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Babar Azam returns to Pakistan's squad for South Africa T20I

Pakistan have named their squads for the upcoming white-ball assignment against South Africa , with talented batter Babar Azam making his comeback to the shortest format. Along with Babar Azam, Naseem Shah has also been named in the T20I squad. The same T20I squad will also be playing in the T20I tri-series, involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The tri-series will be played from November 17 to 29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Pakistan, meanwhile…

Oct 23, 2025

Batting nightmare continues for Virat Kohli

The Indian legend Virat Kohli has endured a shocking downturn in the ongoing three-match series against Australia. The superstar batsman has recorded the first back-to-back ducks of his illustrious ODI career, an unbelievable stat for one of the greatest run-scorers. Kohli, who made his return to the Indian team after seven months, struggled in the first ODI in Perth, where he fell for an eight-ball duck. And the hopes for his comeback were quickly dashed when…

Oct 23, 2025

SLC decides to postpone 2025 edition of LPL

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the upcoming edition of the Lanka Premier League 2025 (LPL) will not take place this year as originally planned. The decision has been taken in order to prioritise the preparations for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which Sri Lanka is co-hosting with India. The LPL was initially slated to run from 27 November to 23 December 2025, across three venues: R. Premadasa International Cricket…

Oct 23, 2025

Jofra Archer to miss England's first ODI match against New Zealand

England’s premier fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the opening ODI match against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui this Sunday, as team management continues to manage his workload ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes series later this year. Archer’s return to international cricket is being carefully monitored following multiple injury setbacks in recent years, as the management is taking no risks with one of their most valuable assets.

Oct 22, 2025

Womens ODI World Cup: India and New Zealand gear up for do-or-die clash

The 24th match of the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup will see struggling India face New Zealand on Thursday in Navi Mumbai. The pressure is growing on India with the semi-final spot at risk. No team feels the pressure more right now than India. With three straight losses in games they could have easily won, India find themselves at a critical juncture. One major problem with India has been their inconsistent playing XI, as they’re still…

Oct 22, 2025

NZ vs ENG, 3rd T20I: New Zealand look to stay alive as England eye momentum

England and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the third T20I of their ongoing five-match series on Thursday in Auckland. England, who are leading the series 1-0, would hope to carry on with the form to further strengthen their position in the series. New Zealand, on the other hand, are under immense pressure to bounce back and keep the contest alive. The first T20I, which was marred by rain and eventually abandoned without a result, had left both…

Oct 22, 2025

AUS vs IND, 2nd ODI: All you need to know, head-to-head, playing XI

Australia and India are gearing up for the second ODI of the three-match series , scheduled to take place on Thursday in Adelaide. With Australia holding a one-nil lead after a commanding performance in the series opener, the pressure is mounting on India to bounce back and keep the series alive. The hosts were clinical in the first ODI, securing a dominant seven-wicket victory (DLS). Their bowling…

Oct 22, 2025

"With such senior players, you don't want to intervene": Indian batting coach on Rohit, Kohli's form

After a seven-month hiatus, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made their highly anticipated return to the national team. However, their comeback was far from ideal, as both seasoned players endured brief and unremarkable stays at the crease in a rain-interrupted first ODI match against Australia in Perth. Opening the batting, Rohit Sharma looked to settle in before falling victim to a sharply rising delivery from Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood. Rohit departed…

Oct 22, 2025

Ravi Shastri, Ricky Ponting weigh in on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's 2027 World Cup prospects

Cricket giants Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made their much-anticipated return to the Indian setup on Sunday in Perth, taking to the field in the first ODI match against Australia. This appearance marked their first international outing since the ICC Champions Trophy in March earlier this year, with both players having retired from Tests and T20Is. As the duo now focuses on ODIs, talks around their roles in India's 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign…

Oct 22, 2025

Women's ODI World Cup: Unbeaten Australia and England eye top finish

Australia and England are set to clash in a high-stakes encounter of the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. As the Women's World Cup 2025 inches closer to its knockout phase, this crucial showdown will determine which team finishes the group stage undefeated. Both sides have already sealed their semi-final berths, demonstrating their consistency and dominance throughout the tournament. But this…

Oct 22, 2025

"Avoid overthinking": Matthew Hayden advises Virat Kohli following Perth disappointment

In the wake of India's first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday, legendary Australian batter Matthew Hayden has offered some candid advice to Indian superstar Virat Kohli , urging him to "avoid overthinking" following a rare failure with the bat. Kohli, making his return to the ODI format after a seven-month break — his last appearance in the format being in March 2025 at the Champions Trophy — was dismissed for a duck by Australian pace…

Oct 20, 2025

New Zealand confirm squad for England ODIs, Kane Williamson returns

New Zealand have unveiled their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, set to begin on October 26 at Bay Oval, Tauranga. The highlight of the announcement is the return of veteran batter Kane Williamson , who is set to make his comeback to international cricket following a brief medical absence. Nathan Smith has also been included in New Zealand's 14-member squad. New Zealand, who missed the ongoing T20I…

Oct 20, 2025