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Steve Smith fitness test shapes Australia series decider
Australia and South Africa meet in Cape Town with the three-Test series level at 1-1, and Steve Smith faces a late fitness test on a neck problem. Marnus Labuschagne carries 47 innings without a Test century into a match the report says could decide several careers, while Temba Bavuma arrives averaging 49.95 across his last 28 Tests.
27 Oct 2026
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Harry Brook double century in vain as Sri Lanka stun England
Sri Lanka chased down 430 to beat England in Rawalpindi despite Harry Brook's record ODI double century, a 202 from 116 balls that set the fastest double hundred in the format. England's bowlers dropped too short and took only one wicket between the fifth and 41st overs, with Sam Curran conceding 103 runs from nine overs. Janith Liyanage's unbeaten 61 finished the chase with one ball to spare.
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Brendon McCullum says his relationship with Harry Brook has blossomed since he stepped away from the Test job, praising Brook's tactics and standing in the dressing room. England's T20 side tops the world rankings, while the ODI side lost its tri-series opener to Pakistan by 87 runs and faces Sri Lanka next in Rawalpindi.
27 Oct 2026
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27 Oct 2026
Alex Eala Tokyo win sets up Talia Gibson showdown
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27 Oct 2026
Kane Ballon d'Or win reframes a career built on measured deviations
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26 Oct 2026
Kawhi Leonard knee injury rules Raptors forward out at Timberwolves
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26 Oct 2026
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Mbappe Clasico winner seals Real Madrid victory at Barcelona
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