Kraig Brathwaite, Nkrumah Bonner defy Sri Lanka spinners as West Indies tighten grip

Ramesh Mendis got Bonner leg before, but Brathwaite stayed firm at the other end

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Ashton Turner backs uncertainty to galvanise Perth Scorchers

There are only two games locked in for Perth with Covid-19 potentially causing more disruption

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Green vs Stokes? Let Cam be his own man

The clash of the allrounders will be a closely watched head-to-head but there still needs to patience with Green

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Is There a Way to Stop a Tom Brady-Bill Belichick Super Bowl?


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Jack Leach's Ashes prospects boosted by return of Ben Stokes

There is a template for a success from other left-arm spinners who have toured Australia

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The Clock Is Ticking as Baseball Veers Toward a Lockout


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Alex Carey ready if Test debut comes: 'I've done what I can...hope for the best'

A lean run in the Sheffield Shield has not dented the wicketkeeper's confidence

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Tiger Woods Concedes the Spotlight. ‘I’ve Had a Pretty Good Run.’


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Mark Roth, Top Bowler Who Brought Power to the Sport, Dies at 70


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He Helped St. Louis Land the Rams. He Squeezed the N.F.L. When They Left.


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Trevor Bayliss backs both sides to block out off-field issues once Ashes start

Former head coach admits build-up has been less than ideal for England and Australia

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Taylor jumps to ninth in batting; Matthews moves to career-best eighth among allrounders

Taylor also occupied fourth place in the allrounder rankings, behind only Marizanne Kapp, Natalie Sciver and Ellyse Perry

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Gloucestershire appoint Dale Benkenstein as head coach

Former Proteas batter and batting coach returns to county cricket on a three-year deal

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Ready to Shine in the United States, a Star Waits in Japan


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Colin Munro accepts international career probably over but questions remain

Back at Perth Scorchers for another BBL, he believes his decision to play last year was a major reason why he lost his New Zealand spot

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Veerasammy Permaul, Jomel Warrican share nine wickets as Sri Lanka crumble for 204

Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 73, before hosts lost Angelo Mathews to injury

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Thigh strain could restrict Mathews' participation in ongoing second Test

The former captain was expected to bowl in this game, but that now appears unlikely

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Abid Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi lead the way as Pakistan go 1-0 up

Abid missed the rare achievement of a century in each innings, falling for 91 with victory in sight

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Joe Clarke keen to keep in permanent role at Melbourne Stars

He has kept just five times in T20s but is set to take the gloves for the Stars all season and open the batting alongside Marcus Stoinis

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Western Australia Premier's hardline stance adds further doubt to Perth Ashes Test

Players' wives and girlfriends would not be able to make the trip while broadcast crews are also an issue

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Jos Buttler wants to be fearless in Ashes: 'I feel like I have nothing to lose'

Preparation is being disrupted by the weather and there are concerns around Covid-19, but the focus is on the Gabba

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Dravid: 'Hopefully it is a matter of one innings for Rahane'

Too early to decide on Iyer's place in the next Test, says India coach

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Topley sets sights on next year's T20 World Cup in Australia

England quick hopes to use BBL stint with Melbourne Renegades to build his case

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Breaking Barriers: The Life of Lee Elder


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College Football’s ‘Great Man Theory’ Gets a New Test at U.S.C.


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Tiger Woods Rules Out a Full-Time Return to the PGA Tour


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Ray Illingworth reveals cancer diagnosis amid support for assisted dying

Former England captain wants law changed to prevent the suffering of terminally ill patients

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Chennai Braves break their duck in style with ten-wicket rout of Northern Warriors

Shahzad, Rajapaksa romp to victory after Bopara, Munaf star with ball

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Lionel Messi Wins Record Seventh Ballon d’Or


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Max Scherzer Smashes Salary Record in Deal With Mets


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Baseball’s Paradox: Money Is Flowing on the Brink of a Shutdown


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Lance Klusener not to continue as Afghanistan head coach

Klusener's current contract expires on December 31

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Lee Elder, Who Broke a Golf Color Barrier, Dies at 87


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Root on racism: 'Cricket has a huge amount of learning to do'

England captain reiterates claim that he did not witness any instances of racism in the Yorkshire dressing-room

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Root focused on mental Ashes prep as Brisbane weather plays spoilsport

The entire England squad will get together on Tuesday for the first time since landing in Australia and completing quarantine

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Duanne Olivier makes himself available for South Africa again

He is the favourite to join Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje in the Test squad to face India in December

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What We Learned From Week 12 in the N.F.L.


