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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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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.

Mayank Yadav, Rishabh Pant

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. 

Ravi Bishnoi, Virat Kohli

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. 

Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan

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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'When you lose everything, the only thing that remains is...': Novak Djokovic's Former Coach Boris Becker Reflects on His Prison Time in UK, Reveals How He Found the Strength to Overcome Hardship

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Zimbabwe - Harare Sports Club, Harare

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium

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Scotland - Mannofield Park, Aberdeen

Namibia - Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Namibia - United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek

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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

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