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Sprinting was a faster way for me to escape poverty: Yohan Blake

It was not easy competing in the same era as the legendary Usain Bolt, yet when Yohan Blake thinks back to his humble beginnings, the 33-year-old remains grateful for all that he has managed to accomplish while going up against his more illustrious Jamaican compatriot and long-time training partner.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI: CAB show at Eden Gardens a damp squib

KOLKATA: The laser show planned by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) during the innings break of the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens turned out to be a damp squib on Thursday.

The Times of India

Australian government praises national cricket team boycott of Afghanistan matches

The decision by Cricket Australia, based on ‘unacceptable’ treatment of women and girls by the Taliban, has been labelled ‘pathetic’ by the Afghan Cricket Board

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Rashid may quit BBL over Afghan tour snub

Cricket Australia have defended their decision to pull out of the white-ball series against Afghanistan, after Rashid Khan threatened to boycott the BBL.

AAP

Sri Lanka cricket inquiry finds team 'influenced by fake PROPHET as casino brawl emerges'

An independent panel investigated the circumstances behind Sri Lanka's poor T20 World Cup performance which saw them exit the tournament in the group stages after an embarrassing defeat to Namibia

Daily Mirror

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan issues Big Bash League quit threat as Australia cancel ODI series in protest

Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan says he will “strongly consider his future” in the Big Bash League as the row over Australia’s withdrawal from the two countries’ ODI series intensifies.

Evening Standard

Mark your diaries: three of London’s hottest sporting tickets for 2023

It might not be last year’s summer of sport, but the capital will be home to an exciting new breed of live sporting events for 2023. Matt Rogan has your line-up

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David Warner drops Australia bombshell as he discusses international cricket future

Australia batter David Warner has revealed his retirement plans as he spoke out about his international future while preparing for his return to the Big Bash competition

Daily Mirror

Australia pull out of Afghanistan series over Taliban restrictions on women and girls

Australia have opted to withdraw from their series against Afghanistan, set to be held in the UAE, over the Talibans restrictions on women and girls

Daily Mirror

There is no ‘T’ in SA20 and maybe no future for venerable South Africa Test side

From now on everything in South African cricket will be geared around making a success of the latest 20-overs competition – it’s quite a risk

The Guardian - UK

Australia pulls out of Afghanistan cricket series

Australia has pulled out of its upcoming men’s one-day international cricket series against Afghanistan

The Independent UK

PM signs security treaty ‘commitment’ with PNG – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Gardner lights path for Indigenous cricket

Australian cricketer Ash Gardner hopes her elevation to the captaincy of the Governor-General's XI inspires other Indigenous sportspeople to take up the game.

AAP

Weston rides title high into maiden national campaign

"I'd never won anything over 15 years of grade cricket."

Newcastle Herald

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Cricket Australia cancels men’s one-day internationals against Afghanistan due to concern over women’s rights

Matches scheduled for March in UAE scrapped following talks with Australian government

AAP

Money talks for stars in BBL: Smith

Steve Smith is unsure how to keep the world's best cricket talents coming back to the Big Bash League, but says money is inevitably going to be a factor.

ABC News

Cricket Australia withdraws from men's ODI series with Afghanistan due to Taliban curbing women's participation in sport

Cricket Australia says it will continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country.

AAP

Australia pulls out of Afghanistan series

Cricket Australia has pulled out of the national men's team's ODI series against Afghanistan in March, citing women's rights restrictions in that country.

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The Times of India

We could have bowled better: Rohit Sharma

GUWAHATI: India skipper Rohit Sharma's goodwill gesture of withdrawing Mohd Shami's Mankading appeal against rival captain Dasun Shanaka on Tuesday has won him a lot of hearts and praise. Team management's decision to play opener Shubman Gill instead of southpaw Ishan Kishan also worked well as the Punjab lad went…

AAP

Lawyer troubles in Cricket Tas theft case

The woman at the centre of a texting saga with cricket star Tim Paine may be forced to represent herself at a court hearing into stealing allegations.

Daily Mirror

Cricket fan pulls off incredible one-handed catch in stands before taking plaudits

The SA20 clash between the Joburg Super Kings and Durban Super Giants went down to the final over, but it was a spectator who stole the show with an amazing catch

Newslaundry

Why dropping Suryakumar Yadav from ODI Playing XI doesn’t bode well for Team India

On the eve of the first One Day International against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma dropped enough hints to justify why Suryakumar Yadav could not be part of the team’s Playing XI despite his excellent form in the shortest white-ball format.

The Times of India

Playing in T20 leagues will prepare me for ODI World Cup: Joe Root

DUBAI: With an eye on the ODI World Cup in India this year, former England Test skipper Joe Root is hoping to further fine-tune his 50-over skills by playing in domestic T20 leagues such as the ILT20 in the UAE.

The Times of India

Mickey Arthur rejects offer to return as Pakistan coach

KARACHI: Mickey Arthur has spurned an offer from the PCB to return as the head coach of the national team, forcing the board to continue its search to find a replacement for incumbent Saqlain Mushtaq.

The Times of India

Prithvi Shaw smashes second highest score in Ranji Trophy history

MUMBAI: Roaring back into form and serving a strong notice to the new national selection committee for a recall ahead of the upcoming home series against New Zealand and Australia, a rampaging, fired-up Prithvi Shaw slammed a record-breaking 379 off just 382 balls-the second-highest individual score in the history of…

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