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Mitchell Marsh highlights great rivalry with India

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh believes that the upcoming ODI series against India will serve as the ideal preparation for the highly anticipated Ashes series later this year. Australia is set to host India for a three-match ODI series starting October 19, followed by a five-match T20I series. With regular ODI skipper Pat Cummins sidelined due to a back injury, Marsh will lead the side in what promises to be a high-intensity clash between Australia…

Oct 13, 2025

Pat Cummins “less likely than likely” for Ashes opener

With under six weeks remaining until the opening Ashes Test in Perth, Australia’s captain and spearhead fast bowler Pat Cummins has conceded that his prospects of playing are slim, saying he is “less likely than likely” to take the field. On Monday, Cummins confirmed he has now resumed running but emphasised he is still a considerable distance from match fitness following a lumbar back stress injury. "I'd say probably less likely than likely. But…

Oct 13, 2025

Women's ODI World Cup, BAN-W vs SA-W : All you need to know, head to head, playing XI

In the 14th match of the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup , South Africa and Bangladesh will square off against each other on Monday at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. For South Africa, it’s been a story of resurgence and redemption. After a shaky start that put their campaign under serious threat, the Proteas have bounced back in style with eye-catching victories against New Zealand and India. Their narrow, hard-fought victory over…

Oct 13, 2025

Santner and Ravindra return for England T20Is, Williamson to sit out

New Zealand have announced the return of skipper Mitchell Santner and all-rounder Rachin Ravindra to the side for the upcoming T20I series against England at home. Both players were absent from the recent high-octane series against Australia, but their return brings a significant boost to the Black Caps. Santner missed the Australia series following recovery from abdominal surgery, while Ravindra had been ruled out after…

Oct 13, 2025

Shubman Gill matches Virat Kohli's rare feat with ton against West Indies

Indian skipper Shubman Gill lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies, notching up his 10th Test century. The stylish batter reached the three-figure mark in 177 deliveries, putting India in a commanding position. The latest century marked a significant chapter in Gill’s blossoming career, as he now holds the record for the most centuries by an Indian batter in WTC history, overtaking Rohit Sharma’s tally of nine. This was…

Oct 11, 2025

Pakistan gear up to host South Africa in opening Test in Lahore

Pakistan are set to host South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series, with the opening encounter scheduled to begin on Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore . The side returns to the red-ball format for the first time since January, kicking off their campaign in the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The last time these two sides met in the longest format, it was South Africa who remained dominant on their home turf.

Oct 11, 2025

Women’s ODI World Cup: Unbeaten England set to take on joint hosts Sri Lanka

England and joint hosts Sri Lanka are set to face off in the 12th match of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup on Saturday in Colombo. The encounter takes place amid contrasting motivations for both sides. England, who have been unbeaten so far in the tournament, will look to extend their winning momentum, while Sri Lanka will aim to turn their campaign around with a much-needed win. England have registered a commanding start to their…

Oct 11, 2025

Australia’s Cooper Connolly excited to face Kohli and Rohit in upcoming ODIs

Australia’s young batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly is excited for a great opportunity as he prepares to lock horns with Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming ODI series on home soil. The highly anticipated series against Australia will mark the return of the legendary Indian duo to the national setup for the first time since the Champions Trophy earlier this year. Connolly, who has been turning heads with his…

Oct 10, 2025

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal creates history with seventh Test century

India’s rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name into the record books on Day 1 of the second Test against the West Indies on Friday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The dangerous opener blasted an imperious knock that saw him raise his bat for his seventh Test hundred. Jaiswal's seventh century marked a historic moment in his career;. With this feat, he has now become the second youngest Indian batter to register seven Test centuries, overtaking…

Oct 10, 2025

KL Rahul accomplishes major milestone, joins Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in elite List

In a landmark achievement, Indian batter KL Rahul became only the seventh Indian batter to surpass 2000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship. The landmark moment came on day one of the second Test match against West Indies on Friday in New Delhi. KL Rahul, who opened the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, approached the second Test 16 runs short of the achievement. He accomplished the feat by smashing Jayden Seales for back-to-back fours on the last two balls of the…

Oct 10, 2025

AFG vs BAN, 2nd ODI: Afghanistan eye series win after dominant comeback

Afghanistan and Bangladesh are preparing to face off in the second ODI of their ongoing three-match series, scheduled to be played on Saturday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan currently hold a 1-0 lead, having convincingly won the first ODI, and will look to seal the series with another victory. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will be desperate to bounce back and level the series, keeping their hopes alive heading into the final…

Oct 10, 2025

McDonald hopeful for Cummins’ Ashes campaign

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has provided an important update on the fitness of captain Pat Cummins ahead of the opening Ashes Test , expressing optimism despite the fast bowler’s ongoing injury concerns. Cummins, who has not bowled since Australia’s tour of the West Indies in July, is currently recovering from a stress injury in his back. Recent scans revealed that the injury has not fully healed, casting some doubt over his…

Oct 10, 2025