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1st Test: Jomel Warrican's five-wicket haul helps West Indies bowl out Bangladesh for 272

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:32:05 GMT

Mirpur [Bangladesh], October 29 (ANI): Bangladesh suffered a dramatic batting collapse on the second morning of the first ICC World Test Championship Test against the West Indies, losing their last seven wickets for just 59 runs to be bowled out for 272.

Resuming the day at 213/3, Bangladesh were undone by the West Indies' left-arm spin duo of Jomel Warrican and debutant Joshua Bishop, who combined to claim seven

4th T20I: New Zealand look to avoid whitewash as India look to maintain unbeaten run in Auckland

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:31:06 GMT

Auckland [New Zealand], October 29 (ANI): India will look to experiment with their team combination and assess their spin options when they face New Zealand in the fourth T20 International on Friday, having already taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

With the series secured, the remaining two matches offer India an opportunity to test alternatives, particularly in the spin department. Kuldeep

Cavaliers aim to continue winning ways against scuffling Hawks

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:19:10 GMT

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The visiting Cleveland Cavaliers will try to keep the Atlanta Hawks spinning in the wrong direction when the two Eastern Conference rivals meet for the first time on Thursday.

Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back. The Cavs won their third straight game on Wednesday, a 121-111 victory over Washington. The Hawks lost their third in a row, falling to Miami 129-117

Lesser balls per six, more hard-hitting intent: Evolution of Indian T20I batting in 2020s

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:32:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): The Indian six-hitting intent in T20I cricket stands at an all-time high, with a new generation of ultra-aggressive batters upping the ante to make the back-to-back champions one of the deadliest units in world cricket.

The three-time T20I champions secured the series in New Zealand, currently leading 3-0 in the five-match series under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, with the

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic's 200th triple-double leads Nuggets past Pelicans

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:19:10 GMT

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Nikola Jokic became the second player in NBA history to tally 200 career triple-doubles and Christian Braun knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers during a critical late-game stretch as the Denver Nuggets held off the host New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 on Wednesday.

It was Jokic's second triple-double of the season, both coming against New Orleans, as the 12-year veteran finished

Jonathan Bond stops 6 shots as Dynamo shut out Sounders

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:05:18 GMT

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Lucas Halter scored in the 26th minute Wednesday night and Jonathan Bond made six saves as the visiting Houston Dynamo blanked the Seattle Sounders 1-0.

Playing nearly its entire team in the 18-yard box for most of the last 15 minutes, Houston (14-9-9, 51 points) snapped a seven-match winless streak and earned three crucial points to help its playoff positioning. The Dynamo sit

Bam Adebayo, Heat topple Hawks for first win of season

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:55:24 GMT

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Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 24 points and became Miami's all-time leading rebounder as the Heat claimed their first victory of the season, a 129-117 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo added 24 points and a season-high 18 rebounds for Miami, which had dropped its first four games. Andrew Wiggins scored 18 points, Pelle Larsson added 17, Tim Ha

Shadman remains unbeaten on 99 as Bangladesh reach 213/3 against West Indies on Day 1

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:59:56 GMT

Mirpur [Bangladesh], October 28 (ANI): Bangladesh batter Shadman Islam remained unbeaten on 99 as Bangladesh reached 213/3 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies in the ICC World Test Championship in Mirpur on Wednesday.

After Bangladesh elected to bat, Shadman anchored the innings with a composed knock, negotiating the visitors' disciplined bowling attack and helping the hosts recover

Gulf Giants sign Akeal Hosein as wild-card pick for ILT20 season 5

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:30:37 GMT

Dubai [UAE], October 28 (ANI): Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants have signed West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein as their wild-card pick for Season 5 of the International League T20 (ILT20), adding an experienced international bowler to their squad ahead of the tournament, according to a press release.

Hosein has taken 281 wickets in more than 300 T20 matches, including 95 wickets in over 100 T20 Internati

Being in WTC top four is inspiring: Bangladesh captain Shanto ahead of West Indies Tests

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:04:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has described his team's position in the top four of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings as a source of inspiration rather than pressure ahead of their home Test series against the West Indies, according to Cricinfo.

Bangladesh currently sit fourth in the WTC standings and have an outside chance of finishing in the top two. They

"India is a dangerous team": Daren Sammy backs West Indies' showing after India's run riot in NZ

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:02:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has stood by his praise for his team's performance against India earlier this month, saying the Men in Blue's explosive batting in New Zealand has underlined the scale of the challenge Windies faced during their recently concluded T20I series.

