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An England XI will clash with the Prime Minister’s XI in a two-day pink-ball match ahead of the day-night Ashes Test. The match, which will be played at the Manuka Oval on November 29 and 30, will begin four days after the opening Test in Perth and conclude three days prior to the pink-ball Test in Brisbane. The match will mark the first time England will play a multi-day game against PM’s XI – a shift from typically a one-day fixture. The…
Indian captain Shubman Gill has heaped praise on his team’s unwavering determination and fighting spirit after they secured a hard-fought draw in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. The draw helped India retain a firm grip on the series, with the final day’s play highlighted by standout performances from Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar . The turning point of the match was the 188-run partnership…
England have added all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the fifth and final Test against India , set to start on July 31 at The Oval. Overton's inclusion will boost England's pace artillery that already features the likes of Jofra Archer, Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse. So far, Overton has only played one Test in his career, which came way back in 2022. His…
The fifth and final T20I of the five-match series between Australia and West Indies is set for Tuesday at Werner Park in St Kitts. Australia, having wrapped up the series 4–0 with four straight wins, will face West Indies, who are seeking to salvage pride. In the last four games, Australia, delivering commanding performances, have been successful in outplaying West Indies. Mitch Owen made a stunning debut in the 1st…
The men's Asia Cup 2025 is set to be held from September 9 to September 28 in the UAE, with India and Pakistan drawn in Group A. Their group‑stage meeting is scheduled for September 14 with the possibility of up to two additional clashes should both teams reach the final. For the first time, the mega event will be played in the T20I format and will have eight teams. Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin…
Making a fascinating start to day four of the fourth Test, England dominated the opening innings, putting on a colossal 669 all out, powered by Ben Stokes’s 141—his first Test century in two years. Alongside Stokes’s heroics, Joe Root’s century enabled further scoreboard pressure. With a big total, England secured a 311-run first-innings lead, eyeing a series-clinching win. India’s second innings began in catastrophe, with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai…
Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has criticised Indian skipper Shubman Gill after England piled up a commanding 544 for 7 on Day 3 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Shastri singled out Gill’s decision to delay bringing Washington Sundar into the attack, calling it a misstep that allowed England’s batters to play freely. When Gill brought Sundar into the attack, he quickly answered the call by removing Ollie Pope and Harry…
Smashing 11 sixes in a clear display of power-hitting, Australian star Tim David shattered the Australian record for the fastest T20I century during the third T20I against the West Indies in Basseterre, St. Kitts. He reached the milestone in just 37 deliveries, overtaking Josh Inglis’s previous record of 43 balls. David earlier also scored the fastest T20I half-century for Australia, notching it in just 16 balls. Meanwhile, Australia beat…
On the third day of the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford , Manchester, Joe Root achieved a historic milestone—he eclipsed Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket, trailing only the legendary Sachin Tendulkar . J oe Root smashing 150 reached the key threshold of 13,379 runs, eclipsing Ricky Ponting’s tally of 13,378. With the innings…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled T20I and ODI squads for the white-ball series against West Indies , starting on 31 July. The tour kicks off with T20Is in Lauderhill, Florida (USA) on 31 July, 2 August, and 3 August, before shifting to Trinidad & Tobago for the three ODIs. The ODIs will be played on 8, 10, and 12 August, respectively. Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali have been…
England have taken full control of the ongoing fourth Test against India at Old Trafford , ending day three with a commanding lead of 186 runs. The hosts closed the day at a towering 544/7, powered by an excellent 150 from Joe Root , who played a masterclass innings. England started day three strongly, capitalising on a solid foundation laid by openers Zak Crawley (84) and Ben Duckett (94) . The pair had already…
The final of the Zimbabwe T20I tri-series will see New Zealand face South Africa on Saturday at Harare Sports Club, Harare, setting the stage for a blockbuster showdown. Both sides have been in sensational form so far in the series, delivering eye-catching performances across all departments. The Black Caps will head into the final on the back of a commanding 60-run win against Zimbabwe in the seventh match…
