Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
South Africa have named their squad for the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup, with Laura Wolvaardt set to lead the side. The tournament, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka , will begin on September 30, and the Proteas will start their campaign on October 3 by taking on England in the 4th match of the showpiece event at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. South Africa's 15-member squad also…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) legend Virat Kohli has paid tribute to the victims of the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in which at least 11 people were killed. The tragedy occurred during RCB's title celebration, which was attended by lakhs of joyous RCB fans. "Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th. What should've been the happiest moment in our franchise's history... turned into something tragic. I've been thinking of and praying for…
Turning their attention to the next game, England and South Africa are set to face each other in the high-octane second encounter on Thursday at Lord's. The three-match series, already in the Proteas' favour, saw a dominant performance from the visitors in the opening game, where they thrashed England by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead. South Africa's dominant display in the first ODI demonstrated their ability to outmanoeuvre full-strength England.…
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis is back in the Australian setup after earning a recall for Australia's upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand next month. Pat Cummins is set to miss the series in order to manage a back issue ahead of the Ashes. Nathan Ellis too will miss the tour, with wife Connie expecting their first child. Meanwhile, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Tim David and Travis Head are featuring in the squad, which will be led by…
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are set to lock horns in the first T20I of a three-match series on Wednesday in Harare. The visitors are riding high on confidence after a dominant performance in the recently concluded ODI series, which they clinched 2-0. Now, with the Asia Cup just around the corner, Sri Lanka will be keen to fine-tune their preparation and continue their winning momentum in the shortest format. For Sri Lanka, all three T20Is offer a vital…
In the ongoing UAE T20I Tri-Series, Pakistan and Afghanistan are preparing to face off in the fourth match, scheduled to be held on Tuesday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Pakistan, who have been unbeaten so far in the series, have emerged as the early favourites in the tri-series, producing commanding performances in their opening two matches. They started with a win against Afghanistan and followed it up with another impressive victory over…
The 20th match of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League will witness the face-off between Trinbago Knight Riders and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on Monday at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. Table-topping Trinbago Knight Riders are riding high on confidence, with five wins in six games. With only one loss, they have 10 points and a positive NRR of +0.776. Going into this match, Trinbago Knight Riders will be feeling confident, coming…
England's white-ball captain Harry Brook has thrown his support behind fellow Northern Superchargers stars Zak Crawley and Jordan Cox , praising their recent performances in The Hundred tournament. Brook urged both batters to carry on with the momentum in order to earn their places in England’s ODI and T20I squads. Brook highlighted the consistency and calibre demonstrated by both batters in the Hundred. "You've just got to keep on…
Netherlands and Bangladesh are gearing up to face each other in the first of a three-match T20I series, kicking off this Saturday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The series carries significant weight, particularly for Bangladesh, who will look to treat it as a final opportunity to sharpen their strategy ahead of the much-anticipated Asia Cup , set to begin on September 9. While Bangladesh enter the series as favorites, being…
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has voiced his opinion on the Bronco Test, which, as per reports, is set to be introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for Indian cricketers to strengthen their fitness level. Following the reports, there has been a lot of discussion pertaining to the new test. Meanwhile, AB de Villiers stated that he was introduced to the Bronco test earlier in his career and called it one of the most intense and…
Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a calf strain suffered ahead of the first ODI. He picked up the injury on the eve of the first ODI (Thursday), following which he underwent an MRI scan that revealed a Grade II strain on his left calf as a chronic and resolving Grade I strain in his right calf, putting him out of the series. In his absence, Sean Williams will captain the side. Ervine's absence…
In the Eliminator of The Hundred Men's competition, Trent Rockets will be clashing with Northern Superchargers on Saturday at Kennington Oval. Trent Rockets have been in sensational form throughout the tournament, coming out with boisterous performances and steamrolling their opponents to remain in a strong position in the tournament. They are occupying the second spot in the points table with six victories in eight games. With only two defeats…