Sammy took to X after India chased down a target of 199 in just 13.2 overs to beat New Zealand by si

Abhishek Sharma overtakes Virat Kohli for most T20 centuries by an Indian cricketer

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:01:56 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], October 4 (ANI): Abhishek Sharma overtook Virat Kohli to become the Indian batter with the most T20 centuries on Tuesday.

The explosive left-hander achieved this milestone during the third T20I against New Zealand at Wellington, scoring a 38-ball 113, with nine fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 297.37.

Now, Abhishek, with 11 T20 centuries, has overtaken Virat's tally of

Pathum Nissanka ruled out of Sri Lanka's Test series against Pakistan, Lahiru Udara named replacement

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:32:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Sri Lanka have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan, with star batter Pathum Nissanka ruled out as he continues to recover from an injury.

Lahiru Udara has been drafted into the squad as Nissanka's replacement for the two-match Test series, which is set to begin in Rawalpindi on November 9, as per the ICC website.

"We've been waiting three years": Indian fans excited ahead of 3rd T20I against New Zealand

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:01:57 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], October 27 (ANI): As India gears up for the third T20I against New Zealand, Indian fans gather outside the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday.

India will look to clinch the five-match T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the third match at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday, with the visitors carrying a 2-0 lead and momentum firmly on their side.

Having won the

Transfer-heavy Washington starting over, with Colgate up first

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:40:35 GMT

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When Washington plays host to Colgate in its season opener next Monday in Seattle, the Huskies will have almost an entirely new look.

Of the 11 players to start a game for Washington (16-17) last season, only guard Wesley Yates III and center Lathan Sommerville return.

Forward Hannes Steinbach was selected No. 14 overall by Charlotte in the NBA draft after scoring 18.5 poin

Head coach Sammy urges West Indies players to boost earnings with strong WTC performances

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:02:27 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 26 (ANI): West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has challenged his players to improve their financial prospects through strong performances in the World Test Championship (WTC), saying a top-five finish in the current cycle would bring additional incentives as the team prepares for a two-Test series against Bangladesh.

West Indies, who finished eighth in the previous two WTC cycles, have

India eye series-clinching win as New Zealand fight to stay alive in third T20I

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:01:06 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], October 26 (ANI): India will look to clinch the five-match T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the third match at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday, with the visitors carrying a 2-0 lead and momentum firmly on their side.

Having won the opening two matches against the runners-up of the 2026 T20 World Cup, India have put themselves in a strong position to secure the series de

Bumrah, Pant added to India A squad for third unofficial Test against New Zealand A

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to feature in the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A, scheduled to be played in Lincoln from November 7 to 10, while wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has also been included subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical staff.

Both players are part of India's squad for the upcoming two-Test series against New Zeal

'It's what we do as a team to prepare': Head coach Phil Simmons dismisses talk of chaos in Bangladesh camp

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:40 GMT

Mirpur [Bangladesh], October 26 (ANI): Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has dismissed suggestions of turmoil within the team following the removal of batting coach Mohammad Ashraful, insisting that the players remain focused on their upcoming two-Test series against West Indies.

'Is this the first time there's chaos before a match?' Simmons said ahead of the first Test, according to Cricinfo. 'Every series is i

SA20: Kieron Pollard pulls out of Joburg Super Kings deal

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:01:27 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], October 26 (ANI): West Indies legend Kieron Pollard, who was signed by Joburg Super Kings (JSK) at the SA20 auction earlier this month, will not feature in the 2027 season of the tournament.

As per Cricinfo, Pollard has informed the franchise of his decision to withdraw. The team is now permitted to sign a replacement from outside the auction pool.

Pollard was announced as the n

Paras Dogra joins Wasim Jaffer in elite list, becomes only 2nd player to feature in 150 Ranji Trophy matches

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:39:55 GMT

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], October 26 (ANI): Veteran batter and Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra has achieved a major milestone in domestic cricket, becoming only the second player to feature in 150 Ranji Trophy matches, joining former India batter Wasim Jaffer in the elite list.

Dogra achieved this feat during his side's Ranji Trophy clash against Baroda on Monday in Vadodara at the Reliance Stadium.