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Robinson five-for on comeback as New Zealand rolled for 113 at Lord’s

· 4 min read

The battle for dominance at Lord's took a dramatic turn as Ollie Robinson made a sensational return to the international arena. In a brilliant display of seam bowling, the England paceman dismantled the visitor's batting lineup, securing a crucial first-innings advantage. It was a remarkable performance that culminated in a Robinson five-for on comeback as New Zealand rolled for 113, leaving the hosts with a narrow but vital 27-run lead in this low-scoring thriller.

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Strategic Home Advantage: ‘Every team prepares pitches that suit them’ – Shaheen defends Pakistan pitches

· 5 min read

The recent three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia ignited a significant discourse surrounding pitch preparation. Following Pakistan's 2-1 series triumph, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi robustly defended his team's strategy, asserting, "'Every team prepares pitches that suit them' - Shaheen defends Pakistan pitches," underscoring the entitlement of any team to leverage home conditions to their advantage.

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Shreyas Iyer to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I captain

· 2 min read

Shreyas Iyer to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set for his maiden call-up, as the national selectors look ahead to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 and the next T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand the same year.