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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

Five-wicket Duffy puts New Zealand on top

New Zealand's Jacob Duffy (2nd R) celebrates the wicket of West Indies' Johann Layne with his teammates during day two of the first Test cricket match between New Zealand and West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on December 3, 2025. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP)

Markram ton helps South Africa level ODI

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Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Hampshire photocall 14/4/97 Action Images/File Photo

NZ 231-9 as 'old school' Windies exploit pace-friendly wicket

West Indies' Ojay Shields (2nd L) celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Michael Bracewell with his teammates during day one of the first Test cricket match between New Zealand and West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on December 2, 2025. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP)

Kohli stars as India beat South Africa in first ODI

Kohli's 135 came off 120 balls and he shared a second-wicket partnership of 136 with fellow stalwart Rohit Sharma.

South Africa condemn India to biggest Test loss

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India, Pakistan to face off in group stage of ICC T20 World Cup

India, Pakistan to face off in group stage of ICC T20 World Cup

India's injured Gill out of must-win second South Africa Test

India's Shubman Gill during a practice session. — Reuters

Carnage as 19 wickets fall on opening day of first Ashes Test

England's Ben Stokes celebrates with teammates after taking his fifth wicket, the wicket of Australia's Scott Boland caught out by Harry Brook. — Reuters

India A beat Oman to clinch semifinal berth in Doha

India players celebrate a wicket against Oman.

New Zealand defeat West Indies in ODI series

West Indies' Justin Greaves catches New Zealand Mark Chapman during the second one-day international cricket match between New Zealand and the West Indies. — AFP

Oman clinch last-ball thriller against UAE

The win for Hammad Mirza-led side was the first in the ongoing tournament getting them the first points in the Group B that includes Pakistan A and India A.

Bumrah claims 5 as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test

Bumrah claims 5 as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test

Jeet Shah to lead Oman in ACC U19 Men’s Premier Cup 2025

Oman’s campaign in the 14-nation tournament kicks off against Qatar on November 21.

Choudhary smashes eight sixes to shatter cricket records

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