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BAN vs IRE, 1st Test: All you need to know, squad, players

Bangladesh are set to host Ireland in the opening match of their two-match Test series, scheduled to begin on 11 November 2025 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. This tour will see Ireland play two Tests in Bangladesh—a notable shift from their last visit in 2023 that only included a solitary Test. For Bangladesh, this is an important opportunity to build momentum in the red-ball format after a patchy recent record. However, they…

Nov 10, 2025

Pakistan make late changes to white-ball squads, drop Hasan Nawaz from upcoming assignment

In a late shake-up to their white-ball squads, Pakistan have dropped young batter Hasan Nawaz from both their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka and the T20I tri-nation series that also features Zimbabwe . No replacement has been named for him in the ODI setup, and Pakistan have recalled Fakhar Zaman to the T20I squad in Nawaz’s place. Hasan Nawaz will instead turn up to play in…

Nov 10, 2025

NZ vs WI: Rain plays spoilsport as 4th T20I ends in no result

The fourth T20I of the ongoing five-match series between New Zealand and West Indies on Monday at Saxton Oval was abandoned due to persistent rain. Only 6.3 overs of play were possible before the weather intervened, forcing officials to call off the proceedings without a result. Put in to bat, West Indies reached 38/1 when showers halted the play. Alick Athanaze looked in fine touch, striking 21 runs before losing his wicket to James Neesham, while…

Nov 10, 2025

"I'm very lucky to have all these boys": Suryakymar Yadav lauds Indian contingent

After lifting the T20I World Cup title in the Caribbean & USA last year, India have carried forward that momentum, winning every T20I series they’ve contested since the World Cup. But even this dominance doesn’t lull Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav into complacency, as he feels that you learn from every game you play. However, he lauded both the batting and bowling departments for putting up a massive show of strength in the T20I series against Australia, which India…

Nov 9, 2025

AUS vs IND: Fifth T20I abandoned, India walk away 2-1 winners

The fifth and final T20I between India and Australia at The Gabba on Saturday was abandoned after just 4.5 overs of play, handing India the series victory by 2-1. India, having already secured a 2-1 lead heading into the final game, were asked to bat. They got off to a promising start, cruising to 52/0 in 4.5 overs. Opener Shubman Gill was unbeaten on 29 from 16 balls, and big hitter Abhishek Sharma on 23 from 13. But just then, heavy…

Nov 8, 2025

Kane Williamson returns to Durban’s Super Giants for SA20 2025-26, replaces Taijul Islam

Ahead of the upcoming fourth edition of the SA20, Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) have re-signed Kane Williamson , who is set to replace Bangladesh’s left-arm spinner Taijul Islam in their squad for the 2025-26 season. Taijul Islam was acquired by DSG at the September mega-auction for R500,000 (approximately US$28,858) but is now reported to be unavailable for the upcoming SA20 season, prompting the franchise to bring Williamson back.…

Nov 8, 2025

Sri Lanka name squads for white-ball tour of Pakistan

Sri Lanka on Friday announced their squads for their upcoming tour of Pakistan for a three-match ODI series and a T20I tri-series featuring Zimbabwe. Charith Asalanka has been confirmed as captain for both the ODI series and the T20 tri-series. Dasun Shanaka has been appointed as the vice-captain of the T20I side for the T20I tri-series. Eshan Malinga, a promising fast bowler who has been around the fringes of Sri…

Nov 8, 2025

PAK v SA, 3rd ODI: Babar looks to find touch as Pakistan face buoyed South Africa in the decider

Pakistan and South Africa are set to meet in the third and final ODI on Saturday at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The series is currently balanced at 1-1, and both teams will battle it out in a winner-takes-all third ODI. For Pakistan, it has been a tale of contrasts under the leadership of new captain Shaheen Afridi. The hosts showed greater consistency in the first ODI, registering a memorable win. However, the…

Nov 7, 2025

Ashleigh Gardner appointed Sydney Sixers' captain

Ahead of the upcoming edition of WBBL, Sydney Sixers are on the brink of a significant transition, with Ellyse Perry handing over the captaincy to her long-time teammate and the team's cornerstone, Ashleigh Gardner . Under Ellyse Perry, who has been at the helm for a decade, the Sixers clinched two titles. However, in the past two seasons, the side hasn't been able to make comprehensive gains, failing to qualify for the final. Sydney…

Nov 7, 2025

AUS vs IND, 5th T20I: All you need to know, head-to-head, playing XI

Australia and India are gearing up to lock horns in the fifth and final T20I scheduled to be played at The Gabba on Saturday. India currently lead the series 2-1, after staging a remarkable turnaround with consecutive wins in the third and fourth matches. Meanwhile, the hosts, Australia, will be desperate to clinch victory in the final encounter to avoid a series defeat, with the top and middle order batters eyeing a greater comeback. The first match…

Nov 7, 2025

Matt Henry back for West Indies ODIs, Williamson to miss

Veteran pacer Matt Henry has returned to New Zealand’s ODI squad for the three-match series against the West Indies , set to begin at Hagley Oval on 16 November. Henry had been sidelined during the tail end of the recent England series, missing the final two ODIs after suffering a calf-strain. Currently, he is undergoing a rehabilitation programme to be fully ready for both the ODI series and the three-Test series…

Nov 7, 2025

Venues confirmed for 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka: Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the host venues for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup , which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka . The tournament is scheduled to start on February 7, 2026, and will conclude with the finale on March 8, 2026. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be hosting the final. India, according to PTI, will host matches across five major cities — Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai…

Nov 7, 2025