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After five years away from international cricket, Afghanistan's displaced female players will tour England next month in a powerful comeback. The refugee team includes athletes who fled the Taliban and refused to let their dreams die.
Nigel Martyn, who kept goal 23 times for England's football team, is on track to become a dual international after earning selection for England's Over-60s cricket squad. He'd be the first person in nearly 70 years to represent England in both sports.
Two cricket-loving nations are joining forces to build a world-class international cricket stadium in Jeddah, bringing the sport's infrastructure to new heights in the Middle East. The partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia marks a major milestone in growing cricket in the Kingdom.
India's Deepti Sharma just made history at the Women's T20 World Cup, becoming the leading wicket-taker in all of women's international cricket with 356 career dismissals. Her milestone moment came at Lord's Cricket Ground as women's cricket continues its remarkable global rise.
A 22-year-old cricketer from Barbados became the youngest Englishman to score centuries in all three formats of international cricket, doing it in just six months. Jacob Bethell's stunning 105-run performance in Mumbai proved he's the real deal for England's future.
At just 25, Indian cricket sensation Abhishek Sharma became the world's top-ranked T20 batter within a year of his debut. His fearless hitting style has made him the most feared opener in international cricket.
Three women made their England cricket debuts and all claimed their first international wickets in the same match against New Zealand. Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock, and Dani Gibson wrote their names into the record books during the opening one-day international in Durham.
England bowler Ollie Robinson took four wickets in his stunning return to international cricket, crediting a rediscovered love for the game. The 32-year-old's performance came after months of personal growth and reconnecting with what made him love cricket in the first place.
A 21-year-old Brazilian cricket player just shattered international records with an extraordinary nine-wicket performance that's making headlines across the sports world. Laura Cardoso's historic achievement shows how emerging cricket nations are making their mark on the global stage.
World Cup champion Heather Knight is closing an incredible chapter of her cricket career with peace and gratitude. The former England captain announced her retirement from international play, leaving behind a legacy that changed women's cricket forever.
Two cricket legends are bringing world-class Twenty20 cricket to Scotland. Former New Zealand stars Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum have teamed up with Otago Cricket to launch the Edinburgh Castle Rockers.
After a year off, Nigeria's women's cricket team is gearing up for an international tournament that could reshape the sport's future in West Africa. Young players are also getting their shot at stardom through expanded youth championships.
Jai Moondra took two wickets on his international debut, helping Ireland claim their first-ever senior win over cricket world champions India. The 29-year-old bowler moved to Ireland in 2021 to study, never imagining he'd one day face his birth country on the field.
New Zealand cricket icon Kane Williamson stepped away from international cricket on his own terms, ending a 16-year career that made him his country's all-time leading run scorer. The beloved captain leaves behind a legacy of grace, record-breaking performance, and some of New Zealand's greatest cricket moments.
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Five years after a player begged for shoe sponsors on social media, Zimbabwe's cricket team just beat Australia and reached the World Cup Super Eight. Their rise from political chaos to competitive powerhouse shows how cricket's playing field is finally leveling.
Italy's national cricket team just defeated Ireland in a stunning comeback, marking their first-ever victory against a top-tier cricket nation. The underdog win comes just weeks before Italy competes in their first-ever T20 World Cup.
India's cricket icon R. Ashwin is bringing his world-class skills to America's Major League Cricket, giving the young league a massive boost as the sport prepares for its Olympic return in 2028. The move signals growing momentum for cricket's expansion in the United States.
New Zealand cricket icon Kane Williamson retired from international cricket this week, ending a remarkable 16-year career that transformed his nation into world champions. The humble superstar leaves the game on his own terms, stepping away while still at peace with giving everything to the sport he loves.
Indian bowler Kranti Gaud became the first woman ever to earn a place on Lord's Cricket Ground's prestigious honours board, taking five wickets in a stunning Test match performance. Her historic achievement opens the door for future generations of women cricketers at one of sport's most hallowed venues.
Five years after fleeing the Taliban, Afghanistan's women's cricket team is heading to England with one goal: official recognition from cricket's governing body. Their tour during the Women's World Cup could change everything for girls back home.
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