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Japan, Fiji & PNG bid for U19 World Cup spot in East Asia-Pacific Qualifier

Japan, Fiji & PNG bid for U19 World Cup spot in East Asia-Pacific Qualifier

23 Apr 2025 | 4:51 PM

Dubai, Apr 23 (UNI) The next pathway event on the road to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia begins on Thursday with the best young players from three nations vying for a World Cup spot through the East-Asia-Pacific Qualifier.

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Shastri pinpoints major change that has helped Shreyas Iyer prosper

Shastri pinpoints major change that has helped Shreyas Iyer prosper

23 Apr 2025 | 3:36 PM

Dubai, Apr 23 (UNI) Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes the excellent recent form of Shreyas Iyer can be attributed to a key adjustment made to his batting technique.

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BCCI condemns Pahalgam terror attack

BCCI condemns Pahalgam terror attack

23 Apr 2025 | 3:32 PM

Mumbai, Apr 23 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives.

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Multan Sultans beat Lahore Qalandars for first PSL win

Multan Sultans beat Lahore Qalandars for first PSL win

23 Apr 2025 | 2:04 PM

Multan, Apr 23 (UNI) Multan Sultans earned their first win of the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) with a 33-run win over Lahore Qalandars.

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PCB to experiment with seventh coach in two years

PCB to experiment with seventh coach in two years

23 Apr 2025 | 2:01 PM

Lahore, Apr 23 (UNI) Having tested as many as six head coaches without any positive results in
key international contests during the past two years for the national team, the Pakistan Cricket
Board (PCB) has again advertised the post.

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Former Australia batter Keith Stackpole dies

Former Australia batter Keith Stackpole dies

23 Apr 2025 | 1:56 PM

Sydney, Apr 23 (UNI) Former Australia batter Keith Stackpole has died at the age of 84.

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Sri Lanka name strong squad for India, South Africa tri-nation series

Sri Lanka name strong squad for India, South Africa tri-nation series

23 Apr 2025 | 1:32 PM

Colombo, Apr 23 (UNI) Sri Lanka have announced a 17-member squad for their upcoming tri-nation series against India and South Africa at home.

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RCB aim to break Chinnaswamy curse against RR

RCB aim to break Chinnaswamy curse against RR

23 Apr 2025 | 9:46 AM

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, Apr 23 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru, riding a red-hot resurgence in IPL 2025, are eyeing a change in home fortunes as they gear up to face a wounded Rajasthan Royals outfit at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.

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DC trounce LSG with 13 balls to spare in Match 40

DC trounce LSG with 13 balls to spare in Match 40

22 Apr 2025 | 11:24 PM

Lucknow, Apr 22 (UNI) Delhi Capitals cruised to an 8-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 40 of the IPL 2025, chasing down a target of 160 with ease in just 17.5 overs at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium on Tuesday.
KL Rahul played a starring role, scoring an unbeaten 57 off 42 balls, which included three fours and three sixes. His timely contributions included a delightful flick off Prince Yadav in the 17th over to bring up his half-century, much to the delight of the spectators, as Delhi closed in on victory. Rahul's six off Yadav in the 18th over sealed the game in style.

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LSG post 159/6 as Mukesh Kumar bags 4 wickets

LSG post 159/6 as Mukesh Kumar bags 4 wickets

22 Apr 2025 | 10:05 PM

Lucknow, Apr 22 (UNI) Mukesh Kumar delivered a sensational final spell, claiming four key wickets including two in the last over, to restrict Lucknow Super Giants to 159 for 6 against Delhi Capitals in Match 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium here on Tuesday.

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Chameera returns as DC opt to field against LSG

Chameera returns as DC opt to field against LSG

22 Apr 2025 | 7:28 PM

Lucknow, Apr 22 (UNI) Sri Lankan speedster Dushmantha Chameera returned to the playing XI as Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and elected to field against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium here on Tuesday.

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Bad light ends Day 3 as Shanto fifty extends lead

Bad light ends Day 3 as Shanto fifty extends lead

22 Apr 2025 | 5:28 PM

Sylhet, Apr 22 (UNI) Bangladesh posted 194 for 4 in their second innings of the first Test against Zimbabwe before bad light brought an early end to Day 3 at the Sylhet International Cricket
Stadium here on Tuesday.

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Ex-cricketer Slater sentenced over domestic violence charges

Ex-cricketer Slater sentenced over domestic violence charges

22 Apr 2025 | 3:40 PM

Sydney, Apr 22 (UNI) Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a partly suspended four-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges.

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Matthews back in top five of ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings

Matthews back in top five of ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings

22 Apr 2025 | 2:34 PM

Dubai, Apr 22 (UNI) West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews has returned to the top five of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after leading a stupendous chase against Thailand on the last
day of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Lahore.

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Warner hits 60 as Karachi edge past Peshawar

Warner hits 60 as Karachi edge past Peshawar

22 Apr 2025 | 1:23 PM

Karachi, Apr 22 (UNI) David Warner's 60 from 47 balls helped Karachi Kings edge to a two-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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