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MATCH STORY: New Zealand's proud record of ICC knock-out stage attendance comes to an end in T20 WC

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T20 WC: 43-year-old spinner shatters records after making debut in 1997

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

T20 World Cup 2024 ticket sales has gone live and is up for grabs with the ICC launching a public ballot system that is set to conclude on February 7.

England's Jos Buttler with the T20 World Cup 2022 trophy in this frame. (Getty)

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Big News: T20 World Cup 2024 tickets up for grabs, here's how you can apply as ICC introduces public ballot

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Basketball

The Phoenix Mercury are all set to host Dallas Wings on Monday, July 7th at the PHX Arena, Phoenix, Arizona. 

Phoenix Mercury will go up against Dallas Wings on Monday, July 7th. 

Phoenix Mercury are still second in the standings and are 4.5 game behind the Minnesota Lynx. 

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Phoenix Mercury Injury Report: What is the latest health update of Satou Sabally, will she feature against Dallas Wings?

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Wiaan Mulder declared South Africa's innings in the second Test against Zimbabwe when he was on verge of shattering Brian Lara's legendary World Record of 400

Wiaan Mulder sacrificed shot at Brian Lara's World Record

When he was at 367, Mulder declared South Africa's innings at 626/5

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Wiaan Mulder's heart over stats, stuns everyone after declaring South Africa's innings at 626/5 to spare Brian Lara's '400' World Record

Baseball

On Sunday evening, the Washington Nationals pulled off a major move by firing their general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez.

Washington Nationals have fired their general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. 

Mike DeBartolo, who has been with the Nats since 2012, will be serving as the general manager for the Nationals.

Dave Martinez in the frame

Why did the Washington Nationals fire Dave Martinez? MLB insider breaks down the decision

Sanjog Gupta was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council on July 7th, Monday

ICC have appointed Sanjog Gupta as their new CEO

Sanjog started his career as a journalist 

Sanjog Gupta in this frame

ICC names Sanjog Gupta as new Chief Executive Officer, here is all you need to know about him

New York Mets superstar Juan Soto, who has the most expensive contract in the MLB history, won't be on the All-Star field representing the National League.

Juan Soto's snub comes after him leading the NL with 4.0 offensive WAR.

He is followed by Shohei Ohtahi as the Japanese international has 3.9 offensive WAR.

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Why Juan Soto missed the 2025 NL All-Star Team despite leading in WAR?

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Kipling Doriga

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Tony Ura

109 by Charles Amini v Namibia on March 29, 2023 - r

Charles Amini

109 by Lega Siaka v Hong Kong, China on November 9, 2014 - w

6/41 by Chad Soper v Hong Kong, China on November 6, 2016 - r

Chad Soper

5/13 by Riley Hekure v United Arab Emirates on March 5, 2023 - w

5/25 by Chad Soper v United Arab Emirates on February 28, 2023 - r

151 by Tony Ura v Ireland on March 6, 2018 - Ireland beat Papua New Guinea by 4 wickets

6/41 by Chad Soper v Hong Kong, China on November 6, 2016 - Papua New Guinea beat Hong Kong by 14 runs

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Canada

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Jersey

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Assad Vala - (2003 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Tony Ura - (1363 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Charles Amini - (1128 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Chad Soper - (70 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Norman Vanua - (61 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Norman Vanua

Assad Vala - (55 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Zimbabwe - Harare Sports Club, Harare

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium

United Arab Emirates - Zayed Cricket Stadium

Scotland - Mannofield Park, Aberdeen

Namibia - Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Namibia - United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek

United Arab Emirates - Dubai International Stadium

Australia - Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville

USA - Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida

India - Perintalmanna Cricket Stadium, Malappuram

United Arab Emirates - ICC Academy, Dubai

Zimbabwe - Old Hararians, Harare

Nepal - Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Namibia - Affies Park, Windhoek

Hong Kong - Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground

Papua New Guinea - Amini Park, Port Moresby

Oman - Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman

Oman - Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2), Oman

Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

107* by Tony Ura v Philippines on March 23, 2019 - a

93* by Assad Vala v Uganda on July 12, 2022 - w

93* by Tony Ura v Singapore on July 3, 2022 - w

5/9 by Kabua Morea v Philippines on July 23, 2023 - r

Kabua Morea

5/15 by Damien Ravu v Vanuatu on July 9, 2019 - w

Damien Ravu

5/17 by Norman Vanua v Vanuatu on July 13, 2019 - r

107* by Tony Ura v Philippines on March 23, 2019 - Match Abandoned 

5/9 by Kabua Morea v Philippines on July 23, 2023 - Papua New Guinea beat Philippines by 117 runs

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Japan

Kenya

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New Zealand

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Samoa

Singapore

Uganda

Vanuatu

Zimbabwe

Tony Ura - (1634 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Assad Vala - (1274 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Charles Amini - (1028 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Norman Vanua - (66 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Charles Amini - (47 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Assad Vala - (37 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Zimbabwe - Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo

Ireland - Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast

Zimbabwe - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

West Indies - Guyana National Stadium, Guyana

Malaysia - Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur

United Arab Emirates - ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai

Ireland - The Village, Malahide, Dublin

West Indies - Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago

Singapore - Indian Association Ground, Singapore

Samoa - Tuanaimato cricket Oval Grounds, Apia

Samoa - Garden Ovals, no 3, Apia

Samoa - Garden Ovals, no 1, Apia

Samoa - Garden Ovals, no 2, Apia

Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman

56 by Assad Vala v Oman on October 17, 2021 - Oman beat Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets

4/31 by Kabua Morea v Scotland on October 19, 2021 - Scotland beat Papua New Guinea by 17 runs

Kipling Doriga - (134 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Sese Bau - (111 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Assad Vala - (110 runs for Papua New Guinea)

Kabua Morea - (8 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

Chad Soper - (5 wickets for Papua New Guinea)

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