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Shaheen Afridi at the helm as Pakistan gear up to host South Africa in first ODI

Pakistan and South Africa are preparing to face off in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday in Faisalabad. After an exciting T20I leg where Pakistan emerged victorious with 2-1, both teams will eye a great start to the ODI series. Pakistan will enter the ODI series with huge confidence, having bounced back strongly in the shortest format. They lost the first T20I in Rawalpindi but came back strongly in the second and…

Nov 3, 2025

Kuldeep Yadav released from India's T20I squad

India's left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav is set to miss the final two T20Is against Australia after being released from the squad in order to prepare for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. Kuldeep has been added to the India A squad for the second four-day game against South Africa A starting on November 6 at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. "The Indian team management has requested to release Kuldeep Yadav from the…

Nov 3, 2025

New Zealand name squad for West Indies T20Is

New Zealand have revealed their squad for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies , with Kyle Jamieson and Ish Sodhi returning to the side. Jamieson, who recently missed the ODI series against England due to an injury, makes a successful return to the side. Sodhi returns to the T20I squad after featuring against Australia at the Mount in early October. Uncapped all-rounder Nathan Smith has also…

Nov 3, 2025

Travis Head released from T20I squad for Ashes preparation

Australian opener Travis Head has been released from Australia's T20I squad for the final two matches of the series against India in order to play first-class red-ball cricket ahead of the upcoming Ashes. Head will play for South Australia cricket team in the Sheffield Shield 2025‑26 against Tasmania cricket team next week in Hobart, marking his first first-class appearance since the tour of the West Indies in July. Selectors reportedly left it up to…

Nov 3, 2025

Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma inspire India to maiden World Cup crown

The Indian women created history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title , defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. It was a moment of glory for Indian cricket as the team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, displayed unflinching determination to script a memorable triumph. Asked to bat, India put up an impressive total of 298/7 in 50 overs, riding on the back of solid…

Nov 2, 2025

India level series with thrilling five-wicket win over Australia

India produced a dominant all-round performance to beat Australia by five wickets in the third T20I at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, levelling the five-match series 1-1. The visitors chased down a stiff target of 187 with nine balls to spare, thanks to Washington Sundar’s breathtaking 49 off 23 balls. Deciding to bowl first, India limited Australia to 186 for 6, despite explosive knocks from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis. David smashed…

Nov 2, 2025

New Zealand legend Kane Williamson retires from T20Is

New Zealand's veteran batter Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20Is , drawing the curtain on a distinguished career in the shortest format of the game. The 35-year-old, who made his T20I debut in October 2011, leaves behind a remarkable legacy built on consistency and technical mastery. He finishes off as New Zealand's second-highest run-scorer in men's T20Is, piling up 2,575 runs at an average of 33, including 18 fifties. “It’s…

Nov 2, 2025

AUS vs IND, 3rd T20I: All you need to know, head-to-head, playing XI

India and Australia are set to cross swords on Sunday in the third T20I set to take place at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Australia are leading the five-match series 1-0 after an emphatic four-wicket win in the second game. The five-match series has seen mixed fortunes so far, with the opening fixture being washed out due to rain. Riding a wave of confidence, Australia will look to tighten their grip with another victory that would give them an unassailable…

Nov 1, 2025

Shreyas Iyer discharged from hospital in Sydney

Indian star Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from hospital in Sydney after receiving treatment for a serious injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia. The incident occurred on 25 October 2025, during the third ODI between India and Australia in Sydney. Iyer hurt himself while fielding after running back to take a catch to dismiss Alex Carey. He landed awkwardly on his left side, hurting his rib cage. Although…

Nov 1, 2025

Women's ODI World Cup: Battle of nerves as India and South Africa eye maiden World Cup title

There is huge excitement building up for a monumental showdown as hosts India take on South Africa in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday in Navi Mumbai. The clash is set to witness an intense competition, with both sides eyeing a maiden world title and a new champion guaranteed to be crowned at the iconic venue. India stormed into the final after a sensational five-wicket win over defending champions Australia . South…

Nov 1, 2025

PAK vs SA, 3rd T20I: Ruthless Pakistan target series win against dwindling Proteas

Pakistan and South Africa are preparing for an electrifying showdown as they both are set to lock horns in the third and final T20I on Saturday in Lahore. The series is currently locked at 1-1, and both sides have everything to play for to clinch the series. After South Africa’s convincing victory in the first T20I, Pakistan responded emphatically in the second match, producing a dominant all-round performance to level the series with a nine-wicket win.

Nov 1, 2025

Australia steamroll India to go 1-0 up in five-match series

Australia came out all guns blazing to outclass India by four wickets in the second T20I at the MCG on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. After being asked to bat first, India failed to gain momentum against disciplined Australian bowling and could only muster 124 runs before being bundled out in 18.4 overs. The Indian side struggled for partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals and never truly finding momentum in their innings.

Oct 31, 2025