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Sri Lanka Asked to Continue Pakistan Tour Despite Islamabad Blast: 2nd ODI to Go Ahead as Scheduled

The ongoing Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan has entered a tense phase after a suicide blast in Islamabad, triggering fear among several Sri Lankan players. Despite strong hesitation within the squad, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially instructed the entire touring party to continue the series without withdrawal, ensuring that the 2nd ODI in Rawalpindi will take place as scheduled. Why the Fear? Islamabad Blast Creates Panic The incident occurred just two days before the second ODI, when a powerful explosion near the Islamabad judicial complex killed and injured several civilians.The blast revived painful memories of the 2009 Lahore attack…

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North Sydney Oval Pitch Report

The 11th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 2025-26) has begun, and 8 teams with several big names in women’s cricket will feature in this competition. Melbourne Renegades beat Brisbane Heat to win the last edition and will put their title on the line. A total of 43 games will be played between November 9 and December 13. These matches will be played across 8 different venues across Australia. One of those venues is North Sydney Oval in Sydney. This venue is used frequently to host matches in women’s cricket, both internationally and at the domestic level. This…

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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 2026 Schedule

The BCCI will organise the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025/26 between December 24, 2025, and January 18, 2026. It will be the 33rd edition of the domestic 50-over tournament. A total of 38 teams will feature in the tournament, with Karnataka set to defend their title. 32 of those teams will compete in the elite division, while the other six teams will square off in the plate division. The teams in the elite division have been split into four groups of eight each. They will face their group members once each, playing seven matches, while those in the plate group…

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Rohit Sharma to Play Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Indian cricket’s two biggest icons — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli — have been asked by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to participate in domestic one-day tournaments if they want to continue playing for India in ODIs. This move marks a clear message from the board: even senior players must prove their match fitness and maintain game-time rhythm through domestic cricket. BCCI’s Directive: ‘Play Domestic Cricket to Play for India’ According to board sources, the BCCI and team management have conveyed that since both Rohit and Kohli have retired from Tests and T20Is, they must remain…

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ND VS OV Match 15 Dream11 Team Prediction for The Ford Trophy 2025-26 Preview: The 55th edition of the Ford Trophy has reached the first half of the league stage, where all teams have played almost half of their group matches. Match no. 15 of the Ford Trophy 2025-26 will be played between two champions. The two-time champion Otago will lock horns with the seven-time champion Northern Knights. This will be one of the three matches to be played on Wednesday. This contest will be live from 3 AM IST on November 12 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. These two teams have not had a…

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EZ-W vs SZ-W Dream11 Prediction

EZ-W VS SZ-W Match 14, Dream11 Team Prediction for Senior Women’s Inter Zonal T20 Trophy 2025 Preview: Match no. 14 of the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal T20 Trophy 2025 will see a contest between East Zone Women and South Zone Women. This match will start at 10 AM IST on November 12 (Wednesday). This game will be played at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Dimapur, India, and will be important for both sides. East Zone Women have been average this season and are in a situation from which they can’t qualify. After four games, they have only won one match. They are currently fifth on the table with four…

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Sanju Samson Captaincy record

In a historic development ahead of IPL 2026, Sanju Samson has officially been traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in what experts are calling the biggest swap deal in IPL history. Rajasthan Royals agreed to release their long-time captain as part of a blockbuster trade involving senior all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran moving to RR. For Samson, the switch to CSK opens a new chapter—where he is expected to strengthen the top order and potentially be groomed as a long-term leadership option for the future. Sanju Samson may not have had an illustrious career for India, but he has…

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RR Forced Into a New Leadership Era – Rajasthan Royals (RR) are entering a completely new chapter. The historic RR–CSK mega trade, now confirmed and in BCCI’s 48-hour processing window, has sent Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings — marking the end of an era for the Royals. In return, Rajasthan have received: This trade — involving a captain and two elite all-rounders — has already been labelled “The Biggest IPL Trade of All Time.” With Samson gone, RR must now pick a new captain for IPL 2026, and two names have emerged as the strongest contenders: RR Captaincy for…

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RR–CSK Mega Trade News: Full Details of the Samson–Jadeja Blockbuster Deal Talks

RR–CSK Blockbuster Trade: Samson for Jadeja Deal Reaches Advanced Stage – The trade window for IPL 2026 has turned into the most dramatic chapter in league history. Two of the biggest names in Indian cricket — Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja — are at the centre of a mega trade negotiation between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). What started as a rumour has now moved into the zone of serious, active negotiation, with both teams exploring multiple combinations to make the deal work. Why This Trade Is Historic A swap involving: …is something no one expected. Both…

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Matthew Breetzke Captaincy Record

Matthew Breetzke made his international cricket debut in 2023. But it was only after his ODI debut in early 2025 that his career trajectory shot through the roof. Breetzke hammered a brilliant 150 on his ODI debut, setting the right platform for his career. Now, a few months into his career, the right-hander is all set to make his captaincy debut. South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke will make his ODI debut as captain in the 1st ODI against Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, on November 4, 2025. The young wicketkeeper-batter’s rise as a leader highlights South Africa’s focus on fresh talent…

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