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NZ vs WI, 2nd Test: Williamson Confirms His Participation Despite Imminent Baby Arrival

New Zealand captain and batting mainstay Kane Williamson confirmed Thursday he will play in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington despite the imminent arrival of his first child. Willi ...

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Smith Happy With The Current Set Up Despite 'Discussions' On His Return To Captaincy

Steve Smith, on Thursday, admitted that "discussions" had taken place about his return to captain the Australian team, but said he was happy with the current set-up. The 31-year-old skippered the nati ...

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Aus vs Ind: Smith Pumped For Test Clashes After Missing Last India Series

Steve Smith admitted Thursday he was pumped to play his first Test in almost a year, revealing how hard it was to miss India's last series in Australia when he was banned for ball-tampering. The ...

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Aus vs Ind: Kohli's Absence Will Create 'Void' For India During Test Series, Says Tendulkar

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said captain Virat Kohli's departure will leave a "void" for India in their Test tour of Australia, but added that it will hand a golden opportunity to a younger pl ...

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Aus vs Ind: Warner Ruled Out From First Test Against India

Australia's star opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of the first Test against India but will try to return for the second installment on Boxing Day, Cricket Australia said Wednesday. ...

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Aus vs Ind, 3rd T20I: Match Summary And Scoreboard

Australia held on for a thrilling 12-run victory in a dead-rubber final T20-international against India Tuesday despite an imperious knock of 85 from Virat Kohli. Once the Indian skipper was out 11 ba ...

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Aus A vs Ind A: Australia Test Hopeful Pucovski Concussed, Will Miss 2nd Warm-up Game

Australian batsman Will Pucovski suffered "mild concussion symptoms" after a delivery struck his helmet in a warm-up match between India A and Australia A in Sydney on Tuesday, casting doubt on his ch ...

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Pak Squad Set To Leave Quarantine Barring 1 Member

Pakistan's cricketers will leave quarantine in Christchurch on Tuesday after testing negative for Covid-19, New Zealand health authorities said. The touring party of more than 50 players and offic ...

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NZ vs WI: Watling Declared Fit For 2nd Test, Windies Struggle With Injuries

New Zealand's number one wicketkeeper BJ Watling is set to return from injury for the second Test against the West Indies, while the tourists suffered a double blow Tuesday with Kemar Roach and Sh ...

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Aus A vs Ind A: Cameron Green Smashes Century, Indian Bowlers Take 8 Wickets On Day 2

Fast-rising star Cameron Green plundered a century but the pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed in a warm-up against the tourists Monday. All-rounder Green has ...

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Aus A vs Ind A: Burns, Pucovski Fail To Impress In Warm Up Game Against India

The pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed with the bat in a warm-up against the tourists Monday, underlining the hosts' vulnerability without talisman David ...

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BBL 10: Curran To Return Back Home, Won't Play For Sydney Sixers This Season

England all-rounder Tom Curran on Monday announced that he will not return to Australia to play in the Big Bash League(BBL) this year, citing the strains of ongoing biosecurity rules. "It's been a ...

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Covid Regulations In NZ 'Mentally' Affecting Pakistan Squad, Says Coach Misbah-ul-Haq

The Pakistan cricketers complained Monday of being affected "mentally and physically" by New Zealand's strict Covid-19 protocols which have kept the players holed up in their quarantine hotel for ...

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England Tour Of South Africa Under Threat, 2nd ODI Postponed

England's tour of South Africa remained in the balance on Sunday after the two countries' cricket boards announced that Monday's planned second one-day international in Cape Town will not ...

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Australia vs India, 2nd T20I: Match Summary and Scoreboard

Hardik Pandya powered India to a gripping second T20 international victory to take the series against Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Pandya hit an enormous six off debutant Daniel Sams to get the winn ...

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Uncertainty Surrounds England Tour Of South Africa After New Covid-19 Scare

Two members of England cricket's touring party in South Africa have tested positive for Covid-19 and the re-scheduled first one-day international was canceled on Sunday. The match in Paarl was to ...

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NZ vs WI: New Zealand Extend Unbeaten Home Test Streak With Big Win Over Windies

New Zealand stretched their unbeaten run at home to 14 matches with a comprehensive win in the first Test against the West Indies in Hamilton on Sunday after ending a battling rearguard century by Jer ...

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Expectant Father Williamson Not Pre-Planning Parental Leave

New Zealand batting maestro Kane Williamson was non-committal Friday about his availability for the Black Caps' remaining Tests this month with his partner Sarah Raheem due to give birth to their ...

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NZ vs WI: Williamson's Double Ton Sets Windies Huge Target

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hit the highest Test score of his career on Friday with a majestic 251 as the hosts posted an imposing 519 for seven declared on day two of the first ...

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How Kohli's 'Confidence' Revived English Batsman Hameed's Career

Haseeb Hameed paid tribute to India captain Virat Kohli for inspiring a revival that the England top-order batsman hopes will see him regain his Test place. Hameed signed a new contract with English c ...

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New Zealand Denies Pakistan Cricket Team To Train As Covid Cases Rise

New Zealand health officials refused to lift a ban on Pakistan's coronavirus-hit cricket team training during quarantine on Friday after the touring party's number of infections climbed to 10. ...

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BCCI Looking To Add Two Teams In IPL 2021

The Indian cricket board will discuss adding two new teams to the Indian Premier League(IPL), the world's richest T20 event, at its annual meeting this month, officials said Thursday. Delayed thre ...

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SA vs Eng: Morgan Defends Use Of Signal From Team Balcony

England one-day captain Eoin Morgan said on Thursday that he would continue to make use of signals from the team balcony. Television coverage during the third Twenty20 international against South Afri ...

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NZ vs WI, 1st Test: Williamson Makes Hay On Green Top As Windies Rue Decision To Bowl(Match Report)

The West Indies' delight at winning the toss on a lush green wicket turned to frustration as New Zealand were rarely troubled in posting 243 for two on day one of the first Test in ...

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