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The Wicket is a podcast by Arab News that covers the latest cricket news and results from across the Middle East, Asia and the world.

The show is hosted by Brian Murgatroyd alongside Arab News columnist Jon Pike, and the weekly episodes will also see regular dispatches from Arab News Pakistan reporter Subas Humagain.

India clinches 2-1 T20 series victory over Australia after another washout

India clinches 2-1 T20 series victory over Australia after another washout

  • India raced to 52 without loss in 4.5 overs in Game 5 before lightning forced players and officials off the field at the Gabba on Saturday night
  • The rain set in soon after, and the match was called off more than two hours later without a further ball being bowled
By AP ·
An unexpected aspect of cricket’s growing appeal

An unexpected aspect of cricket’s growing appeal

By Jon Pike ·
India win maiden Women’s World Cup title after Verma-Sharma show

India win maiden Women’s World Cup title after Verma-Sharma show

By Reuters ·
Wolvaardt’s 169 helps South Africa crush 4-time champions England in Women’s Cricket World Cup semifinal

Wolvaardt’s 169 helps South Africa crush 4-time champions England in Women’s Cricket World Cup semifinal

By AP ·
New Zealand hammer reckless England despite Archer’s brilliance

New Zealand hammer reckless England despite Archer’s brilliance

By AFP ·
Test Twenty highlights ever-evolving business of spotting cricketing talent

Test Twenty highlights ever-evolving business of spotting cricketing talent

By Jon Pike ·
Pakistan punish sloppy South Africa to reach 259-5

Pakistan punish sloppy South Africa to reach 259-5

By AFP ·
Rain washes out the 1st T20 international between New Zealand and England

Rain washes out the 1st T20 international between New Zealand and England

By AP ·
Special Afghanistan pulls out of Pakistan cricket tournament after Islamabad airstrikes kill 3 athletes

Afghanistan pulls out of Pakistan cricket tournament after Islamabad airstrikes kill 3 athletes

By MODASER ISLAMI ·
Saudi cricket, South Asian Network unite to launch new league

Saudi cricket, South Asian Network unite to launch new league

By Rashid Hassan ·
Azeem Rafiq stays true to his cause

Azeem Rafiq stays true to his cause

By Jon Pike ·
Pakistan fancy chances as spinners run riot in South Africa Test

Pakistan fancy chances as spinners run riot in South Africa Test

By AFP ·
Rain stops Sri Lanka’s momentum in New Zealand washout at World Cup

Rain stops Sri Lanka’s momentum in New Zealand washout at World Cup

By AFP ·

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