Australia seek revenge against Bangladesh

Bangladesh face a fierce Australian response in the second Test after their historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin, with the hosts reshuffling their batting line-up to bounce back in the second Test which will begin in Mackay on Saturday. The stunning triumph was Bangladesh’s first Test win on Australian soil and gave them a significant psychological…

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Shadab stars as Falcons sink Patriots

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons batter Shadab Khan plays a shot during their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 match against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, on August 20, 2026. Photo: CPLT20 Antigua and Barbuda Falcons held their nerve to beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by…

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Govt tightens social media rules for civil servants

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. — REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided in principle to take action against civil servants found violating…

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Gold prices in Pakistan on Thursday

Gold prices continued their upward trend for a second consecutive day in international and local markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $52 per ounce to reach $4,547. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold increased by…

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Sri Lanka reshuffle squad for Colombo Test

Sri Lanka have made changes to their Test squad ahead of the second match against India, calling up batter Kamil Mishara and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige as the hosts seek to level the two-match series after a heavy defeat in Galle. Sri Lanka were beaten by 165 runs in the opening Test, leaving them with little…

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Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record

England skipper Joe Root raises his bat after reaching his 68th Test fifty against Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday. Photo: AFP England captain Joe Root further enhanced his reputation as one of Test cricket’s most prolific batters on Thursday, equalling Indian great Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most half-centuries in the history of the format…

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