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Dominant Australia sweep Sri Lanka series as Karunaratne bows out 09 Feb 2025 - 11:26 am
Australia's Usman Khawaja (2L) congratulates Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne (2R), who played his career's last match as Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews (L) and Dinesh Chandimal (R) watch in Galle on February 9, 2025.  (Photo by Ishara S. Kodikara / AFP)
Abhishek ton helps India demolish England in final T20 03 Feb 2025 - 11:04 am
India’s players celebrate after their T20 series win over England.
Abhishek's 135 fires India to 247-9 in final T20 against England 02 Feb 2025 - 07:26 pm
India's Abhishek Sharma celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the fifth and final Twenty20 international cricket match between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 2, 2025. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP)
Sri Lanka crash to worst Test defeat in Australia thrashing 01 Feb 2025 - 01:35 pm
Australia's Alex Carey (L) stumps out Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis (R) during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on February 1, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. Kodikara / AFP)
Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test 29 Jan 2025 - 12:18 pm
Australia's captain Steve Smith plays a shot during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on January 29, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. Kodikara / AFP)
India's Bumrah named Test cricketer of the year after sensational 2024 27 Jan 2025 - 02:46 pm
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West Indies scent series-levelling win in second Pakistan Test 26 Jan 2025 - 04:35 pm
West Indies' Kevin Sinclair (R) celebrates with his teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Babar Azam (L) during the second day of the second Test cricket match between Pakistan and West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on January 26, 2025. (Photo by Farooq NAEEM / AFP)
Varma powers India home in T20 thriller against England 25 Jan 2025 - 09:35 pm
India's Tilak Varma plays a shot during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between India and England at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on January 25, 2025. (Photo by R.Satish BABU / AFP)
Noman Ali becomes first Pakistan spinner to take Test hat trick 25 Jan 2025 - 12:54 pm
Pakistan's Noman Ali celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies' Kemar Roach at the Multan Cricket Stadium on January 25, 2025. (Photo by Farooq Naeem / AFP)
Sharma, bowlers help India thrash England in T20 opener 22 Jan 2025 - 09:37 pm
India's Abhishek Sharma (L) is congratulated by Hardik Pandya for his innings during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between India and England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on January 22, 2025. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR / AFP)
ICC, IOC chiefs discuss key LA 2028 initiatives for cricket 22 Jan 2025 - 08:36 am
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IPL record-breaker Pant named Lucknow captain 20 Jan 2025 - 01:37 pm
(Files) Delhi Capitals' captain Rishabh Pant reacts during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match at the Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai on April 7, 2024. (Photo by Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)
Masood defends Pakistan's spin-spiced formula after Windies win 19 Jan 2025 - 04:39 pm
Pakistan's Noman Ali (R) celebrates with his captain Shan Masood after taking the wicket of West Indies' Kevin Sinclair during the second day of the first Test cricket match between Pakistan and West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)
Pakistan's Sajid and Abrar demolish West Indies in first Test win 19 Jan 2025 - 01:33 pm
Pakistan's Sajid Khan (C) celebrates with Mohammad Rizwan (L) and Babar Azam after taking a five-wicket haul at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on January 19, 2025. (Photo by Aamir Qureshi / AFP)
Noman and Sajid help Pakistan dominate West Indies in spin battle 18 Jan 2025 - 03:51 pm
Pakistan's Noman Ali celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies' Kevin Sinclair (L) during the second day of the first Test cricket match between Pakistan and West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)
Rohit leads India as struggling Bumrah called up 18 Jan 2025 - 03:01 pm
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma reacts during a press conference in Mumbai on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)
IPL's Punjab names Shreyas Iyer as captain 13 Jan 2025 - 12:54 pm
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Shami returns to India squad for England T20s after year absence 11 Jan 2025 - 07:42 pm
File photo of Mohammed Shami