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Babar, Shaheen star as Pakistan clinch T20I series win over South Africa
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Babar, Shaheen star as Pakistan clinch T20I series win over South Africa

The Men in Green reached the 140-run target in 19 overs as Babar struck an elegant 68, helping the home team win the three-match series 2-1

History at stake as India and South Africa battle for maiden World Cup triumph
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History at stake as India and South Africa battle for maiden World Cup triumph

India chase maiden title after three previous final losses, while South Africa reach their first-ever 50-over World Cup final

All-round Pakistan rout South Africa in second T20I
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All-round Pakistan rout South Africa in second T20I

Faheem Ashraf and Salman Mirza's splendid display with the ball, and Saim Ayub's sensational 71 powers Pakistan to a series-leveling win in Lahore

Australia skipper bemoans 'junk' bowling after World Cup exit
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Australia skipper bemoans 'junk' bowling after World Cup exit

Thursday's defeat leaves Australia without a global trophy in the cabinet for the first time in a long time after they were also ousted from the semis of the Twenty20 World Cup last year

Rodrigues opens up on mental health battle after World Cup heroics
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Rodrigues opens up on mental health battle after World Cup heroics

The 25-year-old all-rounder missed the 2022 edition due to a dip in form before fighting her way back into the side

Pakistan aim to bounce back in second T20I against South Africa
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Pakistan aim to bounce back in second T20I against South Africa

For the hosts, strategic clarity and disciplined execution will be crucial if they are to level the series

Australian teenager dies after hit by ball at training
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Australian teenager dies after hit by ball at training

Ben Austin, 17, was rushed to hospital and put on life support but died on Wednesday

CA reports $7 million loss despite bumper India series
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CA reports $7 million loss despite bumper India series

CA CEO Todd Greenberg said the outlook for 2025-26 was positive, with Australia to host England in the five-Test Ashes series starting in Perth on November 21

Late replacement Tickner fires NZ to ODI series win over England
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Late replacement Tickner fires NZ to ODI series win over England

‘I thought I was just going to come in and run some drinks, but it was awesome to play’

Pakistan crumble as clinical South Africa win first T20I
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Pakistan crumble as clinical South Africa win first T20I

Chasing 195, Pakistan were bundled out for 139 in 18.4 overs as the Proteas go 1-0 up in the three-match series

Multan Sultans submit proposals to PCB for enhancing HBL PSL
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Multan Sultans submit proposals to PCB for enhancing HBL PSL

In his letter, Ali Tareen has raised concerns over ad hoc decision-making, limited management experience and professional standards

Carey hoping Australia fans can block out English taunts during Ashes
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Carey hoping Australia fans can block out English taunts during Ashes

Carey sparked a 'Spirit of Cricket' row when he threw down the stumps as Bairstow left his crease at the end of an over on the final day of the second Test at Lord’s

Pakistan aim to plug gaps against depleted South Africa in T20I series
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Pakistan aim to plug gaps against depleted South Africa in T20I series

For the hosts, this series is less about the immediate result and more about refinement

Cummins out of Ashes opener, coach optimistic about second Test
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Cummins out of Ashes opener, coach optimistic about second Test

Cummins has been sidelined by a lower-back issue since July and was already a major doubt for the series opener against England

Indian man arrested for stalking, touching two Australian women cricketers
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Indian man arrested for stalking, touching two Australian women cricketers

Police said the incident occurred Thursday morning in Indore as the two players left their hotel for a cafe

Maxwell back as Australia make T20 tweaks with eye on Ashes
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Maxwell back as Australia make T20 tweaks with eye on Ashes

The battle for the Ashes begins with the first Test in Perth from November 21

‘Legal action should be last resort’ says Multan Sultans amid rift with PCB
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‘Legal action should be last resort’ says Multan Sultans amid rift with PCB

Franchise confirms receiving PCB’s notice threatening contract termination and lifetime ban for its owner

PCB threatens to terminate Multan Sultans over Ali Tareen’s public criticism
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PCB threatens to terminate Multan Sultans over Ali Tareen’s public criticism

The cricket board has issued a legal notice warning to terminate the HBL PSL franchise and blacklist the owner if he fails to apologize

Pakistan head coach Mahmood rues team's inability to absorb pressure
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Pakistan head coach Mahmood rues team's inability to absorb pressure

“Against quality sides, when you give them five chances, dropped catches, missed stumpings, run-outs, they will make you pay"

Pakistan captain Shan Masood backs policy of preparing slow Test wickets
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Pakistan captain Shan Masood backs policy of preparing slow Test wickets

South Africa’s victory in tricky Pakistan conditions a confidence boost, says Markram