IPL valuation reaches $20.6 billion to rank second only to NFL in per-match value
A report by Houlihan Lokey reveals the Indian Premier League’s brand value rose 10.3% over the past year to $20.6 billion, driven by major franchise ownership deals.
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West Indies defeat Pakistan by 90 runs in first Test to secure WTC points
West Indies secured a 90-run victory over Pakistan on day four of the first Test in Trinidad. The result earns West Indies crucial World Test Championship points while Pakistan remains bottom.
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Australian cricket legend hints at interest in vacant England Test coach role
The ECB is searching for a replacement for Brendon McCullum, who was sacked as England’s Test coach earlier this month, with an unnamed Australian cricket legend hinting at interest in the role.
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Ryan ten Doeschate named Knight Riders head of cricket strategy
Ryan ten Doeschate has been appointed to lead scouting, player recruitment, squad planning, and performance evaluation across all four Knight Riders franchises globally.
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Shubman Gill reclaims ICC ODI top batting spot as India dominates top five
India captain Shubman Gill has returned to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings with 801 points, overtaking New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma occupy third and fourth.
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Sky Sports highlights amateur cricket incident drawing global attention
Broadcaster Matt Kabir Floyd has explained a controversial amateur cricket incident that has gained international attention, following a viral story from local club cricket.
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NYSD League investigates ‘Clicky Ponting’ finger-clicking cheating allegations
The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has launched an investigation after a Saltburn fielder was accused of simulating a caught-behind dismissal by clicking his fingers during a match.
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Namibia bowler Bernard Scholtz climbs to seventh in ICC ODI rankings
Following strong performances against the Netherlands and Nepal in the CWC League 2, Namibia spinner Bernard Scholtz has risen to seventh place in the latest ICC ODI bowling rankings.
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Essex Cricket appoints first female Chair in club’s 150-year history
In a historic milestone, Essex has appointed its first-ever female Chair. The announcement comes as both the men’s and women’s teams prepare to compete in the top tier of domestic cricket.
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Andrew McDonald urges ICC to expand World Cup squad sizes for 2027 tournament
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has called on the ICC to increase squad sizes for the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa, following the tournament’s expansion to 14 teams.
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Australia coach Andrew McDonald hopes Ben Stokes makes Ashes comeback
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes a dramatic return from Test retirement by England’s Ben Stokes would create a fairytale storyline for next year’s Ashes series.
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AB de Villiers backs Rishabh Pant to find top form in Sri Lanka Test series
Former South Africa star AB de Villiers believes the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka will bring out the best in India’s Rishabh Pant, who recently scored 81 in a Test against Afghanistan.
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How former India masseur Rajeev Kumar inspired a generation of sports therapists
After starting his career earning just 100 rupees a month in 2002, former India team masseur Rajeev Kumar has traveled the world and helped over 50 masseurs from his village enter professional cricket.
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Crawley and Brook guide Sunrisers Leeds to dominant win over Super Giants
Zak Crawley and Harry Brook hit nine sixes combined to power Sunrisers Leeds to an explosive eight-wicket victory over the Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred.
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Shubman Gill leads 2026 ODI individual batting charts with explosive 154
Shubman Gill holds the highest individual ODI score of 2026 so far with 154 runs against Afghanistan, while England’s Harry Brook recorded the most destructive strike rate of 206.06.
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