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England coach McCullum praises 'tough lad' Brook's response to NZ controversy
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England coach McCullum praises 'tough lad' Brook's response to NZ controversy

Brook has been in the eye of a storm since news emerged of his altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand late last year

Ageing Oman all-rounder Nadeem banks on 'smart work' in T20 World Cup swansong
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Ageing Oman all-rounder Nadeem banks on 'smart work' in T20 World Cup swansong

His third appearance in the T20 World Cup would be his last but the 43-year-old cricketer did not rule out continuing in the 50-overs format

Pakistan’s India boycott: A glimpse into the background, reasons, and financial stakes
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Pakistan’s India boycott: A glimpse into the background, reasons, and financial stakes

On February 1, the government confirmed Pakistan would participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but would not play their match against India on February 15 in Colombo

Australia's Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says
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Australia's Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup, Cummins says

Hazlewood, arguably the squad's most important bowler, has struggled with hamstring and Achilles injuries

Pakistan vs India: T20 World Cup boycott to shake cricket’s economy
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Pakistan vs India: T20 World Cup boycott to shake cricket’s economy

The boycott could impact Pakistan’s revenue share from ICC events

Pakistan out of U19 World Cup after losing to India
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Pakistan out of U19 World Cup after losing to India

Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 194, falling short of both the target and the required run rate, handing India a comprehensive 58-run win

Resurgent Pakistan seal T20 sweep of Australia
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Resurgent Pakistan seal T20 sweep of Australia

Ayub hit 56 off 37 balls at the top of the order and Azam added an unbeaten 50 as Pakistan posted 207-6 before spinner Nawaz's career-best 5-18 helped skittle Australia for 96 in Lahore

Pakistan cleared to play T20 World Cup but boycott India match: govt
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Pakistan cleared to play T20 World Cup but boycott India match: govt

The decision has been taken due to strained relations between the two countries

Pakistan seal series after Australia fail trial by spin
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Pakistan seal series after Australia fail trial by spin

Electing to bat, Pakistan amassed 198-5 after Salman (76) and Usman Khan (53) produced breezy half-centuries

Pakistan aims to secure series win in second T20I against Australia
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Pakistan aims to secure series win in second T20I against Australia

Pakistan won the opening match of the three-game series by 22 runs on Thursday

HBL PSL franchise Sialkot Stallionz appoint Tim Paine as head coach
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HBL PSL franchise Sialkot Stallionz appoint Tim Paine as head coach

A former captain of the Australian men’s Test side, Paine brings a wealth of experience as a strategist, mentor and high-performance leader

Pakistan beats Australia in a T20I match after 7 years
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Pakistan beats Australia in a T20I match after 7 years

Saim Ayub was the star of the show with an impressive all-round performance as he notched up 40 runs while also claiming two wickets

Sri Lanka boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India–Pakistan games
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Sri Lanka boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India–Pakistan games

Pakistan and India will play each other at least once, in their Group A clash in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on February 15

Pakistan take on Australia amid uncertainty over T20 World Cup participation
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Pakistan take on Australia amid uncertainty over T20 World Cup participation

Despite the ongoing doubts, the Pakistan squad continues its World Cup preparations

England's Root says no malice in Brook's 'Stone Cold' century celebration
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England's Root says no malice in Brook's 'Stone Cold' century celebration

The captain confirmed it was a tribute to Austin but insisted the celebration was simply about "celebrating tonight with the boys" as England clinched the ODI series 2-1

Local player categories renewed for HBL PSL 11
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Local player categories renewed for HBL PSL 11

The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the category renewals of 89 local players

England captain Sciver-Brunt becomes WPL's first centurion
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England captain Sciver-Brunt becomes WPL's first centurion

The all-rounder smashed her 100 off 57 balls as Mumbai secured a 15-run victory over RCB, the 33-year-old reaching the landmark in the WPL's 82nd match

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup participation hangs in balance after Shehbaz-Naqvi meeting
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Pakistan’s T20 World Cup participation hangs in balance after Shehbaz-Naqvi meeting

Naqvi said on Monday that he held a “productive meeting” with the prime minister, during which he briefed him on the matter

Pakistan drop express pacer Rauf from T20 World Cup squad
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Pakistan drop express pacer Rauf from T20 World Cup squad

The 32-year-old finished with 20 wickets in the Big Bash League in Australia but selector Aaqib Javed said Rauf doesn't fit in the combination

Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup
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Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup

ICC said Scotland, ranked 14th, are the highest-ranked T20 side that initially missed World Cup qualification

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