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Sam Harper’s positive approach pays off with unbeaten century in India

Sam Harper’s unbeaten century rescued Australia A from a difficult position on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against India A in Puducherry, with the Victorian wicketkeeper-batter finishing 101 not out as the visitors closed on 282 for seven.

Nawal Islam · 30 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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David Boon named Cricket Australia interim chair as Mike Baird prepares to step down

David Boon has been appointed Cricket Australia’s interim chair, succeeding Mike Baird after the October 28 AGM. The 65-year-old former Australian great played 107 Tests and 181 ODIs, scoring 7,422 Test runs and 5,964 ODI runs and has since built extensive experience in cricket administration, selection and match officiating.

Nawal Islam · 28 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Stephen Fleming strikes chord for English cynics: Here to win not just entertain

Stephen Fleming has outlined an ambitious vision after taking charge as England’s red-ball head coach, saying his aim is to build the best Test team in the world by combining the positive, attacking mindset developed under Brendon McCullum with greater game awareness in difficult situations.

Ed Mace · 20 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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India to host inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027

India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy from Feb. 14-28, 2027, after the tournament was moved from Sri Lanka. The six-team T20I event, featuring Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka, will be played in Mumbai and Vadodara.

Staff · 3 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Sri Lanka name ODI, T20I squads for England tour

Sri Lanka has named its ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming six-match white-ball tour of England, scheduled from Sept. 15-27. Kusal Mendis will captain both sides, with Charith Asalanka serving as vice captain.

Ruquayya Hussain · 3 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

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15-member squad announced for Afghanistan T20I series

India has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi, with Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain.

Nawal Islam · 2 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

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Shanto tells Bangladesh to move on from historic Darwin win, refocus for Mackay Test

Mackay, 21 August 2026: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto wants his team to put the emotion of its emphatic victory over Australia behind it and start again as it looks to complete a historic series win in the second Test beginning Saturday at Great Barrier Reef Arena. Bangladesh arrived in Mackay with a 1-0 lead …

WebDesk · 21 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

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Simmons hails growing belief ahead of second Australia Test

Mackay, 20 August 2026: Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons says his team has quickly shifted its focus to the second Test against Australia after making history with a nine-wicket win in Darwin. Bangladesh arrived in Mackay with renewed confidence after recording its first Test victory on Australian soil in the opening match of the two-Test …

WebDesk · 20 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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How to win The Hundred: the data behind the men’s tournament

London, 18 August 2026: The Manchester Super Giants produced an upset on Sunday evening as they beat the group leading Trent Rockets to take home their first Hundred title. After amassing five wins in the group stage, they became just the second team to win after coming through the Eliminator, the first being the Southern …

WebDesk · 18 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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The Women’s Hundred in numbers: worthy winners and overseas stars

London, 18 August 2026: Now that The Hundred has reached its conclusion after Sunday’s final, our correspondent Ed Mace took a deep dive into the statistics. Rampant Rockets: There’s no better place to start than with the champions, the Trent Rockets who dominated from start to finish, with just one loss against the London Spirit …

WebDesk · 18 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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McDonald says Australia must take ownership after Bangladesh defeat

Darwin, 17 August 2026: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admitted his side allowed its standards to slip in the nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin, but resisted calls for sweeping changes ahead of the second Test in Mackay. Bangladesh completed a commanding victory inside four days, leaving Australia with significant questions …

WebDesk · 17 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

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Irfaan Shukkur eyes Top End T20 title as Bangladesh HP step up Darwin preparations

Darwin, 17 August 2026: Bangladesh High Performance (HP) batter Irfaan Shukkur believes a blend of youth and experience can propel his side towards the title at the Top End T20 Series 2026 as the squad continued its preparations in Darwin for a second successive day. The nine-team tournament will be played in Darwin from 21 …

WebDesk · 17 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Rahman eyes Bangladesh comeback through Top End T20 Series in Darwin

Darwin, 16 August 2026: Bangladesh cricketer Sabir Rahman is viewing the Top End T20 Series in Darwin as an opportunity to push his case for a return to the national team, saying he intends to make the most of another chance at the top level. Bangladesh HP are preparing for the nine-team tournament, which will …

WebDesk · 16 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Shanto hails Bangladesh’s belief after historic Test victory in Australia

Darwin, 16 August 2026: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed his side’s belief, discipline and willingness to embrace difficult conditions after a historic nine-wicket win over Australia in the first Test in Darwin. Bangladesh, playing only their third Test in Australia, completed a memorable victory on the fourth day to take a 1-0 lead in …

WebDesk · 16 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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