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Pakistan announce 15-member squad for Asian Games, T20 World Cup 2026 star to lead | Cricket

New Delhi: Pakistan have unveiled a 15-player squad for the upcoming Asian Games, which get underway on September 19. The leading run-scorer of the T20 World Cup 2026, Sahibzada Farhan, has been appointed captain of the side. Abdul Samad will act as his deputy. In the mega tournament, he scored 383 runs in six matches, at a strike rate of 160.25. The squad features a mix of established names and emerging talent, with players such as Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood and Usman Khan included in the travelling contingent. Meanwhile, Akif Javed, Ali Raza and Maaz Sadaqat have earned…

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Ben Stokes at crossroads, set to hold meetings on Wednesday as international retirement remains on table | Cricket

London: Ben Stokes is set for a pivotal meeting on Wednesday as questions continue to swirl around his future in international cricket. The England Test captain will sit down with his advisers to consider his next move following a nightclub incident after the opening Test against New Zealand. The episode has triggered investigations by both the ECB and the Cricket Regulator and raised fresh scrutiny of the England setup, especially after what went down in Australia during the Ashes. Since then, the ECB has set new mandatory guidelines for all the players, which were breached by the captain himself just…

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Ben Stokes controversy: What exactly happened in ‘Chelsea’s naughtiest nightclub’ on Sunday night? | Cricket

London: Fresh details have surfaced about the nightclub incident involving England captain Ben Stokes and ace pacer Gus Atkinson. As investigations continue, reports have provided a clearer picture of the all-rounder’s movements before the altercation that has dominated headlines since England's victory over New Zealand in the opening Test at Lord's. As things stand, the ECB has not publicly commented on the latest developments, while Stokes has also remained silent on the controversy.  Meanwhile, according to reports, a large group of England Test cricketers gathered at the White Horse pub in Parsons Green, south-west London, on Sunday evening to celebrate…

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Atletico laugh and mock Real Madrid after rejecting 1650.71 crore offer for Julian Alvarez | Football

Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid's first major move after Florentino Perez secured another term as club president has ended in rejection, with Atletico Madrid refusing a substantial bid for Julian Alvarez. Perez had indicated before the election that a ‘Galactico’ signing would be pursued if he retained the presidency. Two days after winning the election, that commitment materialised in the form of a 150 million euro (1650.71 crore) offer for the Argentina international. The proposal was directed at their arch-rival, where Alvarez has become a central figure since arriving from Manchester City. Despite the size of the offer, Atletico had little…

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Jun

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India-W vs England-W T20 World Cup warm up match live streaming: When and where to watch clash? | Cricket

New Delhi: Indian women are all set to meet England women in their second and last warm-up match ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, June 10. The Women in Blue won their previous practice fixture against the West Indies and eye another victory to take confidence into the global showpiece that kicks off on June 12 in England. India endured a poor run to the World Cup after having suffered defeats to South Africa (4-1) and England (2-1) in their last two T20I assignments, both away ones. They had defeated Sri Lanka and Australia before these…

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Only for second time in 36 years, Bangladesh defeat Australia in ODIs after stunning them in Mirpur | Cricket

New Delhi: Bangladesh produced an epic performance to stun the reigning ODI World champions, Australia, in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, on Tuesday, June 9. The Bangladeshi side put up a completely dominant performance in the series opener, and lightning and rain handed them a huge 86-run win (DLS method) in the opener. This is only the second time in 36 years that Bangladesh have managed to beat Australia in an ODI game, and it came after 21 years since their only victory over them in Cardiff in 2005.  Bangladesh topples…

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Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: India in group of death as Australia, South Africa breath down neck | Cricket

New Delhi: The Women's T20 World Cup 2026 sits on the horizon as the 12 teams are gearing up to put their best foot forward in the 24-day-long global showpiece in England that kicks off on June 12. For the first time, 12 teams will be featuring in the T20 World Cup as the expanded tournament promises to be an action-packed one. For the first time too, India enter a senior women's ICC tournament with the trophy monkey off their backs. They have the ODI World title with them and a whole lot of confidence from their victory at home…

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ICC gives verdict on Lord’s and Gaddafi Stadium pitches, slaps demerit points after biased conditions | Cricket

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the Lord's and Gaddafi Stadium pitches as "unsatisfactory" following the recent results at the two venues. The Lord's was the centre of the England vs New Zealand first Test, where the hosts defeated the Blackcaps by 115 runs on a surface that saw extreme dominance of seam. The venue has been handed a demerit point, and it marks the first sanction that the Home of Cricket has received in its history. The Lord's Test saw only 996 balls being bowled as England secured a big win. Only two half-centuries were scored…

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Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket? Reports make major claim after nightclub incident | Cricket

New Delhi: England Test captain Ben Stokes might well drop the retirement bombshell after the latest nightclub incident, which has sent him and fast-bowler Gus Atkinson into major trouble. Stokes and Atkinson have courted controversy after they "breached the team protocols" and went to a nightclub - Rex Room in Chelsea after England's 115-run win over New Zealand at Lord's. The two players were involved in an argument with Saracens Rugby player Totoa Auvaa, and the fracas led to Auvaa throwing a punch. While the players escaped any injury, the security officer was struck and reportedly needed stitches. The ECB…

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Can India win their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup? Australia conqueror opines | Cricket

New Delhi: Indian women achieved their much-awaited glory when they bagged the ODI World Cup 2025 at home in November, ending their long wait for a first senior ICC title. The victory was a watershed moment in Indian women's cricket, a tribute to every legend who has contributed to the sport and a testament to the fact that this Indian team is mighty.  India's win over Australia in the semifinal was a stuff of dreams when Jemimah Rodrigues played arguably the best knock in a World Cup knockout, scoring an unbeaten 127 to power India to a record chase of…

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