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Marnus Labuschagne axed as Australia name white-ball squad for Zimbabwe and South Africa series

Marnus Labuschagne’s struggle with the bat has cost him his place in Australia’s ODI squad , with the veteran batter left out of the 17-player squad announced for the upcoming white-ball tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa . Labuschagne’s omission is quite notable, as he has played 72 ODIs and has an average of 33.55, but his recent performances have not been upto the expectations. He has managed only one half-century across…

Sep 1, 2026

Tamim Iqbal remains hopeful of India tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is optimistic that India will travel to Bangladesh for a six-match white-ball series during the 2026-27 international season. The series, which was initially scheduled to three ODIs and three T20Is, has faced repeated delays following a period of strained relations between the cricket boards of the two countries. However, according to BCB president Tamim Iqbal discussions are moving in a more positive direction. "All…

Aug 31, 2026

SCO-W VS NED-W, 3rd ODI: Netherlands eye series win as Scotland target comeback

Netherlands women will be locking horns with Scotland women in the third and final ODI, scheduled to be played on Tuesday at New Williamfield. With the Netherlands carrying a 1-0 lead after thumping Scotland in the opening game by 58 runs, the match is crucial for Scotland to win in order to level the series. The third match is a do-or-die battle for Scotland after the second encounter was abandoned due to rain, robbing the hosts of an opportunity to…

Aug 31, 2026

“Everyone is worried”: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas on team’s disappointing performance

England completed a tremendous 194-run win over Pakistan in the second Test on Sunday at Lord’s to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Pakistan toiled hard to limit the damage; however, England’s advantage that they took during the first innings remained a massive challenge for Pakistan to overcome. For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas was the shining star, finishing the match with nine wickets. Earlier in the day, Abbas…

Aug 31, 2026

“Poison for the game”: Mohammad Yousuf blasts Pakistan coaches amid team’s defeat against England

Babar Azam’s disappointing run in Test cricket continued to Pakistan at Lord’s, with the Pakistan captain being unable to rise to the occasion when his team desperately needed him during day four of the second Test against England on Sunday. Pakistan, who were chasing a massive target of 389, looked to their experienced batters to provide resistance and keep the match alive. However, repeated dismissals left Pakistan facing an uphill battle, with Babar managing only…

Aug 31, 2026

ENG vs PAK, 2nd Test: Dominant England decimate Pakistan to seal series win

England fired a dominant performance at Lord’s on Sunday, cruising to a 194-run win over Pakistan in the second Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing a target of 389, Pakistan struggled to mount a serious challenge, with England pacers keeping things incredibly tight, striking repeatedly to rip through Pakistan's batting order to bowl the visitors out for 194. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue were highly effective…

Aug 30, 2026

Kagiso Rabada ruled out of Australia ODIs

South Africa have been handed a major setback ahead of their upcoming home season, with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia . Rabada picked up a hamstring injury around ten days ago and will not recover in time for the ODI leg of Australia's tour, which begins next month. The bigger problem for South Africa is whether Rabada will be fully fit before the Test series gets underway.…

Aug 30, 2026

Gurnoor Brar added to North Zone squad for Duleep Trophy

Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar has been drafted into the North Zone squad for their Duleep Trophy semi-final against South Zone. The match is scheduled to begin on Sunday at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, with Brar joining the team immediately after India’s Test series in Sri Lanka concluded with a 1-0 victory on Thursday. Brar is expected to feature in North Zone’s starting XI. The selectors are believed to be keen on exposing Brar to as much…

Aug 29, 2026

“If Virat Kohli had been playing this match…”: Ex-Indian player questions India’s intensity in 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

Team India had a tremendous opportunity to end their Test series in Sri Lanka with a convincing 2-0 victory, but a frustrating final day in Colombo made it possible for Sri Lanka to escape with a draw. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif felt that Sri Lanka managed to secure a draw due to a lack of urgency from the Indian side. Moreover, Kaif felt that Virat Kohli’s presence might have added the edge India needed during a tense day in the field.…

Aug 29, 2026

“I smiled when…”: Suryakumar Yadav opens up on shock exit as India’s T20I captain

Suryakumar Yadav has broken his silence after being dropped from the Indian team soon after leading the side to the T20 World Cup title. Yadav, who had lifted the trophy as captain and remained unbeaten in series during his tenure, has shared his thoughts as to how he viewed the situation. Suryakumar said he tried to look at the matter from the other side. Yadav asserted that he attempted to understand the thinking of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection…

Aug 29, 2026

"Honestly, the batting is a concern": Pakistan coach Sarfaraz Ahmed

Pakistan’s struggles with the bat have taken another worrying turn at Lord’s, leaving head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed searching for answers after the disappointing first innings of the second Test against England on Friday. They were bowled out for 110, allowing England to have a huge 180-run advantage in the first innings. The batting concern was not simply the result of one poor session, but it has been a pattern that has become difficult for Pakistan to ignore. Their batting…

Aug 29, 2026

Anushka Sharma to lead India A in T20s against Australia A, Yastika Bhatia to captain in ODIs and multi-day game

India A women are set to play crucial home matches against Australia A , with the selectors handing Anushka Sharma the responsibility of leading the side in the T20 format. Yastika Bhatia , meanwhile, will take charge of the one-day and multi-day teams. Anushka heads into the Australia A series with valuable recent experience. She guided India A to a 2-1 T20 series victory over England A in June. She will also serve as…

Aug 28, 2026