Desert Vipers players celebrates the wicket of Sanjay Krishnamurthi of MI Emirates during the final of the DP World International League T20 between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 4 January 2026. Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20 RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

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Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup

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Ashes: Australia strengthen security for Sydney Test

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ILT20 final: Desert Vipers eye first title against MI Emirates

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IPL releases Bangladesh pacer Rahman amid political tension

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Australia's Usman Khawaja announces his retirement from all international cricket during a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground. PA

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Pakistan star Afridi suffers knee injury again ahead of T20 World Cup

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Australia 'legend' Martyn in an induced coma after contracting meningitis

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England end Ashes drought but Stokes laments Melbourne pitch

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Ashes fourth Test: 20 wickets fall as Australia edge chaotic opening day at MCG

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England captain Ben Stokes shakes hands with coach Brendon McCullum after winning the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne. Getty Images

Is England's Melbourne Test win a flash in the pan or a lifeline for Bazball?

Ben Stokes's team clinch Ashes victory inside two days

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England end Ashes drought but Stokes laments Melbourne pitch

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Ashes fourth Test: 20 wickets fall as Australia edge chaotic opening day at MCG

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