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Swedish prosecutor confirms ‘rape’ probe without naming Mbappe

Swedish prosecutors confirmed on Tuesday a rape probe following media reports that French footballer Kylian Mbappe was being investigated after a visit to Stockholm but did not name the suspect.

October 15, 2024
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Nasser Hussain criticises Babar Azam’s exclusion from mid-series

Former England captain Nasser Hussain criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the board announced the exclusion of the former skipper Babar Azam from the second Test against England.

October 15, 2024
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New Zealand thrash Pakistan to reach Women’s T20 World Cup semis

Some fine bowling from Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson propelled New Zealand into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a 54-run thrashing of Pakistan in their last group match on Monday.

October 15, 2024
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England captain Stokes back from injury for second Pakistan Test

Captain Ben Stokes was named in the England team for the second Test against Pakistan starting in Multan on Tuesday after recovering from a hamstring injury.

October 14, 2024
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ICC Men's Player of the Month for September 2024 announced

Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has been named the Men's Player of the Month for September 2024 by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for scoring 451 runs from his four Test matches last month, whereas,…

October 14, 2024
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Australia announce squad for ODI series against Pakistan

Cricket Australia has unveiled a 14-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan, which is set to kick off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 4.

October 14, 2024
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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to win Shanghai Masters final

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters in China.

October 13, 2024
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Pakistan name squad for 2nd and 3rd England Tests

Pakistan name squad for 2nd and 3rd Test against England

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally announced a 16-member team for the second and third Tests against England after much deliberation, with key players including Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi out of the…

October 13, 2024
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'Out-of-form' Babar Azam likely to be 'rested' for second Test

As the second Test match between Pakistan and England approaches, star batter Babar Azam is likely to be rested for the upcoming match.

October 13, 2024
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Mickey Arthur points out major issues with Pakistan cricket

Former Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur has expressed concerns over the impact of excessive promotion of players, stating that it distances them from reality and makes them believe they are more important than they actually…

October 12, 2024
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New Zealand keep semi-final hopes up after 8-wicket victory over Sri Lanka

Women's T20 World Cup: NZ beat Sri Lanka to stay in semi-final picture

New Zealand eased past winless Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup.

October 12, 2024
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'Bowlers and pitch' take fall as Shan Masood deflects blame after England's tout

Skipper Shan Masood lamented the team's inability to secure a win after a disheartening defeat to England in the first Test in Multan, where they failed to capitalize on a strong first-innings total of 550.…