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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

Ayub star in Pakistan's win over Australia in first T20I

Pakistan's Saim Ayub plays a shot during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium

Markram powers South Africa to win over West Indies

South Africa's Aiden Markram watches the ball after playing a shot during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between South Africa and West Indies at Boland Park

Brook, Root hit tons as England seal ODI series in Sri Lanka

England's captain Harry Brook (2R) celebrates with teammates after winning in the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on January 27, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand

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Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup: Reports

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Bangladesh refuse to go to India for T20 World Cup

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Oman Cricket bolsters T20 World Cup preparations

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On a mission, not just a journey, says Jatinder

Oman captain Jatinder Singh

Desert Vipers clinch maiden DP World ILT20 title with dominant final win

DP World ILT20 Season 4 Champions Desert Vipers lift the trophy

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test

Australia's Travis Head walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, LBW bowled by England's Jacob Bethell. — Reuters

Kohli hits 93 as India edge New Zealand in ODI opener

Virat Kohli in action against New Zealand in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Sri Lanka seal gritty T20 win over Pakistan

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Usman Khan during the third and final Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on January 11, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Bethell slams maiden ton to give England hopes

England's Jacob Bethell in action during the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground. — Reuters

Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test

Australia's Travis Head in action during the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground. — Reuters

Yalla Shabab retain crown in OC Premier Division

Yalla Shabab and Oman Stallion players celebrate 1-2 finish in Premier Division League at Oman Cricket Academy ground.
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