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  Smriti Mandhana becomes World No.1 ODI batter after six years, Laura Wolvaardt drops down

  June 17, 2025 16:27 IST

  For the first time after 2019, Smriti Mandhana has become the World No.1 ODI batter, replacing South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt at the top. Mandhana scored a century in her last ODI appearance in early May, while Wolvaardt has not been in strong form recently.

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  WF vs LAKR, MLC 2025 Dream11 prediction: Best picks for Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders

  June 17, 2025 15:46 IST

  LA Knight Riders haven't had the best start to their MLC 2025 campaign; however, their captain, Jason Holder, will be available from the Tuesday clash against the Washington Freedom onwards. The Freedom were handed a colossal loss in the first game, but came back strongly against the Orcas.

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  Angelo Mathews chases Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar's records in elite lists in his farewell Test

  June 17, 2025 15:06 IST

  Angelo Mathews is playing his final Test match for Sri Lanka against Bangladesh in Galle, which began on Tuesday, June 17, with the visitors opting to bat first. Mathews has an opportunity to break a few records as he plays his last in the whites.

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  Former India international registers for upcoming BBL draft

  June 17, 2025 14:54 IST

  Former India cricketer Siddarth Kaul has registered for the upcoming Big Bash League. Apart from that, several other women cricketers, including Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Kanika Ahuja and Yastika Bhatia have registered for the tournament.

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  ICC up for idea of four-day Tests 2027-29 WTC cycle onwards to boost the format outside big three

  June 17, 2025 13:59 IST

  South Africa's World Test Championship (WTC) might have a positive effect on not just cricket in the country but Test cricket overall, as the ICC seemed to have liked the idea of keeping four-day Tests for countries which can't afford having Test matches as the primary revenue generator.

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  Stuart Broad compares Jasprit Bumrah's bowling run-up to pace legend Glenn McGrath

  June 17, 2025 13:50 IST

  Ahead of the India-England Test series, Stuart Broad praised Jasprit Bumrah’s deceptive pace and balance, likening his smooth, short-stride run-up to Glenn McGrath’s. Broad noted Bumrah appears to jog in at 70 mph but hits the deck at 90, unsettling batters.

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  India's record at Headingley, Leeds in Tests

  June 17, 2025 12:44 IST

  India will play a five-match Test series against England, starting June 20 at Headingley. The team has played seven matches in the stadium so far. Check the record and how India have fared in Headingley in Test cricket.

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  Du Plessis becomes third-most successful T20 captain after Dhoni, Rohit; TSK bundle Orcas out for 60

  June 17, 2025 12:17 IST

  Texas Super Kings made it three in three in the California leg of the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) as they shot Seattle Orcas out for a paltry 60 on Monday evening at the Oakland Coliseum. Faf du Plessis, the Super Kings captain, surpassed Daren Sammy on the results leaderboard as T20 captain.

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  Shubman Gill as captain will be a mix of Kohli and Rohit: Jos Buttler

  June 17, 2025 11:29 IST

  Former England captain Jos Buttler analysed Shubman Gill's captaincy as the latter is set to lead India for the first time in Test cricket against England. Buttler believes that he will be a mix of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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  Rohit Sharma wishes Angelo Mathews his best ahead of Sri Lankan all-rounder's final Test match

  June 17, 2025 11:03 IST

  Angelo Mathews will be playing his final Test match against Bangladesh at Galle after having announced his retirement from the format last month. The two-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will mark the commencement of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

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  New Zealand captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs after Women's World Cup 2025

  June 17, 2025 9:11 IST

  New Zealand captain Sophie Devine, who gave up T20I captaincy last year after the maiden T20 World Cup triumph for the White Ferns, is set to call it a day from the ODIs. The Women's World Cup 2025 later this year in India and Sri Lanka will be her final assignment.

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  Netherlands, Nepal play cricket's first-ever triple Super over, Dutch prevail in historic nail-biter

  June 17, 2025 8:19 IST

  The Netherlands and Nepal insisted that every regular and casual sports watcher tune in late Monday night as the two associate nations ended up serving a T20I thriller of a lifetime. Both teams kept playing one Super Over after the other before the result finally came the third time around.

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  SL vs BAN 1st Test weather report: Will rain wash out opening match at Galle International Stadium?

  June 17, 2025 0:01 IST

  SL vs BAN 1st Test weather report: The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test series will kick off the new cycle of the World Test Championship. The Galle International Stadium will host the first Test match from June 17 onwards. Here is how the weather is expected to behave on all five days of the match.

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  SL vs BAN 1st Test pitch report: How surface at Galle International Stadium is likely to play?

  June 17, 2025 0:03 IST

  SL vs BAN 1st Test pitch report: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will play the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Stadium. Here is how the pitch at the Galle-based venue is expected to play in the opening Test.

