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Foreign stars return to RCB as IPL resumes

Foreign stars return to RCB as IPL resumes

15 May 2025 | 11:30 PM

Bengaluru, May 15 (UNI) South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi on Thursday rejoined Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the Indian Premier League resumes following a temporary suspension caused by heightened India-Pakistan tensions, which have now eased after a pause in military operations.

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Shafali returns to India women's team for Eng tour

Shafali returns to India women's team for Eng tour

15 May 2025 | 7:49 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) Explosive opener Shafali Verma on Thursday made a much-anticipated comeback to the Indian women’s cricket team with her inclusion in both the T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming England tour, starting June 28.

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WTC Final: ICC unveils record USD 5.76 mn prize pool

WTC Final: ICC unveils record USD 5.76 mn prize pool

15 May 2025 | 3:50 PM

Dubai, May 15 (UNI) With less than a month to go for the ICC World Test Championship Final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced a record-breaking prize pool of USD 5.76 million for the 2023–25 cycle — more than double the amount offered in previous editions.

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Former Sri Lanka player Dassanayake earns second stint as USA coach

Former Sri Lanka player Dassanayake earns second stint as USA coach

15 May 2025 | 1:18 PM

Colombo, May 15 (UNI) Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has been appointed as the new head coach of USA's men's team.

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England pacer Issy Wong back in fray for West Indies series

England pacer Issy Wong back in fray for West Indies series

15 May 2025 | 1:16 PM

London, May 15 (UNI) England have unveiled squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against the West Indies at home.

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Fresh faces in Ireland’s white-ball squads to face Windies

Fresh faces in Ireland’s white-ball squads to face Windies

14 May 2025 | 8:02 PM

Dublin, May 14 (UNI) Ireland have announced 14-member squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series at home against West Indies.

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Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events

Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events

14 May 2025 | 5:56 PM

Dubai, May 14 (UNI) Europe is gearing up to host four landmark pathway events during a blockbuster summer, with World Cup spots up for grabs across ICC Men’s, Women’s and U19 pathway events from May to August.

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Australia maintain big lead after annual ODI rankings update

Australia maintain big lead after annual ODI rankings update

14 May 2025 | 5:02 PM

Dubai, May 14 (UNI) England and India have made inroads though Australia has maintained their massive lead at the top of the ICC Women's ODI team rankings following the annual made
by the ICC on Wednesday.

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Sciver-Brunt looks to embrace captaincy challenge

Sciver-Brunt looks to embrace captaincy challenge

14 May 2025 | 3:04 PM

London, May 14 (UNI) New England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt wants to get the side back on track after a disappointing Ashes series earlier this year.

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Mehidy & Bryce named ICC Players of Month for April

Mehidy & Bryce named ICC Players of Month for April

14 May 2025 | 2:54 PM

Dubai, May 14 (UNI) Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce have been named as the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for April 2025.

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Henry & Dottin miss out as West Indies name squad for England

Henry & Dottin miss out as West Indies name squad for England

14 May 2025 | 12:48 PM

Antigua, May 14 (UNI) Experienced duo Chinelle Henry and Deandra Dottin are sidelined through injury as the West Indies revealed their 15-player squad for their white-ball tour of England that commences later this month.

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One of the hardest tours: Luus' verdict on SL tri-series

One of the hardest tours: Luus' verdict on SL tri-series

14 May 2025 | 12:41 PM

Durban, May 14 (UNI) Following a disappointing showing in the tri-series by South Africa, where the South Africa Women won only one out of their four fixtures, all-rounder Sune Luus gave an honest reflection of the tournament conditions in the subcontinent.

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PSL to resume on May 17 after postponement

PSL to resume on May 17 after postponement

13 May 2025 | 8:22 PM

Lahore, May 13 (UNI) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will resume on May 17 after its postponement because of the hostilities between India and neighbouring Pakistan.

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Pakistan appoint Mike  Hesson as white-ball head coach

Pakistan appoint Mike Hesson as white-ball head coach

13 May 2025 | 5:03 PM

Karachi, May 13 (UNI) Mike Hesson has been announced as the white-ball head coach of the men’s team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday.

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CA backs Aussie players as IPL resumes May 17

CA backs Aussie players as IPL resumes May 17

13 May 2025 | 4:57 PM

Melbourne, May 13 (UNI) Cricket Australia (CA) has said it will support players in making individual decisions on whether to return for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to resume this weekend following a temporary suspension caused by cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan.

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