Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
As Pakistan gear up to face New Zealand in the opener at the Champions Trophy on Wednesday in Karachi, all eyes will be on Babar Azam , who is set to open the innings for Pakistan alongside Fakhar Zaman . Babar Azam, who has been a cornerstone of their Pakistan’s batting lineup, enters the tournament under very great pressure, with his recent form a topic of much debate. Babar's recent struggles with the bat have…
The stage is set for a breathtaking contest as Pakistan and New Zealand get ready to face each other in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday at National Stadium, Karachi. The clash is expected to produce fierce competition and high-quality cricket. And, this match is really crucial as it marks the beginning of a highly-awaited competition. The anticipation surrounding this encounter is heightened by the fact that…
In the fifth match of the ongoing Women’s Premier League , Gujarat Giants Women will be facing Mumbai Indians Women on Tuesday at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. After encountering a rocky start, Gujarat Giants made a heroic comeback with a dominant six-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their last game in Vadodra. Skipper Ashleigh Gardner has been a consistent performer for Giants in the batting department and…
Sri Lanka Women have announced a 16-member squad for their upcoming tour of New Zealand, scheduled from February to March 2025. The tour includes three ODIs and three T20I matches against New Zealand Women. Sri Lanka have included Manudi Nanayakkara and Rashmika Sewwandi, both of whom featured in the U-19 World Cup earlier this year. They, meanwhile, have left out Inoka Ranaweera and Ama Kanchana. The team will be led by…
The upcoming ICC men’s Champions Trophy 2025 is just a day away from its start, and all teams are gearing up to launch their campaign in order to clinch the title. The tournament will be played from February 19 to March 9. India will be playing their matches in UAE after they refused to travel to Pakistan. There are eight teams competing in the tournament for the coveted title. As the tournament draws closer, each nation has announced their squads, and…
New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine is set to miss the team’s upcoming ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka as she continues to prioritise her “well-being”. Recently, Devine had withdrawn from Women’s Super Smash and Women’s Premier League following a professional advice. "We are fully supportive of Sophie's decision to not take part in the upcoming series. Player well-being is our highest priority and…
The fourth match of the ongoing Women’s Premier League will see pumped up Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru square off against each other on Monday at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. Both sides are coming off dominant victories in their last games, making this match incredibly interesting. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a great start, completing an all-time record run chase…
The schedule for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has officially been announced. This year’s tournament will kick off on March 22, with Eden Gardens playing a central role by hosting both the opening match and the grand finale on May 25. It will also play host to the Qualifier 2 on May 23. While, the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be played in Hyderabad. A total of 74 matches will be played across 65 action-packed days. With 12 double-header days included…
Gujarat Giants Women will face off against UP Warriorz Women in the third match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Sunday at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. The game is expected to be a thrilling battle as both teams are set to bring their A-game to the field. For Gujarat Giants Women, the match will hold extra significance as they come off a disappointing defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women in their previous outing.…
Adam Gilchrist , one of Australia’s most legendary wicketkeeper-batter, believes that skipper Steve Smith will be incredibly pivotal for Australia at the Champions Trophy. He has expressed the belief that Steve Smith should open the batting for Australia in Champions Trophy as it will be a viable option for the team. Although, he looks at Travis Head and Matt Short as the preferred opening combination, but stressed on Steve Smith coming out at the top…
Team India will kick off their Champions Trophy campaign without the availability of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah , who has been sidelined due to a back injury. Bumrah failed to recover in time for the Champions Trophy, following which he was ruled out of the tournament. Bumrah had suffered back spasms during the final Test in Sydney against Australia last month, which also forced him to sit out of the recently concluded ODI series against England.
The Women’s Premier League 2025 season is well underway, and Mumbai Indians Women are preparing to clash with Delhi Capitals Women in the second match of the tournament, scheduled to be played on Saturday at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. This will be the opening match for both teams, who will be eager to start their campaign with a win. Both sides will be looking to make a statement from the get-go. The match marks an…
