Rain, Hail and Dean deny Tasmania on the final day

Opener Travis Dean made 70 not out as Victoria batted for a draw against Tasmania after heavy rain and hail washed away large parts of the final day in Hobart

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Memories of 2016 lends edge to India-Bangladesh clash

The last meeting between these two teams at the T20 World Cup was a classic, but rain could play spoilsport on Wednesday

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Afghanistan opt to bat under clear skies at the Gabba

Both teams make a change apiece - Naib replaces the injured Zazai for Afghanistan, Madushan comes in for Karunaratne for Sri Lanka

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Was Bumrah rushed back from injury into the India squad ahead of T20 World Cup?

"We tried to hurry up Jasprit Bumrah, and see what has happened," chief selector Chetan Sharma said

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Patterson edges past Bradman on rain-interrupted opening day

It was slow going with the bat in Wollongong while South Australia managed one breakthrough

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Kohli 'very paranoid about my privacy' after video from inside his hotel room surfaces

Incident took place at the team's hotel in Perth, where India played their previous group game, against South Africa

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Jessica Pegula Is Peaking Just in Time for the WTA Finals


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Finch: 'Incredibly challenging' to remove double-headers at single venue due to logistics

Australia captain does not feel it is an option to avoid rain scuppering consecutive games as happened in Melbourne

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Astros Even Series by Making an Early Lead Hold Up


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Bangladesh opt to bat; Mehidy sits out

Zimbabwe went for another out-and-out fast bowler in Tendai Chatara, in place of allrounder Luke Jongwe

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King and Mills make key inroads as Scorchers takes thriller

Brisbane Heat needed 13 off the final over but couldn't overcome Sophie Devine

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One fewer Snitker in action is good news for the Astros’ hitting coach.


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Mack, Penna secure Strikers victory after Brown continues fine form

There was a wobble in the run chase when Lilly Mills but in the end it was a comfortable win

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Afghanistan and Ireland split points after another MCG washout

Back-to-back no-results keep Afghanistan at the bottom of the Group 1 table, while Ireland rise to No. 2

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Afghanistan and Ireland set to renew old rivalry at Super 12s

After having battled each other for Associate supremacy throughout the 2010s, the sides come together for their first meeting in a T20 World Cup proper

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Babar Azam backs pace-heavy tactics as shock defeat leaves Pakistan on the brink

Zimbabwe put squeeze on weakened batting after Wasim justifies call-up with four-for

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South Africa bat first, both teams bolster spin stocks

Shamsi replaces Ngidi for South Africa, Bangladesh bring in Mehidy for Yasir Ali

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Unchanged England bowl; Ireland bring in Fionn Hand

Given the conditions at the MCG, Ireland replace spin-bowling allrounder Simi Singh in the XI with another pace option

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National Stadium in Karachi to be renamed National Bank Cricket Arena

The PCB signs a five-year naming-rights deal, the first of its kind in the country, with the National Bank of Pakistan

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Silverwood keeps the faith despite Sri Lanka's latest injury

Marcus Stoinis put paid to hopes of victory in Perth but coach saw plenty to be encouraged by

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The Astros and the Phillies in a Big Series? We’ve Seen This Before.


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PSL 2023 - Haider promoted to platinum; Sarfaraz, Wahab and Hasan move down

All franchises have the right to challenge the promotions and demotions before finalising their eight retentions

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Kumble backs Arshdeep to emulate Zaheer and 'do wonderful things' for India

Kumble picks Pakistan as the team with the best pace-bowling attack at the T20 World Cup

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'To hell with the spirit of the game' - Hardik unfussed about non-striker run-outs

"If it's there, then remove the rule - as simple as that. The ones who have a problem, good for them; it's fine"

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England firm favourites for Ireland clash despite misfiring top four

Dockrell, who played against Sri Lanka despite having Covid, continues to train in isolation from the broader group

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Simmons quits as West Indies coach after 'unfathomable' World Cup exit

His last assignment will be the two Tests in Australia which start late next month

