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Pakistan targets West Indies’ vulnerability with spin-heavy squad for Test series

Pakistan targets West Indies’ vulnerability with spin-heavy squad for Test series

Pakistan has unveiled a spin-dominant squad for the upcoming two-match home Test series against West Indies, aiming to exploit the visitors’ well-documented struggles against spin bowling.
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  • 2025-01-12 16:30:27
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Holding heaps scorn on 'ridiculous' ICC Test Championships

Holding heaps scorn on 'ridiculous' ICC Test Championships

Legendary West Indies fast bowler turned commentator Michael Holding has heaped criticism on the...

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  • 2020-05-03 23:35:06
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Ashes 2021-22: Silverwood tests positive as sorry England seek SCG consolation win

Ashes 2021-22: Silverwood tests positive as sorry England seek SCG consolation win

England head coach Chris Silverwood has tested positive for COVID-19 during his team's dismal...

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  • 2022-01-02 05:40:25
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Babar Azam back to lead Pakistan as De Kock gets set to reach Test landmark

Babar Azam back to lead Pakistan as De Kock gets set to reach Test landmark

Babar Azam will finally get the chance to lead Pakistan in Test cricket as a two-match series...

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  • 2021-01-25 11:47:30
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Joe Root reaches 100 Tests: Fantastic at four, career peaks and the pursuit of Tendulkar

Joe Root reaches 100 Tests: Fantastic at four, career peaks and the pursuit of Tendulkar

Joe Root is used to reaching milestones, but the batsman will bring up a special Test century when he...

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  • 2021-02-04 07:41:52
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Brathwaite, Greaves, Hodge post half-centuries but WI stumble on first day of warm-up match

Brathwaite, Greaves, Hodge post half-centuries but WI stumble on first day of warm-up match

West Indies' batting frailties were again exposed, as they stumbled against an inexperienced...

Moeen Ali returns as England name eight uncapped players in Test training group

Moeen Ali returns as England name eight uncapped players in Test training group

England all-rounder Moeen Ali is back in the Test fold after being named in a 30-man training...

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  • 2020-06-17 09:09:41
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Abbas and Naseem earn Pakistan Test recalls for West Indies tour

Abbas and Naseem earn Pakistan Test recalls for West Indies tour

Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shah have been recalled to the Pakistan Test squad for their series...

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  • 2021-06-04 04:21:26
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Ashes 2021-22: Stokes and Bairstow to be assessed as Root calls for fight 'from ball one'

Ashes 2021-22: Stokes and Bairstow to be assessed as Root calls for fight 'from ball one'

Joe Root plans to give Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow as much time as possible to be fit for a...

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  • 2022-01-12 03:09:18
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Hales overlooked as England call up 14 uncapped players for group training

Hales overlooked as England call up 14 uncapped players for group training

England have named 14 uncapped players among a 55-man squad to join up for England group training. 
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  • 2020-05-29 06:24:05
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Ashes 2021-22: Root nightmare as Cummins' Australia roll England before rain intervenes

Ashes 2021-22: Root nightmare as Cummins' Australia roll England before rain intervenes

Pat Cummins made a blistering start to his Australia captaincy, spearheading a day of destruction...

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  • 2021-12-08 02:12:29
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Pope and Root centuries get England back into second Test against New Zealand

Pope and Root centuries get England back into second Test against New Zealand

Impressive centuries from Ollie Pope and Joe Root helped England close in on New Zealand's...

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  • 2022-06-12 13:12:00
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Gabba set to host fourth Test as doubts are dispelled

Gabba set to host fourth Test as doubts are dispelled

The fourth Test between Australia and India is set to go ahead at the Gabba as scheduled, the...

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  • 2021-01-10 18:55:36
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Indefatigable Anderson breaks Cook's England record – the numbers behind an incredible career

Indefatigable Anderson breaks Cook's England record – the numbers behind an incredible career

James Anderson's incredible career will reach a new high when he becomes England's most-capped...

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  • 2021-06-10 04:44:35
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Ashes 2021-22: Botham attacks 'gutless' England as Cook says team have hit rock bottom

Ashes 2021-22: Botham attacks 'gutless' England as Cook says team have hit rock bottom

Ian Botham led an onslaught of criticism for England's Ashes failures after Joe Root's team...

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  • 2022-01-16 10:42:58
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Rahane still India's most important Test batsman, says Kohli after humbling loss

Rahane still India's most important Test batsman, says Kohli after humbling loss

Virat Kohli bristled at the suggestion that Ajinkya Rahane's place in the India batting line-up...

