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Hosts England face Sri Lanka in 2026 Women's T20 World Cup opener
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Hosts England face Sri Lanka in 2026 Women's T20 World Cup opener

Edgbaston will host a clash between Asian rivals India and Pakistan on June 14

Sri Lanka debutant Rathnayake changes bowling arm to target batter's weakness
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Sri Lanka debutant Rathnayake changes bowling arm to target batter's weakness

Both of Rathnayake's wickets came from right-arm deliveries in the first session, but the 29-year-old also bowled with his left arm as visitors Bangladesh posted 292-3 at stumps in Galle

Bumrah told BCCI he did not want Test captaincy due to workload concerns
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Bumrah told BCCI he did not want Test captaincy due to workload concerns

Shubman Gill will lead the side in a five-Test series against England starting in Leeds on Friday

First-ever T20 triple Super Over as Netherlands beat Nepal
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First-ever T20 triple Super Over as Netherlands beat Nepal

The Dutch posted 152 for seven and appeared set for the win as Nepal required 16 runs from the final over, but Nandan Yadav scored a boundary on the last ball to force a Super Over

South Africa beats Australia to win World Test Championship final
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South Africa beats Australia to win World Test Championship final

The Proteas resumed day four on 213-2, needing just 69 more runs for victory

Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory against Australia
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Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory against Australia

The Proteas reached the close on the third day at Lord's on 213-2 in their second innings, needing just 69 runs to win

From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
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From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity

Cricket will feature at next year's Asian Games in Japan before it returns to the Olympic program for the first time since 1900 at the Los Angeles Games

Cummins and Carey shine as Australia remain on top in WTC final despite collapse
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Cummins and Carey shine as Australia remain on top in WTC final despite collapse

Fast bowler Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for one run when South Africa were dismissed for 138 on the second day in reply to Australia's first-innings total of 212 at Lord's

Smith confident as Australia seize control against South Africa
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Smith confident as Australia seize control against South Africa

Australia are 169 runs ahead after a day in which 14 wickets fell

South Africa aim to banish choker tag in WTC final against Australia
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South Africa aim to banish choker tag in WTC final against Australia

Despite being able to call on some of the sport's most formidable players, South Africa have won just one major tournament over the last 27 years

On this day: The inaugural Cricket World Cup got underway
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On this day: The inaugural Cricket World Cup got underway

Exactly 50 years ago on June 7, the inaugural Cricket World Cup exploded into action in England featuring the eight best international teams

Australia's Starc comfortable with IPL pullout regardless of repercussion
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Australia's Starc comfortable with IPL pullout regardless of repercussion

The T20 tournament was suspended on May 9 due to India-Pakistan conflict and resumed on May 17 after a ceasefire agreement between the nuclear-armed neighbours

Police arrest two after deadly IPL stampede
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Police arrest two after deadly IPL stampede

The dead were mostly aged between 14 and 29 and were among a sea of people who had poured onto the streets to catch a glimpse of their heroes.

Rob Walter named as new Black Caps coach
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Rob Walter named as new Black Caps coach

He replaces Gary Stead, New Zealand's most successful coach, who leaves his role at the end of the month.

Kohli 'lost for words' after 11 die celebrating Bengaluru IPL win
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Kohli 'lost for words' after 11 die celebrating Bengaluru IPL win

Most of the dead were young fans who had gone out just to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes

At least 11 die in crowd chaos outside Indian cricket stadium
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At least 11 die in crowd chaos outside Indian cricket stadium

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated their first IPL title, tragedy struck outside the stadium in scenes of desperation and disorder

Kohli dedicates IPL title to former Bengaluru team mates de Villiers, Gayle
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Kohli dedicates IPL title to former Bengaluru team mates de Villiers, Gayle

Kohli has been with the franchise since the inaugural 2008 edition of the league and helped them reach three previous finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016, losing all three

Asia Cup in limbo after India-Pakistan clashes
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Asia Cup in limbo after India-Pakistan clashes

India is scheduled to host the Asia Cup, a flagship event of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), in September but uncertainty lingers over the T20 tournament

Pakistan to play in Colombo when India hosts women's World Cup
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Pakistan to play in Colombo when India hosts women's World Cup

Colombo will be the venue for the first semi-final and the final only if Pakistan qualify for those stages, ICC says

Punjab stand in way of Kohli's IPL dream as new winners await
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Punjab stand in way of Kohli's IPL dream as new winners await

Kohli and Bengaluru will have a psychological edge after thrashing Punjab by eight wickets at the start of the playoffs last week