Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
The ongoing three-match ODI series between Australia Women and India Women will once again witness both sides take on each other in the second game on Sunday at Allan Border Field, Brisbane. As the two teams face off in the second game, Australia remain incredibly confident, having registered a five-wicket win in the first game. Australia Women made a strong statement in the series opener, clinching a dominant win. Their victory was built on…
On the opening day (Friday) of the pink-ball Test match in Adelaide, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc stole the spotlight with an impressive five-wicket haul, putting Australia in a strong position. Starc played an instrumental role in dismissing key Indian batsmen, but one dismissal, in particular, stood out — that of Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. Starc has now revealed the thought process behind the delivery that claimed Jaiswal's wicket on the very first ball…
Mitchell Starc once again reaffirmed his status as one of the most destructive bowlers with a scintillating five-wicket haul on Day 1 of the Day-Night Pink-Ball Test against India in Adelaide on Friday. Coming out to bowl with the new pink ball, Start struck with the first ball of the play, dismissing young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal . Starc has now taken a wicket with the first ball of a Test match three times, levelling the record of West Indian Pedro Collins.…
Bangladesh Women will square off against Ireland Women in the second T20I of their ongoing three-match series on Saturday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet. Ireland currently lead the series 1-0 after clinching a thrilling 12-run victory in the first match. This series is crucial for both teams, as it provides valuable preparation for future assignments. In the opening game, Ireland Women thumped Bangladesh Women, emerging victorious…
According to reports, the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be played in the hybrid model, with a significant change in the tournament's original hosting structure. India had already confirmed that they will not be traveling to Pakistan, who are the host nation of the tournament. Now, India will be playing their matches in a neutral country , while Pakistan will still host a portion of the competition. Earlier, Pakistan were adamant on hosting the entire…
In a massive move ahead of the second Test against Australia, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma , who is returning to lead the side, has confirmed that KL Rahul will once again open the innings for the team alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rohit’s announcement comes after Rahul’s standout performance in the first Test, where he played a gritty and determined knock while opening the batting. "He [Rahul] will be opening the batting; I will bat somewhere in the…
New Zealand and England have revealed their playing XIs for the second Test match, set to begin on Friday in Wellington. Both sides have opted against making any changes to the line-ups that featured in the first Test. New Zealand crashed to an eight-wicket defeat in the first Test, with England coming out with dominant performance. They are hoping to make their comeback in order to level the three-match series 1-1. Despite formidable…
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has supported KL Rahul to open the batting for India in the second Test match against Australia in Adelaide. Rahul had churned out an eye-catching performance in the first Test while opening the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. He scored 26 and 77 across both innings to make major contributions in team’s 295-run victory. But, now with the return of Rohit Sharma for the second Test, which is by…
In the first Test against Australia, KL Rahul opened the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal and played exemplary knocks of 26 and 77 runs respectively. His performance not only steered India to a solid start but also made a compelling case for his spot at the top of the order. However, heading into the second Test, India are likely to make two changes to their squad given the availability of skipper Rohit Sharma and…
Over the years the rivalry between India and Australia has grown stronger, and the ongoing five-match series (Border-Gavaskar Trophy) has already provided thrilling action. As the second Test (pink-ball contest) approaches, both teams are gearing up for what promises to be another fierce clash in the series. The second Test will begin on Friday (December 6) in Adelaide, with India leading the series 1-0 after a dominant performance in the first Test.
Pakistan have named their squads for the upcoming multi-format series against South Africa , with Shaheen Afridi being dropped out of the Test side in order to keep him physically fit for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The all-format series, which will include three ODIs , three T20Is and Two Tests , will begin on December 10 with the first T20I at Kingsmead, Durban. The two…
South African power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen will lead the side in the upcoming home T20I series against Pakistan in the absence of Aiden Markram , who is busy with the Test assignment against Sri Lanka. Not only Markram, but many other seasoned players will be missing the T20Is against Pakistan. Players like Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Tristan Stubbs won’t be available for the series.
