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The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

From hunted to hunter: Australia enter T20 World Cup with renewed hunger

Without a world crown to their name, new captain Sophie Molineux’s side are out to prove they remain the primary force in women’s cricket

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12

New Zealand legend Kane Williamson quits international cricket with immediate effect

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The Independent UK · Jun 12

New Zealand great Kane Williamson announces shock retirement midway through England series

Williamson bows out as New Zealand’s all-time leading Test runscorer midway through a series against England

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Cox leaves Leicestershire reeling, Kent collapse at Lancashire: county cricket, day one – as it happened

Essex’s Jordan Cox scores 184 at Grace Road while Lancashire’s Liam Livingstone grabs five wickets against Kent

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be bigger than Sachin and Kohli put together at the end of his career: Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn has predicted that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will surpass Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in achievements. Steyn highlighted Sooryavanshi's exceptional ball-striking and urged careful management of the young talent to prevent burnout. He also discussed bowlers' challenges and the judicious use of variations in T20 cricket.

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar plays cricket mid-flight, gets caught by Sara and bowled by Saaniya Chandhok

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartwarming video of an impromptu cricket session with his daughter Sara and daughter ni law Saaniya Chandhok inside a private jet. The 53-year-old icon, embodying his famous "attitude doesn't change with altitude" spirit, displayed his signature stance, delighting fans and reminding them of his…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

West Indies beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in opening T20 cricket match at Kingston, Jamaica

West Indies secured a seven-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 match. Rovman Powell hit the winning six in the final over. Shai Hope remained unbeaten with 65 runs. Earlier, Kamindu Mendis scored 51 for Sri Lanka. Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph took three wickets each for the…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Ben Stokes has been extraordinary for English cricket, it should cut him some slack

The sport’s misguided morals mean England’s Test captain has been humbled for a meaningless infraction and kept off the stage for which he was made

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

Spain World Cup Odds 2026: Value at +450?

Spain lead 2026 World Cup outright odds at +450, backed by a world number one ranking, dominant qualifying, and elite midfield control through Rodri.

Sports Lens · Jun 11