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Portugal's Ronaldo first man to score at six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six different World Cup campaigns when he struck against Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.

June 24, 2026
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Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

Kylian Mbappe scored his second double of the tournament and Ousmane Dembele added a third as France eased into the last 32 with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on Monday in the first match of…

June 23, 2026
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Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina thump Algeria 3-0

Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer as holders Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles with a dazzling 3-0 rout of Algeria.

June 17, 2026
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Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup heavyweight clash

Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the African side confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponents at a…

June 14, 2026
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Shaheen Afridi likely to be dropped from Tests for West Indies, England tours

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s future in the longest format has been plunged into serious uncertainty, with the Pakistan selection committee and team management primed to rest the national ODI captain from red-ball duties for the upcoming…

June 8, 2026
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Messi leads Argentina squad for sixth World Cup

The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward will play in his sixth World Cup, extending his national record, while Emiliano Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez are…

May 29, 2026
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Australia captain Mitchell Marsh ruled out of ODI series against Pakistan

Australia suffered a big blow ahead of the upcoming three-match one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan as captain Mitchell Marsh was ruled out with an ankle injury.

May 26, 2026
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Babar returns as Pakistan name squad for Australia ODIs

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, scheduled from 30 May to 4 June in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

May 22, 2026
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Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub ruled out of Pakistan vs Australia ODI series

Openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub have been ruled out of Pakistan’s upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Australia, the cricket board said on Wednesday.

May 20, 2026
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Bangladesh complete 2-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday to clinch the two-match series 2-0.

May 20, 2026
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Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan

Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took 4-113 to rattle Pakistan despite a rearguard by the opposition batters on Tuesday.

May 19, 2026
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PCB set for 'major overhaul' in central contracts ahead of new cycle

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to make major changes to national cricketers’ central contracts ahead of the new contract cycle beginning from July 1.

May 15, 2026
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Physical tickets for Pakistan-Australia ODI series to go on sale next week

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday that physical ticket sales for the Pakistan-Australia ODI series will begin on May 22.

May 15, 2026
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Pakistan inflict 153-run defeat on Zimbabwe in T20I series opener

Pakistan secured a record 153-run victory over Zimbabwe following Ayesha Zafar's unbeaten century and Fatima Sana's three wickets during the first T20I at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Tuesday.

May 13, 2026
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