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Laws of Cricket changed to allow previously ‘illegal’ bats

Laminated bats will now be permitted at all but the elite level of the game

The Independent UK

Rohit Sharma Calls Padma Shri a Special Moment, Reaffirms Commitment to Indian Cricket

Former India captain Rohit Sharma expressed heartfelt gratitude after being conferred the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, calling it a deeply special moment for himself and his family while reaffirming his commitment to contributing to India’s success on the field.

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Pakistan boycott shows growing divide between cricket’s commercial needs and political reality

Latest row to hit the T20 World Cup raises difficult questions for the sport’s governing body, with a lucrative TV deal to protect amid the toxic politics

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Pakistan head to T20 World Cup amid sanctions threat after India match boycott call

Pakistan’s cricket team are heading for the World Cup after confirming they will boycott their group match against India

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler has no plans to end England career after setting appearance record

Buttler surpassed James Anderson’s tally of England matches across all formats with his 402nd cap against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

The Independent UK

BCCI Backs ICC’s Stand on Sportsmanship After Pakistan Boycotts India T20 World Cup Match

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday said it fully supports the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) position on sportsmanship following Pakistan’s decision to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

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Aussie teens set for 'youth Ashes' World Cup semi-final

After Australia's Ashes triumph, the country's top teenage cricketers will seek to emulate their seniors by defeating England in the U19 World Cup semi-final.

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Pakistan says cricket team will boycott T20 World Cup match against India

Pakistan’s cricket team will be allowed to take part in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup but must boycott its group game against India, the Pakistan government says

The Independent UK

Ollie Peake: the boy who used to sleep in his cricket gear emerges as Ashes hope for Australia

The 19-year-old says touring England in 2027 is a dream but as the hype around him builds the classy batter is keeping his feet on the ground

The Guardian - AU

Harry Brook warned he faces ‘troubling times’ after admitting to nightclub lie

Harry Brook admitted to lying about a nightclub incident in New Zealand in a statement released on Friday night

The Independent UK

Inside Gray-Nicolls and the past, present and future of cricket bat-making

BEHIND THE SCENES: 150 years since cricket bats were first made in Robertsbridge, Harry Latham-Coyle visits the East Sussex village to find out how an English institution are planning for the future

The Independent UK

Legendary coach axed by Sydney Sixers, Cricket NSW

Legendary cricket coach Greg Shipperd has been sacked from his dual state and BBL roles in a major shake-up at Cricket NSW.

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Harry Brook admits lying to ‘protect my teammates’ after New Zealand nightclub incident

News of the incident broke after England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat

The Independent UK

Your Guardian sport weekend: Australian Open finals, Premier League and T20 cricket

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

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Breakdown in cricket relations with Bangladesh rings alarm bells for India’s Olympic bid

Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup has caused concern, with the IOC unlikely to award the 2036 Games to India if there is a risk of a boycott

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I Want to Be Like Virat Kohli’: Meet Vihaan Malhotra, Academic Ace and RCB’s New Star

“Mujhe Virat Kohli jaisa banna hai. Main unke saath khelna chahta hoon.” When nine-year-old Vihaan Malhotra said these words to his coach Kamal Sandhu at the Cricket Hub Academy in Patiala, it sounded like the innocent dream of a starry-eyed child. A decade later, that dream has turned into reality.

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'We must hit new heights': new Aussie women's captain

Allrounder Sophie Molineux has lofty goals after being appointed captain of Australia's women's cricket teams, taking over from Alyssa Healy.

The Independent UK

Ex-England all-rounder Moeen Ali backtracks on retirement plan to join Yorkshire

Ali has reversed his decision to quit the county game after penning a T20 Blast-only contract with Yorkshire

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Cricketers Who Made More Money Off the Field Than On It

Cricket has always been a game of glory and fame, but in the modern era, it’s also a game of business. Some players have taken their celebrity status and turned it into enormous fortunes, earning more from endorsements, sponsorships, and business ventures than from their match fees or IPL contracts.

The Guardian - UK

How Sandhill Ashes cricket match helped to rebuild a community ravaged by bushfire

A record-breaking heatwave in Australia is a potent reminder of how cricket responded to previous wildfires

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Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority

Usman Khawaja has no intention of retiring from T20 cricket, and while he is unsigned for next BBL season, the Brisbane Heat are still right in the frame.

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Letters: John Lucas obituary

Christine McNeill and John Harvey reflect on the editing – and cricketing – guidance of their editor and publisher

Times Life

‘Found in Bed With Another Woman’: Palash Muchhal Cheated on Smriti Mandhana, Friend Claims

Fresh allegations have come to light after the cancellation of the much-publicised wedding between musician Palash Muchhal and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. The claims were made by actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, who has described himself as Mandhana’s childhood friend. He alleged that Muchhal was discovered with another woman during the wedding…

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KL Rahul Reflects on Career, Finds Renewal in ODI Middle Order

India batter KL Rahul has candidly admitted that his international career has not yet fully matched the immense potential of his batting ability. However, the Karnataka cricketer appears to have found renewed purpose in a settled role within India’s ODI middle order, where he has quietly become one of the…

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