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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule for the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, which will be held from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka. The tournament features eight teams, including defending champions Australia, and will take place across five venues.
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had previously decided to rebrand the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, but following a report in Cricbuzz, Sachin Tendulkar has intervened and persuaded the ECB and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to retain the Pataudi name for the bilateral
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Madhesh Province emerged victorious in the first TB Shah Memorial U-16 National Cricket Tournament held at the Kalungchowk Ground in Birendranagar, Surkhet. They defeated Bagmati Province by seven wickets in the final, avenging their group-stage defeat. The tournament, organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal in memory of its former
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South Africa secured a thrilling victory in the Test Cricket World Cup final by defeating Australia by 5 wickets at the iconic Lord's Stadium. Led by Bawuma, South Africa broke the country's "Cricket World Cup curse" with their win, surpassing a target of 282
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Vertu Motors, a UK-based automotive retailer, has announced its sponsorship of the Super 9s, a disability cricket team in the Nottinghamshire region. The partnership aims to strengthen disability cricket in the region and promote inclusivity, accessibility, and community development through sport. As part of the deal, Vertu branding will feature
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Cricket Scotland, Cricket Ireland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association had planned to launch the European T20 Premier League this summer. However, the tournament has been delayed until 2026, with initial concerns about its feasibility on home soil. The competition, featuring two Irish-based teams, including one in Belfast, could provide
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Guernsey Cricket has announced a new sponsorship arrangement with Headway Guernsey, a local charity that supports islanders living with acquired brain injuries. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to community, inclusion, and wellbeing through sport, with Headway Guernsey's branding set to feature prominently across Guernsey Cricket's
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Bungay Cricket Club, a small-town English cricket team, has embarked on an innovative sponsorship scheme, courtesy of James Wightman, owner of Wightman & Co Flooring Ltd. The agreement involves a £100 donation to the club for every catch taken off Wightman's bowling. However, if a catch is dropped,
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Shubman Gill's decision to sport a bat sticker with the word "Prince" written on it has sparked a controversy, with many accusing him of being self-obsessed and overhyped. The critics point out that Sachin Tendulkar never used the tag "God" on his bat, and
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The Proteas cricket team made a stunning comeback in their World Test Championship (WTC) Final match against Australia at Lord's, with Kagiso Rabada taking five wickets and Marco Jansen producing a fine performance with the ball. However, it was a different story with the bat as the Proteas&
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As Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2023, former South African seamer Vernon Philander has expressed his admiration for the Indian batting legend. Philander believes that Kohli has been a fantastic advert for the sport and a role model for many youngsters, crediting him for
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Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, earning widespread acclaim from the cricket community. The recognition is a testament to his significant achievements in international cricket, including leading India to victory in three major ICC tournaments. BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla hailed