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Paine: South Africa engaged in ball-tampering after Newlands Test

He claims he saw an opposition player "having a huge crack" at the ball in Johannesburg

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Tim Paine: I was hung out to dry by Cricket Australia

In his autobiography, the former Australia Test captain details how he felt the board went back on their word by forcing him to resign

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A Loud Season Ends Quietly for Aaron Judge and the Yankees


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Rohit on Kohli's innings: 'His best for sure, one of India's best too'

"We know how good he is when the score is in front of him; he's one of the best chasers in the world"

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Outmatched on the Road, the Padres are on the Ropes


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Cooper feels Netherlands well prepared to take on Bangladesh after testing first round

Shakib Al Hasan wary of the Netherlands threat, and wants his players to remain flexible in their roles

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Dockrell plays T20 World Cup Super 12 match against Sri Lanka despite being Covid positive

Ireland allrounder's symptoms are mild, and being "managed in line with current local, national and ICC guidelines"

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Unchanged Ireland bat; Sri Lanka bring in Bandara for injured Nissanka

Ireland are unchanged from the XI that thumped West Indies on Friday

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Slugging Phillies Are One Win Away From the World Series


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Punchless Yankees Are One Loss Away From Elimination


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How to watch the World Cup draw.


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How to watch the World Cup draw.


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All-round Royals script thumping win over Sharks to clinch inaugural PJL

Irfan, Arif fifties guide Royals to 225 before Zeeshan, Kharote skittle Royals for 139

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Happy to Be Home, the Phillies Conquer a Padres Ace


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Scotland bat; Craig Ervine returns to captain Zimbabwe in must-win game

The winner of this match will join Ireland in the Super 12s

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Changing New Zealand come up against bogey team with form not on their side

Across formats, New Zealand last beat Australia in 2011; can they break that spell to kick off the 2022 Men's T20 World Cup despite not being at their best?

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Shan Masood taken for scans after blow to the head

The Pakistan batter was struck on the head by a stray shot from Mohammad Nawaz

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New Zealand take on Australia under La NiƱa's shadow

There is a 90% chance of rain in Sydney which may put a damper on the opening match of the Super 12s

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BCCI president Roger Binny: No need for contracts in domestic cricket at the moment

"I think domestic players…Ranji players are looked after pretty well," he said

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King back as West Indies bat first in Hobart; Ireland unchanged

There was no place for Shamarh Brooks in West Indies' XI

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Yankees in a Hole After Another Tough Loss to Astros


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Yes, Starters Are Going Deeper Into Games This Postseason


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Sri Lanka bat in must-win game, Lahiru Kumara and Binura Fernando in

Netherlands went in with an unchanged XI in a game that will decide who goes through to the main round

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The Yankees Have No Answer for an Ageless Astros Ace


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With a Wild Fifth Inning, the Padres Even Series With Phillies


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Alyssa Healy named Australia's vice-captain, uncertainty remains over Meg Lanning's return

The wicketkeeper has taken over from the recently-retired Rachael Haynes

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Charley Trippi, Versatile Football Hall of Famer, Dies at 100


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Weather watch: High chances of rain affecting Aus vs NZ, Ind vs Pak

The weather could also affect key first-round encounters in Hobart later this week

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Phillies Ride Familiar Formula to Win Over Padres


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The ‘Legend of Nestor’ Continues to Grow


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Worth the Wait: Yankees Head to A.L.C.S. With Win Over Guardians


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Enjoy the game, folks. Justin Verlander is on deck tomorrow.


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Cleveland’s young team is shepherded by a veteran manager.


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How to watch Game 5 (for real this time).


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The bullpens are well stocked if they’re needed tonight.


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Job share on the cards as Cummins named Australia's ODI captain

The Test captain replaces Aaron Finch as the leader of the ODI team ahead of next year's World Cup

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West Indies bowl against Scotland in Hobart

West Indies pack the XI with allrounders on a pitch where batters are expected to dominate

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