Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
Sri Lanka have named their squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against New Zealand, with Kusal Perera making his return to the ODIs. Kusal Perera has not played an ODI in over a year but he has made his return to the side on the back of his excellent performance in a T20I against West Indies. Charith Asalanka will lead the side in both formats. Sri Lanka will be playing two T20Is and three ODIs against New Zealand.…
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This high-profile event, which determines the player rosters for the upcoming season of cash rich league Indian Premier League (IPL), is expected to generate significant interest from franchises. The auction is directly set to clash with the third and fourth days of the first Test match between Australia and India . Last time, the auction was held in…
David Warner has been appointed Sydney Thunder’s skipper for the upcoming season of Big Bash League (BBL). The decision comes days after his leadership ban was lifted. Warner takes over from Chris Green who remains part of the team as a player. Cricket Australia Conduct Commission overturned Warner’s leadership ban last month and the ruling was reviewed and cleared by an independent Review Panel. "Captaining the Thunder…
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern over the recent form of two of India’s most prominent top-order batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli . Their performances have become a topic of scrutiny in recent times and Gavaskar also warned that if the pair fails to return to form soon, the pressure on the Indian team to make changes could increase significantly. Both batters registered depressing figures in the…
England and West Indies are all set to clash in a thrilling decider on Wednesday as both teams gear up to take on each other in the third and final match of their ODI series in Barbados. The series stands evenly poised at 1-1, with both teams having claimed a victory each in the opening two encounters, making the third match vital for both sides. The first ODI saw West Indies dominating early on, with a comprehensive win that gave them a 1-0 lead…
Afghanistan and Bangladesh will square off in the opening ODI of a highly anticipated three-match series on Wednesday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The two teams are set to clash in what promises to be an exciting series, with both teams looking forward to making their mark. All three matches of the series will be played at the same venue. The ODI matches will provide both Afghanistan and Bangladesh a platform to test their skills and build…
Amid the reports of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s likely absence from the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia due to personal reasons, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has said that India should name a new skipper for the entire series. India are already reeling from the series loss against New Zealand in the recently concluded three-match Test series and Rohit Sharma’s absence against…
In a nail-biting finish, Australia thrashed Pakistan by just two wickets in the first ODI of their ongoing three-match series on Monday at MCG, taking a 1-0 lead. Australia brilliantly chased down a total of (203) runs with the help of skipper Pat Cummins , who stood firm with his (32 off 31). With wickets falling regularly, Australia found themselves in a tight spot. Pat Cummins, however, played a vital role down the order, contributing a brisk…
Indian batters KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel are set to head to Australia to join the India A squad to get some game time ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The rest of the squad will be flying out later but these two batters will leave early to play India A’s final unofficial red-ball match against Australia A in Melbourne. The second and final four-day game will begin on November 7. As for KL Rahul, he was recently left…
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has spoken on the batting struggles faced by stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the recently concluded three-match Test series against New Zealand, which India lost 0-3. Gavaskar stressed on the fact that even the best players encounter challenging periods. Gavaskar’s remarks come amid a series of underwhelming performances from both cricketers, stirring concern ahead of the crucial…
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma addressed the decision to scrap the practice match against India A in preparation for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, scheduled to start from November 22. Sharma emphasized that, despite the scrapping of the match, the focus remains on ensuring the team's readiness for the challenging series against India. Rohit believed that match simulations would be beneficial for players to hone their skills ahead…
The anticipation is building for the three-match ODI series between Australia and Pakistan , set to begin on Monday with the first game at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This encounter is set to witness an action-packed clash, with both teams possessing strong players. Historically, Australia have been dominant in ODIs, but Pakistan have often proven to be a formidable opponent, capable of dishing out stunning performances. With both…
