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Akmal rescued Pakistan with a spectacular century
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal smashed a breathtaking century to help his side start their Asia Cup campaign on a high note as they crushed Afghanistan by 72 runs in Fatullah.
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Joyce led Ireland to victory with a 49-ball 40
The West Indies’ road to the World Twenty20 began on an extremely sour note as Ireland batsman Ed Joyce scored an unbeaten 40 to lead his side to a memorable six-wicket win in the inaugural Twenty20 International held at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
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Taylor scored his ninth ODI century
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor smashed a spectacular unbeaten century to lead the Black Caps to a convincing seven-wicket win over India in the fourth ODI in Hamilton and give them an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.
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Pakistan now hold the record for the fastest 300-plus run chase in Test cricket history
Pakistan completed the fastest 300-plus run chase in Test cricket history behind Azhar Ali’s sparkling century and captain Misbah-ul-Haq’s outstanding half-century on the fifth and final day of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Sharjah.
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Ronchi hammered 51 off 28 deliveries
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi smashed a spectacular half-century to help the Black Caps win the second Twenty20 International against the West Indies by four wickets.
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Edwards and Bravo both smashed breathtaking centuries
West Indies batsman Kirk Edwards and captain Dwayne Bravo both scored centuries as the men from the Caribbean destroyed New Zealand by 203 runs in the fifth and final ODI in Hamilton to end the series as a 2-2 draw.
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“It’s certainly a new chapter in my life and one I’m looking forward to immensely”
Legendary Ireland all-rounder Trent Johnston has become the head coach of the country’s women’s team as well as the fast bowling coach at the new national academy after announcing his retirement from international cricket.
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Afridi was named Man of the Match for his spectacular innings
Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s late blitz with the bat helped his side to a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 International in Dubai.
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Munro helped New Zealand end their tour of Bangladesh on a high note
Coming off a humiliating 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series, Colin Munro’s fantastic knock of 73 helped New Zealand triumph over Bangladesh in the one-off Twenty20 International in Mirpur.
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Anderson has to pay his fine within a fortnight
England pace bowler James Anderson has been fined £265 for speeding after doing 58mph in a 50mph zone in Cheshire in April.
