Khaleel Ahmed all set to make county debut for Essex after he signs a deal with the club. 

Ahead of the match, a familiar face was spotted in India's net session, which sparked a buzz about whether the team was seeking another last-minute addition.

According to a report by Cricbuzz Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is still optimistic to host the Asia Cup scheduled in September later this year with both the nations taking part.  

According to a report, the Asia Cup is likely to start on September 10, 2025. India and Pakistan are both set to participate. 

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The Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr fight card, a 10-round cruiserweight bout, takes place at the Honda Center in Anaheim

Nkunku fires Chelsea into Club World Cup quarters as Benfica downed

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Wayne Larkins, affectionately known as “Ned,” has passed away at the age of 71 following a brief illness. He was a gifted and fearless opening batter who played 13 Test matches and 25 one-day internationals for England between 1979 and 1991.

West Indies coach Daren Sammy criticised for openly criticising third umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados. 

Ravi Shastri urged the BCCI and team management to back Shubman Gill, insisting he would be disappointed if Gill doesn't get success as India's Test captain.

Tanvi will take on Ukraine's Polina Buhrova in the semifinal on Saturday, while Ayush will run into top seed Chou Tien-chen of Chinese Taipei for a place in the title clash.

Meanwhile, Haryana’s Anjali caused an upset on the opening day when she got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun 3:1 in the 57-60 kg category

Since making his ODI debut in 2018 against Hong Kong, Ahmed has taken 15 wickets in his 11 ODI appearances, at an average of 31.00 and an economy rate of 5.81, with best figures of 3-13

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Steve Smith missed the first Test between Australia and West Indies in Barbados due to a finger injury. The 36-year-old had flown to his home in New York after dislocating his finger during the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's.  

Smriti Mandhana, Shree Charani starred with bat and ball respectivley as India started the series with one of their best wins against England.  

Smriti Mandhana played a historic knock in the first T20I of the five-match series between India and England in Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Saturday.