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England have unveiled their squads for the upcoming limited‑overs tour of New Zealand , scheduled to begin on October 18, 2025. Harry Brook will captain in both formats, marking one of his early assignments as England’s white‑ball captain. Notable returns include Sam Curran and Liam Dawson. Luke Wood, having impressed in recent T20 matches, also earns a spot in the ODI squad. One of the headline selections is Zak Crawley…
England have revealed their 16‑man Test squad for the upcoming Ashes tour in Australia. Harry Brook has been appointed vice‑captain, replacing Ollie Pope . Will Jacks has been named in the squad in a surprise pick, especially as a second spin option, ahead of Rehan Ahmed. Meanwhile, Pope, who has been Ben Stokes' regular vice-captain, having led the side previously on five occasions, has found himself been…
India are gearing up to take on Bangladesh in the Super Four of the Asia Cup on Wednesday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The stakes are high, with both teams aiming to inch closer to a coveted spot in the final. Team India enter the contest riding a wave of confidence, having remained unbeaten so far in the tournament. Their campaign has been shaped by spellbinding performances across all departments. From their top-order batting…
In a big blow for Australia ahead of the ODI World Cup , hard-hitting batter Grace Harris has been ruled out of the tournament due to a calf strain. In her place, Western Australia all-rounder Heather Graham has been called up to the squad. Graham will join the Australian squad in India following Western Australia’s opening two matches of the Women’s National Cricket League. Harris sustained the strain during the…
India A team has undergone a major leadership change just before the start of the second first-class clash against Australia A. Shreyas Iyer , who was leading the side, stepped down from the captaincy hours before the match. Meanwhile, the management has named Dhruv Jurel as the new captain for the second game, scheduled to begin on Tuesday in Lucknow. While there has been no official explanation regarding the reason for his sudden departure from the…
South Africa's left‑handed wicketkeeper‑batter Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from ODIs . After stepping away from the 50‑over format following the 2023 World Cup, de Kock is now back in South Africa’s squads for both ODIs and T20Is for their upcoming tour of Pakistan. He has been included in both ODI and T20I squads for the Pakistan assignment. He has also been named in the squad for a one-off T20I in Namibia, which will precede the series…
The 2025 Asia Cup is reaching its final stages, and Sri Lanka and Pakistan will face off in a crucial Super Four encounter on Tuesday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both teams are coming into this match with fresh defeats that have put a dent in their hopes of progressing to the final. The upcoming showdown is a make-or-break game for both sides. With a loss for either side, their chances of qualification will hinge on other results.
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) reaffirmed their status as Caribbean Premier League (CPL) royalty by clinching their fifth CPL title , defeating Guyana Amazon Warriors by three wickets in a low-scoring final. They ended a five-year wait, securing the historic fifth CPL title. Chasing a modest target of 131 runs, TKR reached the total in 18 overs, putting out 133/7. Earlier, winning the toss and opting to bat first…
Pakistan captain Salman Agha brought up the dismissal of opener Fakhar Zaman that took place during the Asia Cup Super Four clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai. The dismissal, which came just as Fakhar was threatening to take the game away from India, sparked discussion over whether the catch taken by Indian wicketkeeper Sanju Samson was clean. Fakhar Zaman, on the other hand, wasted no time setting the tone. He raced to 15 runs off…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav has dismissed the long-held belief that the India vs Pakistan fixture remains a true rivalry, following India's dominant six-wicket victory over their arch-rivals in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Sunday in Dubai. India comfortably chased down the modest target of 172 in just 18.5 overs, with young opener Abhishek Sharma stealing the show with a blistering 74. The win marked yet another lopsided…
In a high-octane Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup, India outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by six wickets on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, chasing down a competitive target of 172 effortlessly. After being put in to bat, Pakistan posted a total of 171/5 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by opener Sahibzada Farhan , who played a fluent knock of 58 off 45 balls, delivering an aggressive performance. He found…
India and Pakistan are all set to face off for the second time in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 , this time in the Super Four stage. After winning the toss at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Sunday, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav opted to bowl first, setting the tone for a high-octane clash. This match holds huge importance, not only because of its impact on the tournament standings, but also due to the…
