cricket

Example Sentences

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It was a low-key end to a match which contained some excellent, competitive cricket and from which both sides will take plenty of positive.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

England's Brendon McCullum held a call with county cricket head coaches and directors on Wednesday amid unrest between the domestic and international game.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The previous highest successful chase in women's ODI cricket was when India made 341-5 in reaching a 338 target set by Australia in their World Cup semi-final last October.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"How good were a Sachin Tendulkar or a Virat Kohli at that age? If this guy is that good this early, there's no reason he can't be playing four-day cricket," said Ravi Shastri.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I remember he was the first person to teach Amil how to play cricket in the front of the house, how to throw and bat and catch.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani