October 31, 2023
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The turmoil within the Pakistan team continues to persist, with Inzamam-ul-Haq resigning from his position as the chief selector of the national team. Simultaneously, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formed a five-member committee to investigate allegations of conflict of interest in the World Cup squad selection process. The PCB on Monday said it has set up a panel to inquire following which Inzamam, a Pakistan legend and a former captain, said he would like to step aside pending inquiry. The PCB...

October 31, 2023
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It was just a 25-ball stay eventually but Jasprit Bumrah's night out with the bat appeared to be a battle with himself more than the bowlers. For every shot he tried, and miscued, he knew what the right one was a few moments later as he shadow-practiced it with gusto, be it the cut, pull or the loft straight down. He knew it all, only a trifle late. Nevertheless, he managed to contribute 16 of the 21 runs India added...

October 31, 2023
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South Africa's remaining opponents at the men's World Cup will have taken notice of the way they beat Pakistan in Chennai on Friday. In the past, having been reduced to 250/8 in the 42nd in search of 271 and with none of their recognised batters around, the end was nigh more often than not. As it had been in Dharamsala 10 days previously, when they folded for 207 chasing 246 to beat the Netherlands. So what the South Africans achieved at Chepauk could...

October 31, 2023
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Qualifications for the next edition of the Champions Trophy in 2025, set to be played in Pakistan, is on the line for teams currently partaking in the ongoing men's ODI World Cup 2023. Teams that finish top-seven in the league phase will feature in the eight-team event alongside the hosts - Pakistan - in the ICC event. England captain Jos Buttler said during the post-match presentation after the defeat to India that he was aware of this rule but their head...

October 27, 2023
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Alyssa Healy, Australia and Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper-batter, has been ruled out of the entire Women's Big Bash League season after a finger injury. Healy, who was bit on her right index finger when she tried to separate her two Staffordshire bull terriers puppies, suffered a laceration and had to undergo a surgery. "This is not the news I was hoping for because I love playing in the WBBL and I love the Sydney Sixers," Healy said. "My focus now will be on...

October 27, 2023
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There are growing concerns that Hardik Pandya's absence from the Indian team may extend longer than initially anticipated. His non-participation in the Indian team's optional practice session on Thursday is a clear indication that he won't be available for the upcoming match against England on Sunday. However, there is now serious discussion about the possibility of his recovery taking even more time. It has been reported that the Indian all-rounder is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in...

October 27, 2023
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At the end of what had been described as a "frustrating" and "disappointing" loss to Sri Lanka, England's leadership group cut a sorry figure as the end became nigh. With four losses in five games, and seated 9th in the points table, the defending champions need a series of results to go their way, and then some, to make it to the knockouts. But despite the mathematical possibility being alive, England have all but resigned to the fact that their...

October 27, 2023
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Shakib Al Hasan got a harsh welcome with fans booing him and chanting bhoa-bhoa-bhoa (fake) when he left the BCB academy premises on Thursday (October 26) following a net session with Nazmul Abedin, who has been working with him since his childhood days at BKSP - the country's lone sports institute situated in Savar. Following his poor form with the bat, which has impacted his team's fortunes in the ongoing World Cup, the left-handed batter decided to leave Mumbai for two...

October 27, 2023
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The auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be held in Dubai, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has narrowed down the dates to a window between December 15 and 19. This will be preceded by the auction for the Women's Premier League (WPL), expected to take place on December 9. While the venue for the WPL auction has not been finalized, it is likely to be in India. Although no formal notification has...

October 27, 2023
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At about 5 PM in Bengaluru, with the sun not yet fully down, Mark Wood came out with a nearly-patented England method of swinging for the fences. The defending champions were nine down for 156 at this point, but the sight wasn't uncommon for the way England have been known to play. As it turned out, he was stumped comfortably, and the attempted attack was blunted swiftly. Not for the first time. Earlier Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes...