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BCCI Distances Itself from Abrar Ahmed Signing in The Hundred

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that it has no authority to intervene in the controversy surrounding the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by the Sunrisers franchise for the upcoming season of The Hundred.

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ECB set for U-turn on interviews of England’s Ashes players before county season

The England and Wales Cricket Board appears ready to reverse plans to block the Test contingent from speaking.

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Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed defies talk of ‘shadow ban’ with Sunrisers deal in Hundred

The leg-spinner was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000, after fears the four Indian-owned sides would operate a ‘shadow ban’ on picking Pakistani players

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Teenager with hearing disability killed after reaction during T20 cricket world cup final misunderstood as cheer

Scuffle broke out after boy reacted loudly to fall of India wicket

The Independent UK

Suryakumar Yadav: Axar Patel Was “Very Angry” After T20 World Cup 2026 Omission

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that vice-captain Axar Patel was “very angry” after being left out of the playing XI during India’s victorious run at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

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Baggy green burns for 'responsible' Blues batsman

In-form Kurtis Patterson has taken on more responsibility with the bat this season for NSW and says he keen to add to his two Test matches.

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A historic day at Hundred auction but barely any women were there to see it

There were £210,00 deals for Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney in what was meant to herald a new era, but it was still mostly men making decisions

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‘Sometimes you feel very sad’: what the Iranian football asylum seekers can expect from life in Australia

‘It will be challenging to learn English, or to know about the new culture, but everything takes time,’ says Afghanistan-born cricket player Tooba Sarwari

The Guardian - AU

How a small town near São Paulo made Brazil a standard bearer for cricket’s global growth

A chance romance helped Poços de Caldas become a hotbed for the sport that, from East Timor to Nigeria, is spreading its wings like never before

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t call me Dhruv Rathee’: A 14-year-old has a newsroom at UP home, critics nearby, and now an FIR

In a neighbourhood in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 14-year-old Ashwamit Gautam lives a life very different from most teenagers his age. While many of his peers discuss exam syllabi or cricket scores, Ashwamit spends hours analysing India’s economy, politics and the future of opposition alliances – often from a small room…

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Country diary: The art of noticing rewards with a mini glittering web

Knightwood Inclosure, New Forest: I realise my knowledge of my favourite haunt is the size of the spidery-speck hanging in the heather

The Guardian - UK

Holding out for a Hero? How cricket’s Hundred auction works and who is available

With Indian Premier League investment on board, the Hundred has followed the IPL’s lead with a player auction for the 2026 season in London this week

The Guardian - UK

Alyssa Healy’s final match underlines recurring truth of women’s Test cricket

The retiring captain got one last win but her score highlighted how scarce opportunities make those quirks of bad luck cut rather than sting

The Guardian - AU

‘Ispe Mein Kya Bolun?’: Ishan Kishan Irritated by Question After T20 World Cup 2026 Win

India’s triumphant victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 sparked celebrations across the country, but it also triggered a debate after the team reportedly took the trophy to a Hindu temple in Ahmedabad.

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‘It nearly killed me’: King Charles jokes about trying cricket in Royal Navy

The King joked that his Royal Navy days of playing cricket across the Caribbean islands “nearly killed me”, as he was presented with a signed cricket bat by Sir Viv Richards.

The Independent UK

Bargain Hunt star says landmark Hundred auction will be ‘historic moment for UK sport’

Bargain Hunt’s Richard Madley is set to oversee this week’s bidding

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BCCI Announces ₹131 Crore Cash Reward After India’s Historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Victory

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a cash reward of ₹131 crore for Team India following their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The reward recognizes the exceptional performance of the players, coaching staff, and selectors who played a crucial…

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New skipper Molineux back for women's Windies tour

Australia's women's cricket team has received a boost for the West Indies series, with Sophie Molineux expected to return from her back injury.

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The Independent UK

King Charles jokes with cricket legend on how playing the sport in Caribbean ‘nearly killed’ him

King Charles was presented with a signed bat from Sir Viv Richards at the annual Commonwealth Day reception at St James’s Palace

Evening Standard

King jokes with Sir Viv Richards about his cricket attempts in Royal Navy

Charles said playing cricket across the Caribbean islands during his service with the Royal Navy ‘nearly killed me’.

The Independent UK

Kevin Pietersen says tension remains with Graeme Swann after making up with Matt Prior and Andrew Strauss

Pietersen reportedly had a difficult relationship with Swann and Prior during the latter stages of his playing career

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Did Sanju Samson Just Surpass MS Dhoni’s Legacy?

Cricket fans love a bold debate. But after India’s recent T20 World Cup triumph, one question exploded across social media and divided the cricket world. Did Sanju Samson just surpass MS Dhoni’s legacy? It sounds shocking. Dhoni is one of the most iconic captains in cricket history. Yet Samson’s explosive…

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Trophies Matter More Than Milestones, Says Gautam Gambhir After India’s T20 World Cup Triumph

Following India’s emphatic victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, head coach Gautam Gambhir reiterated a philosophy he believes Indian cricket must embrace — trophies matter far more than personal milestones.

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Who is Sanjana Ganesan? Meet the Sports Host and Wife of Jasprit Bumrah

Cricket broadcasts today go far beyond the action that unfolds on the pitch. Viewers not only follow the matches but also the discussions, interviews, and expert analysis that surround the game. In recent years, one name that has become increasingly familiar to cricket audiences is Sanjana Ganesan. Regular viewers of…

The Independent UK

Indians pour into streets to dance, sing and celebrate after historic T20 cricket World Cup win

Crowd of over 100,000 roar in delight at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in Gujarat as Indian team lifts trophy

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