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SL vs ENG: Sri Lanka through to final, England look to end campaign on a high

Sri Lanka will face England in the sixth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 on October 28 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Sri Lanka have won two of their three matches and have already secured a place in the final. They will look to continue their winning form and finish the league stage on a positive note. England, on the other hand, have lost all three of their matches and are yet to register a win in the tournament. They will aim to end their…

Oct 28, 2026

Aussie Starc takes six as South Africa are bowled out for 329 in decider

Australia made a strong comeback on the opening day of the third and final World Test Championship match against South Africa in Cape Town. After struggling during the first session, the visitors fought back through Mitchell Starc , who took six wickets to bowl South Africa out for 329 runs. South Africa started the day brilliantly after Australia chose to bowl first. Openers Aiden Markram and Marques Ackerman dominated the Australian…

Oct 28, 2026

Mushfiqur Rahim ruled out of 1st Test due to finger injury

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the first Test against West Indies due to a finger injury. He was hit by a bouncer while batting in the nets at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Academy on Tuesday and had to leave the practice session in pain. An X-ray showed no tear in his right index finger, but he continued to feel discomfort while wearing his wicketkeeping gloves on Wednesday morning. Bangladesh team physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam…

Oct 28, 2026

Yastika Bhatia joins Brisbane heat after Jess Jonassen's injury

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has returned to the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), joining Brisbane Heat for the upcoming season. She will replace Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen , who has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hip injury. Bhatia recently played for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Women's Caribbean Premier League. She will join Brisbane Heat ahead of their second match against Sydney Thunder…

Oct 28, 2026

Arshdeep Singh creates history, Equals Ex-GT pacer's T20I World record

Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh created a world record on Tuesday after India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I at Wellington. With this victory, India also secured the five-match series. Arshdeep Singh took one wicket for 33 runs in his four overs. With this wicket, he reached 39 wickets in T20I cricket in 2026. He equalled the record for the most wickets by a bowler from a Full Member nation in a single calendar year in T20Is. Ireland's Joshua Little had also taken…

Oct 28, 2026

Madushanka’s five-wicket haul powers Sri Lanka into ODI Tri-Series final

Sri Lanka produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by eight wickets in the ODI tri-series on Tuesday, securing their place in the final and ending England’s hopes of qualification. After winning the toss and opting to field, Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for just 110, with fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka delivering a career-best performance of 5/34 in 8.3 overs, including a maiden. Sri Lanka then chased down the target in just 18.1 overs…

Oct 27, 2026

India A miss thrilling win as bad light denies Auqib Nabi’s heroics against New Zealand A

Auqib Nabi produced a sensational spell with the new ball, but fading light denied India A a remarkable comeback victory as the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A ended in a draw on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 313 runs after India A declared their second innings at 516, the hosts struggled against Nabi’s movement and were reduced to 187/9 before the umpires called off play due to poor light. Nabi finished with impressive figures of 3/28 in 10 overs, giving India A…

Oct 27, 2026

‘My friend, You deserve it’: Virat Kohli’s heartfelt message for Harry Kane goes viral

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli congratulated England football captain Harry Kane after he won the prestigious Ballon d’Or on Monday, praising his hard work, honesty and determination throughout his football career. Kohli took to social media to share a heartfelt message for his friend, expressing happiness over the striker’s achievement and wishing him and his family the very best. In his message, Kohli highlighted the dedication Kane has shown while competing at the…

Oct 27, 2026

Jess Jonassen ruled out of WBBL

Brisbane Heat stalwart Jess Jonassen has been ruled out of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 2026-27) due to a hip issue. The development comes three days out from the tournament’s start, as it is scheduled to begin on October 29. “Last year I was managing a shoulder injury and tried to play through until it got too much for me and was having an effect on both my own and the team’s performances, as well as my mental health,’’ Jonassen said…

Oct 27, 2026

SA vs AUS: South Africa reveal XI for final Test, Gerald Coetzee recalled

South Africa have named their playing XI for the crucial third and final Test against Australia, set to begin on Tuesday in Cape Town. Coetzee comes in for pacer Anrich Nortje , who was ruled out of the third game after picking up a groin injury in the second Test in Gqeberha. Meanwhile, it is a huge comeback for Coetzee, who returns to the longest format in almost two years. South Africa will head into the third Test on the back of a…

Oct 26, 2026

Faf du Plessis recalls Virat Kohli’s tough leadership during dangerous Test Match at Wanderers

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has shared an intriguing anecdote about Virat Kohli’s uncompromising leadership during his tenure as India’s Test captain, highlighting the Indian batting great’s competitive mindset and determination to win. Speaking on the Prakhar Gupta Podcast, Du Plessis recalled a Test match between India and South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, where the pitch became extremely dangerous for batters. Kohli, who led…

Oct 26, 2026

NZ vs IND, 3rd T20I: New Zealand target fightback as India hunt series win

After shining through the first two games, India are set to take on New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday in Wellington. Leading 2-0, India are in a dominant position and would look to seal the series win, having already shown their prowess in all departments in the past two games. In the first two games, the men in blue completed successful chases, leaving New Zealand in a do-or-die position. The most amazing thing for India has been their ability to…

Oct 26, 2026