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New Zealand tour of England 2023

England's captain Jos Buttler emphasises the importance of consistent team selection and expresses excitement over Jofra Archer's impending return as the World Cup approaches.

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England skipper Jos Buttler stresses loyalty in team selection, hails Archer's return as ODI World Cup 2023 edges closer

On the back of Dawid Malan's scintillating century and Moeen Ali's stifling spell with the ball, England defeated New Zealand by 100 runs in the 4th and final ODI.

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ENG vs NZ: Malan's scintillating century leads England to series win over New Zealand; gruesome thumb injury puts Southee's World Cup dreams in jeopardy

In the fourth ODI against England at Lord's, New Zealand's pace maestro Tim Southee sustained a thumb injury, sparking concerns for the team ahead of the ODI World Cup.

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ENG vs NZ: New Zealand's ace pacer suffers major injury scare ahead of ODI World Cup

England's star bowler Chris Woakes heaped praise on team's prolific all-rounder Ben Stokes and termed him a superhuman after latter's incredible 182-run knock against New Zealand of late.

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ENG vs NZ: Ben Stokes is a superhuman that can do incredible things — England's star all-rounder

Ben Stokes' record-breaking 182 not only overshadowed Jason Roy's earlier record but also paved the way for England's 181-run victory against New Zealand in the penultimate ODI match at The Oval.

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Record-buster Ben Stokes apologised to Jason Roy after smoking scintillating 182. Know why?

Ben Stokes delivers a masterclass with a record-breaking 182 against New Zealand, signalling England's formidable presence ahead of the World Cup.

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NZ vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Ben Stokes' record-breaking 182 coupled with poor New Zealand batting guides England to 2-1 series lead

England vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: All-rounder Ben Stokes went on a six-hitting spree during his record-breaking 182-run knock to help hosts post 368 on the board.

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Ben Stokes breaks Jason Roy's ODI record with career-best 182 vs New Zealand, sounds alarm bells ahead of World Cup

England's seasoned all-rounder, Moeen Ali, secured his position among the top spinners of the country by bagging his 100th wicket in ODIs in the match against New Zealand in Southampton.

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ENG vs NZ: Moeen Ali steps on a big milestone, becomes only third English spinner to achieve this feat

England vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Liam Livingstone rescued England from 55/5 to help them post a fighting total of 226/7 in a rain-curtailed game.

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7 wickets fall for 36 runs! New Zealand collapse in run chase, lose to England by 79 runs in second ODI

England vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: The rain-curtailed 34 overs per side encounter saw Mitchell Santner take a one-handed stunner to dismiss English opener.

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Watch: Mitchell Santner goes airborne to make Jonny Bairstow’s jaw drop with one-handed stunner

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Ahead of the resumption of the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings have made a little modification to the squad. Express pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

IPL 2025 to resume on May 17, 2025.

PBKS pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled for the remainder of the season.

PBKS players celebrate during IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: PBKS Sign Ex-RCB Pacer as Replacement for Injured Lockie Ferguson

Ahead of the resumption of the IPL 2025, LSG have made a striking shake-up to the squad. Star pacer Mayank Yadav has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

LSG pacer Mayank Yadav has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

William O'Rourke to come in as a replacement.

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LSG Suffer Huge Setback as Star Pacer Has Been Ruled Out for the Remainder of the IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant and Co. to Bank on Kiwi Replacement

Mumbai Indians are reportedly in a bid to include Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka as a replacement player for the last leg of IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians are likely to include Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka in their squad for last leg of IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians are currently placed fourth in the IPL 2025 points table

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya in this frame

Mumbai Indians set to hire Sri Lanka captain to boost their IPL 2025 playoff hopes amidst overseas players' uncertainty

Ahead of the IPL 2025's resumption, star overseas players Moeen Ali and Rovman Powell have not joined Kolkata Knight Riders.

KKR will take on RCB in Bengaluru on May 17. 

According to a source, Rovman Powell is injured and Moeen Ali is down with viral infection.

KKR have two games remaining in the tournament. 

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Double blow to KKR ahead of RCB clash, two star overseas players likely to be unavailable for remainder of IPL 2025

The likes of Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone and Phil Salt have rejoined RCB's squad ahead of IPL 2025's resumption

RCB have received a major boost as many overseas stars have made their return to the squad

The likes of Phil Salt, Tim David, Romario Shepherd and many more have rejoined the RCB squad

RCB team in this frame

After Josh Hazlewood, RCB get another boost with two star overseas players' return for last leg of IPL 2025

BCCI has announced India's women's squad for the ODI and T20I series against England which is set to start from June 28

India's women's squad for white-ball series against England has been announced

India will play 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs against England

India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur in frame

BCCI announces India's squad for England series, star all-rounder makes much-awaited comeback

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Following Golden State Warriors' eventual exit, Charles Barkley did not refrain from taking a brutal shot at the ageing trio of the team.

The Golden State Warriors lost the Game 5 to the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

With the loss, Warriors' campaign has come to an end.

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'They got three old guys': Charles Barkley Takes a Brutal Shot at Warriors' Ageing Superstars Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green After Playoff Defeat to the Timberwolves

New Zealand tour of England, 2023