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Mitchell Owen secures deal with Paarl Royals after BBL whirlwind

Friday, 31-Jan-2025, 08:03 AM
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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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Shamar Springer added to West Indies squad for Bangladesh Tests

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West Indies have named Shamar Springer as Keemo Paul’s replacement for their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Paul is set to head home due to personal and family reasons, according to CWI. Springer, who has featured for West Indies in three ODIs and 12 T20Is, is yet to make his debut in Test cricket. 

However, he has done wonderfull...


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“I just keep telling him, you will get your opportunities”: Shreyas Iyer urges patience for young blaster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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India’s T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has clearly stated that young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chance, with the team management continuing to back the experienced pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson at the top of the order. Coming off a successful Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sooryavanshi has been unable to find a consisten...


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Litton Das ruled out of ODI tri-series

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Bangladesh captain Litton Das has been ruled out of the tri-series, featuring Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, due to a hip injury. Vice-captain Towhid Hridoy has been handed the captaincy in the absence of Das. Meanwhile, Parvez Hossain Emon has been brought into the ODI squad as a replacement for Litton Das. 

“Litton Kumar Das compla...


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IND vs WI, 5th T20I: Match called off due to relentless rain

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Persistent rain has forced the fifth T20I between India and West Indies to be called off without a result in Bengaluru on Saturday. The match had already witnessed a lengthy interruption due to incessant rain. And in light of that, the game was reduced to nine overs per side.

India, after being asked to bat, lost Abhishek Sharma early in...


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Shubman Gill returns to Ranji Trophy, set to feature for Punjab against Chhattisgarh

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India’s Test and ODI Shubman Gill, as per reports, is gearing up to return to domestic cricket as he prepares to represent Punjab in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. Gill sat out the side’s opening game against Assam in New Chandigarh, but now he is expected to feature in Punjab's upcoming clash against Chhatti...