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        <title>Charlie Allison stars again as Eagles maintain flying form</title>
        <description>Sam Billings fires in reply but Kent fall narrowly short in chase of 188</description>
        
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:47:37 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Billings blazes a trail as Kent make winning start</title>
        <description>Rossington leads reply for hosts in high-scoring clash at Lord's</description>
        
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            <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:08:20 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Akram, Farhan and Philippe help Sultans crush Rawalpindiz</title>
        <description>Faisal Akram's four-for set it up nicely for the batters, and they duly obliged</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/psl-2026-ms-vs-rwp-akram-farhan-and-philippe-help-multan-sultans-crush-rawalpindiz-1530784</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:27:38 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Azam Khan's rampage takes unbeaten Karachi Kings to nervy win</title>
        <description>His brutal 34-ball 74 led the way in a chase of 198, after an excellent Hasan Ali had ripped out a three-for in the death for Kings</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/psl-2026-kk-vs-rwp-azam-khans-rampage-takes-unbeaten-karachi-kings-to-nervy-win-1530228</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:35:54 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Jacks, Sowter clinch Oval Invincibles' Men's Hundred three-peat</title>
        <description>Injury-hit Rockets fail to fire as best team in tournament history extend their dominant run</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/mens-hundred-jacks-sowter-clinch-oval-invincibles-three-peat-1500938</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Jacks, Cox lead romp as Oval Invincibles close in on final berth</title>
        <description>Only an improbable NRR swing can deny champions an automatic return to Lord's after 22-ball win</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/mens-hundred-jacks-cox-lead-romp-as-oval-invincibles-close-in-on-final-berth-1500415</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:02:39 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Rauf and Raza break United's winning streak to give Qalandars big win</title>
        <description>Lahore Qalandars became the first team to beat Islamabad United in nearly 14 months, snapping a PSL-record ten-match winning streak</description>
        
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 03:34:54 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Fakhar and Billings open Qalandars' account with resounding win</title>
        <description>Both players bashed fifties to take Qalandars to 219, and Gladiators just didn't get going in the chase</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/psl-2025-fakhar-and-billings-open-qalandars-account-with-resounding-win-1481098</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Warner 'still the best by a country mile' as he leads Thunder to BBL final</title>
        <description>With his captaincy ban overturned, Warner has led a resurgent season for last season's bottom-placed team</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/david-warner-still-the-best-by-a-country-mile-as-he-leads-sydney-thunder-to-bbl-final-1470367</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 04:39:46 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Thunder one step away from BBL title as Billings, spinners shine</title>
        <description>They'll meet Hurricanes in title match after restricting Sixers to 151, and chasing the target down in scrappy Challenger</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/bbl-2024-25-sam-billings-spinners-take-sydney-thunder-close-to-bbl-title-1470309</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:32:19 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>English players want NOC clarity after signing PSL deals</title>
        <description>Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sam Billings and Tom Curran were picked up in Monday's draft</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/psl-2025-english-players-clarity-noc-situation-1468900</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:40:20 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Billings punishes run-out let off as Stars slump to fifth defeat</title>
        <description>Duckett gave Stars hope with 67 off 49 balls in big chase but lacked support</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/bbl-2024-25-sam-billings-punishes-run-out-let-off-as-melbourne-stars-slump-to-fifth-defeat-1466983</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>That was the Hundred that was, as tough season finds an adequate climax</title>
        <description>The ECB hoped for better, but will the 2024 edition prove enough to entice the investors?</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/the-hundred-2024-that-was-the-hundred-that-was-as-tough-season-finds-an-adequate-climax-1448020</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:45:39 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Gus Atkinson pulled out of Hundred final by ECB</title>
        <description>The board is taking a cautious approach after Stokes tore his hamstring during the tournament</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/gus-atkinson-pulled-out-of-hundred-final-by-ecb-1447688</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:01:55 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Oval Invincibles land statement win as Zampa, Mahmood, Amir thrive</title>
        <description>Billings, Malan seal emphatic eight-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix at The Oval</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/mens-hundred-oval-invincibles-land-statement-win-as-zampa-mahmood-amir-thrive-1444338</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:22:38 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Labuschagne subjects Kent to South Group's wooden spoon</title>
        <description>Glamorgan claim consolation win thanks to unbeaten 50 from Australia international</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/t20-blast-2024-marnus-labuschagne-keeps-kent-bottom-1443507</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:35:16 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Harrison Ward does it again as Sussex make it five wins from seven</title>
        <description>Sam Billings fifty in vain as Kent lose fourth game on the trot</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/vitality-blast-harrison-ward-does-it-again-as-sussex-make-it-five-wins-from-seven-1439946</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:21:56 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Tom Kohler-Cadmore makes the difference in five-over contest </title>
        <description>Somerset get the better of Kent in rain-reduced match </description>
        
