Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has been named in Mumbai’s squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy , scheduled to begin on November 26. The 17-member squad will be led by all-rounder Shardul Thakur , with several high-profile names such as Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ayush Mhatre featuring in the side. Suryakumar’s inclusion is a significant move ahead of India’s T20I series against…
South Africa have named their full-strength squads for the upcoming white-ball series against India , with fast bowler Anrich Nortje being included in South Africa’s T20I squad. This marks his return to the T20I side for the first time since last playing at the 2024 T20 World Cup final. Nortje had been on the sidelines due to a recurrence of a stress fracture. Nortje recently returned to competitive action for the Dolphins in the domestic…
In the third match of the ongoing T20I Tri-Nation series, hosts Pakistan will square off against Sri Lanka on Saturday in Rawalpindi. The match carries very different stakes for both teams. Pakistan enter the game buoyed by a narrow opening win over Zimbabwe , while Sri Lanka return to the field bruised after a heavy defeat against Zimbabwe. This match is crucial for both sides, as they know that it is a chance to correct…
India and South Africa are once again up for the high-stakes second and final Test starting on November 22 in Guwahati. India, having endured a catastrophic start with a humiliating 30-run loss in the first Test, are under huge pressure to challenge the Proteas and avoid another series defeat at home. South Africa’s win in the opening Test was not only significant in margin but emphatic in manner. On a turning track at the Eden Gardens, the Proteas…
There is huge uncertainty prevailing over Indian captain Shubman Gill's presence in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, set to begin on November 22. Shubman Gill, who retired hurt in the first innings of the first Test in Kolkata due to a neck issue, remains a doubtful starter for the second Test. On Day 2 of the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Shubman Gill came out to bat and, after facing just three balls, hit a slog-sweep off…
The 18th match of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League will witness the showdown between Brisbane Heat Women and Sydney Thunder Women , scheduled to be played on Friday at Allan Border Field. Struggling to claim their first win of the season, Heat have endured a winless start, having lost three games in a row. Meanwhile, ahead of the clash, they have been dealt a double blow, with Grace Harris and Jemimah…
Bangladesh's veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has accomplished a landmark achievement by scoring a century in his 100th Test match . With the century, Rahim joined a group of players who have scored a century in their 100th Test match. By taking the field for his 100th Test match, Mushfiqur became the first-ever Bangladeshi player to reach the milestone. Showing unwavering commitment, Mushfiqur notched up his 13th Test hundred. Facing Ireland in the…
Australia have revealed their playing XI for the Ashes opener at Perth Stadium, starting on November 21. Stand-in skipper Steve Smith announced Australia’s XI, revealing Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald will be making their Test debuts. It marks the first time the Australian men’s team has handed out two debut caps in an Ashes Test since the 2010–11 New Year’s Test. "I've watched him bat in the nets pretty closely…
England and Australia are gearing up to reignite one of cricket’s greatest rivalries, with the first Test of the Ashes slated to begin on 21 November 2025 in Perth. This marks a significant change in tradition: for the first time in over 40 years, the series will not begin at the Gabba in Brisbane. England, captained by Ben Stokes , are chasing a long-awaited away breakthrough. They have not won an Ashes Test in Australia since 2011, and a…
Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are set to face off in the second match of the Pakistan T20I tri-series on Thursday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match carries significant weight, with both teams entering the match on the back of negative results. Zimbabwe return to the field, hoping to bounce back from their opening defeat against hosts Pakistan. Despite fighting hard, Zimbabwe failed to sustain momentum, thus losing the game. Their challenge now is to…
In a massive moment, New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has risen to the top of the ICC ODI rankings for batters. His ascension to the top marks a historic milestone, as Mitchell is only the second New Zealander ever to hold that position. The first was Glenn Turner , back in 1979. In claiming the top spot, Daryl Mitchell dethroned India's Rohit Sharma, who occupied the top position for a brief period. Rohit’s brief reign as world No.…
New Zealand secured a hard-fought five-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI on Wednesday to complete an ODI series victory with a game to spare. The match, which was reduced to 34 overs per side due to rain, saw a tense battle between both sides, but New Zealand eventually ran away with the win, chasing a target of 248 with three balls to spare. Earlier, West Indies, asked to bat, posted 247/9 in 34 overs, a total that…
