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Krunal Pandya concedes five sixes in an over as Pakistan thrash India at Hong Kong Sixes

India suffered a four-wicket defeat against defending champions Pakistan in their Group C clash at the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes on Friday, with Abbas Afridi smashing five consecutive sixes off Krunal Pandya in the opening over of the chase. After being asked to bat first, India posted 88/5 in their six overs, with Shashank Singh […]

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Arshdeep Singh becomes first Indian bowler to take 150 T20I wickets

Arshdeep Singh created history during the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Auckland on Friday, becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 150 wickets in the shortest international format. The left-arm pacer reached the landmark in the final over of his spell when he dismissed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner for five. Arshdeep bowled a

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Kumar Sangakkara accuses Ryanair staff of racism over ‘people like you’ remark

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has accused Ryanair staff at Dublin Airport of racist and discriminatory behaviour towards him and his family, alleging that they were told people with passports like theirs should expect such treatment. The 48-year-old took to X on Wednesday, October 28, to describe what he called a shocking experience involving

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What makes the Hong Kong Sixes one of cricket’s most unusual tournaments?

The Hong Kong Sixes is a fast-paced cricket tournament designed to deliver maximum action in minimum time. Featuring six-player teams, six-over innings and a series of unusual rules, the competition offers a different take on the traditional game, where every delivery can have an immediate impact. The tournament features 12 teams competing over three days.

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Uma Kashvi creates WPL history at 15 as Delhi Capitals sign young allrounder for ₹10 lakh

Uma Kashvi became the youngest player to secure a contract in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) after Delhi Capitals signed the 15-year-old allrounder for ₹10 lakh at the 2027 auction in Kochi on Wednesday. Aged 15 years and 202 days, Kashvi made history at an otherwise quiet auction, where franchises largely focused on filling gaps

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Why Cricket Australia recorded a ₹133 crore loss after the 2025/26 Ashes

Cricket Australia (CA) estimated a loss of $20 million (approximately ₹133 crore) following the 2025/26 Ashes, with the Perth Test and the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne both ending inside two days. The early finishes affected the financial returns from two of the biggest fixtures of the Australian summer, despite strong crowds and commercial interest.

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Abhishek Sharma’s 35-ball ton powers India to series-clinching win over New Zealand

Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking century as India chased down 199 to beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I at Wellington on Tuesday, sealing the five-match series with two games to spare. The left-hander smashed 113 off just 38 balls, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided a spectacular start as India recorded the

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Michael Holding no longer watches cricket, says he has no plans to return

Michael Holding has no plans to return to the commentary box, saying personal family circumstances influenced his decision to retire in September 2021. The former West Indies fast bowler, known as “Whispering Death”, has also stopped watching cricket, citing a long association with the sport and his dissatisfaction with its direction. In an interview with

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Sri Lanka pull off historic chase as Brook’s record double century goes in vain

Sri Lanka produced a remarkable batting performance to beat England by two wickets in the third match of the Pakistan-hosted ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, chasing down 430 to register the second-highest successful run chase in men’s ODI history. England captain Harry Brook had earlier smashed a record-breaking 202 off 116 balls

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