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'Babar Azam shouldn't play T20 cricket' - PAK SLAMMED after poor showing vs Ireland

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Pakistan players could face PAY CUTS, NOC denials after T20 World Cup humiliation

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Key factors behind Pakistan's exit in the Group Stage of T20 World Cup 2024

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EXPLAINED - How did USA qualify for T20 World Cup 2026?

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What is at stake for Pakistan in USA vs IRE T20 World Cup 2024 match? 

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Team India makes young boy's day after victory over Ireland

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Yuzi Chahal out of Sanjay Manjrekar's playing XI. Here's why

International Cricket Council (ICC) to implement Stop Clock rule in ODIs and T20Is to address the slow over rate issue. Notably, the Stop Clock rule will come into play from T20 World Cup.

West Indies' Chris Gayle performs with dancers at the launch of 100 days to go to the start of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Freedom Park in Bridgetown, Barbados, on February 22, 2024. (Getty)

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Big News: ICC comes up with massive rule change ahead of T20 World Cup to double up the thrill of cricket

All 20 teams will have a choice to play two warm-up games in T20 World Cup 2024. Notably, the showpiece tournament is set to start from June 2.

India's Jasprit Bumrah (R) celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli (C) and captain Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

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Revealed: How many warm-up matches will Team India play before T20 World Cup 2024?

In a big update, Sports Tak has learnt that T20 World Cup 2024's teams' squad will be announced by May 1. T20 World Cup is slated to start from June 2.

India's star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (left) in this frame. (Getty)

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Big update on Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad announcement, know the date here

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For the second Test of the series, Australia's batting lineup has been bolstered by Steve Smith's inclusion. Smith has a good Test record against West Indies.

Steve Smith averages nearly 125 against West Indies in Tests.

Josh Inglis made way for Smith.

Pat Cummins did not tinker with the top order amidst widespread criticism. 

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Steve Smith returns as Australia announce playing XI for 2nd Test against West Indies, batter with 17 runs in previous game dropped

MLC 2025: Donvan Ferreira's fier 9-ball 37 helped Texas Super Kings post 87/2 in five overs per side game, and end Washington Freedom's winning streak.

Donovan Ferreira hit Mitchell Owen for 4 sixes in the final over.

Shubham Ranjane contributed with a 14-ball 39.

Washington Freedom suffered their 1st defeat after 6 consecutive losses.

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Given just 1 chance by Delhi Capitals, South Africa batter smashes 5 sixes from 9 balls in 5-over game as Texas Super Kings beat Washington Freedom by 43 runs

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IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal was disappointed with the manner of his dismissal to England captain Ben Stokes. Jaiswal missed out on a century on Day 1 of Edgbaston Test.

Shubman Gill made 3 changes to the playing XI for Edgbaston Test.

Jasprit Bumrah is rested while Kuldeep Yadav wasn't included to extend batting lineup.

Yashasvi Jaiswal said that captain Gill wasn't confused about selection calls. 

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'There is no confusion': Yashasvi Jaiswal's straightforward response to criticism around Shubman Gill's playing XI selection calls

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Novak Djokovic advanced to the second round of Wimbledon 2025 after a hard-fought match, but his performance raised fresh concerns about his physical condition during play.

Novak Djokovic battled through a mid-match physical issue to secure a four-set victory at Wimbledon.

Djokovic offered candid post-match reflections, raising questions about his fitness going forward.

Novak Djokovic health update: Serb delivers major verdict on his current condition: "I don’t know what it is"

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Coco Gauff reflects on her shock Wimbledon first-round exit and hints at changes in her future grass-court preparation after a disappointing performance.

Coco Gauff crashed out of Wimbledon 2025 in the first round after a straight-sets defeat to Dayana Yastremska.

Gauff remains optimistic and is already planning adjustments for next year’s tournament strategy.

Coco Gauff reveals plans for next year's Wimbledon after a heartbreaking first-round exit

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Andrew Balbirnie

Andrew Robert McBrine

Barry John McCarthy

Benjamin Charlie White

Cade Carmichael

Craig Alexander Young

Curtis Campher

Fionn Philip Hand

Gareth James Delany

Gavin Hoey

George Henry Dockrell

Graham Ian Hume

Harry Tom Tector

Jordan Enno Neill

Joshua Brian Little

Liam McCarthy

Lorcan John Tucker

Mark Richard Adair

Matthew James Humphreys

Neil Alan Rock

Paul Robert Stirling

Peter Joseph Moor

George Ross Adair

Stephen Thomas Doheny

Thomas Mayes

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Pakistan

The Village, Malahide

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Lorcan Tucker

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Tim Murtagh

118 by Kevin O'Brien v Pakistan on May 11, 2018 - Pakistan beat Ireland by 5 wickets

6/57 by Matthew Humphreys v Zimbabwe on February 6, 2025 - Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs

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Afghanistan

Bangladesh

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Sri Lanka

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Barry McCarthy - (14 wickets for Ireland)

Barry McCarthy

Ireland - Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

Sri Lanka - Galle International Stadium, Galle

England - Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Zimbabwe - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Bangladesh - Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Ireland - The Village, Malahide

United Arab Emirates - Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi

India - Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun

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Josh Little

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5/10 by Simi Singh v United Arab Emirates on January 18, 2021 - r

Simi Singh

177 by Paul Stirling v Canada on September 7, 2010 - Ireland beat Canada by 92 runs

6/36 by Josh Little v Zimbabwe on December 15, 2023 - Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets

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Bermuda

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India

Kenya

Nepal

Netherlands

New Zealand

Oman

Papua New Guinea

Scotland

South Africa

United Arab Emirates

West Indies

William Porterfield - (4343 runs for Ireland)

Kevin O'Brien - (114 wickets for Ireland)

George Dockrell - (111 wickets for Ireland)

George Dockrell

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Australia - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Australia - Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Australia - The Gabba, Brisbane

Zimbabwe - Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo

Scotland - Cambusdoon New Ground, Ayrshire

Ireland - Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin

England - County Ground, Chelmsford

Canada - Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club, Toronto

India - Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Zimbabwe - Harare Sports Club, Harare

West Indies - Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

India - M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Australia - Manuka Oval, Canberra

Kenya - Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi

India - I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

West Indies - National Cricket Stadium, St George's

Scotland - Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh

West Indies - Sabina Park, Kingston

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

South Africa - SuperSport Park, Centurion

England - Utilita Bowl, Southampton

England - The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol

England - Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Netherlands - VRA Ground, Amstelveen

New Zealand - Seddon Park, Hamilton

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