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Uncapped pacer Kundai Matigimu in Zimbabwe squad to face South Africa

Uncapped pacer Kundai Matigimu in Zimbabwe squad to face South Africa

19 Jun 2025 | 8:40 PM

Bulawayo, June 19 (UNI) Zimbabwe have named their squad of 16 players to face World Test Championship 2025 winners, South Africa in a two-match Test series at home, beginning later
this month.

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'Felt strange': Kapil Dev on Pataudi Trophy being renamed Anderson-Tendulkar

'Felt strange': Kapil Dev on Pataudi Trophy being renamed Anderson-Tendulkar

19 Jun 2025 | 7:24 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (UNI) Legendary India all rounder Kapil Dev has expressed surprise at the Pataudi Trophy for India-England Test matches being renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, describing the development as "strange."
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to rename the Test series hosted by England against India to honour Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar and legendry English fast bowler James Anderson.

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Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unveiled for England-India Tests

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unveiled for England-India Tests

19 Jun 2025 | 6:48 PM

Leeds, June 19 (UNI) England and India greats James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar have been honoured with a newly named trophy – the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy – which will be contested in future Test series between the two nations.

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Pathum Nissanka ton leads Lanka fightback

Pathum Nissanka ton leads Lanka fightback

19 Jun 2025 | 6:45 PM

Galle, June 19 (UNI) Partnerships were the cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s strong reply on Day 3 of the opening Test against Bangladesh, as Pathum Nissanka’s sublime career-best 187 guided the hosts to 368/4 at stumps, trimming the first-innings deficit to just 127 runs.

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Not going to be easy: Shastri’s advice for new India skipper

Not going to be easy: Shastri’s advice for new India skipper

19 Jun 2025 | 5:08 PM

Leeds, June 19 (UNI) Shubman Gill is set to lead India in red-ball cricket for the very first time in the high-profile five-Test tour of England, and former head coach Ravi Shastri has shared thoughtful words of advice for the young batter.

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West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews to undergo surgery

West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews to undergo surgery

19 Jun 2025 | 1:22 PM

Antigua, June 19 (UNI) Women's No.1 T20I all-rounder and No.2 ODI all-rounder Hayley Matthews
is set for a period on the sidelines, electing to undergo surgery on a shoulder injury.

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Aaliyah Alleyne & Qiana Joseph found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Aaliyah Alleyne & Qiana Joseph found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

19 Jun 2025 | 1:20 PM

Dubai, June 19 (UNI) West Indies women’s players, Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph have been found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the second Women’s ODI against South Africa at the 3Ws Oval in Barbados over the weekend.

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Pant shares India’s batting line-up change for England Tests

Pant shares India’s batting line-up change for England Tests

19 Jun 2025 | 1:06 PM

Leeds, June 19 (UNI) As India prepares for the crucial Test series against England, newly appointed vice-captain Rishabh Pant has affirmed a significant change in the team’s batting order for the first Test, revealing that Shubman Gill will take up the No.4 spot, while Pant himself will bat at No.5.

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India brace for Bazball storm in Leeds Test

India brace for Bazball storm in Leeds Test

19 Jun 2025 | 8:50 AM

Leeds, June 19 (UNI) India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill will lead a young and evolving side into a stern trial by fire as the test series gets underway against England at Leeds on Friday, marking the start of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle for both teams.

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England reveal playing XI for first Test against India

England reveal playing XI for first Test against India

18 Jun 2025 | 11:32 PM

London, June 18 (UNI) The Ben Stokes-led England confirmed their lineup for the first of five Tests against India at Headingley starting on June 20.

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Gill, KL Rahul, others reflect on English conditions

Gill, KL Rahul, others reflect on English conditions

18 Jun 2025 | 6:44 PM

Leeds, June 18 (UNI) Ahead of the much-anticipated five-Test series against England beginning June 20, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday released a video on social media platform X, offering fans a rare window into the thoughts and emotions of India players as they prepare for the demanding English conditions.

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Root primed for Test series against brilliant India

Root primed for Test series against brilliant India

18 Jun 2025 | 6:31 PM

London, June 18 (UNI) As England brace for a highly anticipated home series against India, kicking off this week in Headingley, Joe Root is relishing the busy stretch of red-ball cricket.

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Full schedule unveiled for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Full schedule unveiled for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

18 Jun 2025 | 5:07 PM

Dubai, June 18 (UNI) The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has officially
been revealed on Wednesday with renowned venues up and down the country set to host 24
days of thrilling international sport.

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I will never forget this moment – none of us will : Rabada

I will never forget this moment – none of us will : Rabada

18 Jun 2025 | 1:30 PM

Cape Town, June 18 (UNI) South Africa’s superstar Kagiso Rabada hailed his side’s ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 victory over Australia as a moment he will never forget.

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Harshit Rana earns callback to India's squad for England Test

Harshit Rana earns callback to India's squad for England Test

18 Jun 2025 | 1:12 PM

Headingley, June 18 (UNI) Indian pacer Harshit Rana has received a call-up for the Test squad against England.

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