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            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:25:03 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Billings picks Sydney Thunder ahead of rival T20 leagues</title>
        <description>The wicketkeeper-batter has signed a three-year deal and will be available for the entirety of every season</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/bbl-news-sam-billings-picks-sydney-thunder-ahead-of-rival-t20-leagues-with-three-year-deal-1438415</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:55:30 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Sam Billings century steers Kent to mighty comeback against Somerset</title>
        <description>Will Smeed sets tempo for visitors but Kent captain anchors 198-run chase</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/vitality-blast-sam-billings-century-steers-kent-to-mighty-comeback-against-somerset-1437409</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:46:23 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Late six salvo hands Hampshire stunning comeback win over Kent</title>
        <description>Hawks needed 42 off last three overs but three maximums in a row from James Fuller turned the game</description>
        
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 15:24:42 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Sam Billings: Hundred equity carve-up must be fair deal for all counties</title>
        <description>Oval Invincibles and former Kent captain says big clubs have 'moral responsibility' to non-host venues</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/sam-billings-hundred-equity-carve-up-must-be-fair-deal-for-all-counties-1434863</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 07:50:01 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Neser's stunning all-round show secures Brisbane Heat home Qualifier final</title>
        <description>The allrounder clubbed a brilliant half-century, claimed two wickets and took a stunning catch</description>
        
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:41:31 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Sam Billings signs white-ball contract with Kent</title>
        <description>Former club captain drops red-ball cricket in attempt to find better balance</description>
        
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:17:14 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>BBL previews: Short key to Strikers' revival and Renegades' recruitment stands out</title>
        <description>Part one of our BBL previews looks at Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades</description>
        
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        <description>Rashid Khan was retained by Adelaide Strikers who also nabbed Hundred player of the tournament Jamie Overton</description>
        
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        <description>Peshawar Zalmi put up spirited batting performance but target of 242 proves too stiff for Babar Azam's side</description>
        
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        <description>Colin de Grandhomme and Thomas Kelly revived the chase but the home side broke a run of eight defeats</description>
        
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        <title>Smith, Starc, Zampa help Australia seal series with big win</title>
        <description>Vince and Billings put up a fight for England but a total of 280 felt very competitive on a surface that was not easy for scoring</description>
        
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        <title>Billings pulls out of IPL 2023 'to focus on longer format'</title>
        <description>Knight Riders have brought in Lockie Ferguson and Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans</description>
        
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        <description>Five platinum players were overlooked, including Andre Russell and Faf du Plessis, with English cricketers in high demand</description>
        
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        <title>Jason Roy to take up Oval Invincibles captaincy in Sam Billings' absence  </title>
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        <title>IPL 2022 mega auction: Eoin Morgan misses out, 11 English players signed up</title>
        <description>Deals for Alex Hales, Benny Howell alongside million-dollar men Liam Livingstone and Jofra Archer</description>
        
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        <description>Keeper-batter says he's been guaranteed white-ball games in Caribbean after coming to Test squad's rescue</description>
        
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        <description>Back-up keeper-batter arrives in Sydney after making mercy dash from Brisbane by car</description>
        
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        <description>Pope set to deputise behind stumps in Sydney with Buttler, Bairstow suffering hand injuries</description>
        
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        <description>Sam Billings, Saqib Mahmood, George Garton, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley and James Vince to head home by January 7</description>
        
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        <description>Fifties from Billings and Sangha took Thunder to 200, and Scorchers eventually fell 34 runs short</description>
        
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        <description>England quick marks BBL debut with four wickets inside the first three overs of Thunder's defence of 196</description>
        
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        <description>Daniel Sams and Gurinder Sandhu stood out with the ball to take combined figures of 5 for 39</description>
        
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        <description>Stevens, Gilchrist, Stewart claim three wickets each as visitors lose by an innings and 56 runs</description>
        
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        <description>Insists Hundred is 'really important' for young players called up as replacements from Royal London Cup</description>
        
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        <description>Originals fall short as Sunil Narine's variations stifle chase on used surface</description>
        
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