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Recent Examples of cricket
But if powerhouse and money-spinner India pull the plug on it then that’s the end of Test cricket.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Kohli played 123 Tests — the traditional, longer form of cricket in which games span a maximum of five days — in a career which lasted for 14 years after his debut in 2011.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Kohli had already retired from the T20 format of cricket, having done so after India won the T20 World Cup last year.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest batters, has announced his retirement from test cricket, ending a glorious 14-year journey.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Kohli played 123 Tests — the traditional, longer form of cricket in which games span a maximum of five days — in a career which lasted for 14 years after his debut in 2011.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Kohli had already retired from the T20 format of cricket, having done so after India won the T20 World Cup last year.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest batters, has announced his retirement from test cricket, ending a glorious 14-year journey.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cricket
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The global appeal of sport, lucrative media rights, and the potential for substantial returns is attracting private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, celebrities and athletes.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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One is the shift toward performance marketing models prioritizing instant feedback loops over long-term brand equity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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During the May 15 hearing, justices asked attorneys for both sides about the consequences of allowing the order to take effect.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Private property was an essential aspect of his views on social justice.—
Alejandro Antonio Chafuen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Questions of fairness aside, Pon does not advise changing your financial plans based on the idea that this bill is going to pass as is anytime soon.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Engage Gen Z in reshaping compensation structures to better reflect their values around fairness, purpose, and work-life balance.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Cricket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cricket. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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