Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has a strained muscle at the top of his right hand, a diagnosis that instills optimism he won’t have a prolonged stay on the IL.
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- Sri Lanka batters chase down 430 to trump Brook’s double-ton
- South Africa conjure comeback win despite losing two days to rain
- India begin new Championship cycle in Vadodara
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RCB replace injured Padikkal with Agarwal; DC bring in Atal for Brook
Both teams are pushing for a place in the IPL playoffs
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Fi Morris, Katie Mack overhaul 297-target to beat Surrey
Alice Davidson-Richards’ century goes in vain at Southport, as does Paige Scholfield’s 87
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Sophie Luff leads Somerset victory with captain’s knock
Her unbeaten 111 builds on Heather Knight’s punchy 70 off 93 in spite of Emily Arlott’s four wickets for Warwickshire
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Bouchier, Knott fifties lead Hampshire to victory
Lauren Bell, Charli Knott take two wickets each to restrict Durham to 190 for 8
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Russell, Rahane propel KKR to 179 on spin-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens
Noor Ahmad took 4 for 31 for CSK, who slowed KKR down in the four overs after the powerplay
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Doohan out, Colapinto in: instability impedes Alpine ambition
Alpine has swapped drivers and lost a team principal this week, instability that will keep it down F1’s order.
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Nats reinstate Soroka to start Guardians finale
The Nationals reinstated hander Michael Soroka from the IL to start Wednesday’s series finale against the Guardians.
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IPL to continue amid India-Pakistan border tensions
Tournament chief Arun Dhumal says they are working with the government on how to move forward
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PSL to continue despite Pakistan-India border tensions
ESPNcricinfo understands there is mixed opinion among English players at the PSL, with some considering leaving and others wanting to stay