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Quiet spin, loud impact: Oman’s Ahmed makes his mark

PALLEKELE, SRI LANKA: In a World Cup shaped by heavyweights and hard lessons, Oman found a quiet force of resistance in 38-year-old left-arm spinner Shakeel Ahmed.Though Duleep Mendis-coached team exited at the group...

Oman's Shakeel Ahmed (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Ireland's Harry Tector during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Ireland and Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo

Rizwan, Babar steer Pakistan to ODI series win over South Africa

Pakistan's Babar Azam (L) and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan (R) touch gloves as he congratulates his teammate for hitting a six during the second one day international (ODI) cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on December 19, 2024. (Photo by Rodger Bosch / AFP)

Bangladesh complete sweep of three T20s over West Indies

Mahedi Hasan

Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test

Sam Konstas

Saudi stun holders Oman in T20 Gulf

Oman’s Wasim Ali in action

Oman edge Bahrain in thrilling two-run victory

Oman edge Bahrain in thrilling two-run victory

New Zealand crush England to send Southee out on a high

New Zealand crush England to send Southee out on a high

Dogged India avoid follow-on as third Test heads for draw

Dogged India avoid follow-on as third Test heads for draw

NZ march towards big win after Williamson ton

New Zealand's Kane Williamson bats as England's wicketkeeper Ollie Pope (L) reacts on day three of the third cricket Test match between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park in Hamilton on December 16, 2024.

Gillespie opens up on exit as Pakistan Test coach

Gillespie opens up on exit as Pakistan Test coach

India struggle as rain plays havoc with third Australia Test

Cricket - Third Test - Australia v India - Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane, Australia - December 16, 2024 Australia's Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc celebrate taking a wicket Jono Searle/AAP Image via REUTERS

Head and Smith put Australia in control of third India Test

Australia's Travis Head celebrates after reaching his century. — Reuters

UAE defeat Oman to go top of table

UAE defeat Oman to go top of table

Oman beats Qatar by 35 runs in Gulf Cup T20 opener

Oman beats Qatar by 35 runs in Gulf Cup T20 opener

Jangoo's debut ton seals West Indies series clean sweep over Bangladesh

Jangoo's debut ton seals West Indies series clean sweep over Bangladesh

Indian teen prodigy becomes youngest world chess champ

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