Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
New Zealand have unveiled their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia , beginning on October 18. Offspinner Eden Carson returns to the side after a long time. She has been out of international cricket since last December after undergoing elbow surgery. “To be back in the White Ferns environment is really special,” Carson said. “The rehab process has taken a lot of patience, but…
The blockbuster ODI World Cup 2027 is heading back to Africa, with South Africa , Zimbabwe and Namibia set to jointly host the global event that kicks off on October 2 with the Super Series in Windhoek. The competition will begin with a three-team Super Series involving the sides ranked 12th, 13th and 14th. Each team will play the other two, and only the team finishing first will advance to the main group stage, linking up…
Bangladesh have revealed their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia , with Nigar Sultana set to lead the side. There have been opportunities for a few returning players and two uncapped seamers. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has included pace-bowling all-rounder Disha Biswas and right-arm fast bowler Habiba Islam in the squad. Their inclusion might give them a chance to make their ODI debuts.…
India effortlessly brought down West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati on Wednesday, hunting down a gigantic total of 405 in 43.3 overs to clinch an eight-wicket win. With the victory, India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with captain Shubman Gill being the cornerstone of a record-breaking chase. After the victory, India captain Gill admitted that the enormous target had created some…
Bowling Sri Lanka out for a paltry 45, India claimed a stunning 124-run win in the Asian Games semi-final on Thursday in Nisshin to storm into the final of the Asian Games. India will now face arch-rival Pakistan in the final on Saturday, looking to defend the gold medal. India produced the incredible bowling display, with ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah giving the side a rumbustious start with a double-wicket opening over. He took…
Veteran Indian star Rohit Sharma strengthened his case ahead of the ODI World Cup 2027 after cracking a splendid century in the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati on Wednesday. Rohit registered his century in 72 balls and had a brief burst of emotion. However, his celebratory hop and air punch were quite noticeable, and when he was asked about the celebration, Rohit said that he preferred to keep some moments to himself.…
India’s record-breaking chase in the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati on Sunday put on one of the most spectacular batting displays, but Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his concern, highlighting the lack of balance in the match. India comfortably chased down a target of 406 runs in 43.3 overs, clinching an eight-wicket victory. Shubman Gill starred with a double century, and Rohit…
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma stood tall for India, plundering superb knocks of 223* and 101 to help India pull off a stunning chase of 406 runs and defeat West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI on Wednesday in Guwahati to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Both Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma dominated the chase, attacking West Indies bowlers with sheer elegance and helping India overhaul the target in 43.3 overs.
India and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in the semi-final of the ongoing Asian Games 2026 on Thursday at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Defending champions India, who are eyeing a gold medal once again, would look to give a powerful performance in order to move into the final. Interestingly, both teams qualified for the semi-finals without playing the quarter-finals because persistent rain had totally disrupted…
India got off to a strong start in their ongoing three-match ODI series against West Indies , with the team taking a 1-0 advantage after a breathtaking performance in Thiruvananthapuram last Sunday. As India now gear up for the second match in Guwahati on September 30, spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has stressed the importance of having experienced campaigners Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the side.
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has praised Virat Kohli after the star batter became only the second player in men’s ODI history to cross 15,000 runs. Kohli got to the landmark achievement during India’s opening ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, hitting an unbeaten 139 off 88 deliveries to help India chase a target of 296 with ease and claim an eight-wickets win. With that knock, Kohli recorded his…
Australia have announced a 14-player squad for their upcoming home assignments against Bangladesh and New Zealand , with captain Sophie Molineux making the cut despite an ongoing hip injury that has cast doubt over her availability. Australia are scheduled to begin the campaign with three ODIs against Bangladesh in Brisbane on October 9, 11 and 14, respectively. Then the team will shift attention to the T20I…
