw criticism from former players, with legendary batsman Younis Khan launching a scathing attack on the team's captain, Shan Masood. Younis, without naming Masood directly, questioned his leadership abilities, stating that he lacks the necessary qualities and was appointed primarily due

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Rahul Dravid Reunites with Team India Ahead of New Zealand Test

Former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid made a special appearance at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, reuniting with captain Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli ahead of the first Test against New Zealand. Dravid's presence brought a sense of nostalgia and inspiration to the practice

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Bengal Openers Put Team in Driver's Seat Against Uttar Pradesh

Bengal's openers, Sudip Chatterjee and Abhimanyu Easwaran, put the team in a commanding position in their Ranji Trophy Group A clash against Uttar Pradesh. After Bengal gained a 19-run first-innings lead, Chatterjee and Easwaran capitalized on the momentum, guiding their side to a comfortable 141 for no loss

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India vs Australia: Crucial Clash for Semifinal Berth in Women's T20 World Cup

India vs Australia Live Score: India's Semifinal Hopes Hinge on Crucial Clash with Injury-Hit Australia India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign faces a pivotal test as they take on defending champions Australia in a must-win match in Sharjah. The match holds immense significance for

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Mahela Jayawardene Returns as Mumbai Indians Head Coach

Mahela Jayawardene Returns as Mumbai Indians Head Coach Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene has been reappointed as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Jayawardene previously held the position from 2017 to 2022, leading the team to three IPL titles. After stepping

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England's Fast-Bowling Stocks on the Rise Ahead of Ashes Tour

England's fast-bowling stocks are on the rise, according to James Anderson, who believes the team is developing a "battery" of quicks ahead of next winter's Ashes tour. Anderson, who has been working as England's fast-bowling coach since his retirement in July, has

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New Zealand's World Cup Fate Hinges on Net Run-Rate Scenario

New Zealand's fate in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals hangs in the balance once again, as they face a net run-rate scenario similar to their heartbreaks in 2014 and 2023. However, captain Sophie Devine remains unfazed, emphasizing their focus on controlling their own destiny. The

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Vlaeminck ruled out of T20 World Cup with shoulder injury

Australia's T20 World Cup campaign has suffered a major blow with the loss of fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck for the remainder of the tournament. Vlaeminck dislocated her right shoulder while attempting to save a boundary in Australia's victory over Pakistan on Friday. The injury is a

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Cartwright's Heroics Lift WA to Thrilling One-Day Cup Victory

Western Australia's One-Day Cup title defense is back on track after a thrilling four-wicket victory over Queensland at the WACA Ground. Chasing 301, WA looked shaky at 149 for 6, but Hilton Cartwright's unbeaten 66 off 49 balls, including five fours and three sixes, guided them

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Washington Sundar Wins India's 'Impact Fielder' Award for T20I Series

Washington Sundar Wins India's 'Impact Fielder' Award for T20I Series Against Bangladesh Rising Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been recognized for his exceptional fielding skills, earning the India cricket team's 'Impact Fielder' Award for the recently concluded T20I series against Bangladesh. Sundar&

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Scotland Bat First in Historic Clash with England in Women's T20 World Cup

Scotland Opt to Bat First Against England in Women's T20 World Cup In a historic encounter, Scotland has chosen to bat first against England in the 17th match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah. This marks the first-ever meeting between the two nations in

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Cameron Green's Injury Opens Door for Cameron Bancroft's Test Recall

Cameron Green's injury has cast a shadow over Australia's preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The all-rounder's absence could pave the way for Cameron Bancroft's Test recall, according to former skipper Mark Taylor. Green has been ruled out of the