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1 week ago | 
crickettimes.com | Akshat Gaur
England kicked off the T20I series against West Indies with an impressive all-round performance, clinching a 21-run victory in the 1st T20I at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. A star English batter set the tone with a commanding performance to guide England home in the series opener.
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1 week ago | 
medium.com | Akshat Gaur
Just a guy from Rajasthan sharing his journey. No filters, no fakeness — just honest stories, straight from the heart. 🌿Hey,I’m Akshat — and honestly, I never thought I’d start writing here. But somewhere deep down, I always knew I had something to say. Not some expert advice or perfect life story… just real experiences. The kind that leave a mark. The kind that change you. I’ve been through moments that shook me, confused me, and made me question everything. But somehow, writing helped me hold on.
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1 week ago | 
crickettimes.com | Akshat Gaur
Cricket South Africa (CSA), on Friday, unveiled a 16-player squad for the upcoming two-match Test tour of Zimbabwe, and the announcement crackled with the promise of fresh talent and strategic workload management. Notably, most of the star Proteas players are currently preparing hard for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Though, a few players from the current WTC lineup have been given rest for the Zimbabwe tour.
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1 week ago | 
crickettimes.com | Akshat Gaur
England and West Indies are set to lock horns in a high-energy three-match T20I series, with the opening game scheduled for June 6 at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The two sides recently faced off in the ODI format, where England registered a commanding 3-0 whitewash over the visitors. England will continue with Harry Brook as captain for the T20I series, while the West Indies will be led by their experienced skipper Shai Hope.
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1 week ago | 
crickettimes.com | Akshat Gaur
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the appointment of a new head coach for the national men’s team, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter after Gary Stead‘s departure. The decision comes ahead of a crucial international cycle that includes multiple ICC tournaments and cricket’s return to the Olympic stage in 2028.
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1 week ago | 
crickettimes.com | Akshat Gaur
Excitement is building as India gear up to face England in a high-profile five-match Test series starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. The upcoming series marks the beginning of a new chapter in Indian Test cricket following the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the longest format. With a fresh leadership core in place, Shubman Gill has been named the new Test captain, with dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant appointed as his deputy.
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1 week ago | 
crickettimes.com | Akshat Gaur
As the current cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) wraps up, fans have witnessed one of the most gripping eras in red-ball cricket. From England‘s epic Ashes comeback to Australia‘s triumphant Border-Gavaskar campaign against India, the WTC cycle offered a treasure trove of unforgettable moments. To honour the game’s finest contributors, Cricket Australia (CA) have named their best XI of the cycle — a blend of young stars and seasoned campaigners who left a lasting impact on the game.
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1 week ago | 
crickettimes.com | Akshat Gaur
Anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as England get ready to host India for a riveting five-match Test series starting June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. This series marks one of the most eagerly awaited red-ball clashes of the year, bringing together two of the most competitive cricketing nations on English soil. With both sides undergoing transitions and managing player workloads, the upcoming contests promise to be a fascinating display of strategy, resilience, and high-octane cricket.
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1 week ago | 
crickettimes.com | Akshat Gaur
From Yusuf Pathan’s barnstorming cameo in the very first Indian Premier League final to Krunal Pandya’s ice-cool spell that sealed Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited crown in 2025, the Player of the Match (POTM) award has become a time-capsule of the league’s biggest nights. Every season’s finale has produced its own solitary hero, a cricketer who rose above the fireworks and fanfare to tilt the contest. Here is a look at how that honour has unfolded across 18 championship evenings.
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1 week ago | 
crickettimes.com | Akshat Gaur
England are set to host India in a much-anticipated five-match Test series, beginning later this month. With preparations in full swing, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a 14-member squad for the opening Test, scheduled to be played at Headingley from June 20 to 24. The selection reflects both tactical adjustments and injury-enforced changes as England look to begin the summer on a strong note.
