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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: 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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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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T20 World Cup: India favourites on the New Zealand series showing
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: India, after a 4-1 series win vs NZ, are T20 World Cup favourites. Surya’s return to form is a positive. Ishan Kishan’s explosive knocks & Abhishek’s X-factor batting are key. India has match-winners at every position. Axar’s return & Arshdeep’s fifer boost bowling. Surya said, “It’s always good to get runs when you
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India awarded points as Pakistan forfeits Group A match, Pakistan faces tough road
Pakistan’s boycott of the India match gives India 2 points. India now needs 1 win from 3 matches for top-two. Pakistan faces a tough road with only 3 games: vs Netherlands (Feb 7), USA (Feb 10), and Namibia (Feb 18). Winning 3/3 secures qualification, 2/3 makes it a tiebreaker, and 1/3 likely eliminates them.
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Jemimah Rodrigues praises bowlers as Delhi Capitals reach WPL eliminators
Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues said the team always believed in its ability after qualifying for the WPL eliminators with a win over UP Warriorz. She praised the bowlers for restricting the opposition to 122 and said calm execution was key. Marizanne Kapp starred with three wickets as DC chased the target comfortably to
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