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Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka stamped their authority with a 128-run win over Netherlands in the World Cup 2023 Qualifiers final at Harare Sports Club.

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Theekshana-Madushanka's clinical display bundles out Netherlands for 105, Sri Lanka win World Cup Qualifiers final by 128 runs

Maheesh Theekshana's four-fer followed by Pathum Nissanka's ton helped Sri Lanka beat West Indies by eight wickets with 34 balls to spare in World Cup Qualifiers 2023 clash at Harare Sports Club.

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West Indies finish World Cup qualifiers with 8-wicket defeat, Pathum Nissanka's ton helps Sri Lanka continue unbeaten run ahead of final

West Indies were eliminated from ODI World Cup 2023 qualification race after a shocking loss to Scotland on July 1.

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With no hope of qualifying for World Cup, two West Indies pacers return home to prepare for Test series against India

After Ireland failed to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup, Andrew Balbirnie announced his decision to step down from the post of senior men's team captain.

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'I have made the decision to step down as ODI and T20I captain': Andrew Balbirnie quits Ireland captaincy, interim skipper announced

Zimbabwe’s World Cup 2023 Qualifiers can be summed up in a short sentence – one minute up, next minute down.

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Scotland knock out Zimbabwe out of World Cup 2023 race, stun hosts with 31-run win

Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka ended Zimbabwe's winning streak in year 2023 to confirm their berth in ODI World Cup 2023 later this year in India.

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Sri Lanka end Zimbabwe's unbeaten run in ODIs, Pathum Nissanka's ton helps chase down small total to cement World Cup berth

It has been a shambolic performance from West Indies in the ongoing World Cup Qualifiers 2023 in Zimbabwe.

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'We cannot come here and expect to be an elite team without preparation': Captain Shai Hope after West Indies fail to qualify for World Cup 2023

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No fire in Babylon? West Indies continue horrendous run, lose to Scotland by 7 wickets after getting all out for 181

In the ODI World Cup Qualifiers Super Six match on June 30 (Friday), Sri Lanka overcame a spirited Netherlands side by 21 runs at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

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ODI World Cup Qualifiers: Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana take Sri Lanka over the line against spirited Netherlands

On the back of Paul Sterling's pulverising knock of 162 runs, Ireland brushed aside United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers game at the Bulawayo Athletic Club on June 27 (Tuesday).

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Paul Stirling's whirlwind 162-run knock helps Ireland thrash UAE but 2023 ODI World Cup dream comes to a screeching halt

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Mumbai Indians (MI) registered a dominating nine-wicket win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by nine wickets. 

Mumbai Indians will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad for their 9th clash of IPL 2025. 

Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard

'I'm fed up of telling Chennai well played': Kieron Pollard reveals how his emotional talk fired up MI against arch-rivals

IPL 2025: Suresh Raina has questioned CSK's auction strategy whereas Harbhajan Singh wants their talent scout to answer for the lacklustre season.

Suresh Raina is CSK's second-highest run-scorer.

Raina has slammed CSK's strategy in mega auction.

CSK lost their sixth match from eigth games.

Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni

'Aapne Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul ko chhoda': 4-time IPL winner Suresh Raina disheartened to see CSK in 10th position

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals have lost two consecutive games after dominating the run chase. They are placed eighth on the points table.

Rajasthan Royals released Jos Buttler before IPL 2025 mega auction.

Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag were retained for Rs 14 crore each.

Buttler was roped in by Gujarat Titans for Rs 15.75 crore.

Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel

'I don't think that IPL is a breeding ground for talent': Former Mumbai Indians head coach on Rajasthan Royals' poor run

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings were outplayed by Mumbai Indians as the visitors suffered a nine-wicket defeat.

MS Dhoni registered a single-digit score.

17-year-old Ayush Mhatre contributed with a cameo.

CSK may look to make a few changes in the lineup in upcoming matches.

MS Dhoni

'Get a secured 11 for next year and come back strong': Disappointed MS Dhoni almost gives up on CSK's playoffs chances after MI loss

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Match Prediction: An in-form Jos Buttler will look to register another big score at the Eden Gardens.

KKR will look to get rid of GT's top-order early.

GT are over-dependent on their top order.

KKR may look to make a few changes to their batting order.

Mohammed Siraj, Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill 

KKR vs GT Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans' chance to hunt down low-on confidence Kolkata Knight Riders, check head-to-head and other details

John Cena becoming the 17-time WWE World Champion has bought out a reaction from WWE legend Ric Flair. Cena was tied with Flair at 16 for a considerable period.

John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to become the WWE Champion for the 17th time.

This was John Cena's farewell WrestleMania.

John Cena was tied with Ric Flair at 16 championships ahead of the event.

Ric Flair and John Cena

'It Was Only A...': Ric Flair Reacts to John Cena Breaking His Record with Historic 17th WWE Title Win at WrestleMania 41

Pakistan Cricket Board said that Jason Gillespie's claims are 'incorrect'. In turn, the board said the Australian owes them four months' salary.

Jason Gillespie was with Pakistan Test team for nearly 8 months. 

Gillespie hopes he gets rumeneration for his time as head coach.

PCB says Gillespie owes them four months' salary for not serving notice period. 

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PCB reacts to Jason Gillespie's non-payment accusations, says 'he is the one who owes PCB four months' salary'

After beating Cody Rhodes, thereby winning the WWE title for the 17th time, John Cena addressed the media and belittled the questions by calling them "clickbait".

John Cena defeats Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.

John Cena won the undisputed WWE Championship for a record 17th time.

John Cena won as a heel character.

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John Cena Roasts Media After Claiming 17th WWE Title at WrestleMania 41, Teases Massive Spoiler for Clickbait-Hungry Journalists

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