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Henry on Royals' star Athapaththu: 'Whenever you call on her, she is ready to do her all for the team'
September 17, 2025

Henry on Royals' star Athapaththu: 'Whenever you call on her, she is ready to do her all for the team'

"The final is the biggest stage, that's the game that matters," Chinelle Henry says ahead of the WCPL final, where her team, Barbados Royals, will be...

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Pooran powers all-round Knight Riders into CPL Qualifier 2
September 17, 2025

Pooran powers all-round Knight Riders into CPL Qualifier 2

The other stars for Knight Riders were Usman Tariq and Saurabh Netravalkar, who returned 5 for 42 between them to stop Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at...

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ACE takes USA Cricket to court as power struggle intensifies
September 17, 2025

ACE takes USA Cricket to court as power struggle intensifies

Parent company of Major League Cricket takes legal action over termination of commercial agreement

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Konstas, Kellaway, Connolly make India A toil on opening day
September 17, 2025

Konstas, Kellaway, Connolly make India A toil on opening day

Harsh Dubey took three wickets for the hosts, including that of Konstas for 109 off 144 balls, in Lucknow

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Lancashire book One-Day Cup final berth despite Kathryn Bryce century
September 16, 2025

Lancashire book One-Day Cup final berth despite Kathryn Bryce century

Threlkeld, Lister star with bat in tense five-run victory over The Blaze

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Tanzid, Mustafizur keep Bangladesh's Asia Cup campaign alive
September 16, 2025

Tanzid, Mustafizur keep Bangladesh's Asia Cup campaign alive

The powerplays proved to be the difference on a pitch that was difficult for batting

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PCB to take 'final decision' on Asia Cup withdrawal by Wednesday
September 16, 2025

PCB to take 'final decision' on Asia Cup withdrawal by Wednesday

The team had cancelled their pre-match press conference, reportedly due to the match referee Andy Pycroft's continuing presence in the Asia Cup

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Kapp, Brits deflate Pakistan as SA win ODI series opener
September 16, 2025

Kapp, Brits deflate Pakistan as SA win ODI series opener

Both batters scored unbeaten centuries and posted South Africa's third-highest partnership in women's ODIs

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Kiran Carlson rescues Glamorgan on hard-fought day at Derbyshire
September 16, 2025

Kiran Carlson rescues Glamorgan on hard-fought day at Derbyshire

Luis Reece shows why he is leading wicket-taker by claiming 4 for 67, while Anuj Dal finishes with 3 for 29

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Abell, Aldridge tons increase Hampshire's sense of peril
September 16, 2025

Abell, Aldridge tons increase Hampshire's sense of peril

Somerset recover from 99 for 5 to leave visitors looking over their shoulder

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Saif hangs tough for Northants as van Buuren, Taylor drive Gloucestershire
September 16, 2025

Saif hangs tough for Northants as van Buuren, Taylor drive Gloucestershire

Three wickets in reply keep contest in balance after first-day wash-out

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Rishi Patel century pushes Leicestershire to verge of Division Two title
September 16, 2025

Rishi Patel century pushes Leicestershire to verge of Division Two title

Along with 90s from Shan Masood and Ben Cox, Foxes dominate Kent attack

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Bruised Pakistan take on UAE in knockout clash
September 16, 2025

Bruised Pakistan take on UAE in knockout clash

Winner joins India in Super Four round from Group A; loser exits the Asia Cup

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Unadkat leads the line for Sussex on 14-wicket day at Hove
September 16, 2025

Unadkat leads the line for Sussex on 14-wicket day at Hove

Milnes leads Yorkshire fightback after being bowled out for 194 in rain-delayed start to contest

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Lyndon James takes centre stage to leave champions on ropes
September 16, 2025

Lyndon James takes centre stage to leave champions on ropes

Notts gain vital first-innings advantage before Matthew Fisher's second five-for keeps Surrey in touch

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Bailey gives Lancashire edge despite De Caires, Geddes fifties
September 16, 2025

Bailey gives Lancashire edge despite De Caires, Geddes fifties

Middlesex stutter to 189 for 8 on truncated day at Emirates Old Trafford

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Allison leads Essex march with safety in sight
September 16, 2025

Allison leads Essex march with safety in sight

Charlie Allison's 98 heads impressive collective effort while Michael Pepper remains 54 not out

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Roderick 95* leads Worcestershire's solid start
September 16, 2025

Roderick 95* leads Worcestershire's solid start

Trio of fifties set the agenda for bottom club in must-win contest

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Santner ruled out of NZ's T20I series against Australia; Jamieson, Sears return
September 16, 2025

Santner ruled out of NZ's T20I series against Australia; Jamieson, Sears return

Santner has not recovered from abdominal surgery while Ferguson, Milne, O'Rourke, Allen and Phillips have been ruled out with injury and Williamson is...

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West Indies drop Brathwaite for India Tests; Chanderpaul, Athanaze recalled
September 16, 2025

West Indies drop Brathwaite for India Tests; Chanderpaul, Athanaze recalled

Khary Pierre, the left-arm spinner who is yet to play in Tests, has also been called up

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Rashid, Noor limit Bangladesh to 154
September 16, 2025

Rashid, Noor limit Bangladesh to 154

Bangladesh failed to capitalise on a strong start provided by Tanzid

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