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Recent Examples of cricket
Sealand is represented by American football teams, the men’s Sealand Seahawks and the women’s Sealand She-Hawks, which play in exhibition games, in addition to teams for cricket, basketball, softball, and athletics.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
This match in Nottingham — with the series tied at 1-1 — will be better remembered for a dramatic exit from international cricket by Stokes, who had only just been recalled to the team after being dropped for the second test for disciplinary reasons.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The shock win is a first for the Irish against India in international cricket across any format — at the 12th time of asking — and thrusts them 1-0 up in the two-match series.
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Dominic Fifield,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
For Ashwin, coming to America to witness the franchise model – which is different from international cricket – and take part was too tempting to pass up.
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Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
This match in Nottingham — with the series tied at 1-1 — will be better remembered for a dramatic exit from international cricket by Stokes, who had only just been recalled to the team after being dropped for the second test for disciplinary reasons.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The shock win is a first for the Irish against India in international cricket across any format — at the 12th time of asking — and thrusts them 1-0 up in the two-match series.
—
Dominic Fifield,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
For Ashwin, coming to America to witness the franchise model – which is different from international cricket – and take part was too tempting to pass up.
—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cricket
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Infantino said hydration breaks were introduced in every match of the World Cup regardless of temperatures in the interests of sporting equity.
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The move follows the strong performance of African equities over the past year.
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That left open the possibility that the law could be changed, if one more conservative justice can be convinced that there’s a way to do that without running afoul of the 14th Amendment.
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The franchise depicts a future where good people want to do good, are endlessly curious, believe in justice and diplomacy and strive to maintain peace.
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This landmark victory will give all states, not just West Virginia, the clarity and confidence to ensure fairness and safety for female athletes today and for generations to come.
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The big market gains have contributed to the perception of a lack of equity and fairness in the economy, sparking outrage among many middle- and low-income Americans.
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“Cricket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cricket. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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