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Sri Lanka hand debut to Asalanka, Permaul and Roach come in for West Indies

Sri Lanka bat after delayed start due to rain

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Nathan Ellis' rise to Australia still sinking in: 'Doesn't feel real to be honest'

The Hobart Hurricanes quick is now looking ahead to the prospect of a home World Cup

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A Climbing Award That May Be a Winner’s Last


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Australia likely to ditch three-day intrasquad game due to bad weather

Assistant coach Andrew McDonald believes the squad are well prepared for the first Test

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Moises Henriques struggled to understand Test snub but grateful for George Bailey's honesty

He was part of the Test squad for the South Africa tour earlier in the year tour but not included for the Ashes

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Latham, nightwatchman Somerville frustrate India on fifth morning

India wicketless in the first session of day five as NZ look to save the Kanpur Test

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Liton Das digs in as Bangladesh lead by 159 at lunch

Overnight batter Yasir Ali was taken for scans after a delayed concussion

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Debutant Yasir goes off concussed after delayed effect from Shaheen bouncer

Nurul Hasan was named as Yasir's concussion substitute, although he won't be allowed to keep wickets

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Six Sri Lankan women cricketers test positive for Covid-19

The players had taken part in the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe; unclear whether the positive tests were for the new Omicron variant

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Sports psychologist helps put Josh Inglis on right path

The uncapped wicketkeeper is in the running alongside Alex Carey to replace Tim Paine

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The Packers Use Familiar Hands to Best the New-Look Rams


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What We Learned From Week 12 in the N.F.L.


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The Patriots’ Dynasty May Not Be Over After All


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Mikaela Shiffrin Has a World Cup Record, and, Finally, a Rival


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The Giants and Jets Both Won, but Which Team Was More Enjoyable?


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More WBBL matches could move to primetime as viewership hits new records

The crowd for the final in Perth set a new benchmark for a standalone WBBL match

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Carey's century trumped by Renshaw as Queensland slay South Australia

Renshaw hammered 156 from 109 balls after Gurinder Sandhu's hat-trick had restricted the home side

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Phil Salt, Tom Banton show off their credentials at Abu Dhabi T10

Across a weekend of triple-headers, there has been an exhibition of opening batting on display

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England wary as new Covid variant raises prospect of tighter travel rules

Tourists yet to make a call on whether Stokes will play first Test

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Kraigg Brathwaite reveals batting blueprint on Galle turner

West Indies captain wants his batters to 'be clear about whether you're playing forward or back'

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Luke Ronchi: 'Pitch holding up better than expected'

New Zealand batting coach disappointed with Young's lbw dismissal, but still hopeful of a positive result

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L Sivaramakrishnan: 'I have been colour discriminated all my life'

Former India legspinner was responding to a tweet on online trolling faced by cricket commentators

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Iron Bowl Thriller Behind Them, Alabama Prepares for No. 1 Georgia


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Vikram Rathour: 'Pujara, Rahane will play important knocks for us in future'

India's batting coach throws his weight behind the two under-fire "senior cricketers"

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Vernon Philander to leave Bangladesh early because of changed Covid-19 situation in South Africa

The Pakistan bowling consultant was scheduled to leave the squad after the first Test anyway, but has had to change his plans

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Dinesh Chandimal 'hopes to give it everything' to revive career

Having received a lifeline due to Dickwella's suspension, he hopes to make the opportunities count

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Second chances key to solving racism crisis - Ashely Giles

There must be scope to rehabilitate, says managing director of England men's cricket

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Can West Indies spark comeback in spin-haven Galle?

Some West Indies batters showed signs that they can handle such conditions in the big first-Test defeat, but they will need plenty of application and determination

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For Ku Stevens, Running Is a ‘Profound Act’


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Taijul Islam's three, Abid Ali's century highlight intriguing morning session

The left-arm spinner got two wickets in two balls in the first over of the day before Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed Fawad Alam

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Ashwin and Iyer ease India's nerves after Southee's double-strike

At lunch on day four, India led by 133 runs with five wickets in hand

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'Still up in the air' - Alex Carey and Josh Inglis neck and neck to replace Tim Paine

Carey makes 101 off 93 for South Australia, but Australia assistant coach Andrew McDonald does not know yet who will play the first Test against England

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In sickness and in health, Kapp stars after difficult build-up

