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🏏 Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Calls for New Global Cricket Body, Criticises ICC Over ‘Indian Influence’
Islamabad, February 3 — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the International Cricket Council (ICC), accusing the global governing body of operating under Indian political influence and calling for the formation of a new international cricket organisation. His remarks come amid rising political and sporting tensions ahead of the
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🏏 ICC U19 World Cup 2026: Thomas Rew’s Century Powers England to 277 Against Australia in Semi-Final
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), February 3 — A magnificent century from skipper Thomas Rew propelled England Under-19 to a competitive total of 277 runs against arch-rivals Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 at the Queen’s Sports Club on Tuesday. Opting to bat first in a high-pressure knockout clash, England
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🌍 Sobhana Mostary, Katherine Fraser Shine in Latest ICC Women’s T20I Rankings
Bangladesh’s flawless run at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026 in Nepal has started yielding rewards beyond qualification, with several players making notable jumps in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Rankings. Winning all seven matches, Bangladesh not only booked their ticket to the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup but also stamped their authority
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ICC U19 World Cup 2026: umpires, match referees for semi-final; 2 Indians
ICC announced match officials for the U19 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Australia vs England in Bulawayo, Feb 3, with Zahid Bassarath & Virender Sharma as on-field umpires. Prakash Bhatt (India) is the match referee. India vs Afghanistan in Harare, Feb 4, with Shaun Haig & Russell Warren as on-field umpires. Graeme La Brooy is
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Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair returns for quarters against Mumbai
Karun Nair returns to the Karnataka squad for the Ranji Trophy quarters against Mumbai at the BKC ground from Feb 6-10. Prasidh Krishna bolsters the team. Nair, who injured his hand, returns alongside KL Rahul & Mayank Agarwal. Devdutt Padikkal, with a 120 not out off 85 balls, & R Smaran boost confidence. Vyshak
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Virat Kohli consoled Ishan Kishan when he was on verge of tears
Ishan Kishan, after being dropped from the BCCI contract list in 2024, made a comeback. During a form slump in 2021 for the Mumbai Indians, Virat Kohli consoled a distraught Ishan. Ishan recalled almost crying before Kohli’s words. “Bas kisi tarah se aansu roke hue the,” Ishan said. Later, Kohli was at the non-striker’s
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England and Brook seek redemption at T20 WC after failures at global events
England aim for a fresh start at the T20 World Cup after the Ashes & past failures. Harry Brook, now captain after Buttler’s exit post Champions Trophy, faces scrutiny. Brook apologised for a nightclub incident before Ashes. England play Nepal in Mumbai on Sunday. The team boasts batting firepower but pace bowling is a
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Pakistan boycott could weaken global cricket as franchise leagues grow: Atherton
Former England captain Michael Atherton warned that Pakistan boycotting their India match at the T20 World Cup could hurt international cricket’s finances and stability. Writing in The Times, he said the lucrative fixture underpins broadcast revenue shared with smaller boards, and its loss may depress future deals, further weakening the global game as franchise
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🚨 Josh Hazlewood to Miss Early T20 World Cup Matches
🇦🇺 Sean Abbott Added as Travelling Reserve Australia’s injury troubles ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 continue as Josh Hazlewood’s return has been delayed, ruling him out of the initial stages of the tournament. The senior pacer will remain in Sydney to continue his rehabilitation from an Achilles issue. 🩺 What’s the Update
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🚨 Eshan Malinga Ruled Out of SL vs ENG T20I
⏳ T20 World Cup Selection Now in Doubt Sri Lanka have suffered a major blow ahead of the T20 World Cup as young pacer Eshan Malinga has been ruled out of the SL vs ENG 5th T20I due to a dislocated shoulder. The injury has cast serious doubt over his place in Sri Lanka’s final
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- 🏏 Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Calls for New Global Cricket Body, Criticises ICC Over ‘Indian Influence’
- 🏏 ICC U19 World Cup 2026: Thomas Rew’s Century Powers England to 277 Against Australia in Semi-Final
- 🌍 Sobhana Mostary, Katherine Fraser Shine in Latest ICC Women’s T20I Rankings
- ICC U19 World Cup 2026: umpires, match referees for semi-final; 2 Indians
- Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair returns for quarters against Mumbai
