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India crush Pakistan by 88 runs amid handshake snub, umpiring drama
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India crush Pakistan by 88 runs amid handshake snub, umpiring drama

The two captains avoided the customary handshake at the toss and there was hardly a glance exchanged during play

Tension lingers as India and Pakistan skip handshake in women's World Cup
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Tension lingers as India and Pakistan skip handshake in women's World Cup

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to field against India, who have never lost to Pakistan in a women's one day international

Australia all-rounder Green sees no bowling restrictions for Ashes
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Australia all-rounder Green sees no bowling restrictions for Ashes

The first Ashes Test against England starts on November 21 in Perth

Pakistan women’s cricket eyes World Cup breakthrough
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Pakistan women’s cricket eyes World Cup breakthrough

With Fatima Sana at the helm, the team banks on fitness, skills and PCB reforms to overcome hurdles before 2025 ODI World Cup

Smit stars as Namibia qualify for men's T20 World Cup
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Smit stars as Namibia qualify for men's T20 World Cup

Put in to bat by Tanzania, Namibia recovered from losing four wickets with only 41 runs on the board to post 174-6 off 20 overs at Harare Sports Club. Tanzania made 111-8 in reply

India 'welcome' to collect trophy from me, says Mohsin Naqvi
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India 'welcome' to collect trophy from me, says Mohsin Naqvi

The ACC chief says he is ready to hand over the trophy after India skipped the presentation ceremony in protest, escalating the political undertones of the regional tournament

Former England chief selector Smith takes over as MCC president
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Former England chief selector Smith takes over as MCC president

Smith became the chief selector for the England men's team in 2018 and during his three-year tenure, they won the World Cup for the first time

PCB suspends players’ NOCs for foreign T20 leagues
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PCB suspends players’ NOCs for foreign T20 leagues

Several high-profile players including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi were set to participate in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) scheduled for December

Nepal thrash sorry West Indies to secure T20 series win
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Nepal thrash sorry West Indies to secure T20 series win

It marked the biggest winning margin for an associate member nation against a full member

Pakistan aim for good show at ICC Women's World Cup
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Pakistan aim for good show at ICC Women's World Cup

The eight-team event will see Pakistan open their campaign on October 2 against Bangladesh in Colombo where they will play all of their group-stage matches

India disrespected cricket: Pakistan skipper Salman Agha
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India disrespected cricket: Pakistan skipper Salman Agha

India captain Suryakumar Yadav says his team 'denied' the trophy after Asia Cup win

Fashion and facial hair: Vettori remembers T20's international debut
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Fashion and facial hair: Vettori remembers T20's international debut

Franchise leagues have spread across the globe, teams carry eye-watering valuations and players can earn multiples of what their cricket boards can afford to pay them to stay loyal to national teams

ACC chief warns India against dragging war into sports after Asia Cup final controversy
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ACC chief warns India against dragging war into sports after Asia Cup final controversy

Mohsin Naqvi says dragging war into sports ‘disgraces the game’ after Indian PM Modi likens India's cricket win to military conflict

India refuse Asia Cup trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi
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India refuse Asia Cup trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi

Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistan counterparts either at the toss or after the match throughout the tournament

India beat Pakistan by five wickets to win record ninth Asia Cup T20 crown
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India beat Pakistan by five wickets to win record ninth Asia Cup T20 crown

Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 and Kuldeep Yadav’s four wickets seal tense final as rivals again skip handshakes

Pakistan down Bangladesh to set up Asia Cup final with India
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Pakistan down Bangladesh to set up Asia Cup final with India

Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf led a bowling fightback as Pakistan defended 135 to secure a final clash against archrivals India

Ashwin breaks new ground as first Indian player to join Big Bash League
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Ashwin breaks new ground as first Indian player to join Big Bash League

Former India all-rounder joins Sydney Thunder after retiring from international and IPL cricket, breaking BCCI restrictions on male players in overseas T20 leagues

India see off Bangladesh to book Asia Cup final spot
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India see off Bangladesh to book Asia Cup final spot

India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs as Abhishek hit 75; Sri Lanka out, Pakistan-Bangladesh clash to decide finalist

Cricket players from India and Pakistan on the field with an umpire in the background.
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Pakistan's Shaheen sends Asia Cup warning as third India clash looms

Pakistan kept their campaign alive with a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a Super Four clash in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday

Blue cricket helmet with USA Cricket logo on open sports bag.
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ICC suspends USA Cricket membership but keeps teams eligible for events, Olympics

USA Cricket had been placed "on notice" at the 2024 ICC Annual General Meeting and given 12 months to remedy non-compliance