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Los Angeles 2028 Olympics cricket: Talks on between ECB and Cricket Scotland for Great Britain team • Apr. 18, 2025, 9:21 PM ET (The Indian Express)

With eye on ‘oversized’ bats, IPL hands umpires a gauge to check during games • Apr. 16, 2025, 7:08 AM ET (The Indian Express)

Most Runs in T20 History: Virat Kohli eyes 13,000 milestone in IPL 2025 • Apr. 7, 2025, 5:08 AM ET (The Indian Express)

Harry Brook to be named England T20 captain but ODI role could go to Ben Stokes • Apr. 4, 2025, 6:45 AM ET (The Telegraph)

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