Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
The stage is set for an exciting three-match ODI series between India Women and Ireland Women , who both will face each other in the first match on Friday at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. This is the first-ever bilateral series between both teams. India, meanwhile, have been riding a wave of success after thumping West Indies 3-0 in the three-match ODI series last month. They will look to continue with the same rhythm…
Australia have named their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka , with youngster Cooper Connolly being added to the squad. Nathan McSweeney and Matt Kuhnemann have also been recalled to the squad. This will be Connolly's maiden Test outing. Right-arm off spinner Todd Murphy has also found a place in the 16-member squad. Sean Abbott and Josh Inglis, who were part…
Pakistan have decided to relocate its upcoming ODI Tri-Series with New Zealand and South Africa from Multan to Lahore and Karachi. The series, which was originally scheduled to be held in Multan, has been shifted to Lahore and Karachi as Pakistan show its readiness to host the Champions Trophy, which is set to be held on these two venues from February 19. Both venues have been undergoing upgradation and the work is being done expeditiously…
Australian rookie batter Sam Konstas made a sensational debut in the recently concluded Test series against India, creating a huge impact with his sizzling performance. Apart from his stunning performance, Konstas was also in the news for his intense exchange of words with Indian dynamo Virat Kohli after the latter bumped into Konstas while walking past him. Talking about the face-off and the chat he had with Kohli following the conclusion…
Indian batter Virat Kohli , who has been a pillar of the Indian batting lineup for many years, has been experiencing one of the most challenging phases in his career. Kohli has been facing criticism for his poor form in the recently concluded Test series against Australia , where he was only able to produce 190 runs from nine innings. After a series of underwhelming innings, there have been questions raised on Kohli's…
The future of two of the most talented Indian Stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma , has been a topic of much debate in recent weeks, particularly after their form in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia came under scrutiny. The dip in their form during the series raised concerns about their place in the longest format of the game. Following their shaky performances, former Indian head coach Ravi…
Indian batting legend Virat Kohli faced one of the toughest patches of his career during India’s recent Test series (BGT) against Australia. Kohli’s performance throughout the series left everyone stunned. In a series of nine innings, Kohli could only manage to accumulate 190 runs. Kohli's performance was well below his usual standards. He was dismissed cheaply on several occasions, falling prey to the outside off-stump deliveries. Kohli’s…
Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has criticized young Indian batter Shubman Gill for his gloomy performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Srikkanth lashed out at the batter, calling him an overrated player. Management's faith in the star batter didn't pay off as he failed to pull off impressive innings despite having enough opportunities. He played the last three games, but didn't live up to the expectations…
In the 27th match of the ongoing Big Bash League , Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes will be taking on each other on Wednesday at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney. Both teams have done pretty well in the tournament, with Thunder sitting on second and Hurricanes occupying third place in the points table. Sydney Thunder have won four games from six games they have played so far in the tournament. They have suffered two…
Cricket enthusiasts are in for a thrilling treat as the third season of the SA20 league is set to get underway on January 9. The high-octane South African T20 tournament has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting franchise leagues in the world, attracting some of the well-known international stars. A total of six teams are set to face one another in the tournament. The tournament will be kicked off with the mouthwatering clash between defending…
The ongoing cricketing battle between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will take center stage once again as the two teams gear up to face off in the second ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The match promises to be a crucial encounter, especially for Sri Lanka, who are trailing 1-0 in the series after a solid performance by New Zealand in the first ODI. In the series opener, New Zealand showcased a wonderful performance…
Bangladesh have announced their squad for the historic tour of the West Indies , marking the Bangladesh Women's first-ever visit to the nation. The tour is set to feature three ODIs, and as many T20Is, providing both nations a platform to demonstrate their talent. All the matches will be held at Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts. The tour will commence with the ODIs to be played on January 19, 21, and 24. Later, both sides will face…
