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New Zealand tour of England 2022

The Brendon McCullum effect is crystal clear.

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Brendon McCullum-inspired England break all-time Test record in chases

In a major blow to England, star wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes has been withdrawn from remainder of the third Test against New Zealand after testing positive for Covid-19, with Sam Billings called up as his replacement.

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Covid-19 tightens grip on India-England series, after Rohit Sharma star wicketkeeper contracts virus

Jamie Overton will make his debut for England in the third and final cricket test against New Zealand starting Thursday after fellow fast bowler Jimmy Anderson was ruled out because of an ankle injury.

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Big jolt for England: James Anderson ruled out of final Test against NZ, one of Overton twins to make debut

New Zealand's star batter Devon Conway has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the third and the final Test against Australia which will be played at Headingley from June 23 to 27 as he has already begun the five days of isolation.

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New Zealand's Devon Conway latest to catch Covid ahead of 3rd Test against England

Trent Boult, one of the most ferocious fast bowlers in world cricket right now, has broken a batting record. Trent Boult became the leading run-scorer at No.11 in Tests during the second Test between New Zealand and England on Tuesday.

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Trent Boult creates history, becomes highest run-scorer at no.11 in Test cricket

Veteran English pacer James Anderson picked up his 650th Test wicket as England began their push for a victory in the second Test against New Zealand at the Trent Bridge on Monday, June 13.

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ENG vs NZ: Veteran James Anderson becomes first pacer to breach 650 Test wickets record

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Joe Root sizzles yet again with a 150+ score against New Zealand

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Kane Williamson tests positive for Covid-19; to miss second Test vs England

Former England captain Joe Root was the saviour for England against New Zealand in the first Test at the Lord's on Sunday, June 5, with his unbeaten knock of 115 runs helping the struggling Test side to a five-wicket win over the Kiwis.

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Former England skipper Joe Root opens up on 'unhealthy relationship with captaincy' after record-breaking knock against Kiwis

England secured an important win over New Zealand in their 1st Test match at the Lord's on Sunday, June 6. Congress leader P Chidambaram hailed Root and Foakes for seeing New Zealand bowlers off on Day 4 and taking their team to a win.&nbsp;

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Former cabinet minister P Chidambaram tweets about Joe Root after he led England to victory over New Zealand 

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Shreyas Iyer has provided a big update on his finger injury after Punjab Kings' 10-run win over Rajasthan Royal in their IPL 2025 clash

Shreyas Iyer suffered a finger injury before IPL 2025 clash between PBKS and RR

After leading PBKS to 10-run win over RR, Shreyas Iyer gave an update on his injury

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer drops massive injury update after leading PBKS to 10-run win over RR, says 'I got hit, I will have to go and...'

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PBKS defeated RR by 10 runs

RR failed to chase down a 220-run target

Punjab Kings team members celebrate their team's win over Rajasthan Royals during the 2025 IPL match

RR vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Troika of Wadhera, Shashank, Harpreet hands PBKS crucial win to close in on playoffs as RR choke again

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Travis Head is yet to arrive in India as he had been diagnosed with Covid-19 and thus, is set to miss his side's encounter against the Lucknow Super Giants 

Travis Head will miss SRH's upcoming match against LSG

Travis Head had contracted Covid-19 and is yet to arrive in India

Travis Head in this frame

Big blow to SRH, superstar player tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of IPL 2025 clash against LSG, coach Daniel Vettori confirms

Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 clash

GT won the toss and opted to bowl first against DC

Here are the playing XIs of both the sides:

DC's Axar Patel (L) and GT's Shubman Gill in frame

DC vs GT Toss Update: Gujarat Titans invite Delhi Capitals to bat first, Kagiso Rabada returns to GT fold; know playing XI of both teams

Shreyas Iyer didn't turn up to field after Punjab Kings' batting in the IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals

Shreyas Iyer's injury comes as a big blow to Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer didn't turn up to field after PBKS' batting against RR

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame

PBKS suffer big jolt midway through IPL 2025 clash against RR, Shreyas Iyer didn't turn up to field, know who is leading Punjab's pack?

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Coco Gauff's wait for her first WTA 1000 title continues, as the American fell short in the Italian Open 2025 final, losing in straight sets to Italy's Jasmine Paolini. 

Gauff didn’t hold back in her praise for Jannik Sinner.

During her post-match press conference, the 2023 US Open champion was asked about the rise of Italian tennis.

Cocco Gauff and Jannik Sinner in the frame 

 Coco Gauff makes a Jannik Sinner comment after Italian Open final loss to Jasmine Paolini

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