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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

De Kock century helps South Africa beat Pakistan in second ODI

South Africa's Quinton de Kock (R) and South Africa's Tony de Zorzi (L) run between the wickets during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on November 6, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)

India thump Australia to take 2-1 lead in T20 series

Cricket - Fourth Twenty20 International - Australia v India - Metricon Stadium, Carrara, Australia - November 6, 2025 India players celebrate winning the match. — Reuters

Pakistan edge South Africa in tense finish in Faisalabad

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan (R) and Pakistan's Salman Agha (L) run between the wickets during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on November 4, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)

Windies edge New Zealand despite Santner brilliance

West Indies' Jayden Seales celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Michael Bracewell during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and West Indies played at Eden Park in Auckland on November 5, 2025. (Photo by Michael Bradley / AFP)

India hails maiden women's World Cup cricket title as game-changer

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Hazlewood stars as Australia ease past India to win second T20

Josh Hazlewood

India savours ‘greatest day’ after Women’s World Cup heroics

India savours ‘greatest day’ after Women’s World Cup heroics

Death of Australian teenager shocks cricket world

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Oman replace Pakistan at Junior Hockey World Cup in India

Oman emerged AHF Cup winners in 2025.

Half a century with the World Cup: Mendis and his enduring love affair

Duleep Mendis, Oman head coach.

Oman cricketers gain valuable exposure in Malaysian Super Women Series

Jayadhanya Gunasekar in action during the tournament.

Pakistan spin lessons good for South Africa, says Markram

South Africa's Simon Harmer (3R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicekt of Pakistan's Babar Azam during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 23, 2025. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)

Mandhana, Rawal tons make India clinch last semifinal spot

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Wolvaardt stars as South Africa crush Pakistan

South Africa's Marizanne Kapp (C) celebrates with captain Laura Wolvaardt (R) after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Aliya Riaz during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 one-day international (ODI) match between Pakistan and South Africa at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on October 21, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Oman celebrate World Cup berth with clear focus

Finishing second behind Nepal in the nine-nation Asia/EAP Qualifier, Oman sealed their fourth World Cup qualification.
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