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Bishan Bedi obituary

One of India’s greatest cricketers admired for his mesmerising spin bowling who captained his country in the 1970s

The Guardian - UK

England agree first multi-year central contracts but Ben Stokes takes short-term option

Influential Test captain opts to remain on a traditional 12-month deal despite being offered three years

Evening Standard

Bishan Singh Bedi: A craftsman of flight and an old-school straight talker

It started off as a lyrical amble across the stumps before he reached the bowling crease. And at the point of the release, almost meditating over the next note, the poet of aerial trajectory let go of the ball to spin a story.

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ECB hands out first multi-year central contracts

NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday that Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Mark Wood have been awarded three-year central contracts as part of their new multi-year contracting system.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup | What went wrong for Pakistan national cricket team

Pakistan's World Cup hopes hang in balance due to bowling woes, captaincy questions, and PCB instability. Naseem's injury, Shaheen's lack of early impact, Haris' runs conceded, spinners' lack of bite, Babar's captaincy, selection favouritism, security restrictions, and frequent PCB changes have all contributed.

The Hindu

'Comfortable at three' if Travis Head is back, says Australia's Mitchell Marsh

NEW DELHI: Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh on Tuesday expressed his readiness to take up the number three batting position if opener Travis Head returns to the team for their upcoming World Cup clash against the Netherlands.

The Times of India

Ben Stokes opts against multi-year England extension after 26 central contracts announced

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues

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'We'll address it': Mitchell Marsh on late batting collapse against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Australia won't dismiss their recent late collapse against Pakistan and will seek to rectify their batting weaknesses in the latter stages as they prepare to take on the Netherlands in their upcoming World Cup match, according to the in-form all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.

The Times of India

England players sign multi-year deals but Ben Stokes takes one-year extension

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes signs one-year England deal after turning down multiyear contract

The England & Wales Cricket Board has handed out its first multiyear central contracts but Ben Stokes has signed only a one-year deal

The Guardian - UK

ICC World Cup | We'll address the batting frailties in the back end, says Mitchell Marsh

Australia won't brush aside late collapse vs Pak, will look to address batting frailties vs Netherlands, says Mitchell Marsh. Warner, Marsh smashed hundreds, but late collapse saw them finish at 367/9. Pakistan gave blueprint on how to go about back end of innings. Head firming up for return, Marsh happy…

The Hindu

Afghanistan captain on his side’s stunning upset against Pakistan in Cricket World Cup: ‘Tastes sweet’

Afghanistan ends seven-match losing streak against Pakistan in stunning upset that ‘tastes sweet’

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow breaks silence on Lord’s stumping as he reopens Ashes wounds

Bairstow also suggested Australia were deceitful in the way they went about trying to convince umpires they had made clean catches

The Independent UK

'As a batman he is very good, but as a leader...': Pakistan greats criticise Babar Azam's captaincy

NEW DELHI: The defeat of the Pakistan cricket team against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup in India has sparked heavy criticism from former Pakistan cricketers. The loss, which came as a shock to many, has put Pakistan's semi-finals aspirations in jeopardy. Former cricketers have questioned the captaincy…

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I will remember this World Cup for the rest of my life, says Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq

While Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq will forever cherish the ongoing ICC World Cup after his team's remarkable achievements, he remains steadfast in his choice to retire from 50-over cricket once the tournament concludes.

The Independent UK

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023

While Afghanistan chased their 283-run target without breaking into a sweat, temperatures in Pakistan soared

The Times of India

'Bishan Singh Bedi was the one who brought team together'

BENGALURU: Bishan Singh Bedi, cricketer par excellence, a fearless leader on and off the field. He was a man who brought the team together, in victory and defeat.

The Times of India

Bishan Singh Bedi: Gentleman cricketer, wise mentor and a father figure to many

MUMBAI: It was an evening in mid-March. The year was 1987, but Pakistan's former left-arm spinner Iqbal Qasim remembers it like it was yesterday.

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The Hindu

He 'bowled us over with ultimate spin ball', says Angad Bedi after demise of father Bishan Singh Bedi

A day after his demise, Bishan Singh Bedi’s son Angad Bedi and daughter-in-law Neha Dhupia paid tribute to him via an official statement

The Times of India

Bishan Singh Bedi treated me like his son: Sachin Tendulkar

He was the manager of the Indian team on my initial India tours of New Zealand and England back in 1990. I remember he used to make us work hard, sweat it out on the ground and I used to enjoy doing that. He was strict and would pull us…

The Times of India

Australia aim for dominance against tenacious Netherlands in World Cup Clash

NEW DELHI: Australia, reinvigorated by their recent resurgence in batting prowess, are set to face a resilient Netherlands in their upcoming World Cup match. The five-time champions have displayed a remarkable turnaround after a disappointing start to their campaign, securing two convincing victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. However, they…

AAP

WBBL technology issue exposed as Strikers, Heat win

The Melbourne Stars have fallen victim to the WBBL's lack of umpire technology for selected matches after they were beaten in the final over by Adelaide.

The Times of India

Alvida, Paaji. Your flight, your fight touched the skies

Former captain, extraordinary left-arm spinner, old-world romantic and outspoken pillar of Indian cricket passes away at 77

The Times of India

Watch: Afghanistan's historic victory leaves former Pakistan legend Waqar Younis in shock

NEW DELHI: The ICC ODI World Cup witnessed a historic moment as Afghanistan stunned former champions Pakistan with an eight-wicket victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar, Shoaib Malik hail Ajay Jadeja as the 'great cricketing mind' helping Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: A familiar Indian figure celebrating Afghanistan's famous win over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup on Monday was the former India batsman Ajay Jadeja, who is the Afghan team's mentor.

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