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Rain washes out the 1st T20 international between New Zealand and England

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: Rain forced the abandonment of the first Twenty20 international between New Zealand and England after the visitors posted 153-6 in their completed innings Saturday. Sam Curran top-scored with 49 not out from 35 balls. He hit three fours and two sixes — and 19 runs from the final over of the England innings. Jos Buttler with 29 from 25 balls and Harry Brook with 20 from 14 both made starts but were unable to go on as the England batters struggled when the New Zealand bowlers took the pace off the ball. A shower caused a 15-minute break while England was batting, then returned more heavily between innings, finally causing the match to be abandoned around 10.10 p.m.

Afghanistan pulls out of Pakistan cricket tournament after Islamabad airstrikes kill 3 athletes

KABUL: Afghanistan has withdrawn its national cricket team from next month’s tri-nation tournament in Pakistan, after three Afghan cricketers were killed in overnight Pakistani military strikes amid the latest flare-up of tensions between the neighbors.

'Big shoes for me to fill', says Gill as Virat, Rohit make ODI return

PERTH :All eyes in Perth are on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the two India stalwarts prepare for the opening one-day international against Australia on Sunday, marking the first national team outing for the pair since winning the Champions Trophy in March.

Saudi cricket, South Asian Network unite to launch new league

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, in partnership with South Asian Network, has announced the launch of the Dunes Legends League T20 — an initiative that aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s position on the international cricket stage.

Afghanistan withdraws from Twenty20 cricket tri-series in Pakistan over military strikes

ISLAMABAD: The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn its national team from next month’s Twenty20 tri-series in Pakistan after it claimed three local cricketers died due to Pakistan military strikes in southeastern Paktika province on Friday. The ACB said in a post on social media Saturday that the cricketers were “targeted during a gathering” in Urgun district when they returned home after playing a friendly cricket match in Sharana, the capital of Paktika province. Afghanistan cricket board spokesman Said Nasim Sadat identified the three players as Kabeer Agha Argon, Sibghatullah Zirok, and Haroon, who, like many Afghans, only goes by one name. “The ACB considers this a great loss for Afghanistan’s sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family,” the ACB said. “In response of this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series.” Afghan captain Rashid Khan and the Afghanistan Sports Journalists Federation welcomed the decision. The federation condemned the strike as a “barbaric and shameful act, which stands in clear violation of all international laws.” The tri-series, also featuring Sri Lanka, was due to be played in between Nov.

Captain Waseem proud after UAE qualify for T20 World Cup

United Arab Emirates captain Muhammed Waseem expects his team to make their mark at the Twenty20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year after they claimed the last qualifying spot for the showpiece tournament.

England's Wood optimistic about fitness for Ashes opener

England fast bowler Mark Wood is "quietly confident" he will be fit for the Ashes opener against Australia next month after being sidelined since February due to a knee injury.

Saudi’s Al-Dawsari, Takahashi from Japan win Asian player awards

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al-Dawsari has been named Asian Player of the Year for the second time, with Japan’s Hana Takahashi claiming the women’s award at a gala ceremony in Riyadh on Thursday. Al-Dawsari, who helped his nation secure qualification for a third consecutive World Cup on Tuesday, reclaimed the award he previously won in 2022 ahead of fellow nominees Akram Afif of Qatar and Malaysia’s Arif Aiman. “I’m grateful to win this award,” said the Al-Hilal playmaker. Winning it for a second time is special because it came after a huge effort.

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Rain washes out the 1st T20 international between New Zealand and England

Afghanistan pulls out of Pakistan cricket tournament after Islamabad airstrikes kill 3 athletes

'Big shoes for me to fill', says Gill as Virat, Rohit make ODI return

Saudi cricket, South Asian Network unite to launch new league

Afghanistan withdraws from Twenty20 cricket tri-series in Pakistan over military strikes

Captain Waseem proud after UAE qualify for T20 World Cup

England's Wood optimistic about fitness for Ashes opener

Saudi’s Al-Dawsari, Takahashi from Japan win Asian player awards