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Mushfiqur, Litton centuries take Bangladesh to 476
November 20, 2025

Mushfiqur, Litton centuries take Bangladesh to 476

Mushfiqur became the 11th batter to score a century in his 100th Test as Ireland toiled away in the morning session

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Australia's injuries fuel English optimism but task ahead is huge
November 20, 2025

Australia's injuries fuel English optimism but task ahead is huge

The home side have handed out two debuts for the first time since 2019 while there remains much interest in the Perth pitch

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Lee: Give Doggett the new ball ahead of Boland
November 20, 2025

Lee: Give Doggett the new ball ahead of Boland

The former quick said Boland could seam it "off ice" and not having to wait could help the debutant

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Smith: If the result doesn't go our way, we can turn it around
November 20, 2025

Smith: If the result doesn't go our way, we can turn it around

Australia will start the Ashes without Cummins and Hazlewood and have two debutants in the XI but they aren't fretting it

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Weatherald and Doggett handed debuts in first Ashes Test
November 20, 2025

Weatherald and Doggett handed debuts in first Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja will have his sixth opener partner since the retirement of David Warner

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Perth curators ride the storms as pitch battle adds Ashes intrigue
November 20, 2025

Perth curators ride the storms as pitch battle adds Ashes intrigue

Unseasonal weather in Western Australia, and a relatively new venue, means surface characteristics are unknown

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Fixtures for Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 confirmed; Harare Sports Club to host final
November 20, 2025

Fixtures for Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 confirmed; Harare Sports Club to host final

Tanzania will be making their debut in the competition, which will also see Japan featuring in it for the second time

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Azhar Ali resigns as PCB's selector and head of youth development
November 19, 2025

Azhar Ali resigns as PCB's selector and head of youth development

It's understood Azhar felt the appointment of Sarfaraz Ahmed in a role that aligned closely with his own responsibilities led him to feel his position...

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Ben Stokes yearns to join 'lucky few' in Ashes history
November 19, 2025

Ben Stokes yearns to join 'lucky few' in Ashes history

Skipper calls on his England side to claim their own place in series pantheon on Australian soil

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Mushfiqur 99* headlines Bangladesh's strong start in second Test against Ireland
November 19, 2025

Mushfiqur 99* headlines Bangladesh's strong start in second Test against Ireland

Mominul Haque also scored a half-century even as Andy McBrine took all four wickets for Ireland

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Wilson, Litchfield help Thunder register season's first win
November 19, 2025

Wilson, Litchfield help Thunder register season's first win

Beaten in their first three games, Thunder remain seventh on the table but are now back in the hunt after a convincing win over Scorchers

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Conway and Santner outdo Hope's 109 to seal it for New Zealand
November 19, 2025

Conway and Santner outdo Hope's 109 to seal it for New Zealand

The hosts took an unbeatable 2-0 lead against West Indies in the three-match ODI series

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Ngidi added to South Africa squad for second Test against India
November 19, 2025

Ngidi added to South Africa squad for second Test against India

With Kagiso Rabada missing the Kolkata Test with a rib injury, the visitors have bolstered their fast bowling stocks

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England pick Bashir in 12-man squad for Perth
November 19, 2025

England pick Bashir in 12-man squad for Perth

McCullum and Stokes have deferred the decision to unleash an all pace attack in the first Ashes Test

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Mitchell replaces Rohit as No. 1 ranked ODI batter
November 19, 2025

Mitchell replaces Rohit as No. 1 ranked ODI batter

This marked just the second time that a New Zealand batter has occupied the top spot, following Glenn Turner's reign in 1979.

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Starc ready for extra burden as Australia's senior paceman
November 19, 2025

Starc ready for extra burden as Australia's senior paceman

Left-armer will lead Australia's pace attack in the opening Ashes Test in the absence of Cummins and Hazlewood

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Greatbatch elected New Zealand Cricket president as board posts NZ$ 2.2 million profit
November 19, 2025

Greatbatch elected New Zealand Cricket president as board posts NZ$ 2.2 million profit

NZC turned around a projected deficit of $ 6.8 million.

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Tamil Nadu split coaches mid-season after Ranji Trophy struggles
November 19, 2025

Tamil Nadu split coaches mid-season after Ranji Trophy struggles

Senthilnathan will remain in charge of the red-ball team. Venkataramana has been brought to coach the white-ball team

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Marsh set for surprise Shield return with an eye on the Ashes
November 19, 2025

Marsh set for surprise Shield return with an eye on the Ashes

The Australia allrounder will play Shield cricket in December and is seen as a potential top-order option in the Tests against England

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Ashes FAQ: Do England really have a chance?
November 19, 2025

Ashes FAQ: Do England really have a chance?

Get up to speed with all you need to know as the clock ticks down to the first ball in Perth

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Manipur's Lamabam Ajay Singh given out for hitting the ball twice
November 19, 2025

Manipur's Lamabam Ajay Singh given out for hitting the ball twice

The last instance of this rare dismissal in the Ranji Trophy came in 2005-06

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