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  • 2021-02-09 11:48:46
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Pakistan out to continue Test run as Zimbabwe bid to end Harare drought

Pakistan out to continue Test run as Zimbabwe bid to end Harare drought

Pakistan will be aiming to extend their winning run in Test cricket when they take on Zimbabwe in...

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  • 2021-05-06 05:49:20
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Australia go top of Test and T20 rankings

Australia go top of Test and T20 rankings

Australia have replaced India at the top of the ICC Test rankings and are also the number one...

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  • 2020-05-01 03:28:22
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South Africa close in on victory after Verreynne and Rabada heroics

South Africa close in on victory after Verreynne and Rabada heroics

South Africa need six wickets on the final day for victory after Kyle Verreynne's maiden Test...

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  • 2022-02-28 01:44:01
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Ashes 2021-22: England paceman Archer 'almost at the end of the road' with recovery from injury

Ashes 2021-22: England paceman Archer 'almost at the end of the road' with recovery from injury

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has revealed he is "almost at the end of the road" with his...

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  • 2021-12-08 07:50:39
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England players eager for clarification over Ashes coronavirus protocols

England players eager for clarification over Ashes coronavirus protocols

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will hold talks with Cricket Australia over coronavirus restrictions...

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  • 2021-07-30 08:27:06
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Shaw and Yadav replace Sundar, Gill and Khan in India Test squad

Shaw and Yadav replace Sundar, Gill and Khan in India Test squad

Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav have been called up to India's squad for the Test series against England...

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  • 2021-07-26 05:40:42
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Babar Azam scores his biggest Test century as Pakistan take control against Bangladesh

Babar Azam scores his biggest Test century as Pakistan take control against Bangladesh

Babar Azam continued his incredible form by reaching a career-best 143 not out as Pakistan took...

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  • 2020-02-08 09:04:29
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Fan who racially abused Jofra Archer gets two-year ban

Fan who racially abused Jofra Archer gets two-year ban

The supporter who racially abused Jofra Archer during England's Test match in Mount Maunganui has...

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  • 2020-01-13 16:13:54
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Bracey, Robinson get England Test calls, Stokes 'making excellent progress'

Bracey, Robinson get England Test calls, Stokes 'making excellent progress'

James Bracey and Ollie Robinson have been handed their first England Test call-ups, while Craig...

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  • 2021-05-18 10:31:12
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Centurions Abid and Azhar dominate before Muzarabani hits back for Zimbabwe

Centurions Abid and Azhar dominate before Muzarabani hits back for Zimbabwe

Abid Ali and Azhar Ali each hit centuries to put Pakistan in control on day one of the second Test in...

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  • 2021-05-07 12:01:12
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Stokes faces India accusation but says Kohli spat was 'nothing untoward'

Stokes faces India accusation but says Kohli spat was 'nothing untoward'

Ben Stokes said his heated exchange with Virat Kohli was an example of "two blokes who care what...

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  • 2021-03-04 08:59:58
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India name Ashwin and Jadeja in five-man attack for ICC World Test Championship final

India name Ashwin and Jadeja in five-man attack for ICC World Test Championship final

Spin duo Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been named in India's side for the ICC World Test...

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  • 2021-06-17 12:00:47
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South Africa edge second ODI against Pakistan despite Zaman heroics

South Africa edge second ODI against Pakistan despite Zaman heroics

Fakhar Zaman's stunning 193 proved in vain as South Africa levelled the three-match ODI series...

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  • 2021-04-04 12:20:12
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Shami, Siraj and Bumrah inspire India to sensational victory over bedraggled England

Shami, Siraj and Bumrah inspire India to sensational victory over bedraggled England

India turned a gripping second Test on its head at Lord's and skittled England for 120 on the...

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  • 2021-08-16 13:05:04
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Joe Root finds extra Ashes motivation after watching 'The Test'

Joe Root finds extra Ashes motivation after watching 'The Test'

England captain Joe Root has been inspired to "do something special" during the next Ashes series...

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  • 2020-03-30 14:15:27
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Pakistan in good shape for England series, says captain Azhar

Pakistan in good shape for England series, says captain Azhar

Azhar Ali sounded a note of cautious optimism over Pakistan's preparations for the Test series in...

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  • 2020-07-08 04:06:06
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Robinson recalled by England for South Africa Tests

Robinson recalled by England for South Africa Tests

England have recalled Ollie Robinson for their upcoming Test series against South Africa.
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  • 2022-08-02 09:12:53
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Ashes 2021-22: Disappointed Gooch laments England's 'lack of competitiveness'

Ashes 2021-22: Disappointed Gooch laments England's 'lack of competitiveness'

England's lack of competitiveness during the ongoing Ashes series is a cause for huge concern,...

