Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
West Indies have confirmed a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh , starting on October 28 in Mirpur. West Indies, however, have left out key players Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope , who, according to the board, are set to be rested for the series. Meanwhile, young batter Kevin Wickham has been handed a maiden Test call-up. Batter John…
The Zimbabwe Women’s tour of India 2026 is set to begin on October 16, with India Women taking on Zimbabwe Women in the first T20 International (T20I) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The tour, scheduled from October 16 to October 28, will feature three T20Is and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The opening match promises to be an interesting contest as India Women prepare to play under their new captain, Smriti Mandhana.
England have named their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming assignment against Australia , with Harry Brook set to captain the side in both formats. Pace spearhead Jofra Archer has been named in the side after being rested for the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan. Jacob Bethell also returns to the side after recovering from the knee injury he picked up during the ODI…
Having already taken a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series, India are gearing up to take on West Indies in the fourth match in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Though India are carrying a 2-1 lead, they have strongly been challenged by West Indies in the last three games. Now, the hosts have the opportunity to secure the series, and they will be looking to come out more vigorously to down the visitors. West Indies, on the other hand, will be eyeing a…
Afghanistan demonstrated tremendous resilience to ensure they held on for a draw against Bangladesh in the one-off Test match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Afghanistan batters survived a challenging day five while in their chase a big target of 479 runs. At stumps on Day 5, they finished 346/8, with a fighting knock of 49 runs from Qais Ahmad helping Afghanistan frustrate Bangladesh's bowling attack. Earlier, Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah…
India captain Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month after delivering outstanding performances against the West Indies. With this achievement, Gill has won the prestigious monthly award for the fifth time in his career, adding another milestone to his growing list of accomplishments. The 27-year-old previously won the award for January and September 2023, followed by February and July 2025. His latest recognition comes after an…
Afghanistan’s newly appointed Test captain Rahmat Shah has created history with a stunningly impressive batting performance in the ongoing one-off Test against Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The star batter, captaining Afghanistan for the first time in a Test match, blazed gutsy knocks of 105* and 51 across both innings, joining a list of distinguished stars. In light of these sparkling knocks, Rahmat Shah became only the sixth player in Test history to…
Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli is taking a new step beyond cricket by investing in the sportswear industry and building his own business ventures. At 37, Kohli has joined LinkedIn, where he shared his vision for Indian sports and explained why he invested in Agilitas Sports and became a co-founder and co-creator of one8world. Kohli has worked with several major brands throughout his career. However, his latest move reflects a bigger business ambition, as he looks to…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the central contract list for England men’s players for the 2026/27 season. The retirements of Ben Stokes and Mark Wood have paved the way for England to hand out 39 contracts. In the latest list, there are 30 players on central contracts and nine on England Development Contracts, with a few new faces also joining the central contract system. A total of six players have also secured development…
Pakistan have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka after securing a convincing 82-run victory in the second match. The two teams will meet again in the third T20I in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan will look to complete a series whitewash, while Sri Lanka will aim to finish the series with a win. In the previous match, Maaz Sadaqat played a brilliant innings of 96 runs off 51 balls, while captain…
England star Jos Buttler has undergone successful surgery on his left hamstring after suffering an injury during the ODI series against Sri Lanka last month. The experienced batter has now begun his recovery and is determined to return to full fitness. Buttler shared the news on Instagram on Monday, posting a picture of himself in a hospital bed with his left leg secured in a brace. He also expressed his determination to recover, saying he felt more…
Australia batter Steve Smith was assessed for concussion on the fourth day of the opening Test against South Africa in Durban on Monday after being hit on the helmet by a sharp delivery from fast bowler Anrich Nortje. The incident occurred during Smith’s innings when a sharp delivery from Nortje hit the helmet. Following the impact, the team’s medical staff immediately rushed to examine Smith on the field in order to ensure he was fit to continue.