Kapp was bedridden for three days before the final due to illness and then had to deal with the emotional challenge of playing against her wife Dane van Niekerk

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Chris Jordan jets into Sydney Sixers squad as replacement for Carlos Brathwaite

Jordan set to play for his fourth BBL club after Brathwaite is ruled out of the tournament due to shoulder surgery

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Michigan Upsets Ohio State, Forcing Buckeyes From Playoff Race


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The Mets Bolster Their Offense With Three Free Agents


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Nkrumah Bonner: West Indies need 'smart tactics' to beat Sri Lanka's spinners

West Indies batter says if they can keep Dimuth Karunaratne to low scores, they take substantial steps to winning the second Test

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Liton Das: T20I break worked in my favour

Batter used his time away from the team to get his mind ready for long-form cricket

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India tour of SA: BCCI awaits government go-ahead amid fears of new Covid-19 variant

As things stand, India A will remain in South Africa with both teams committed to continue their red-ball series

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Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami to sit out Challenger Trophy

Seven of the eight Indian players who participated in the 2021-22 WBBL are among the notable omissions from the squads

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Marizanne Kapp's impact with bat and ball helps seal Perth Scorchers' maiden WBBL title

The home side finished strongly with the bat and started superbly with the ball in the powerplay

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South Africa vs Netherlands: New Covid-19 variant forces postponement of last two ODIs

Although Netherlands are unable to catch a flight out, it is understood the players have communicated they are not in the right mental state to play

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Women's World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe called off following concerns over new Covid-19 variant

The tournament cannot be rescheduled, as the ODI World Cup is scheduled for March-April 2022

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Sri Lanka-West Indies Women's World Cup Qualifier match called off, Covid-19 fears likely reason

The other two matches scheduled for Saturday - Thailand vs USA and Pakistan vs Zimbabwe - have taken place as scheduled

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Michael Vaughan apologises to Azeem Rafiq for 'hurt' during racism controversy

Former England captain accepts BBC's decision to stand him down for the Ashes coverage

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West Indies rest Holder, Russell, Hetmyer among others, name new-look white-ball squads for Pakistan tour

Greaves, Brooks, Motie, Smith and Drakes earn maiden call-ups as West Indies rest several senior players

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Ashwin and Umesh make inroads but Latham remains resolute

The wicket of Kane Williamson at the stroke of lunch left the match beautifully balanced

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Hasan Ali five-for stops Bangladesh at 330

Mehidy Hasan Miraz the only Bangladesh batter to make a mark on the second morning, with a 68-ball 38

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A Feud Fueled by Social Media Is Also Made for TV


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Steven Smith's vice-captaincy may not be universally popular, but it makes sense

Enough time has passed since the ball-tampering for him to be an injury away from leading the team

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Bangla Tigers end Team Abu Dhabi's winning streak

Half-century from Gayle not enough as Udana holds his nerve

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Matt Henry to return to Kent for 2022

New Zealand quick won club's Bowler of the Year Award in 2018

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How Much Does Your Team’s Manager Matter?


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In I.O.C.’s ‘Quiet Diplomacy,’ Critics See Whitewash of China’s Actions


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IPL 2022 retentions - Hardik Pandya or Ishan Kishan? Moeen Ali or Sam Curran?

The key questions facing the existing franchises as they look to firm up their retentions

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Italy and Portugal Could Meet for a 2022 World Cup Spot. Only One Can Go.


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Tom Harrison believes 'earthquake' can accelerate change as ECB unveil plan to tackle racism

Review of dressing-room culture and game-wide approach to dealing with complaints are among pledges

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Shreyas Iyer: Century on Test debut is the 'biggest achievement of my life'

Batter hadn't played red-ball cricket in a while but came good when India needed him

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Olympic Official Who Delivered Rio Games Sentenced to 30 Years for Bribery


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In Canada, the Premier of Quebec Worries About the State of Hockey


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Prolific Mooney-Devine pairing shapes as key to WBBL final

Adelaide Strikers will back their impressive bowling attack to make their mark again

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Pushed by Players, the N.F.L. Works to Embrace Mental Health


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Le secret le mieux gardé du foot ? Il n’en dira rien.


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Netherlands bowl; Zubayr Hamza, Sisanda Magala debut for new-look South Africa

Visitors make three changes from the last ODI they played; hosts recall Wayne Parnell, Kyle Verreynne and Khaya Zondo

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He Knows the Best-Kept Secret in Sports. No, He Won’t Tell.