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  • 2022-01-01 07:48:55
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Athanaze, Greaves, Louis lead Windies rise in Test rankings

Athanaze, Greaves, Louis lead Windies rise in Test rankings

West Indies’ emphatic 201-run triumph over Bangladesh in the first Test in Antigua has not only...

Ashes 2021-22: England swing the axe with four changes for Boxing Day Test

Ashes 2021-22: England swing the axe with four changes for Boxing Day Test

England have made sweeping changes ahead of the Ashes Boxing Day Test with Rory Burns, Ollie Pope,...

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  • 2021-12-24 21:38:01
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Rohit replaces Kohli as India ODI skipper and named Test vice-captain

Rohit replaces Kohli as India ODI skipper and named Test vice-captain

Rohit Sharma has replaced Virat Kohli as India's ODI skipper and has also taken over from Ajinkya...

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  • 2021-12-08 09:53:04
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Childish' Smith in the spotlight after India survive for Sydney draw

Childish' Smith in the spotlight after India survive for Sydney draw

Fair or foul? Gamesmanship or unsportsmanlike conduct? Steve Smith found himself in the spotlight...

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  • 2021-01-11 09:44:20
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New Zealand cruise to eight-wicket victory over sorry England

New Zealand cruise to eight-wicket victory over sorry England

Tom Latham surpassed 4,000 Test runs as he led New Zealand to a comprehensive eight-wicket triumph over...

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  • 2021-06-13 06:29:06
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Ashes 2021-22: England hit back after batting collapse but Australia on top in Hobart

Ashes 2021-22: England hit back after batting collapse but Australia on top in Hobart

England fought back with the ball after another batting collapse, but Australia remained on top...

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  • 2022-01-15 07:22:01
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Root sees chaos theory pay off as England keep winning streak alive

Root sees chaos theory pay off as England keep winning streak alive

Joe Root felt England's calmness under pressure was the key to securing victory in the second Test...

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  • 2021-01-25 09:41:54
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Fourth century for Fawad as Pakistan build big lead over Zimbabwe

Fourth century for Fawad as Pakistan build big lead over Zimbabwe

Fawad Alam scored his fourth Test century to put Pakistan in complete command of the first Test...

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  • 2021-04-30 10:57:53
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Day four of World Test Championship final washed out

Day four of World Test Championship final washed out

New Zealand were unable to build a lead on day four of the World Test Championship final against...

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  • 2021-06-21 09:46:09
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England lose unfortunate Foakes, Billings and Hameed added to Test squad

England lose unfortunate Foakes, Billings and Hameed added to Test squad

England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series with New Zealand...

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  • 2021-05-26 08:17:54
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Jamieson and Conway put New Zealand in control

Jamieson and Conway put New Zealand in control

Kyle Jamieson and Devon Conway continued their magnificent starts to life in the longest format to...

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  • 2021-06-20 14:52:54
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England skipper Root regains top spot in ICC Test batting rankings

England skipper Root regains top spot in ICC Test batting rankings

England captain Joe Root has regained top spot in the ICC men's Test batting rankings following...

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  • 2021-09-01 04:39:21
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Kohli calls for 'strict action' following alleged racist abuse of India players at SCG

Kohli calls for 'strict action' following alleged racist abuse of India players at SCG

Virat Kohli called for "strict action" to be taken after India players claimed they were subjected to racial...

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  • 2021-01-10 06:58:25
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Afridi and Root take ICC Cricketer of the Year titles

Afridi and Root take ICC Cricketer of the Year titles

Shaheen Afridi and Joe Root have been named the ICC men's Player of the Year and Test Cricketer of...

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  • 2022-01-24 05:49:53
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Shamar Joseph defies pain and exhaustion to lead West Indies to remarkable victory over Australia

Shamar Joseph defies pain and exhaustion to lead West Indies to remarkable victory over Australia

The Gabba in Brisbane witnessed an extraordinary display of courage and skill as Shamar Joseph,...

Ashwin joins 400 club for India: Success in Australia, left-hander habits and five-wicket hauls

Ashwin joins 400 club for India: Success in Australia, left-hander habits and five-wicket hauls

It was another special day for Ravichandran Ashwin as the India all-rounder claimed his 400th Test...

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  • 2021-02-25 11:53:09
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