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PAK vs SA 2nd Test pitch report: How will surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium play?

Pakistan will take on South Africa in the second and final Test in Rawalpindi, starting Monday, October 20. The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after a comprehensive win in Lahore in the opener by 93 runs and will be keen to do a double over the reigning Test champs. Rawalpindi: Pakistan will take on South Africa in the second and final Test in Rawalpindi from Friday, October 20 onwards. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi pitch report The last time a Test match took place in Rawalpindi, it was spin, spin and more spin. Pakistan even defied the…

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Kane Williamson returns to New Zealand squad for England ODIs

Still dealing with quite a few injury issues, New Zealand were able to assemble a quality 14-man squad for the three-match ODI series against England, set to commence next Sunday, October 26. Three players have returned after recovering from their respective injuries, including Kane Williamson. Christchurch: Kane Williamson was among three players returning from their respective injuries and illness for New Zealand as the Black Caps announced a 14-man squad for the three-match ODI series against England. Williamson, who last represented New Zealand in the Champions Trophy in March, hasn't played for the national team since then, being on a…

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Oct

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South Africa expect spin challenge in Rawalpindi as Maharaj returns for second Test

South Africa brace for a spin-heavy contest in the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Skipper Aiden Markram confirms Keshav Maharaj’s return, while the Proteas eye batting improvements to level the series after defeat in Lahore. Rawalpindi: South Africa are bracing for a trial by spin in Rawalpindi as they gear up for the second Test against Pakistan, starting Monday, October 20. After a tough loss in Lahore, the Proteas are determined to level the series, with skipper Aiden Markram expecting another spin-friendly surface in northern Punjab. Having already seen how decisive spin can be in subcontinental conditions, Markram said…

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Oct

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Shubman Gill opens up on India’s loss to Australia in first ODI, feels ‘satisfied’ to take rain-hit game deep

Shubman Gill's tenure as the ODI captain began with a loss to Australia in the rain-hit first ODI in Perth. Gill opened up on the loss to the Aussies; however, he felt 'satisfied' to take the game deep. New Delhi: Newly-appointed India captain Shubman Gill reasoned the failure of the top order for the team's defeat in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday, October 19. Leading India in his first match as captain, Gill did not had a great time either with the bat or with the outcome of the clash. The Men in Blue lost the…

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Oct

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Why leaving out Jemimah Rodrigues against England a good call by India? Nasser Hussain explains

India dropped Jemimah Rodrigues to include pacer Renuka Singh for their crucial Women’s World Cup clash vs England. Backing the move, Nasser Hussain said India needed an extra bowler after failing to defend big totals in recent defeats to SA and Australia. Indore: Under pressure after two consecutive defeats, India made a strategic adjustment for their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 fixture against England on Sunday in Indore, opting to strengthen their bowling by including pacer Renuka Singh Thakur in the playing XI. The decision came at the expense of middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues, who was dropped after a series…

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Oct

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How can India qualify for Women’s World Cup semifinal after third straight loss in tournament?

India squandered a match that they should have easily won against England in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025, but lost after choking in the final few overs. The Women in Blue lost wickets in heaps in the final few overs to suffer their third straight defeat. New Delhi: India suffered their third straight loss in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 after going down to England in the clash at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 19.  After losing to South Africa and Australia, the co-hosts bagged a hat-trick of losses after falling four runs short…

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Oct

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Harmanpreet Kaur reveals turning point in India’s defeat to England, speaks on need of extra batter

India choked at the death to concede a game that they should have won against England in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025. The Women in Blue suffered their third straight defeat in the tournament. Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Kaur spoke on India's defeat in the clash. New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur spoke on Team India's surprising defeat to England in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 on Sunday, October 19. Despite being in control of the 289-run chase against the English side at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, the Women in Blue choked at the death to concede the contest by…

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Oct

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Smriti Mandhana, Hamranpreet Kaur register historic stand for India in World Cup clash against England

Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur brought things back on track for India after they lost two quick wickets in the run chase of 289 against England in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 clash. The two players put 125 runs for the third wicket. New Delhi: Star batters Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur put up a huge partnership for India during their Women's World Cup 2025 clash against England on Sunday, October 19. The two batters put up 125 runs for the third wicket in the chase of 289 against the English side at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. The two…

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India register third consecutive defeat in ODI World Cup 2025, England qualify for semis

India suffered their third straight defeat in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025, losing to England in Indore. Despite Deepti Sharma’s four-wicket haul, Heather Knight’s century powered England to 288. India’s semifinal hopes now hang by a thread. Indore: India’s hopes of regaining momentum in the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 took another hit on Sunday, as they succumbed to their third consecutive defeat, this time against England at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. After losses to South Africa and Australia, India came into this high-stakes clash following a much-needed week-long break, a window the team hoped would allow…

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Harmanpreet Kaur becomes second Indian player to register major World Cup record during England clash

Harmanpreet Kaur played a strong hand for India in the run chase against England in their crucial Women's World Cup 2025 clash. Kaur achieved a major milestone during the clash after hitting a half-century in the clash at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur registered a major milestone during her team's Women's World Cup 2025 clash against England on Sunday, October 19. With India chasing 289 in a crucial clash at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, Kaur produced a strong knock with vice-captain Smriti Mandhana.  Meanwhile, Kaur has reached a major milestone as she…

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