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"Someone Who Has Played For...": Hardik Pandya's Blunt Admission On His New Role

Hardik Pandya may be an all-rounder but he holds his batting exploits close to his heart because it gives him a "wonderful feeling" every time he scores big runs and guides India to victory. Pandya produced another sterling performance with the bat in the fourth T20I against England on Friday, emerging as the joint-highest scorer with Shivam Dube on 53 runs in the match in Pune. His half-century not only guided India to a 15-run win but also helped the hosts take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Australia Star Beth Mooney Makes History, Becomes First-Ever Women's Player To Huge Milestone

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney made history on Saturday, slamming her maiden Test century and becoming the first-ever women's player from her country to have centuries across all formats. Mooney achieved this feat during the one-off Women's Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). In the first innings in reply to 170 scored by England who were put to field first, Australia's Mooney more than half the deficit herself, making 106 in 173 balls, with seven fours. Her runs came at a strike rate of over 61.

Past woes still echo as unpredictable England arrive in town

Ireland and England's latest meeting, 150 years after their first, comes freighted with greater than average levels of uncertainty.

Former SA cricketer Buster Farrer dies aged 88

Former South African cricketer William "Buster" Farrer has died.

Pakistan's Champions Trophy Squad Announced: Mohammad Rizwan-led Side Springs Big Surprise, Four Make Comeback

Pakistan selectors on Friday sprung a surprise by including just one specialist spinner and picking nine batsmen in their 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month. Abrar Ahmed, 26, the only specialist spinner in the squad captained by Mohammad Rizwan, has played four ODIs taking 10 wickets with a best of 4/33.

'Not Taking Any Pressure': India's Parunika Sisodia After Win vs England In U19 Women's World Cup Semis

Not worrying about pressure and being "ruthless" have been the hallmark of the Indian team so far as it aims to retain the U19 Women's T20 World Cup, said left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia after guiding her side to the final of the prestigious tournament on Friday. India are just win away from retaining the title when they take on South Africa on Sunday and Parunika said the team enters every match with the determination to dominate. India crushed England by nine wickets to set up a summit clash with South Africa, who defeated Australia by five wickets in the other semifinal.

Lewis Hamilton's 'pushing in background', abandoned race plans, Max Verstappen statement

After more than 30 years without the roar of Formula 1 engines on an African racetrack, Lewis Hamilton might see his 'dream' come true. South Africa and Rwanda are vying to secure a spot on the 2027 F1 calendar and become the first African hosts of a Grand Prix since 1993.

SA U19s cruise past Australia to make ICC Women's T20 World Cup final

The Proteas U19 Women sealed a spot in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final after beating Australia by five wickets in Friday's semi-final in Kuala Lumpur.

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"Someone Who Has Played For...": Hardik Pandya's Blunt Admission On His New Role

Australia Star Beth Mooney Makes History, Becomes First-Ever Women's Player To Huge Milestone

Past woes still echo as unpredictable England arrive in town

Former SA cricketer Buster Farrer dies aged 88

Pakistan's Champions Trophy Squad Announced: Mohammad Rizwan-led Side Springs Big Surprise, Four Make Comeback

'Not Taking Any Pressure': India's Parunika Sisodia After Win vs England In U19 Women's World Cup Semis

Lewis Hamilton's 'pushing in background', abandoned race plans, Max Verstappen statement

SA U19s cruise past Australia to make ICC Women's T20 World Cup final