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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.
Pakistan's cricket captain Fatima Sana just shattered the world record for the fastest half-century in women's T20 international cricket, reaching 50 runs in just 15 balls. The 24-year-old's explosive performance led her team to a dominant series sweep against Zimbabwe at home in Karachi.
India's top women cricketers secured lucrative deals in The Hundred draft, with Richa Ghosh earning £50,000 and joining Smriti Mandhana at Manchester Super Giants. The contracts mark growing global recognition for Indian women's cricket talent.
White Ferns captain Melie Kerr claimed a stunning hat-trick as New Zealand swept all six matches against Zimbabwe, winning the final ODI by 200 runs in Dunedin. The dominant series offers valuable international experience for Zimbabwe as they continue building their women's cricket program.
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.
India defended their massive 253-run target against England in a thrilling T20 World Cup semifinal, winning by just 7 runs. The hosts will face New Zealand on Sunday, aiming to become the first nation to win the title on home soil. #
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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.
After political turmoil and $27 million in debt nearly destroyed their cricket program, Zimbabwe just shocked the world by defeating Australia and Sri Lanka to top their World Cup group. It's a comeback two decades in the making.
Ibrahim Zadran smashed a tournament-record 95 runs to give departing coach Jonathan Trott a winning farewell as Afghanistan defeated Canada by 82 runs at the T20 World Cup. The emotional victory capped Trott's successful three-year tenure that saw Afghanistan reach historic heights in international cricket.
Ibrahim Zadran blasted a career-best 95 runs to lead Afghanistan to victory in their final T20 World Cup match, capping a tournament that secured their spot in the 2028 championship. The Afghan team honored their departing coach with a dominant 82-run win over Canada.
Zimbabwe beat co-host Sri Lanka by six wickets to finish unbeaten atop their T20 World Cup group. The African underdogs are the only Super Eight team that qualified through a continental tournament.
Nepal secured their first T20 World Cup victory since 2014, chasing down 171 runs against Scotland with just four balls to spare in Mumbai. Dipendra Singh Airee's explosive unbeaten 50 off 23 balls led the comeback after Scotland's collapse gave Nepal the opening they needed.
After two crushing defeats including a loss decided in double overtime, Afghanistan's cricket team finally celebrated their first win at the T20 World Cup. The victory in Delhi showed the kind of resilience that makes sports beautiful. ---
England's Tom Banton smashed an unbeaten 63 runs to lead his team to victory over Scotland in the T20 World Cup, hitting seven boundaries in a performance that steadied his team when they needed it most. The win keeps England's tournament hopes alive as they march toward the Super Eights stage.
Italy's cricket team secured their first-ever T20 World Cup victory, defeating Nepal by 10 wickets and leaving players crying with joy. The lowest-ranked team in the tournament now dreams of building proper cricket facilities across Italy.
Pakistan's cricket team ended an eight-year losing streak against Australia in Twenty20 matches, winning 22 runs in Lahore. The victory showcased Pakistan's dominant spin bowling ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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.
Scotland just got 48 hours notice to compete in the T20 World Cup, and they're bringing an exciting roster that includes an uncapped Afghan-born fast bowler making his international debut. The team steps in for Bangladesh at the tournament starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
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.
New Zealand's cricket team is riding high after making history with their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil. Captain Mitchell Santner says these victories give his team a powerful edge heading into their T20 series and World Cup preparations.