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Sep

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Teenager Karabo Meso makes South Africa’s Women’s World Cup squad, Laura Wolvaardt to lead

South Africa named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup, led by Laura Wolvaardt. After a string of heartbreaks, the Proteas Women will be keen to break the ICC title hoodoo as they gear up for the tournament with a strong squad. Johannesburg: South Africa announced a 15-strong squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup on Wednesday, September 3, with opening batter Laura Wolvaardt continuing to lead the side, with a fine mix of youth and experience. The 17-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso has earned a call-up for her first major tournament, having played a couple of ODIs as…

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03

Sep

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ICC rankings: Sikandar Raza becomes No 1 all-rounder in ODIs, Maharaj strengthens his top bowling spot

Zimbabwe T20 skipper Sikandar Raza rose a couple of places after two half-centuries in as many ODIs against Sri Lanka recently in Harare. Raza returned scores of 92 and 59* and had almost pulled off one on his own but Sri Lanka ended up winning the game and the series 2-0. Dubai: Zimbabwe all-rounder and T20 captain Sikandar Raza became the No 1-ranked all-rounder in the world in the ODIs following the short two-match series against Sri Lanka. Raza slammed a couple of fifty-plus scores in two games, aggregating 151 runs, while also picking up a wicket as he achieved…

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03

Sep

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Sonny Baker registers worst figures for England on ODI debut as South Africa hand him pasting at Headingley

The 22-year-old pacer Sonny Baker got hammered by South African batters, Aiden Markram in particular, as his debut for England turned to dust, defending a low total of 131. England were shot out for a modest total as South Africa handed them a heavy defeat in the series opener. Leeds (England): South Africa hammered England,  Worst figures by an England bowler on ODI debut  0/76 - Sonny Baker (vs South Africa), Leeds 2025 2/70 - Liam Dawson (vs Pakistan), Cardiff, 2016 4/67 - David Lawrence (vs West Indies), Lord's 1991 "It's not probably the ideal start, having to defend 130,"…

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03

Sep

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Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Live: When and where to watch ZIM vs SL T20I series on TV and streaming in India?

Zimbabwe will be up against Sri Lanka in a three-match T20 series in Harare, starting Wednesday, September 3. The series will serve as a perfect run-up to the Asia Cup for Sri Lanka, who will have the momentum with them from the 2-0 ODI series victory. Harare: Zimbabwe have been playing a lot of cricket of late and even though the results haven't gone their way, by the way of performances, especially in T20 cricket, they have shown that they belong at this level and now will be gearing up to give Sri Lanka a tough competition. Zimbabwe have added…

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03

Sep

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‘Happiest moment of our franchise turned into…’: RCB share Virat Kohli’s first reaction to Chinnaswamy stampede

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have resumed activity on social media in the last few days, after nearly three months since the unfortunate stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. 11 people died and 56 were injured as an event planned for celebration took a tragic turn. Bengaluru: Nearly three months after the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain and the face of the franchise Virat Kohli has reacted to the stampede on the unfortunate day of  June 4, a day after the Men in Red finally got their hands on the elusive IPL trophy.…

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03

Sep

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Atal, Ibrahim and bowlers steer Afghanistan to second consecutive win in tri-series, beat Pakistan

Afghanistan inched a step closer to sealing a spot in the final of the T20 tri-series after beating Pakistan in their third game by 18 runs. The foundation of the win was laid by Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal's 113-run partnership before the spinners strung a web around the Pakistan batters. Sharjah: Afghanistan moved to the top of the table in the ongoing UAE tri-series after getting past Pakistan without much discomfort in the return fixture against the same opposition by 18 runs on Tuesday, September 2, in Sharjah. Afghanistan stuck to their modus operandi of batting first, putting a…

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02

Sep

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England shot out for lowest ODI total at Leeds in 50 years against South Africa in series opener

England were shot out for their lowest ODI total at Leeds in the last 50 years despite being in a decent position after crossing a hundred. Jamie Smith scored an impressive half-century; however, the English batting order fell like a pack of cards. New Delhi: England suffered a horrific collapse in their first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa. Despite Jamie Smith scoring a strong half-century, the Three Lions were shot out for just 131 in the opening ODI at Headingley, Leeds, on Tuesday, September 2.  South Africa had opted to bowl first as captain Temba Bavuma highlighted…

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02

Sep

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Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams return as Zimbabwe announce squad for Sri Lanka T20Is

Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka face each other in a three-match T20I series, starting from September 3. Zimbabwe have named their squad for the series with Brendan Taylor and Sean Williams making their returns. New Delhi: Zimbabwe announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, with seasoned campaigners Brendan Taylor and Sean Williams making their return. Taylor, who made a return to the ODI side in the preceding series, is now back in the T20Is as well. Taylor last featured in the shortest format more than four years ago in April 2021 against Pakistan in 2021. Meanwhile, Williams'…

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02

Sep

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South Africa miss out on India’s all-time record, despite staggering win vs England in first ODI

South Africa defeated England by seven wickets in the first ODI at Leeds. The Proteas, at one point, were close to matching India's historic all-time record, but failed to do so, by losing three wickets towards the fag end of the match. Leeds (England): South Africa stunned England in the first ODI, winning the match by seven wickets at Headingley, Leeds. The Temba Bavuma-led side was closing in on a ten-wicket victory, but three late wickets ruined their chances of joining India in an all-time record list. Notably, in the first ODI of the series at the Oval in 2022,…

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02

Sep

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Ravi Ashwin to play in BBL? Star spinner in talks with Cricket Australia, Melbourne franchise

Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin is reportedly in talks with Cricket Australia over a possible opportunity to feature in the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). If he indeed plays, the star spinner could play for a Melbourne-based team. Melbourne: In what could mark a historic first for Australian cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin is in advanced discussions to potentially feature in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL), making him the first high-profile Indian cricketer to participate in the premier T20 competition. Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Todd Greenberg has confirmed initiating talks with the veteran Indian spinner…

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