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Ex-test cricketer Slater in custody after facing an Australian court on domestic violence charges

Ex-test cricketer Slater in custody after facing an Australian court on domestic violence charges

MAROOCHYDORE, Australia (AP) — Former Australian test cricketer Michael Slater has been remanded in custody while awaiting trial on 19 charges relating to domestic violence, stalking and breaches of bail.
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England cricket great Derek Underwood dies at age 78

England cricket great Derek Underwood dies at age 78

LONDON (AP) — Derek Underwood, the England cricket great who is the most prolific spin bowler in the national team's test history, has died. He was 78.
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Australia batter Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom for 2nd season of Major League Cricket

Australia batter Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom for 2nd season of Major League Cricket

WASHINGTON (AP) — Australia batter Steve Smith has signed for the Washington Freedom ahead of the second season of Major League Cricket in the United States.
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Gujarat Titans dispatch Sunrisers Hyderabad to move into IPL top four. First win for Delhi Capitals

Gujarat Titans dispatch Sunrisers Hyderabad to move into IPL top four. First win for Delhi Capitals

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — A clinical batting performance from the Gujarat Titans’ middle order helped it register a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday and move into the top four of the Indian Premier League.
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Rajasthan and Gujarat enjoy winning starts in Indian Premier League cricket

Rajasthan and Gujarat enjoy winning starts in Indian Premier League cricket

JAIPUR, India (AP) — Sanju Samson scored 82 not out off 52 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs on Sunday to make a winning start in cricket's lucrative Indian Premier League, and Gujarat Titans did enough in the final over
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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he is available for T20 World Cup selection

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he is available for the upcoming T20 World Cup after having “positive discussions” with Pakistan Cricket Board officials.
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Pakistan Cricket Board reinstates fast bowler Haris Rauf's central contract

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Cricket Board has reinstated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf less than six weeks after terminating it for his refusal to tour Australia.
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Kohli versus Dhoni as IPL begins with a clash of two of India's greatest cricketers

Kohli versus Dhoni as IPL begins with a clash of two of India's greatest cricketers

NEW DELHI (AP) — Virat Kohli against MS Dhoni. For the lucrative Indian Premier League and its billion-plus audience, the head-to-head encounter is a perfect prime time opener for the eight-week season.
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Cricket Australia postpones another tour over human rights concerns for women in Afghanistan

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Cricket Australia has postponed a three-match men’s Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan scheduled for August due to concerns over deteriorating human rights for women and girls in the Taliban-controlled count
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Quetta and Islamabad advance to playoffs in Pakistan Super League cricket

Quetta and Islamabad advance to playoffs in Pakistan Super League cricket

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Quetta Gladiators finally sealed a playoff spot in Pakistan Super League cricket after four years as Mohammad Wasim pulled Shaheen Shah Afridi for a last-ball six and handed Lahore Qalandars a six-wicket defeat on Sunday.
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