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Usman Khawaja at ease in Test race with Travis Head

The two left handers are in the running to bat No. 5 against England

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New Covid-19 variant threatens to upset South Africa's international cricket schedule

Netherlands, who are already in the country, will play their first ODI today, but the fate of the next two games is unknown

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Pat Cummins captaincy talking points: going against history, when to bowl and learning on the run

Australian cricket heads into a new era following a tumultuous week

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Pakistan quicks combine to unsettle Bangladesh early on the first morning

All four of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf and Sajid Khan got a wicket each in first session

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Tim Southee five-for brings New Zealand back in contention after Shreyas Iyer's debut century

India go to lunch on the second day on 339 for 8, with R Ashwin on a counterattacking 38

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New Test captain Cummins 'was absolutely determined' to have Smith as his deputy

"I think there will be some negativity from some people about it - I understand that and I get that," says Smith

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Bangladesh hand debut to Yasir Ali, opt for first strike

Abdullah Shafique makes his Test debut for Pakistan

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Pat Cummins confirmed as Australia's new Test captain

Steven Smith returns to a leadership position with the vice-captaincy

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Tim Paine out of Ashes after taking indefinite break from the game

A statement said he will be "taking a leave of absence from all forms of cricket for the foreseeable future"

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Leicestershire chair Mehmooda Duke quits in blow to ECB's diversity drive

Non-white female chair steps down with immediate effect as ECB postpone plan to tackle racism

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz on the rampage as Delhi Bulls trample on Northern Warriors

Veteran Luke Wright helps add 116 for first wicket in eight-wicket victory

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Rajasthan Royals retain captain Sanju Samson

Buttler, Archer, Livingstone, and Jaiswal are the frontrunners for the remaining three slots

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Delany stars for Ireland, Chipare rescues Zimbabwe

Netherlands suffer 7 for 12 collapse from winning position

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Kevin O'Brien omitted from Ireland's T20I squad for USA-West Indies tour

Balbirnie to open with Stirling, Getkate and McClintock recalled to add middle-order power

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Netherlands rely on inside knowledge as they look to trump South Africa in ODI series

The Netherlands have a number of players of South African origin, plenty of whom have played professional cricket in South Africa

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Dimuth Karunaratne sets sights on 'peak form', 10,000 runs and 100 Tests

The Sri Lanka Test captain is one shy of equalling the world record for most 50-plus scores in consecutive innings

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Darcie Brown to the fore as Adelaide Strikers storm into WBBL final

Melbourne Renegades, with captain Sophie Molineux carrying an injury, fell in a heap

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I Hated Swimming. Then I Moved to Australia.


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Mominul: 'You cannot shut anyone's mouth, but you can shut off your own ears'

Bangladesh captain urges team-mates to "back each other" and stay focused amid waves of public criticism

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Wounded Bangladesh seek red-ball boost against Pakistan

The hosts will be without Tamim, Shakib and Mahmudullah while Pakistan will be keen to carry forward their T20I form into Tests

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Questions on and off the field for South Africa as busy summer kicks off against Netherlands

Netherlands have their own points to prove against the "big boys", with the ODI Super League being scrapped going forward

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Joshua fifty leads West Indies' resistance before lunch

He and Nkrumah Bonner put up a 100-run seventh-wicket stand before Embuldeniya made a key breakthrough for Sri Lanka

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Sandhu puts Queensland on course for victory despite Head's century

Khawaja may not bat in the fourth innings as Queensland need just 83 to win after Kuhnemann and Sandhu star with the ball

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Tim Paine working through 'deep challenges' - Tasmania coach

Although out for two low scores he came through his return to play

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N.F.L. Week 12 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread


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What To Know About This Year’s Thanksgiving Day N.F.L. Games


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India bat; Test debuts for Shreyas Iyer and Rachin Ravindra

Both sides pick three spinners each

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Jordan Thompson signs with Hobart Hurricanes in BBL

Hard-hitting Yorkshire allrounder is the final piece of the puzzle for Hurricanes

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Lyon endorses Cummins and Smith as 'two best candidates' for captain and vice-captain

Offspinner says having a bowler and batter as captain and vice-captain would be beneficial, also states he wants Tim Paine behind the stumps at the Gabba

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Phil Salt rides rollercoaster to the top as Team Abu Dhabi defeat Delhi Bulls

Jamie Overton smashes last two balls for six each to make it five wins out of five

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Wellington creates WBBL history taking 5 for 8 to help Strikers advance

Legspinner takes the best WBBL figures of all-time to end Brisbane Heat's season

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Trial by spin for New Zealand as Test cricket's top-ranked sides face off

With some big names missing on both sides, can New Zealand take advantage of India's relatively inexperienced batting?

