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  • Three T20Is Added to India Women’s Tour of South Africa

    In a significant update to the India Women’s cricket tour of South Africa, the cricket boards have announced the addition of three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches to the originally scheduled itinerary. This adjustment comes as both teams aim to gain more match practice and provide thrilling cricketing action to their fans. Initially, the tour was…

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  • West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Pakistan wins to end 8-match overseas losing streak in Tests

    West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Pakistan wins to end 8-match overseas losing streak in Tests

    Pakistan ended its eight-match losing streak away from home in Test matches with a resounding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second and final cricket test on Wednesday (August 5, 2026). First innings century-maker Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam, in his first series since being reappointed as captain, led Pakistan to 77-2 with…

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  • TNPL: Dragons get the better of Tamizhans

    TNPL: Dragons get the better of Tamizhans

    There is a thin line between aggression and recklessness in T20 cricket. iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans paid the price for falling into the second category as Dindigul Dragons duly punished the reigning champion in the Tamil Nadu Premier League Season 10 opener on Tuesday. Dragons displayed no signs of starting trouble at the NPR College Ground…

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  • Fleming never put pressure on the players: Gurjapneet

    Fleming never put pressure on the players: Gurjapneet

    Left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh praised former Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming for creating a pressure-free environment. Reflecting on Fleming’s exit from CSK, Gurjapneet described the Kiwi as a coach who trusted players and encouraged them to rely on their strengths rather than burdening them with pressure. “I was with him for two years. He…

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  • Saransh earns maiden call-up to India Test squad for tour of Sri Lanka

    Saransh earns maiden call-up to India Test squad for tour of Sri Lanka

    Off-spinner Saransh Jain has earned a maiden call-up to India’s Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka next month. The two Tests will be played in Galle (August 15-19) and Colombo (August 23-27). Saransh’s opportunity comes on the back of off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar sustaining a hamstring injury during the ODI series against…

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