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Will Pucovski ruled out, Marcus Harris called up to Australia Test squad

Will Pucovski was Saturday ruled out of Australia's first Test against India after failing to sufficiently recover from a concussion, with Marcus Harris called up as his replacement. Pucovski had ...

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New Zealand drop Ross Taylor, include Kane Williamson for Pakistan T20s

New Zealand have dropped veteran batsman Ross Taylor from their Twenty20 squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan, while the side has been bolstered by the return of Trent Boult ...

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England's Squad For Sri Lankan Tour Announced; Ben Stokes Rested

England cricket selectors on Friday recalled Jonny Bairstow to the Test squad for next month's series in Sri Lanka but rested Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer. Bairstow, 31, has played ...

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NZ vs WI: Nicholls' Ton Puts Kiwis On Top Against Windies

Fortune favored Henry Nicholls, who posted a crucial century for New Zealand to wrest the honors from the West Indies on day one of the second Test at the Basin ...

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Cummins Hoping To Break Mould As Bowling Test Captain

Pat Cummins Friday said he saw no reason why a bowler could not captain the Australian Test side after former skipper Michael Clarke backed him as Tim Paine's successor. Wicketkeeper ...

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Aus vs Ind: Gavaskar Warns Concussion-Victim Pucovski Of Bouncer Barrage

Indian great Sunil Gavaskar Friday warned Will Pucovski will face a short ball barrage if picked for the first Test in Adelaide, despite the Australian rookie recovering from a concussion. ...

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Kohli absence will create 'void' for India - Tendulkar

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said captain Virat Kohli's departure will leave a "void" for India in their Test tour of Australia, but added that it will hand a golden opportunity ...

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Hurricanes edge Sixers to open Australia's Big Bash

A mini batting collapse by defending champions Sydney Sixers handed victory Thursday to the Hobart Hurricanes as Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League returned for a 10th season with a raft ...

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NZ vs WI: Dad-To-Be Williamson Pulls Out Of Windies Test After Abrupt U-Turn

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Thursday pulled out of the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington as he awaits the imminent arrival of his first child. The ...

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NZ vs WI, 2nd Test: Williamson Confirms His Participation Despite Imminent Baby Arrival

New Zealand captain and batting mainstay Kane Williamson confirmed Thursday he will play in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington despite the imminent arrival of his first ...

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Smith Happy With The Current Set Up Despite 'Discussions' On His Return To Captaincy

Steve Smith, on Thursday, admitted that "discussions" had taken place about his return to captain the Australian team, but said he was happy with the current set-up. The 31-year-old skippered ...

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Aus vs Ind: Smith Pumped For Test Clashes After Missing Last India Series

Steve Smith admitted Thursday he was pumped to play his first Test in almost a year, revealing how hard it was to miss India's last series in Australia when he ...

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Aus vs Ind: Kohli's Absence Will Create 'Void' For India During Test Series, Says Tendulkar

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said captain Virat Kohli's departure will leave a "void" for India in their Test tour of Australia, but added that it will hand a golden opportunity ...

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Aus vs Ind: Warner Ruled Out From First Test Against India

Australia's star opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of the first Test against India but will try to return for the second installment on Boxing Day, Cricket Australia ...

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Aus vs Ind, 3rd T20I: Match Summary And Scoreboard

Australia held on for a thrilling 12-run victory in a dead-rubber final T20-international against India Tuesday despite an imperious knock of 85 from Virat Kohli. Once the Indian skipper was ...

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Aus A vs Ind A: Australia Test Hopeful Pucovski Concussed, Will Miss 2nd Warm-up Game

Australian batsman Will Pucovski suffered "mild concussion symptoms" after a delivery struck his helmet in a warm-up match between India A and Australia A in Sydney on Tuesday, casting doubt ...

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Pak Squad Set To Leave Quarantine Barring 1 Member

Pakistan's cricketers will leave quarantine in Christchurch on Tuesday after testing negative for Covid-19, New Zealand health authorities said. The touring party of more than 50 players and offic ...

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NZ vs WI: Watling Declared Fit For 2nd Test, Windies Struggle With Injuries

New Zealand's number one wicketkeeper BJ Watling is set to return from injury for the second Test against the West Indies, while the tourists suffered a double blow Tuesday with ...

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Aus A vs Ind A: Cameron Green Smashes Century, Indian Bowlers Take 8 Wickets On Day 2

Fast-rising star Cameron Green plundered a century but the pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed in a warm-up against the tourists Monday. ...

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Aus A vs Ind A: Burns, Pucovski Fail To Impress In Warm Up Game Against India

The pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed with the bat in a warm-up against the tourists Monday, underlining the hosts' vulnerability without ...

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BBL 10: Curran To Return Back Home, Won't Play For Sydney Sixers This Season

England all-rounder Tom Curran on Monday announced that he will not return to Australia to play in the Big Bash League(BBL) this year, citing the strains of ongoing biosecurity rules. ...

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Covid Regulations In NZ 'Mentally' Affecting Pakistan Squad, Says Coach Misbah-ul-Haq

The Pakistan cricketers complained Monday of being affected "mentally and physically" by New Zealand's strict Covid-19 protocols which have kept the players holed up in their quarantine hotel for ...

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England Tour Of South Africa Under Threat, 2nd ODI Postponed

England's tour of South Africa remained in the balance on Sunday after the two countries' cricket boards announced that Monday's planned second one-day international in Cape Town will not ...

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Australia vs India, 2nd T20I: Match Summary and Scoreboard

Hardik Pandya powered India to a gripping second T20 international victory to take the series against Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Pandya hit an enormous six off debutant Daniel Sams ...

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Uncertainty Surrounds England Tour Of South Africa After New Covid-19 Scare

Two members of England cricket's touring party in South Africa have tested positive for Covid-19 and the re-scheduled first one-day international was canceled on Sunday. The match in Paarl was ...

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