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Cricket's Indian Premier League value surges to $18.5 bn: report
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Cricket's Indian Premier League value surges to $18.5 bn: report

The Houlihan Lokey report called the IPL "a global phenomenon" that has become more than just a cricket league

New coach says Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand
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New coach says Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand

Williamson stood down as New Zealand's white-ball captain after the Black Caps exited the T20 World Cup last June but played in the Champions Trophy this year

India look to maintain momentum against faltering England in third Test
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India look to maintain momentum against faltering England in third Test

Pacer Jofra Archer at his best would certainly give England a much-needed cutting edge

Pakistan announces T20I squad for Bangladesh series
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Pakistan announces T20I squad for Bangladesh series

Returning to the national fold are all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz and left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem

'Buzzing' Archer in the selection frame for third India Test, says England coach
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'Buzzing' Archer in the selection frame for third India Test, says England coach

Archer has taken 42 wickets in 13 Tests but has not played in the format since February 2021 after injuries sidelined him for long periods

India’s Gupta replaces Allardice as ICC chief executive
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India’s Gupta replaces Allardice as ICC chief executive

ICC chair Jay Shah, also from India, said Gupta's experience in sports broadcasting and digital strategy would be invaluable for cricket’s governing body

Experience the key for Australia in the Caribbean, says Cummins
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Experience the key for Australia in the Caribbean, says Cummins

Australia's squad for the three-Test series features seven cricketers who have played more than 50 Tests and is largely made up of players in their 30s

The role of soil and science in pitch preparation
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The role of soil and science in pitch preparation

Former Chief Curator of the National Stadium Karachi revealed how past Pakistan captains and officials played a role in pitch decisions

India and Bangladesh postpone cricket tour to 2026
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India and Bangladesh postpone cricket tour to 2026

The series, including three one-day and three T20 matches, had been due to start on August 17 in Dhaka

Is Niaz Stadium Hyderabad ready for a cricket comeback?
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Is Niaz Stadium Hyderabad ready for a cricket comeback?

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi have agreed to upgrade the stadium to meet modern international standards

Hard work pays off for India captain Gill with double century against England
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Hard work pays off for India captain Gill with double century against England

The 25-year-old Gill, in just his second Test as skipper, broke India records previously held by batting greats Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar

Cricketer celebrates passionately on the field, helmet in hand, teammate in the background.
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Majestic Gill ton keeps England at bay at Edgbaston

The Indian skipper took 199 balls to bring up his seventh Test hundred, the slowest of his career but authoritative in the circumstances

Sri Lanka eye top-three spot in ODI rankings
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Sri Lanka eye top-three spot in ODI rankings

After finishing ninth in the 2023 World Cup and missing out on a Champions Trophy berth, the islanders have staged a commendable turnaround, notching up series wins against heavyweights India and Australia

India coach Gambhir faces growing pressure ahead of second England Test
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India coach Gambhir faces growing pressure ahead of second England Test

In a country where cricket is an obsession and every match is dissected for days afterwards, Gambhir needs to quickly find some answers

Azhar Mahmood named acting red-ball head coach of Pakistan
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Azhar Mahmood named acting red-ball head coach of Pakistan

Former all-rounder's immediate challenge will be to prepare the team for their next assignment in the new ICC World Test Championship cycle

​Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados
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​Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados

Two contentious umpiring calls helped Australia's bowling attack claw back control of the contest, dismissing the hosts for 190

'Bazball with brains' – England’s refined style could see them have year to remember
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'Bazball with brains' – England’s refined style could see them have year to remember

Skipper Stokes hinted prior to the highly-anticipated Test series with India that his team would refine their approach slightly, to become "smarter" in certain situations

India not altering plans to rest Bumrah despite loss to England
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India not altering plans to rest Bumrah despite loss to England

The star pacer’s expected absence in two of the remaining four Tests could see India field an inexperienced attack against England

Brilliant Duckett ton steers England to exhilarating India win
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Brilliant Duckett ton steers England to exhilarating India win

Plenty of dropped catches and two batting collapses ultimately cost India

'We're really confident': Tongue insists draw not in England view ahead of thrilling final day
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Tongue confident: Draw not in England view

Resuming on 21-0 on day five at Headingley on Tuesday, England will be looking to achieve their second-highest successful Test run chase against India