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Usman Khawaja and Travis Head both fall cheaply ahead of Ashes

Marnus Labuschagne made a century following the suspension of play on the first day due to the pitch

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Jordan Silk seals big chase for Tasmania

Having been behind for large parts of the match, the home chased over 300 for victory

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Shreyas Iyer to make Test debut in Kanpur vs New Zealand

Iyer averages 52.18 in first-class cricket, and scores them at an astonishing strike-rate of 81.54

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Lungi Ngidi tests positive for Covid-19, to miss ODI series against Netherlands

Lizaad Williams also ruled out because of an intercostal muscle strain, Junior Dala has been added to squad

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Jayawickrama gets his fourth to give Sri Lanka 156-run first-innings lead

West Indies must now play catch-up, having conceded a sizeable lead to the home side

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Harmanpreet hopeful of Women's IPL after winning WBBL player of the year

Phoebe Litchfield was named WBBL 'Young Gun' as the best player under the age of 21

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La Nina looms as Gabba Ashes Test spoiler

The second day of England's first warm-up match was washed out

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Tim Paine backed to 'show leadership in many different ways'

Marcus Harris said that Paine remains the best wicketkeeper in the country

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Marcus Harris grateful for 'clear communication' from George Bailey

Knowing he was locked in as David Warner's partner for the start of the Ashes put the Australia opener's mind at ease

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Incumbent Campbell tips ten Doeschate to take over as Netherlands coach

Campbell also has his eye on Enoch Nkwe, another South African coach, to rejoin Dutch ranks

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Full coverage: Tim Paine quits as Australia Test captain

Another Australia men's captain has lost his job in dramatic circumstances

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Johnson Charles, Hazratullah Zazai tee off as Tigers show claws



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Monty Panesar handed Middlesex inner-city scouting role

Former England spinner to work as Inner London Borough Lead in return to the sport

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Paul Farbrace on T10 cricket: It's about being on the front foot every ball

Coach of Team Abu Dhabi opens up on a successful foray into franchise cricket

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Tash Farrant wins back England central contract

Left-arm seamer earns back deal she lost in 2019 after landmark 2021 season

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Pakistan survive Thailand banana peel; West Indies thump Ireland

For just a little while, a five-wicket haul from 17-year old Thipatcha Putthawong threatened an upset

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Piyal Wijetunge calls for 'patience' and 'consistency' among young spinners

On a pitch that offered substantial assistance, Sri Lanka's spin-bowling coach felt his bowlers were somewhat overeager

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Ryan Campbell: Every Associate country is wondering what next?

Netherlands coach reacts to the ICC scrapping the ODI Super League

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'Fully committed to the path going forward' - Wayne Parnell on his international return

He is the first former Kolpak player to be recalled for the national team since the system ceased to exist

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Suryakumar Yadav replaces injured KL Rahul in India squad for New Zealand Tests

Rahul has a muscle strain on his left thigh and will now undergo rehabilitation at the NCA

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Lahore court issues stay order against PCB's suspension of PTV broadcast deal

The PCB had terminated its cable-distribution deal and suspended the broadcasting deal with PTV Sports, which was expected to earn them US$ 200 million over three years

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Patterson and Pattinson star as NSW and Victoria play out a rain-affected draw

Kurtis Patterson made 112 while James Pattinson took 5 for 71 as NSW set Victoria 248 to win in 53 overs, but rain and early wickets saw Victoria bat the day out for a draw

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Richardson's Ashes stocks rise again as WA take control

Quick takes 4 for 53 but 73 from Jordan Silk reduced Tasmania's first-innings deficit

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Sri Lanka make inroads as West Indies chip away at deficit

Visitors go into lunch on the third day 171 runs behind with two first-innings wickets in hand

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Pitch concerns sees day one suspended between SA and Queensland

Damp spot on a length caused problems after rain washed out the opening session

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Hameed make fifty as Stokes' return delayed by rain

The England vs England Lions three-day match is Stokes' first game of cricket since July

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Cricket Tasmania furious at Cricket Australia's treatment of Tim Paine

Chairman Andrew Gaggin describes CA's treatment of Paine as "appalling" and "the worst since Bill Lawry"

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