Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
Hobart Hurricanes are preparing to host the Perth Scorchers in the final of the Women’s Big Bash League on Saturday at Hobart. The Hurricanes, who have never before lifted the WBBL trophy, enter the final with a golden opportunity to lift the title. Their opponents, however, come armed with experience and momentum. The Scorchers booked their ticket to the final with a hard-fought 11-run win over the Sydney Sixers in Thursday’s…
Indian batter Shubman Gill once again found himself at the centre of criticism after a disappointing performance in the second T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur on Thursday. The vice-captain was dismissed for a first-ball duck, sparking concerns over his prolonged slump in the shortest format of the game. Gill, who was recalled to India's T20I squad ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 and handed the vice-captaincy, has been unable to repay the faith.…
Despite a worrying slump from India’s premier T20 batters, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has insisted that the lack of recent runs from Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav is not a major concern for the team. The comments come amid a massive downfall in their form in the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa. In the second match on Thursday, Gill was dismissed for a first-ball duck, while Suryakumar Yadav lasted only five runs. "Shuby (Shubman Gill) I saw some good…
New Zealand churned out a commanding performance to defeat West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test at the Basin Reserve on Friday, securing a 1–0 lead in the three-match series. The West Indies were bundled out for 128 in their second innings after being dismissed for 205 in the first, handing New Zealand a modest target of 56 runs for victory. New Zealand’s bowling attack was incredibly relentless throughout the day, with Jacob Duffy leading the…
South Africa have levelled the T20I series against India , producing a commanding all-round performance to defeat the hosts by 51 runs in the second T20I on Thursday in Mullanpur. An impressive batting display, followed by disciplined bowling, helped the visitors bounce back strongly after losing the opening encounter. Asked to bat, South Africa delivered a highly impressive performance with the bat, piling up an imposing 213/4 in 20 overs.…
Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has revealed a personal reason that prompted him to launch his YouTube channel. Despite performing up to expectations, Arshdeep Singh found himself out of the playing XI during the Champions Trophy earlier this year in Dubai as India decided to field four spinners. Arshdeep revealed that rather than dwelling on the disappointment of being left out of the XI, he used the free time to start his YouTube channel and do something…
Punjab Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer will be at the forefront of their decision-making when the IPL 2026 auction takes place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. He will lead Punjab Kings’ bidding strategy. However, he will be without the presence of head coach Ricky Ponting , who, according to Cricbuzz, will not travel with the PBKS contingent to Abu Dhabi. Ponting is committed to his broadcasting duties with Channel 7 in Australia, where coverage of the Ashes…
Pakistan's premium young left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi has hailed Australian great Mitchell Starc , revealing how watching him bowl during the Men's Cricket World Cup 2015 deeply influenced his own development. The admiration comes at a historic time, as Starc recently overtook Wasim Akram to become the only left-arm fast bowler with the most wickets in Test cricket. “I hope I see him soon. Whenever we played against Australia, we had…
The pace-bowling stocks of New Zealand have taken another blow after the latest update revealed that Blair Tickner is unlikely to take any further part in the ongoing second Test against the West Indies at Basin Reserve. Tickner was stretchered off the field on day one of the second Test after diving full-length at fine leg in an attempt to stop a boundary. The left-arm quick landed awkwardly and immediately clutched his left shoulder. He was treated…
Indian batting star Virat Kohli has rocketed up to No. 2 among ODI batters in the latest ICC rankings. He is now in a race with teammate Rohit Sharma , who remains at No. 1. Kohli earned the second spot after a phenomenal performance in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against South Africa, where he amassed 302 runs — including back-to-back centuries in the first two games and an unbeaten 65 in the decider. With his splendid performance…
India and South Africa are once again gearing up for an exciting clash as both teams are set to lock horns in the second T20I, scheduled to be played on Thursday at PCA New Cricket Stadium. This will be the first men's international match at the stadium. India lead the series 1-0, having completely dominated the visitors in the first game in Cuttack. With confidence on their side, they would hope to deepen their advantage against struggling Proteas. South…
New Zealand were dealt a massive injury blow on day 1 of the second Test against West Indies on Wednesday after fast bowler Blair Tickner , who had made a long-awaited return to Test cricket, suffered what is believed to be a dislocated shoulder while fielding. Tickner returned with the figures of 4-32 off 16 overs, and his absence will be a terrible blow for New Zealand. Tickner, who came into the XI after a long absence, having played his last Test for New Zealand in…
