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Shoaib Bashir Returns as England’s Lead Spinner for New Zealand Test

Shoaib Bashir returns as England's lead spinner for the first Test against New Zealand, after being omitted during the Ashes. Included in a 12-man squad, Bashir last played at Lord's in July 2023 and has taken 68 wickets in 19 Tests.

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T20 Specialists and Surprise Teams Excel as Blast Group Stage Nears Midpoint

As the T20 Blast group stage nears its midpoint, unexpected teams and specialist players like Jake Lintott and James Vince are making significant impacts, showcasing skill and resilience across the competition.

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Chris Lynn bats during the T20 match between Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire

McCullum and Key Must Deliver as England Embark on Post-Ashes Rebuild

England’s cricket leadership, led by Brendon McCullum and Rob Key, faces a crucial test in rebuilding the team’s culture and performance after the Ashes defeat, with upcoming series against New Zealand and Pakistan serving as key indicators.

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Brendon McCullum, the England head coach, speaks with Jofra Archer during the practice match against the Lions in Perth last year

Zain Ul Hassan Extends Glamorgan Contract Through 2027 Season

Glamorgan all-rounder Zain Ul Hassan has extended his contract through 2027 after a strong 2025 season, including a career-best 143 against Hampshire.

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Virat Kohli's 75* Leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru to IPL Title Defense

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 runs powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans, enabling RCB to retain their IPL title with a strong performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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Virat Kohli takes in the acclaim of his teammates and spectators.

Kohli Leads RCB to Consecutive IPL Championships with Stellar Final Performance

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket IPL final victory over Gujarat Titans, securing back-to-back titles in Ahmedabad.

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Virat Kohli holds his bat and helmet aloft as his RCB team-mates celebrate winning the IPL

Freya Kemp's All-Round Performance Levels England-India T20 Series

Freya Kemp’s unbeaten 39 and effective bowling helped England beat India by 26 runs in the second T20I, leveling the series ahead of the World Cup.

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England players celebrate after winning the second T20 international against India in Bristol.

Freya Kemp Leads England to 26-Run Victory Over India in Bristol T20

Freya Kemp's all-round performance helped England defeat India by 26 runs in Bristol, leveling their T20 series ahead of the World Cup.

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England vs India: Second Women’s T20 International Live Updates

England face India in the second women’s T20 international as they look to improve after the first match loss. Key players return and the World Cup approaches in under two weeks.

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Carlson's Century Powers Glamorgan Past Somerset in T20 Blast

Kiran Carlson's explosive century leads Glamorgan to a comfortable win over Somerset in the T20 Blast. Yorkshire tops the North Group with a third straight win. Highlights include Derbyshire's victory over Notts and Hampshire's comeback against Surrey.

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Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson celebrates reaching his hundred against Somerset.

Women's T20 Blast: Hampshire and Surrey Share Thrilling Tie

Hampshire and Surrey played out a thrilling tie in the Women's T20 Blast, while Meg Lanning's unbeaten 75 guided Lancashire Thunder to victory over Somerset. Durham also secured a comfortable win against Warwickshire.

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Amanda-Jade Wellington of Hampshire Hawks Women celebrates claiming a wicket with team-mates

Sooryavanshi's 96 Not Enough as Titans Eliminate Royals in IPL Qualifier 2

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 96 off 47 balls in IPL Qualifier 2, but Rajasthan Royals were defeated by Gujarat Titans, who advanced to the final.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walks past the IPL trophy before starting his innings