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Joy For Pakistan Women's Cricket After Historic New Zealand Series Win

Pakistan Women's Cricket Team, broke a drought of more than five years and created their piece of history with an impressive 10-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I of their series in Dunedin on Tuesday. The much-improved Pakistan side amassed a competitive total of 137/6 from their 20 overs and bowled well to restrict the hosts and register a series-clinching victory. It was the first time Pakistan have won a T20I series against the White Ferns in their history, while it was also their first T20I series triumph away from home since they defeated Bangladesh in October 2018.

Glenn Maxwell Eyes Off Shock Red-Ball Return For World Test Championship Series

Limited-overs specialist Glenn Maxwell has not given up hope of making a return to Test cricket and is eyeing off an away series on the subcontinent at the end of the current ICC cycle as his best opportunity to do so. Maxwell has played just seven Tests for his country, with every one of those red-ball contests coming outside Australia and his most recent appearance more than six years ago. In that time Maxwell played a major role in helping Australia claim their inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in Dubai in 2021 and then starred once again during the Aussies' recent successful ICC Men's Cricket World Cup campaign in India.

Australia's Maxwell clings to test team recall hopes

MELBOURNE : Australia's Glenn Maxwell has not given up hope of playing test cricket again and says his record in the subcontinent could earn him a recall for the first time in more than seven years when the team tour Sri Lanka in early 2025.

Pakistan board gives Rauf green light for short Big Bash stint

LAHORE, Pakistan : Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) have given fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to make a limited appearance in Australia's Big Bash League, ending a standoff with the player.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Wins Hearts With Classy Gesture For Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma

Continuing a beautiful trend in the Indian team, Suryakumar Yadav won hearts on social media with his beautiful gesture after India sealed the 5-match T20I series against Australia 4-1. India's nervy victory in the 5th T20I helped the nation some wounds that Australia had inflicted by beating Rohit Sharma's side in the final of the Cricket World Cup 2023. After the match on Sunday, skipper Suryakumar handed the trophy to the newcomers in the team, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma, as the entire team celebrated the triumph.

David Warner A "Hero": Usman Khawaja's No-Nonsense Response To Mitchell Johnson's Criticism

David Warner's inclusion in the Australia team for the Test series against Pakistan has become a subject of serious debate, with suggestions being made that the opening batter didn't deserve to be included in the team. Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson, in his column, launched a sharp attack at Warner and the Australian selectors after he was added to the Test roster despite poor form. Johnson's criticism of Warner hasn't been welcomed by many, with Australia batter Usman Khawaja calling the comments by the former Aussie star "harsh".

Mitchell Johnson Reveals Reason Behind David Warner Attack: 'Personal, Disgusting' Dig

Two days after his attack on former teammate and current Australia opener David Warner, former pacer Mitchell Johnson has revealed the reason behind his tirade. Johnson, who lashed out at the Aussie opener, while also reigniting the ball-tampering controversy, claimed that Warner doesn't deserve a "hero's sendoff" referring to the Pakistan series being his last. The 42-year-old had also taken shots at Australia chief selector Geroge Bailey for persisting with Warner despite his poor outings recently.

We 'Reject Players': Ex-Star Calls Out Indian Cricket Team's Problem, Gives Ishan Kishan Reference

Former India batter Ajay Jadeja has fired shots at the team management for resting young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan for the last two T20Is of the five-match series against Australia. Kishan showcased impressive form during India's 4-1 series win against Australia, scoring 110 runs from three outings, including two fifties. However, he did not play the last two matches in Raipur and Bengaluru, respectively, with Punjab Kings stumper Jitesh Sharma taking his place. The 25-year-old also played just two matches during the recently-concluded World Cup, having replaced Shubman Gill (out with dengue) for the first two matches of the tournament.

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Joy For Pakistan Women's Cricket After Historic New Zealand Series Win

Glenn Maxwell Eyes Off Shock Red-Ball Return For World Test Championship Series

Australia's Maxwell clings to test team recall hopes

Pakistan board gives Rauf green light for short Big Bash stint

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Wins Hearts With Classy Gesture For Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma

David Warner A "Hero": Usman Khawaja's No-Nonsense Response To Mitchell Johnson's Criticism

Mitchell Johnson Reveals Reason Behind David Warner Attack: 'Personal, Disgusting' Dig

We 'Reject Players': Ex-Star Calls Out Indian Cricket Team's Problem, Gives Ishan Kishan Reference