Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
New Zealand have created history after securing a 2-0 series victory in their three-match Test series against India by winning the second Test by ( 113) runs on Saturday in Pune. With this Phenomenal win, New Zealand have successfully registered their first ever Test series win in India. Defending a challenging target of (359) runs, New Zealand's bowlers rose to the occasion, dismantling India’s batting lineup for just (…
India Women and New Zealand Women are set to clash once again in the ongoing three-match ODI series as both teams gear up to take on each other in the second match on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium. Following a thrilling first match, where India secured a commanding 59-run victory, the stage is set for an electrifying battle as India look to maintain their momentum. In the opening match of the series, India Women showcased their dominance…
India have named their T20I squad for the upcoming four-match T20I series against South Africa , with Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak receiving maiden call-ups. In a massive addition, left-arm pacer Yash Dayal has been added to the squad. Yash Dayal, who is yet to make his international debut, was recently a part of India’s Test squad. Suryakumar Yadav will led the side with familiar faces…
South African batting legend AB de Villiers responded to a heartfelt letter from Indian superstar Virat Kohli . The letter, penned by Kohli upon de Villiers’ induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, expressed admiration for de Villiers’ contributions to the game and the impact he has had on cricketers worldwide. Kohli's letter celebrated de Villers’ achievements and highlighted the influence he has had on young cricketers.…
India have announced their squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia, revealing a mix of familiar faces and new talent. The squad also has some notable absentees and additions. In the 18-member squad, three uncapped players, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been included. Rohit Sharma will be leading the squad, with Jasprit Bumrah set to serve as his deputy. The high-profile Border-Gavaskar…
South African skipper Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the second Test match against Bangladesh, which gets underway on October 29 in Chattogram. Stand-in skipper Aiden Markram will continue to lead the side, having already led the side to a seven-wicket victory in the first game. Bavuma still hasn’t recovered from an elbow injury suffered during an ODI match against Ireland in Abu Dhabi earlier this month. "We just feel medically he's not…
India find themselves in a difficult situation after being bowled out for ( 156) in their first innings in response to (259) set by New Zealand after winning the toss in the ongoing second Test in Pune. Team India was left in despair after their top-order batters failed to face the high-octane bowling attack from New Zealand bowlers. With players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma failing to dish out runs, India were left in tatters…
The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 10 is set to kick off on October 27 (Sunday), bringing a sense of enthusiasm among fans. This season marks a significant shift, as the tournament has been streamlined to align more closely with the Big Bash League (BBL), reducing the number of matches to 40. Each club will play a total of 10 games, down from last season’s 14, ensuring an action-packed schedule. Team finishing on top of the points table will host…
Bangladesh bowler Taskin Ahmed has been rested for the second Test match against South Africa , with Khaled Ahmed coming in as a replacement, Bangladesh Cricket Board stated on Thursday. The second Test match will begin on October 29 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. In 15 games, Khalid has claimed 28 wickets but recently against India he failed to replicate his form, going wicketless. Bangladesh…
Phoebe Litchfield has been named the captain of Sydney Thunder for the upcoming season of WBBL. She has now become the youngest full-time captain in WBBL history. Phoebe Litchfield has been one of the solid pillars in Australian team, having made her Test, T20 and ODI debuts. Litchfiled made her Thunder debut when she was 16-year-old. "It's a huge honour to be named captain of Sydney Thunder. I've grown up playing for this club…
Cricket Australia has officially overturned the leadership ban imposed on David Warner six-and-a-half years ago. The ban on Warner was imposed following the sandpaper incident in Cape Town back in 2018. This decision also paves the way for Warner to take on a leadership role in the Big Bash League (BBL). David Warner presented his case to a three-member panel earlier this month and the panel unanimously found that Warner had met all criteria to have the ban…
Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne has emphasised the importance of Steve Smith’s return to the No. 4 batting position after the latter was moved back to his preferred No.4 batting position for the India series (BGT). Marnus believed that this move is appropriate given Smith’s historical success in that role. Moreover, this move was prompted by Cameron Green’s unavailability as he has been ruled out of the summer. "One of…
