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San Francisco Unicorns Dominate Seattle Orcas, Secure MLC 2025 Playoff Spot with Undefeated Streak

San Francisco Unicorns secured their spot in the MLC 2025 playoffs with a 32-run victory over Seattle Orcas in Dallas. Matthew Short and Romario Shepherd's stellar performances, coupled with Haris Rauf's four-wicket haul, propelled the Unicorns to their sixth consecutive win. Orcas, despite a promising start, succumbed to their fifth straight defeat, remaining at the bottom of the table.

SA20 Teams Allowed Up to Six Player Retentions, Salary Cap Increased for Upcoming Auction

72 slots are to be filled in the auction which also sees the introduction of the RTM card for the first time

Black Caps Gear Up for Blockbuster Home Summer Against Cricket Giants

The South Africa leg will see double-headers involving both the men's and women's teams

India's Batting Collapses Trigger Test Loss; Gambhir Defends Lower Order Despite Failures

India's head coach also reiterated that despite the loss, Jasprit Bumrah would play just two more Tests as per a pre-series plan

Stokes Praises England Openers' Heroics in Thrilling Chase Against India

While Ben Duckett hit the headlines for his 149, the England skipper was also full of praise for Zak Crawley's 65 as the openers set up England's tall run chase

Mirabai Chanu Reveals Relentless Focus: Weightlifting, Training Dominate Even Family Time

Mirabai Chanu, India's celebrated weightlifter, reveals the constant mental pressure of training and weight management, even during family time. Fresh from a post-Asian Games rest, she's now focused on the Commonwealth Championships, a qualifier for the Commonwealth Games. The dedication demands sacrifices, including resisting junk food cravings like pizza, to maintain her 50kg weight and ensure peak performance.

Fielding Errors and Key Collapses Cost India in First Test Loss to England, Says Former Selector

India faced a defeat against England in the first Test at Headingley. Kiran More emphasized the importance of fielding. He noted dropped catches proved costly. England chased down 371 runs. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries in the first innings. More believes the team is in transition. He asks for time and support for the new players.

India Adjusts Pace Attack: Harshit Rana Released Before Second Test Against England

India's Harshit Rana has been released from the Test squad before the second match against England. This decision follows after India's loss at Headingley, despite their impressive 835 runs and five centuries. England's remarkable chase of 371, led by Ben Duckett's 149, secured a five-wicket victory. India aims to level the series in the upcoming Edgbaston Test on July 2.