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Mitchell Owen secures deal with Paarl Royals after BBL whirlwind

Following a sizzling performance in the BBL final, Mitchell Owen has secured his first T20 deal, signing a contract with South African franchise Paarl Royals at SA20. He recently led Hobart Hurricanes to their maiden BBL title victory with his monstrous 108-run knock.
Owen played a stunning innings, becoming just the second batter after Jake Weatherald to reach the triple figures in a BBL final. The rising star capped off the season with 452 runs. Royals have roped in young talent as a replacement for England great Joe Root, who will join England's squad in India for the ODIs.
Table-topping Paarl Royals have already secured their place in the playoffs, becoming the first team to book their seat.
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Kuldeep Yadav shines as India register sensational start to Asia Cup campaign
India stormed into their Asia Cup campaign with a thumping nine-wicket victory over UAE on Wednesday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, delivering a sensational performance with both bat and ball. India showcased their bowling prowess, bowling UAE out for a paltry 57 in 13.1 overs before chasing down the target in just 4.3 overs.
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Chamari Athapaththu to lead as Sri Lanka name ODI World Cup squad
Sri Lanka have revealed their squad for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup, with Chamari Athapaththu set to lead the side. The squad features experienced performers like Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunarathne, Anushka Sanjeewani and Nilakshi De Silva, who will be crucial in spearheading Sri Lanka's campaign.
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Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh eye promising start as they meet Hong Kong
Bangladesh and Hong Kong are gearing up to face each other in the third match of the Asia Cup on Thursday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The match holds significant importance for both sides, particularly for Hong Kong, who are coming off a disappointing defeat in their opening encounter against Afghanistan. They suffered ...

SA20, 2025-26: Dewald Brevis emerges as the most expensive SA20 player
South Africa’s young prodigy Dewald Brevis made headlines by becoming the most expensive SA20 player, earning a staggering R16.5 million during the SA20 season 4 player auction. He was snapped up by Pretoria Capitals, who won a bidding war with Joburg Super Kings to land the services of the talented batter.
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Rajasthan Royals CEO Jake Lush parts ways with the franchise
Rajasthan Royals' long-serving Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jake Lush McCrum, as per a Cricbuzz report, has parted ways with the franchise just days after head coach Rahul Dravid stepped down from his position. Jake Lush, who joined the franchise back in 2017, has been associated with the franchise for a long time and held several positions during his stay. <...