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Record-making openers propel New Zealand into commanding position 

Tom Latham and Devon Conway became the first opening pair to score hundreds in both innings of a Test as New Zealand declared on 306 for 2, setting West Indies a stiff 462

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Australia retain Ashes after taking unassailable 3-0 lead  

The hosts were made to toil hard on Day 5 due to knocks from Smith, Jacks and Carse but eventually won by 82 runs

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Vipers seal top-two finish after Payne's incisive new-ball spell 

The left-armer picked up 3 for 14 in his four overs which restricted the Sharjah Warriorz to a modest total of 90 which was easily chased down

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Lyon leaves field with hamstring injury on Day 5 in Adelaide 

The offspinner limped off the field and was taken for scans, with his further participation in the Test ruled out

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Gill learnt about exclusion hours before announcement 

Gill was taken by surprise after learning of his exclusion from India's T20 World Cup squad shortly before the official announcement

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MI Emirates defend 187 as ADKR stumble in chase 

Late fireworks from Pooran and Pollard powered MI Emirates to 187/4 before their bowlers sealed a 35-run win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

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BCB reject Saudi request for players and coaches 

The Bangladesh Cricket Board turned down an offer from Saudi Arabia to provide them players who would eventually turn out for them in international cricket

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Suryakumar Yadav: I know where things are going wrong 

The Indian captain's form has been a concern ahead of the T20 World Cup, but he has acknowledged the challenge and remains confident of a turnaround

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Last-minute switch in combination costs Shubman Gill 

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Suryakumar Yadav both stressed that the plan to play a wicketkeeper as an opener has forced Gill's omission

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Sixers prevail in Sydney Smash to open account  

Josh Philippe missed a ton by four runs before Jack Edwards picked up a five-fer to give Sixers a 47-run win