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India’s Overseas Puzzle: The Bowling Length They Can’t Seem to Conquer

India’s 125-run defeat to England at Trent Bridge exposed a problem that has been quietly growing in overseas conditions. The batting collapse was not an isolated failure but another reminder of a recurring weakness against high-quality pace and bounce. Being bowled out for just 76, India’s second-lowest total in T20Is, was alarming. But the bigger […]

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World Champions Suffer Heaviest T20I Defeat as England Cruises to 125-Run Victory

India’s miserable run in T20 cricket reached a new low as England handed the reigning world champions their heaviest defeat in the format, crushing them by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge. Chasing 202 for victory, India was blown away for just 76 in 11.4 overs, registering their second-lowest total in T20

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How Ishan Kishan’s Resurgence Has Reshaped India’s White-Ball Selection Plans

Eight months ago, Ishan Kishan was nowhere near India’s white-ball setup. Today, he has emerged as one of the team’s most valuable multi-format assets, and his remarkable comeback has had an impact extending far beyond his own career. The 27-year-old’s resurgence has reshaped India’s selection strategy across both ODIs and T20Is, making life easier for

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One Question at a Press Conference Exposed Pakistan Cricket’s Deepest Problem

A few weeks ago, PCB director Aaqib Javed was asked how long it would take to fix Pakistan cricket. He had no answer. The question was not complicated. A reporter at a press conference asked the one thing Pakistani cricket fans have been asking for years: how long will it take? Javed, who took over

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Sanju Samson Left Out as Team India Names Squad for Zimbabwe T20I Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, with several notable changes from the group currently touring England. The three-match series begins on July 23 in Harare and sees the return of several familiar faces, while a few regulars have been left

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England vs India: Team India Aims to End Rare T20I Losing Streak

India’s transition into a new era has hit an early stumbling block. After dominating the shortest format for much of the past two years, the reigning T20 World Cup champions now find themselves in unfamiliar territory, having lost three completed T20Is in a row for the first time since 2021. The latest setback came against

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England Must Build on World Cup Positives but Tough Calls Await Before 2027 Ashes

England’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign ended in familiar fashion with another defeat to Australia, but unlike the crushing Ashes whitewash of 2025, this loss offered signs of progress. While the seven-wicket defeat at Lord’s extended England’s losing streak against Australia to nine matches, Charlotte Edwards’ side leaves the tournament with renewed belief and a

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Emotional Nat Sciver-Brunt Leaves Future Uncertain After England’s T20 World Cup Heartbreak

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt chose not to discuss her international future after England’s seven-wicket defeat to Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, as emotions ran high following the loss at Lord’s. England’s hopes of ending a 17-year wait for the T20 World Cup title were dashed as Australia completed an unbeaten

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India’s T20 Woes Continue as Irfan Pathan Calls Out Batting Imbalance

Team India’s disappointing run in T20Is has sparked fresh debate over what is going wrong with the reigning world champions. Three straight defeats across the Ireland and England tours have exposed cracks in the team’s batting, and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes one major flaw has become impossible to ignore. Under new captain Shreyas

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Australia wins seventh T20 World Cup title, beats England in final

Australia has won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the seventh time, defeating England in the final. The victory adds to Australia’s already dominant record in the tournament and highlights their strength in women’s T20 cricket. England batted first and scored 150 for four wickets, a total that seemed competitive but ultimately proved insufficient against

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