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Bangladesh pick Saif Hassan, Nurul Hasan for Afghanistan ODIs

Bangladesh have included batter Saif Hassan in the ODI squad for the first time, while wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan has earned a recall after a two-year absence. The changes come as Bangladesh announced their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Litton Das missed out on selection as he continues to recover from the side strain suffered during the Asia Cup. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the side that features the likes…

Oct 4, 2025

NZ vs AUS, 3rd T20I: New Zealand look to strive to square the series

The cricketing rivalry between Australia and New Zealand will reach its final when both teams return for the third match of this series on Saturday at Bay Oval. With the series result already in Australia’s favour after the second T20I was abandoned due to rain on Friday, the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy will remain with the Aussies. However, New Zealand will strive to square the series. The start of play in the second game was delayed by more than two…

Oct 3, 2025

AFG vs BAN, 2nd T20I: Crucial clash as Afghanistan look to bounce back in Sharjah

Afghanistan and Bangladesh are preparing to lock horns in the 2nd T20I of their three-match series on Friday in Sharjah. With Bangladesh leading the series 1-0 after a gritty 4-wicket win in the first T20I, the 2nd match is crucial for Afghanistan, who will be desperate to bounce back and keep the series alive. The opening match of the series saw a closely-fought encounter, with Bangladesh narrowly managing to chase down a target of…

Oct 3, 2025

Namibia and Zimbabwe seal spots in 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup

Namibia and Zimbabwe have both clinched qualification to the 2026 T20 World Cup by reaching the final of the continental event in Harare. Namibia secured their qualification by winning their semi‑final match in the Africa Regional Final. They beat Tanzania by 63 runs in Harare. The star of the show for Namibia was JJ Smit, who played a match‑winning role with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten 61 off 43 balls, hitting…

Oct 3, 2025

Boisterous South Africa look to challenge confident England

South Africa Women and England Women are ready to lock horns in the 4th match of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup, set to be played in Guwahati on Friday. This high-stakes encounter marks the tournament opener for both teams as they look forward to setting the tone for their respective campaigns. Both South Africa and England are entering the tournament with high hopes and strong squads, aiming to start on a winning note. South Africa, captained…

Oct 3, 2025

Zimbabwe to host Afghanistan for One Test and Three T20Is

Zimbabwe are set to host Afghanistan for a brief tour this October, featuring one Test and three T20Is, all scheduled to take place at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on Wednesday. This marks a scaled-down version of the original itinerary listed on FTP, which had included two tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The tour will begin later this month with the one-off Test from October 20 before the focus shifts to three T20Is scheduled on…

Oct 2, 2025

India gear up to host West Indies in 1st Test in Ahmedabad

India are preparing to host West Indies in the first Test of a two-match series beginning October 2, 2025. The first game, to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, marks the start of India’s 2025 home season, carrying immense significance due to the World Test Championship points that are also on offer. This is also India's first home series since the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, R. Ashwin, and Virat Kohli. India’s Test squad, led by…

Oct 1, 2025

Australia v New Zealand, Women ODI World Cup, 2nd match: All you need to know

Australia Women are ready to take on New Zealand Women in the second match of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup on Wednesday at the Holkar Stadium. This game is set to be a compelling one between the defending champions and a determined challenger eager to make a statement early in the tournament. Australia arrive in India as the undisputed giants of women’s cricket. As the defending champions and the most successful team in Women’s World Cup history…

Oct 1, 2025

Australia and New Zealand set to renew rivalry in opening T20I at Bay Oval

Australia and New Zealand are gearing up for a marquee clash as they are slated to lock horns in the first T20I of their upcoming three-match series at the picturesque Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. This match will not only mark the opener of the trans‑Tasman T20 series but also add a new chapter to Bay Oval’s growing stature in international cricket, as it hosts Australia for the first time. This will be…

Sep 30, 2025

South Africa's five-match T20I series against West Indies reduced to three games

South Africa’s only men’s home international series (against West Indies) this summer has been scaled back from five T20 Internationals to three, following a scheduling conflict with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The Proteas were originally slated to face the West Indies in a five-match T20I series between January 27 and February 6, 2026 but the World Cup schedule has forced Cricket South Africa (CSA) to revise the itinerary. Now, following the revised schedule…

Sep 30, 2025

"Everything runs on auto-pilot": Suryakumar Yadav on his struggle for runs at Asia Cup

Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav endured a poor Asia Cup in terms of runs, as he managed just one meaningful contribution — an unbeaten 47 against arch-rivals Pakistan in India’s second game of the tournament. Across six innings, Yadav's bat failed to do the talking. However, his leadership was vital in guiding India to the Asia Cup title. His knock against Pakistan was believed to be a hint at a potential return to form, but unfortunately, it remained…

Sep 30, 2025

Alzarri Joseph ruled out of West Indies’ Test series against India

In a crushing blow to West Indies, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against India , scheduled to begin this week. The decision comes after medical examinations revealed a lower‑back issue, which compelled the management to rule him out of the series. According to a statement by Cricket West Indies (CWI), Joseph complained of discomfort, prompting a scan that showed degeneration in the…

Sep 30, 2025