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New Zealand thrashes Pakistan to clinch T20I series
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New Zealand thrashes Pakistan to clinch T20I series

It was New Zealand's second biggest T20I win by runs, nearly surpassing their 119-run drubbing of the West Indies in 2018, at the same Bay Oval venue

Hasan Nawaz smashes record ton as Pakistan crushes NZ by nine wickets
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Hasan Nawaz smashes record ton as Pakistan crushes NZ by nine wickets

For Pakistan, Nawaz’s record-breaking century and the rejuvenated bowling performance provide a much-needed confidence boost

Australia's Khawaja hits back in injury feud with Queensland Cricket
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Australia's Khawaja hits back in injury feud with Queensland Cricket

Khawaja told a press conference on Friday that he had been managing a hamstring strain and had logged the injury in an app used by Australia's professional cricketers

Pakistan eyes changes for crucial third T20I clash against New Zealand
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Pakistan eyes changes for crucial third T20I clash against New Zealand

The Men in Green would remember the hammering they took at the same venue last year when the Kiwis piled up 226/8

Babar led for years, Rizwan lasted months: Afridi questions PCB's approach
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Babar led for years, Rizwan lasted months: Afridi questions PCB's approach

The former all-rounder says Pakistan cricket lacks stability in leadership and selection

'Absolutely rubbish' - PCB denies financial loss in Champions Trophy but what’s the real picture?
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'Absolutely rubbish' - PCB denies financial loss in Champions Trophy but what’s the real picture?

The tournament may not have been a financial disaster, but PCB’s shrinking reserves demand a smart recovery plan.

Kohli targets lucky 18 as 13-year-old set to make IPL history
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Kohli targets lucky 18 as 13-year-old set to make IPL history

The T20 spectacle will see 10 teams pack 70 league matches before the top four battle for supremacy in the playoffs, culminating in the May 25 final at Kolkata's Eden Gardens

How Pakistani cricketers are spending Ramadan in New Zealand
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How Pakistani cricketers are spending Ramadan in New Zealand

They are quite a close-knit group and are having sehris and iftaris together during the holy month

Abrar Ahmed likely to replace Mohammad Ali for do-or-die T20I game against NZ
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Abrar Ahmed likely to replace Mohammad Ali for do-or-die T20I game against NZ

Pakistan, fielding several fresh players like Hasan Nawaz and Abdul Samad, has faced challenges in the series

New Zealand dominates rain-hit T20I to go 2-0 up against Pakistan
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New Zealand dominates rain-hit T20I to go 2-0 up against Pakistan

The host team now has a chance to clinch the series in the third match, set to be played in Auckland on Friday

Inexperienced Pakistan eyes comeback in second T20I against New Zealand
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Inexperienced Pakistan eyes comeback in second T20I against New Zealand

With their traditional anchors absent, Pakistan’s experimental lineup needs to find rhythm quickly — both to remain competitive in the series and to build a foundation for the future

Ramadan night cricket: Women’s tape-ball events on the rise
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Ramadan night cricket: Women’s tape-ball events on the rise

At the heart of this movement is KheloKricket, an organization that has been instrumental in promoting cricket

New Zealand romp to nine-wicket win in first Pakistan T20
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New Zealand romp to nine-wicket win in first Pakistan T20

Pakistan were dismissed for their lowest T20 score in New Zealand and New Zealand chased down the target in just 10.1 overs

Pakistan’s young brigade set for T20I battle with depleted New Zealand
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Pakistan’s young brigade set for T20I battle with depleted New Zealand

With both teams undergoing transition and looking ahead to future ICC tournaments, this series promises to be a fascinating contest between two dynamic T20I sides.

HBL PSL hopes to expand to eight teams after 2025
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HBL PSL hopes to expand to eight teams after 2025

"By the end of this year, we might get two more teams"

Former Australia spinner MacGill guilty of cocaine supply
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Former Australia spinner MacGill guilty of cocaine supply

The former Test cricketer, once overshadowed by Shane Warne, now faces sentencing after being found guilty in a drug supply case

Islamabad United ropes in Ian Butler as bowling coach for HBL PSL 10
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Islamabad United ropes in Ian Butler as bowling coach for HBL PSL 10

The Auckland-born former Test pacer replaces Azhar Mahmood, who is currently working with the Pakistan team

'I was not asleep' - Saud Shakeel breaks silence on timed-out controversy
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'I was not asleep' - Saud Shakeel breaks silence on timed-out controversy

The left-hander refutes rumors surrounding his controversial exit in the President’s Cup final, vows to avoid such incidents in the future.

Ireland scraps home series against Afghanistan over fund crunch
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Ireland scraps home series against Afghanistan over fund crunch

Ireland was scheduled to host Afghanistan for one test, three ODIs and three T20s in July

Geopolitics and lack of buzz blight Champions Trophy's return
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Geopolitics and lack of buzz blight Champions Trophy's return

Despite India’s dominance, the ICC event failed to deliver on the promise of reviving ODI cricket, instead highlighting the governing body’s struggle to balance finances and fairness