Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
Australia are gearing up to face their ashes rivals England in their opening match of the ongoing Champions Trophy , scheduled to be played in Lahore on Saturday. England have confirmed their playing XI for the clash as they are ready to unleash an all-out pace assault against Australia. They have included the pace trio of Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Brydon Carse in their lineup for the crucial clash.
Former Indian cricketer and spin-bowling legend, Anil Kumble , has voiced his opinion on the future of Indian cricket, urging the management to focus on building a fresh and young team for the 2027 cricket World Cup. Kumble’s remarks come on the back of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, where India are currently vying for their second global title in two years. Kumble stressed that Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir will need to make some tough calls in…
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma found himself at the centre of a moment of regret after dropping a seemingly easy catch, denying all-rounder Axar Patel an opportunity to claim a hat-trick in India’s first match of the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai. Axar Patel returned with the figures of 2 for 43 as India kicked off their campaign with a win. Axar claimed the wickets of Tanzid Hasan and…
Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an oblique injury. Imam-ul-Haq has been named Fakhar Zaman’s replacement. Zaman picked up the injury during the Tournament opener between Pakistan and New Zealand on Wednesday in Karachi. He picked up the injury while stopping a cover drive from Will Young off Shaheen Afridi and during the process he fell awkwardly, injuring himself. After feeling…
South Africa and Afghanistan are gearing up to face each other in the third match of the ongoing Champions Trophy , scheduled for Friday at National Stadium, Karachi. This marks the first match between these two teams in the tournament as they look forward to taking control of the match. South Africa have long been one of the most formidable teams, and they come into Champions Trophy with high hopes. Having previously…
Indian icon Virat Kohli has always been a player who thrives in high-pressure situations. Recently, he voiced his admiration for the Champions Trophy format, explaining that it’s a tournament that forces the top eight cricketing nations to consistently bring their best to the table in order to remain competitive. India are set to kick off their Champions Trophy campaign by facing Bangladesh in their opening match on Thursday in Dubai.
With the eagerly anticipated clash between India and Bangladesh in the ongoing Champions Trophy fast approaching, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has expressed confidence in team’s readiness to tackle any conditions. Rohit Sharma, while addressing the press conference, highlighted India’s preparedness to face any challenge the tournament throws at them, particularly with their opening match against Bangladesh, which is scheduled for…
In a bad development for Pakistan , star batter Fakhar Zaman walked off the field after two deliveries during the opening match of the Champions Trophy between New Zealand and Pakistan in Karachi on Wednesday. Zaman appeared to be in extreme discomfort after he dived to stop the ball from touching the boundary ropes. New Zealand opener Will Young drove Shaheen Afridi through the covers and Fakhar Zaman, who was staring at mid-off, tried to…
Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting is of the view that selectors should consider playing veteran player and stand-in skipper Steve Smith at the top. He feels Steve Smith should open the innings for Australia alongside Travis Head, who is certain to feature for Australia at the top of the order. Steve Smith, who usually bats at his conventional no.4 position, will take up an unfamiliar role if he happens to open the innings for Australia.…
Pakistan superstar batter Babar Azam has expressed that team is under no pressure and is ready to claim the Champions Trophy once again. Pakistan, who are the defending champions, head into the tournament on the back of disappointing results at the ODI World Cup 2023 and T20I World Cup 2024, but Babar has asserted that there is no pressure. He also maintained that whatever mistakes made in the past have been discussed and the team has worked on them.…
India and Bangladesh will lock horns in their opening match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Thursday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. This thrilling clash marks the first time both sides will meet in this prestigious tournament. For India and Bangladesh, the opening match holds significant importance, as it could set the tone for their campaigns throughout the tournament. The asian giants India and Bangladesh have always shared a…
In the sixth match of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) , UP Warriorz will be facing Delhi Capitals Women on Wednesday at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. Having played two games in the tournament so far, Delhi Capitals are having one victory and one defeat . They suffered defeat in their last game, which was against Royal Challengers Bengaluru . However, they kicked off…