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  Ashwin, Dindigul Dragons cleared of ball-tampering allegations by Siechem Madurai Panthers in TNPL

  June 16, 2025 23:06 IST

  Siechem Madurai Panthers accused Ravi Ashwin's Dindigul Dragons of ball-tampering allegations in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Both Ashwin and the franchise have been cleared of the allegations.

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  'We deserve to play Tests, just like Australia, India and England': Mathews calls more games for SL

  June 16, 2025 21:17 IST

  Angelo Mathews will bid adieu to Test cricket following Sri Lanka's Test match against Bangladesh at Galle. Mathews has called for more Test matches for Sri Lanka, stating that his country has done so much for cricket.

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  Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis breaks his own world record in Stockholm for 12th time

  June 16, 2025 20:49 IST

  The Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand Duplantis just can't stop breaking the world record as it has been five years and he has gone past the benchmark he sets himself. Duplantis breaking it for the 12th time was more special for him as he did this one in front of his family.

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  TSK vs SOR, MLC 2025 Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas

  June 16, 2025 20:23 IST

  Texas Super Kings have begun their Major League Cricket campaign with a couple of hard-fought wins and before leaving Oakland, the Men in Yellow will be keen to keep their 100 per cent record intact. Against them will be Seattle Orcas, who were found short in their opening game against the Freedom.

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  Lewis Hamilton left 'devasted' after hitting groundhog during Canadian GP

  June 16, 2025 19:59 IST

  Lewis Hamilton had an ordinary run in the Canadian GP in his Ferrari as he finished sixth after feeling he was nowhere in the race. Hamilton was left 'devastated' after he hit a groundhog during the race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

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  Chandimal pens heartfelt note for 'rarest cricketer' Angelo Mathews ahead of his farewell Test

  June 16, 2025 19:43 IST

  Angelo Mathews had announced on May 23 that the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh in Galle will be his final in the whites for Sri Lanka. As Mathews prepares to play his 119th and the final Test of his career, his teammate Dinesh Chandimal penned an emotional message for him.

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  India make twin changes to U19 squad for England tour due to injuries

  June 16, 2025 18:49 IST

  India's U19 team will tour England for five One-Day and two multi-day matches under Ayush Mhatre, the Chennai Super Kings star. India have been forced to make twin changes to the squad following injuries to two players.

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  Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live: When and where to watch SL vs BAN Test series live on TV and streaming

  June 16, 2025 17:39 IST

  The World Test Championship (WTC) restarts on Tuesday, June 17 with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh for a couple of games. Sri Lanka have been there and thereabouts, but like a few more teams, the 2025-27 cycle will be about transition with four uncapped players named in the side.

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  Mark your calendars! Check India's full schedule for Women's ODI World Cup 2025

  June 16, 2025 17:00 IST

  India will play at all five venues in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 as they hunt for their maiden glory. The tournament will kick start on September 30 with the final taking place on November 2. Sri Lanka's Colombo will also host 11 matches with the possibility of a couple more.

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  'Prominent Indian cricketer advised me to retire and play in other leagues': Nair's huge revelation

  June 16, 2025 16:53 IST

  Karun Nair is on the heels of an Indian comeback in Test cricket after breaking down the door of selection, scoring a mountain of runs across formats in domestic cricket for Vidarbha. Nair hasn't played for India since 2017 and the upcoming England tour might be the beginning of his redemption.

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  Colombo to host 11 Women's WC 2025 matches, India to play at all five venues - check full schedule

  June 16, 2025 16:28 IST

  The hosts India will kick off the Women's World Cup in Bengaluru against Sri Lanka, who too will enjoy the benefits of a host, playing as many as five matches in Colombo. The tournament is scheduled to take place at five venues from September 30-November 2.

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  Diwali set to be even busier for cricket fans as Women's ODI World Cup matches fall on festival days

  June 16, 2025 16:17 IST

  The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will be more joyful with some matches falling on the festival days. India will be playing a group-stage match on the Choti Diwali, while there is a match lined up on Diwali too.

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  Bartlett creates MLC history; joins Harbhajan, Russell in elite list as he stuns MINY with bat

  June 16, 2025 14:47 IST

  San Francisco Unicorns fired on all cylinders at their new home venue in the Oakland Coliseum and ended up winning all three matches to kick off the new season of the Major League Cricket. The Unicorns were reeling at 108/6 before chasing down 183 on the back of a Xavier Bartlett special.

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  World Cup winning Australia captain predicts outcome of upcoming India vs England Test series

  June 16, 2025 14:21 IST

  Former Australia cricketer Michael Clarke recently came forward and predicted the winner fo the upcoming Test series between England and India, that will kick off the new WTC cycle and is set to begin from June 20.