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1 month ago | 
si.com | Haider Abbas
Major League Cricket (MLC) is taking a bold step to strengthen its presence in the United States by relocating its headquarters to Grand Prairie, a suburb just
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2 months ago | 
si.com | Haider Abbas |Abdullah Ghauri |Amir Khan
Cricket is not something you associate with American College Athletics, but for Bilal Ud Din, it’s not just a sport- it’s a movement. Bilal, as captain of the Texas Cricket Club at the University of Texas, is trying to transform the sports culture of his university. Bilal, hailing from Pakistan and now living in Houston, is a pre-med student at UT Austin and loves cricket. His love story with cricket began as a child, playing with friends and neighbors in the backyard.
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2 months ago | 
si.com | Haider Abbas |Amir Khan
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a disciplined and clinical performance by the Mumbai Indians as they cruised to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With both teams entering the match with only two wins under their belts, the clash held significant weight for momentum. MI’s bowlers laid the foundation, restricting SRH to 162 on a sluggish surface. The batters then chased down the total comfortably with 11 balls to spare, sealing a four-wicket win.
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2 months ago | 
si.com | Haider Abbas |Amir Khan
In a match that had everything—from sixes and run-outs to last-over drama and a super over—Delhi Capitals edged out Rajasthan Royals in a high-octane contest. Delhi Capitals batted first and posted a competitive 188, thanks to contributions from Abishek Porel and Axar Patel. In response, Rajasthan Royals tied the score on the final ball of the innings, sending the match into a super over. Mitchell Starc bowled a superb over under pressure, conceding just 11 runs.
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2 months ago | 
si.com | Haider Abbas |Amir Khan
Cricket will make its long-awaited return to the Olympic Games at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking the sport’s first appearance since 1900. The last time cricket featured at the Olympics, Great Britain defeated France in Paris to claim gold. Things will look different this time around, with both men's and women's competitions set to be included.
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2 months ago | 
si.com | Haider Abbas |Amir Khan
Lahore Qalandars appear to be in a different mood this season, with both their batting and bowling firing early on. After dismantling Quetta Gladiators in their first win of the season, they have now steamrolled Karachi Kings on their march toward the playoffs. Fakhar Zaman, in particular, is in scintillating form, while the bowling unit continues to impress with precision and discipline. Toss and Team NewsShaheen Shah Afridi won the toss and elected to bat first.
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2 months ago | 
si.com | Haider Abbas |Amir Khan
In a low-scoring nail-biter, Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off a dramatic 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an uncharacteristically restrained IPL encounter. While T20 cricket is typically known for towering sixes and high scores, this match produced just over 200 runs in total—proving that thrilling finishes aren’t always about the big numbers. Toss and Team NewsPBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first.
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2 months ago | 
si.com | Haider Abbas |Amir Khan
In a match that had it all—early wickets, a gritty rescue act, and a thrilling finish—Chennai Super Kings (CSK) edged out Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by three balls to spare in a nail-biting contest. With regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad unavailable, MS Dhoni took over the reins and brought back some much-needed calm and control, guiding CSK to their second win of the season.
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2 months ago | 
si.com | Haider Abbas |Amir Khan
Islamabad United continued their dream run in the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with a dominant win over Peshawar Zalmi, courtesy of a stunning century by Sahibzada Farhan. With this thumping victory, United have now won both their matches convincingly, while Zalmi remains winless and under pressure. Toss and Team NewsUnited skipper Shadab Khan won the toss and elected to bat first, making two changes to their winning XI.
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2 months ago | 
si.com | Abdullah Ghauri |Haider Abbas
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest ODI rankings following the recently concluded series between Pakistan and New Zealand — and it brings major milestones for several players. Leading the headlines is New Zealand’s stand-in skipper Michael Bracewell, who has climbed to No. 5 in the ICC ODI All-Rounder rankings. This marks a career-best rating of 246 for Bracewell, who was instrumental in New Zealand’s 3-0 series win against Pakistan.
