Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
Zimbabwe are set to host Sri Lanka for two ODIs and three T20Is between August 29 and September 7. The tour will begin with two ODIs, to be played on August 29 and 31, respectively, and the three T20Is are scheduled for September 3, 6, and 7, respectively. All matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club. Notably, Zimbabwe have an extremely busy schedule as they are hosting South Africa for two Tests, starting June 28 in…
New Zealand have named a strong squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series against Zimbabwe and South Africa , beginning July 16. Players such as all-rounder Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, and skipper Mitchell Santner have made their return to the side after missing the T20I assignment against Pakistan recently. Notably, opener Devon Conway has been left out of the squad. Meanwhile, uncapped…
England’s fast-bowling arsenal has got a massive boost after Jofra Archer , who was last seen in a Test back in 2021, has been added to the squad for the second Test against India at Edgbaston, starting 2 July 2025. Archer hasn’t been seen in a Test for more than four years due to injuries, but his comeback will significantly consolidate England’s bowling attack. England will head into the second Test on the back of a sensational five-wicket…
Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav is recovering well after undergoing a successful surgery on his hernia in Munich, Germany. Yadav broke the news of his surgery on social media, stating that he is on the road to recovery and can’t wait to get back into action. "Underwent surgery for a sports hernia in the lower right abdomen," Yadav wrote on Instagram. "Grateful to share that after a smooth surgery, I’m already…
India suffered a crushing defeat in the opening Test against England in Leeds, sending shockwaves through fans and former cricketers. England secured a dominant five-wicket victory, exposing glaring weaknesses in India’s decision-making under pressure. Their negative result has prompted sharp criticism from former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar , who tore into team India for their poor fielding. India were in control of the game until…
Pakistan Cricket Board has officially confirmed that the Pakistan men's team will head to Bangladesh next month for a three-match T20I series. All three T20Is will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. "Pakistan men's team will travel to Bangladesh next month to take part in a three-match bilateral T20I series, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed today. Pakistan will arrive in Dhaka on July 16, giving them a few days to…
In the wake of India’s five-wicket loss to England in the first Test in Leeds on Tuesday, former England cricketer Nasser Hussain , offering a candid assessment of India’s new Test captain, Shubman Gill , touched upon Gill’s leadership qualities and drew comparisons with his predecessors. Nasir underlined that Gill was still finding his way and lacked the aura of Virat Kohli…
New Zealand have unveiled an action-packed schedule for the upcoming home summer, with Australia, England, West Indies and South Africa set to visit the Black Caps. New Zealand will be playing a lot of white-ball cricket, but they only have three Tests in their itinerary. They will start the home season with a three-match T20I series against trans-Tasman rivals Australia . Later, the focus will shift to…
Australia have revealed their playing XI for the first Test against West Indies , starting June 25 in Barbados. Sam Konstas has made his return to the side and will open the innings for Australia alongside Usman Khawaja. Cameron Green will be continuing at No. 3. Josh Inglis has also been added to the side and will bat at No. 4. Australia’s bowling attack will have the familiar faces – Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Josh…
England pulled off a crushing victory over India in the first Test of the five-match series on Tuesday at Headingley, winning by five wickets in an incredibly thrilling final-day finish. The hosts chased down a challenging target of 371 with remarkable consistency. Most importantly, a sizzling 149-run knock from opener Ben Duckett and a series of key contributions throughout the batting order played a major role in England’s…
With the first Test ending in a stalemate, all eyes now turn to Colombo , where the decisive second-and-final Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh begins on Wednesday. Bangladesh appeared in full control in Galle, posting 495 and restricting Sri Lanka to 485 in the first innings. In the second innings, Bangladesh scored 285/6d, with Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring 125 unbeaten. Sri Lanka, chasing a target of 296, managed 72/4. Heading into…
West Indies and Australia are set to lock horns in the first Test of the three-match series, starting Wednesday (June 25) in Barbados. The three-Test series will also mark the official start of Australia’s World Test Championship cycle. They are coming off a shaky end to the previous cycle, falling to South Africa by five wickets in the WTC final at Lord’s. Heading into the series, Australia dropped Marnus Labuschagne, citing his dip…
