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Australian Test captain Pat Cummins is edging closer to a return to action, with strong signs he will be fit in time for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The fast bowler has been working his way back from a back injury that has kept him out since July, and his recovery appears to be progressing according to plan. However, Cummins himself has been realistic about the challenges of maintaining full fitness through what is expected to be a physically…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series at home against South Africa, with Rishabh Pant marking his return to Test cricket after injury. Pant injured his foot in the England series and missed the recent home Test series against West Indies. However, he proved his fitness by scoring 90 for India A against South Africa A, earning a recall. Shubman Gill will lead the side, and Pant will serve as his…
In a nail-biting showdown, West Indies clinched a hard-fought victory over New Zealand by 7 runs in the first of a five-match T20I series on Wednesday at Eden Gardens. Asked to bat, West Indies posted a magnificent total of 164/6 in 20 overs, riding on an outstanding performance from Shai Hope , who anchored the innings with a 53-run knock. Roston Chase and Rovman Powell also made useful contributions, cracking 28 and 33 respectively. New Zealand, in…
India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has shed light on the team management’s decision to rest India's leading wicket-taker in T20I, Arshdeep Singh, for the first two matches of the ongoing T20I five-match series against Australia. Morkel stated the move was part of a broader strategy to test different bowling combinations. "I think Arshdeep is experienced, he understands that there is also a bigger picture where we are trying different combinations.…
Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli turns 37 today, and the legend continues to impress his fans with his fighting spirit and unflinching tenacity. Ever since the batting legend burst onto the international stage with his fearless attitude, Kohli has been a cornerstone of Indian cricket. More importantly, Kohli has transcended the sport, becoming not just one of India’s finest batters but also an emblem of unwavering discipline and consistency. His career has been defined by…
Australia and India are getting ready to take on each other in the fourth T20I of the five-match series scheduled to be played on Thursday at Carrara Stadium. The series is currently levelled 1-1 after Australia clinched the second game and India responded with the victory in the third. Notably, the first match had been washed out. Heading into the fourth match, both sides will be desperate to take a 2-1 lead. Australia burst out of…
Australia have unveiled a 15-man squad for the opening Test of the Ashes, set to begin on 21 November in Perth, and it features some significant selection moves. Uncapped opener Jake Weatherald has been named in the squad, and veteran campaigner Marnus Labuschagne has been recalled after a supreme domestic start. Labuschagne returns to the fold after his dominant start in the domestic Sheffield Shield season. Weatherald’s inclusion is…
England Test skipper Ben Stokes has signed a two-year central contract, signalling his 2027 Ashes readiness. A total of 30 players have been awarded the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) central contracts, with Jacob Bethell being given a two-year contract. Pace ace Jofra Archer has also signed an extended two-year contract. Players like Will Jacks, Phil Salt, and Shoaib Bashir have got one-year deals. All-rounder Jamie Overton, who has taken a…
In the ongoing T20I series between India and Australia , Indian power-hitter Abhishek Sharma has taken centre-stage with a brutal assault on the Australian bowlers, playing electrifying knocks. Sharma’s form in T20Is this year has been spectacularly impressive. He entered the series after a sparkling run in the Asia Cup 2025, where he scored 314 runs in seven matches at a strike‐rate of 200.00 and an average of 44.85. Over the…
New Zealand are gearing up to host West Indies in a high-voltage five-match T20I series, set to kick off in Auckland on Wednesday. New Zealand, who will be led by ever-reliable Mitchell Santner , will be eager to rediscover their winning touch in the shortest format, following a tough run of results against England and Australia earlier this year. The Kiwis have faced challenges in maintaining momentum in recent T20I outings. One major…
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma is slated to lead India A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup set to be held from November 14 to November 23 in Qatar. Naman Dhir has been named his deputy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad that also features the likes of Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera and Ramandeep Singh. Five standby players have also been named: Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer…
New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert is set to miss the upcoming five-match T20I series against West Indies with a broken finger. New Zealand have called up Mitch Hay to the squad as Seifert’s replacement. Seifert picked up the injury after being rapped by a delivery while batting for Northern Districts in the Ford Trophy for Northern Districts against the Wellington Firebirds, and the subsequent scans revealed a fracture to his finger.…
