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New Zealand tour of Australia 2022

Former Australia captain Steve Smith constructed a masterpiece in Aaron Finch's last ODI game for the country as the Baggy Greens registered a convincing 25-run win against New Zealand in the third and final ODI of the series.

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In Aaron Finch's farewell game, ton-up Steve Smith helps Australia clean sweep New Zealand

Australia skipper Aaron Finch, who is playing his last One Day International, received a Guard of Honour from New Zealand players in their third match of the three-match ODI series on Sunday (September 11).

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Watch: Aaron Finch receives Guard of Honour from New Zealand players in his final ODI, video goes viral

Former Australia captain Steve Smith constructed a masterpiece in Aaron Finch's last game for the country and once again gave a solid account of why he is one of the most important players in the Baggy Greens' white-ball set-up.

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Steve Smith sparkles with first ODI ton in almost two years, constructs a masterpiece against New Zealand

Australian pacer Sean Abbott was sensational with the new ball against New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-ODI series at Cazaly’s stadium, Cairns.

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Sean Abbott breaks West Indies bowler’s all-time ODI record with 28 dot balls in a row

New Zealand could not break their long-running losing streak in ODIs on Australian soil even after a strong bowling display.

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New Zealand's ODI curse on Australian soil continues, get bundled out for 82 in chase of 196

Australia vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: In the second ODI between Australia and New Zealand on September 8 (Thursday), the onlookers were left chuckling after the Baggy Greens flopped an easy chance to send Black Caps captain Kane Williamson back to the pavilion for a golden duck.

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Watch: 'Mayhem in the middle' as Australia fail to cash in on a bizarre mix-up between New Zealand batters

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On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

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Cricket Australia issues statement on concern over their players involved in IPL 2025 and PSL 2025

The exciting Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav understands there is a need for him to give his body some time to recover the pace lost.

Mayank Yadav's pace has dropped considerably since his return after injury.

In the previous game against Punjab Kings, Mayank remained wicketless and conceded 60 runs.

Mayank said that he needs to give his body some time to get back breakneck speeds.

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Mayank Yadav breaks silence on his reduced pace ahead of RCB clash, says 'The body will...'

After the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled following air raids in neighbouring cities, the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is on as of now.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala following air raids alert in neigbouring cities.

IPL chairman said that the LSG vs RCB match is on as of now.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to move players from Dharamsala to Delhi. 

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Will LSG vs RCB clash in Lucknow go ahead amidst India-Pakistan military clash? IPL chairman gives crucial update

The IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called which saw both teams splitting points

The PBKS vs DC clash was called off amidst escalating India-Pakistan border tensions

IPL 2025 points table remained unchanged after the PBKS vs DC clash

PBKS' Prabhsimran Singh react during the IPL 2025 match against DC

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: Here's how the standings shape up after PBKS vs DC match was called off

The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) is expected to be put off due to security reasons amidst escalating India-Pakistan border tensions 

BCCI has called for an immediate meeting to discuss the future of IPL 2025

Earlier PBKS vs DC match was called off in Dharamsala 

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Big News: IPL 2025 likely to be shelved due to security reasons, BCCI calls for immediate meeting to ensure overseas players' safety

PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi claims that the damage to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was done to distrupt the PSL 2025. The eight matches remaining will be played in the UAE.

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was hit on May 8.

The match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings was called off.

The remainder of the PSL 2025 will be played in the UAE. 

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PCB shifts PSL 2025 out of Pakistan amidst military confrontation on border, remainder of the tournament to be hosted in UAE

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Tennis legend Boris Becker reflected on a difficult phase of his life when he served a prison sentence in the United Kingdom.

Boris Becker is a 6-time Grand Slam winner.

Boris Becker faced prison sentence back in 2022.

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