Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques switches allegiance to Portugal for T20 World Cup qualifiers | Cricket News

Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques has decided to switch his international allegiance from Australia to Portugal and will represent his birth nation in the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers in August. The veteran cricketer has chosen to restart his international career with Portugal, where he was born before moving to Australia at a young age.The…

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Florida’s Burmese python challenge can’t wipe out invasive snakes from the Everglades. Awareness is the real victory, officials say |

Officials and participants display a Burmese python during the launch of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. Florida’s annual effort to tackle one of the world’s most notorious invasive species is returning this July, but wildlife officials are making one thing clear: the event is not expected to eradicate Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Instead, they…

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‘I’m throwing my 100% support’: Ben Stokes names Harry Brook as preferred successor for captaincy | Cricket News

Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead England’s Test team following his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who currently captains England in ODIs and T20Is, has served as Stokes’ vice-captain in the Test setup and is widely regarded as…

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India announce Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad for 2026 Asian Games after Women’s T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News

Following India’s semi-final exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Australia on Sunday, the BCCI Women’s Selection Committee announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, set to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September.Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain, India will enter the continental event…

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‘Once in a generation player’: Tom Latham, Joe Root pay heartfelt tributes after Ben Stokes’ shock retirement | Cricket News

Ben Stokes. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his illustrious Test career with a surprise retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Although England suffered a defeat in the match, Stokes’ remarkable contributions to the game were celebrated by teammates and opponents alike, with…

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‘Staying away from the middle will be hardest’: Sachin Tendulkar’s emotional message to Ben Stokes after retirement | Cricket News

File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar, right, and Ben Stokes at the Wimbledon. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar led tributes to Ben Stokes after the England great announced his retirement from international cricket, praising his fearless approach, match-winning temperament and inspirational leadership in an emotional social media post.Stokes confirmed that the third Test…

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India women qualify for LA28 Olympics despite World Cup exit, but men’s team haven’t yet; here’s why | Cricket News

India’s Shafali Verma hits a boundary during the Women’s T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground, in London, Sunday June 28, (PTI) India’s campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 ended with another group-stage exit, but Harmanpreet Kaur‘s team still had something to take away from the…

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‘We are too used to hitting sixes’: India coach doesn’t sugarcoat 2-0 Ireland humiliation | Cricket News

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted the dressing room was left in “disbelief” after the T20 world champions suffered a 2-0 series defeat against Ireland, saying the visitors were “outdone and outsmarted” because they failed to adapt to the conditions.After losing the opening T20I by 34 runs, India went down by one run in…

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‘Everything has taken its toll’: Ben Stokes opens up on ‘negative effects’ of leading England after retirement call | Cricket News

Ben Stokes said he has no second thoughts about retiring from international cricket, insisting he is “very happy” with his decision despite ending his England career with a Test series defeat to New Zealand.The England captain announced on Sunday, in the middle of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, that he would…

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