Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
England have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka , with two uncapped players receiving their first international call-ups. England have rewarded strong domestic performances by handing Derbyshire batter Aneurin Donald his first England call-up for the T20Is. Sussex fast bowler Henry Crocombe has also earned his maiden selection, with the pacer included in the ODI squad. Donald has…
Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has expressed his disappointment over the turmoil that the Pakistan team is in after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made major changes during the Test series against England . The overhaul was prompted by Pakistan’s defeats in the opening two matches at Headingley and Lord’s. Restructuring the squad, Pakistan decided to release as many as seven players and also removed head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed…
In a major setback, Sri Lanka have been dealt crushing blows ahead of their upcoming T20I series against England, with captain Kusal Mendis and fast bowler Binura Fernando being ruled out because of injuries. The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that both players are undergoing rehabilitation following injuries picked up during the 2026 Lanka Premier League. Their withdrawals come a few days after they were included in the 16-member…
The 25th match of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League 2026 will see St Kitts and Nevis Patriots go against Saint Lucia Kings on Friday at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts. Saint Lucia Kings have had a lukewarm start to the tournament; however, they remain in a solid position, having recorded four wins from seven matches. Currently, they occupy the third position in the points table with 8 points and a positive NRR of +0.081.…
Bangladesh have named a formidable 15-member squad for the 2026 Asian Games , with experienced batter Litton Das set to lead the side. The squad features a few familiar faces who were absent from Bangladesh’s recent July series against Zimbabwe, including captain Litton and senior batter Najmul Hossain Shanto. Bangladesh will once again be confident of delivering powerful performance following a positive campaign…
India A will face New Zealand A in three four-day matches ahead of the two-match Test series between India and New Zealand, slated to be played later in November. The four-day matches will be played from October 24 to November 10, running parallel with India’s white-ball tour of New Zealand, featuring five T20Is and as many ODIs. “The domestic red-ball summer will also get an injection of international class as New Zealand A host India A for…
Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of England , with Kusal Mendis set to lead the side in both formats. Sri Lanka are boosted by the availability of star performers like Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, and Charith Asalanka. Wanindu Hasaranga also returns to bolster the all-round department. Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana, along with Wanindu Hasaranga, will lead the team's…
Pakistan have been experiencing a mountain of concerns in their ongoing tour of England, with everything going against them. The latest trouble to hit Pakistan is related to Test captain Babar Azam , who, according to GEO News, has fallen ill with a fever a few days ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston that is set to begin on September 9. Babar’s illness comes at a chaotic moment for Pakistan because the team has already suffered two back-to-back…
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif has hit out at Pakistan captain Babar Azam following Pakistan’s disappointing Test outings against England , slamming Babar’s response to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s surprise changes to the squad and coaching setup. Pakistan slumped to a heavy 194-run defeat in the second Test at Lord’s, prompting the PCB to make major changes ahead of the third Test in Birmingham. The board decided to release seven players.…
Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has criticised the decision of the PCB to make surprise changes following the team’s defeat in the second Test against England at Lord’s. After Pakistan suffered a heavy 194-run defeat, the PCB announced a major overhaul, asking seven players to return home ahead of the third Test. The changes were also seen in the coaching staff, with Test coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul being asked…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has launched a scathing attack on Babar Azam , questioning whether the Pakistan captain has truly lived up to his reputation. Basit’s remarks come after Pakistan suffered defeat against England in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday. Pakistan’s batting unit struggled badly to challenge England, with experienced batters failing to play decisive knocks. Basit further asserted that Babar’s performances in…
Pakistan have reshuffled their squad ahead of the third Test against England , making sweeping changes to both their playing squad and coaching staff as they look to end the series on a winning note. As many as seven players have been released from the squad, with Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad all set to leave the squad. Meanwhile, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Fazal and…
