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New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips ruled out of Zimbabwe tour

New Zealand allrounder Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of the Zimbabwe tour with a groin injury, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday. Glenn Phillips, who picked up the injury during the Major League Cricket (MLC) final in Dallas, would be requiring a “number of weeks” to recover. The Black Caps are in Zimbabwe to play the tri-series, which also involves South Africa. Following the tri-series, New Zealand will be playing two Tests against Zimbabwe.

Jul 18, 2025

“Where is Shubman Gill heading?’: Former Indian cricketer questions Gill after tense face-off with Crawley

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar is of the view that Indian captain Shubman Gill’s decision to have a go at England in the third affected his batting. The third Test match between India and England at Lord’s witnessed a lot of drama and tense moments. The most tense moment came when Shubman Gill got into a fiery confrontation with England openers Zak Crawley, expressing his displeasure over his (Crawley) time-wasting tactics and exchanging few words. Later, when Gill came out to bat…

Jul 18, 2025

Pakistan announce packed schedule for women’s cricket

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a packed schedule for women’s cricket for the 2025-26 season. Pakistan are set to host South Africa women for the three-match ODI series, leading up to the 2025 ODI World Cup. The three ODIs will be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from August 16 to 22, providing a crucial platform for their preparation before the ODI World Cup. But, ahead of South Africa's visit, Pakistan will be touring Ireland for a…

Jul 18, 2025

Bangladesh name an unchanged squad for Pakistan T20Is

Bangladesh have named an unchanged squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan , starting on July 20. The same squad recently beat Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series to win it 2-1. Meanwhile, both Bangladesh and Pakistan will be playing three T20Is on July 20, 22, and 24, respectively, and all three matches will be held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Litton Da s…

Jul 17, 2025

ZIM vs NZ: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI

Zimbabwe and New Zealand are scheduled to face each other in the third match of the ongoing T20I tri-series on Friday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The Black Caps are coming off success after securing a 21-run win over the Proteas, kicking off their campaign with a win. New Zealand held their nerve to bowl South Africa out for 152 in their chase of 173, with Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy claiming three wickets each.

Jul 17, 2025

West Indies name squad for Australia T20Is

West Indies have named a 16-member squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia at home, beginning on July 20 in Jamaica. They have handed maiden T20I call-ups to Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades . Shai Hope will be leading the squad that also includes Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph and Rovman Powell. Notably, Andre Russell will only be available for the first two games…

Jul 17, 2025

“They obviously like the food here”: Ex-England cricketer’s funny jibe at team India

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has taken a pointed dig at team India , calling out a growing trend that has haunted the side during their ongoing five-match Test series — losing crucial wickets right before session breaks. His comment came in the aftermath of the third Test at Lord’s, where India succumbed to a 22-run defeat to go 1-2 down in the series. India failed to chase a target of 193, with top-order batters losing their…

Jul 17, 2025

West Indies star Andre Russell to retire from international cricket

West Indies’ one of the most ferocious hitters, all-rounder Andre Russell , has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old will play his final two T20Is against Australia on July 20 and July 22 in his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, bringing down the curtains on a glittering white-ball career. Russell won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016, having won 84 T20I caps, scoring 1,078 runs, and taking 61 wickets. He has also represented West Indies in…

Jul 17, 2025

“If Virat Kohli had come out to bat…”: Former Indian player’s message to Gill following Lord’s defeat

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has said that Indian captain Shubman Gill appears to be trying to become a brand like Virat Kohli but also added that it’s not working for him. Manjrekar’s remarks come in the aftermath of India’s defeat in the third Test against England, where Gill struggled with the bat following his eye-catching performance in the second game. In the second match, the young…

Jul 16, 2025

ZIM T20I trio-series: South Africa battle full-strength New Zealand

South Africa and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the second match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri‑Series , scheduled for Wednesday, July 16 at Harare Sports Club. South Africa come into this fixture off the back of a confident five-wicket win over hosts Zimbabwe in the series opener, while New Zealand will be playing their first game of the series. Despite the win, South Africa will be bracing for a stiff challenge against New…

Jul 16, 2025

England name squad for 4th Test, bring in Liam Dawson

England have announced their squad for the fourth Test match against India, with spin-bowling all-rounder Liam Dawson making his comeback to the Test after eight years. Dawson has been included in the squad as a replacement for Shoaib Bashir, who has been ruled out of the series due to injury. Dawson has played six Tests and taken seven wickets since making his debut in 2016. As for Bashir, he suffered the injury during the third Test…

Jul 15, 2025

Olympics 2028: Schedule for cricket games revealed

Cricket’s much-anticipated return to the Olympics will materialise at the LA 2028 games as the schedule for the matches has been revealed. Matches are set to be played from July 12 to July 29 at Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomona – about 50 km from Los Angeles. Six men’s and women’s teams will be competing in the tournament, with a total of 180 players taking part. Each team will be able to name a 15-member squad. The…

Jul 15, 2025