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Former skipper calls time on Black Caps career

Kane Williamson, arguably New Zealand's best batsman ever, has retired from international cricket with the Black Caps in the midst of a Test series in England.

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Kane Williamson retires from international cricket; signs off as New Zealand's highest run scorer

New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket. The announcement came on Friday, ending a 16-year career. Williamson stated the decision was made after careful consideration. He led New Zealand to two World Cup finals and the World Test Championship title. He was a pivotal player for the…

The Economic Times

Kane Williamson retires from New Zealand duty and ends involvement in England Test series

The former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, their record all-format run-scorer, has retired from international cricket with immediate effect

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New Zealand great Kane Williamson announces shock retirement midway through England series

Williamson bows out as New Zealand’s all-time leading Test runscorer midway through a series against England

The Independent UK

Cox leaves Leicestershire reeling, Kent collapse at Lancashire: county cricket, day one – as it happened

Essex’s Jordan Cox scores 184 at Grace Road while Lancashire’s Liam Livingstone grabs five wickets against Kent

The Guardian - UK

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be bigger than Sachin and Kohli put together at the end of his career: Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn has predicted that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will surpass Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in achievements. Steyn highlighted Sooryavanshi's exceptional ball-striking and urged careful management of the young talent to prevent burnout. He also discussed bowlers' challenges and the judicious use of variations in T20 cricket.

The Economic Times

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar plays cricket mid-flight, gets caught by Sara and bowled by Saaniya Chandhok

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartwarming video of an impromptu cricket session with his daughter Sara and daughter ni law Saaniya Chandhok inside a private jet. The 53-year-old icon, embodying his famous "attitude doesn't change with altitude" spirit, displayed his signature stance, delighting fans and reminding them of his…

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West Indies beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in opening T20 cricket match at Kingston, Jamaica

West Indies secured a seven-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 match. Rovman Powell hit the winning six in the final over. Shai Hope remained unbeaten with 65 runs. Earlier, Kamindu Mendis scored 51 for Sri Lanka. Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph took three wickets each for the…

The Economic Times

Ben Stokes has been extraordinary for English cricket, it should cut him some slack

The sport’s misguided morals mean England’s Test captain has been humbled for a meaningless infraction and kept off the stage for which he was made

The Guardian - UK

Spain World Cup Odds 2026: Value at +450?

Spain lead 2026 World Cup outright odds at +450, backed by a world number one ranking, dominant qualifying, and elite midfield control through Rodri.

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Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Spain host Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15 in their Group H opener. Our pick: Spain win and over 3.5 goals against a side making its World Cup debut.

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Germany vs Curacao World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Germany host World Cup debutants Curacao at NRG Stadium on June 14. Over 4.5 goals at +116 is the value play as the four-time champions eye a big Group E opener.

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Austria World Cup Odds: Lines, Picks and Tips for 2026

Austria enter the 2026 World Cup at +15000 to win it all. Their best value bet sits in Group J markets at +450, with Argentina looming large.

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Uruguay World Cup Odds 2026: Lines, Value Bets and Picks

Uruguay sit at +8000 to win the 2026 World Cup. Our pick is Uruguay to win Group H at +400, with Spain the only real threat.

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Ecuador World Cup Odds: Group E Picks and Betting Lines

Ecuador sit at +10000 to win the 2026 World Cup, but their Group E draw with Germany makes winning the group at +370 the smarter angle.

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Australia suffer historic ODI series loss to Bangladesh

Having not beaten Australia in an ODI for 21 years, Bangladesh have now knocked off the cricketing giant twice in 48 hours to seal a 2-0 series lead.

The Guardian - UK

England ready to rock Women’s T20 World Cup, but far from home and dry

In theory the hosts have an easy route to the last four, but even a weakened Australia team are still, well, Australia

The Guardian - UK

England’s cricketers could face alcohol ban with Stokes captaincy still in doubt

The ECB is weighing up a total ban on alcohol as it considers how to respond to a Chelsea nightclub incident that led to Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped

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The Independent UK

Rob Key considers England alcohol ban as he breaks silence on Ben Stokes nightclub incident

Ben Stokes has been dropped from the England squad for next week’s Test against New Zealand

The Economic Times

English cricket has quickly found itself in another mess. Ben Stokes is in the middle of it

English cricket faces turmoil as captain Ben Stokes is dropped. He broke a team curfew after a victory. This incident follows a difficult Ashes tour. The team was already under scrutiny for player conduct. Joe Root takes over as interim captain. The situation raises questions about Stokes' future in the…

The Economic Times

First in six decades: India-born Nikhil Chaudhary added to Australia's T20 squad

Nikhil Chaudhary, an Indian-born all-rounder, has been selected for Australia's T20 squad. He will play against Bangladesh in an upcoming series. Chaudhary holds permanent residency in Australia. His selection marks a significant moment in Australian cricket history. He previously played in the IPL and BBL. The panel noted his impressive…

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Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup Picks & Betting Odds

Canada host Bosnia & Herzegovina at BMO Field on June 12, 2026. Our Group B pick backs Canada at -120 to claim a historic first World Cup win.

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'Your Father Will Handle It': Sreesanth Tells Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Avoid Managers

Former India pacer S. Sreesanth has advised teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to remain focused on his cricket and avoid distractions from professional managers as he continues his rapid rise in the sport.

The Economic Times

IND A vs AFG A Live Streaming, Playing 11, Live streaming, prediction, pitch report, weather update, match preview

India A vs Afghanistan A predicted playing 11: India A plays Afghanistan A in Dambulla on Thursday. India A won their first match against Sri Lanka A. Afghanistan A plays their first match. Teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a key player. The match is a 50-over List A contest. India…

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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped from England squad after nightclub incident

Joe Root handed interim captaincy for second New Zealand Test instead of vice-skipper Harry Brook

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