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Australia U-19 star Harjas Singh smashes triple century in 50-over grade game
October 04, 2025

Australia U-19 star Harjas Singh smashes triple century in 50-over grade game

The left hander, who doesn't hold a state contract, hit 35 sixes in a remarkable display in Sydney on Saturday

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Gill inherits the wealth of India's Rohit-Kohli era
October 04, 2025

Gill inherits the wealth of India's Rohit-Kohli era

There are challenges ahead for the new ODI captain but he has an abundance of resources and talent to work with

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Sri Lanka appoint Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as batting and spin-bowling coaches
October 04, 2025

Sri Lanka appoint Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as batting and spin-bowling coaches

Wood has been contracted for one year and Ferdinands for two

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No Ashwin, no problem for player-of-the-match Ravindra Jadeja
October 04, 2025

No Ashwin, no problem for player-of-the-match Ravindra Jadeja

The India allrounder said working on his mindset and fitness had helped him maintain his superb form in 2025

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Chase: 'There is obviously a struggle in the Caribbean for finances'
October 04, 2025

Chase: 'There is obviously a struggle in the Caribbean for finances'

"I am not using that as an excuse. I still think that the onus is on the players to find some way to churn up runs and wickets"

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Handshakes and rain in focus as India look to continue unbeaten run against Pakistan
October 04, 2025

Handshakes and rain in focus as India look to continue unbeaten run against Pakistan

India have dominated all of their 11 ODIs against Pakistan so far

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Jadeja, Siraj wrap up India's innings win inside three days
October 04, 2025

Jadeja, Siraj wrap up India's innings win inside three days

Having declared overnight, India completed their demolition of WI after lunch on day three

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Vidarbha's lower-order sets Rest of India a fighting 361-run target for Irani Cup glory
October 04, 2025

Vidarbha's lower-order sets Rest of India a fighting 361-run target for Irani Cup glory

Thakare, Dubey then dismissed the Rest of India openers late in the day, leaving them with only eight wickets in hand

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Van Heerden becomes first injury substitute under new trial
October 04, 2025

Van Heerden becomes first injury substitute under new trial

He replaced Edward Moore for Western Province in South Africa's first-class competition

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Australia, Sri Lanka share points from washout in Colombo
October 04, 2025

Australia, Sri Lanka share points from washout in Colombo

Australia continue to top the table while Sri Lanka jump to fifth after their first points of this World Cup

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Marsh 103* brushes aside Neesham four-for as Australia clinch series 2-0
October 04, 2025

Marsh 103* brushes aside Neesham four-for as Australia clinch series 2-0

Defending a low total, NZ fought back courtesy Neesham's spell but Marsh stood tall till the end

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'Focus is only cricket' - India, Pakistan on mood ahead of World Cup clash
October 04, 2025

'Focus is only cricket' - India, Pakistan on mood ahead of World Cup clash

Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana and India's bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi did not dwell on the tensions between the countries ahead of Sunday's fixture

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Konstas fails first Ashes audition as NSW slump on rain-soaked day in Perth
October 04, 2025

Konstas fails first Ashes audition as NSW slump on rain-soaked day in Perth

The opener only made 4 and Kurtis Patterson was dismissed cheaply as NSW made a bad start

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Silk, Weatherald, Hope shine as Tasmania rally from rocky start
October 04, 2025

Silk, Weatherald, Hope shine as Tasmania rally from rocky start

Jordan Silk made 104, Brad Hope made 76 and Jake Weatherald made 67 to build his Ashes case and help Tasmania fight back after a top-order collapse

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Hunt, Lehmann centuries hand South Australia control over Victoria
October 04, 2025

Hunt, Lehmann centuries hand South Australia control over Victoria

The duo shared an unbeaten 212-run stand at Adelaide Oval after the defending champions slumped to 58 for 3

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Kohli and Rohit selected in India's ODI squad for Australia
October 04, 2025

Kohli and Rohit selected in India's ODI squad for Australia

Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the ODI series but is in the T20I squad

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Simmons happy with Bangladesh's 'exciting, aggressive' style of play against Afghanistan
October 04, 2025

Simmons happy with Bangladesh's 'exciting, aggressive' style of play against Afghanistan

The Bangladesh coach singled out the middle order and bowling line-up in his praise after they sealed the series against Afghanistan

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Gill replaces Rohit as India's ODI captain
October 04, 2025

Gill replaces Rohit as India's ODI captain

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both part of the squad for the ODIs in Australia

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Gill: 'No complaints, was a near-perfect game for us'
October 04, 2025

Gill: 'No complaints, was a near-perfect game for us'

Jadeja attributes his success with the bat to having a set position at No. 6

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John Windows, Durham's long-standing academy director, steps down for health reasons
October 04, 2025

John Windows, Durham's long-standing academy director, steps down for health reasons

Coach played key role in developing Stokes as a teenager, along with other future England stars

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Rowe replaces injured Devonshire in New Zealand's World Cup squad
October 04, 2025

Rowe replaces injured Devonshire in New Zealand's World Cup squad

Devonshire suffered a laceration on her bowling hand in training

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