Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
The United Arab Emirates have named their squad for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, with experienced all-rounder Esha Oza set to lead the side. The UAE have been placed in Group B alongside defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia. The tournament will begin on Friday, August 28, while the UAE will launch their own campaign on August 29, with their opening match being against Sri Lanka on August 29 at the Dubai International Stadium.
India’s decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka has touched off a great deal of discussion, but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has put the speculation to rest. Kotak clarified that Kuldeep was unavailable for selection after being affected by viral fever, rather than being dropped for tactical reasons. Kotak was blunt in explaining the situation, stressing that the Indian team management had no reason to fake an…
Tempers boiled over after Asitha Fernando removed Yashasvi Jaiswal with the final delivery of the 17th over. Soon after the dismissal, a heated confrontation between the Indian batter and Sri Lankan fast bowler broke out. During the over, Jaiswal had plenty of opportunities to attack, with the left-hander finding the boundary three times. Fernando, however, had the last laugh, with Jaiswal attempting to work the final ball away, only to get an…
Pat Cummins is preparing to use Australia’s upcoming ODI assignments as an important platform toward the longer Test campaign against South Africa . Cummins remains Australia’s ODI captain, despite having featured only twice in the format since guiding the team to their 2023 World Cup win over India in Ahmedabad. His limited involvement saw Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis take responsibility for leading the side. Steve Smith has since also retired…
Australia have completed a statement victory, beating Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test inside two days to level the two-match series 1-1. After enduring a historic nine-wicket defeat in Darwin last week, Australia made a stunning comeback, returning with far greater intensity and ruthlessly to decimate Bangladesh. After Australia captain Pat Cummins decided to bowl, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc ripped through…
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of Kuldeep Yadav following the spinner’s modest performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. During the match, Kuldeep bowled 25 overs, conceding 103 runs and taking only one wicket. However, Ashwin believes the figures don’t tell the full story, questioning whether Kuldeep was given enough overs. "People will question because Jadeja took the wicket from one end Suthar took…
Brimming with huge confidence, India are preparing to face Sri Lanka in the second and final Test to be played in Colombo from 23rd August. As India ramp up their preparations, they will be eyeing a clean sweep and ending a three-year wait for a Test series victory on foreign soil. India's last overseas series win was in the Caribbean in July 2023, when they defeated the West Indies. Since then, their record away from home has been quite disappointing.
Australia paceman Mitchell Starc unleashed a breathtaking display of fast bowling on day one of the second Test against Bangladesh on Saturday, ripping through Bangladesh’s batting order during the opening session in Macka. Starc needed only 22 balls to claim five wickets, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 35/6 by lunch. His devastating spell gave Australian attack a commanding start and turned the opening session into a nightmare for the tigers. Starc was…
Joe Root made a thumping return as England’s permanent Test captain as his side decimated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first at Headingley on Friday. England kept themselves on top from the opening day, giving Pakistan no chance of making their comeback. The most alarming was Pakistan’s batting struggle because problems began immediately after they were put to bat, with their batting line-up stuttering for 171 in 48.1 overs.
Sri Lanka have made two changes to their squad ahead of the second Test against India, drafting batter Kamil Mishara and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige into the squad for the do-or-die face-off. The changes come as Sri Lanka miss the services of their experienced players Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal. Both Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige players have been in impressive form, and their presence will undoubtedly…
Australia have locked in their playing XI for the second and final Test against Bangladesh , starting on August 22 in Mackay. Scott Boland will once again miss out, with Australia sticking with veteran spinner Nathan Lyon . Australia have made only one change to the XI that took on Bangladesh in the first Test, bringing in Matt Renshaw, who played his last Test for Australia back in 2023. Renshaw replacing Jake Weatherald at the top of…
After demolishing Sri Lanka in the first Test, India are gearing up to face the hosts in the second Test, scheduled to begin on Sunday in Colombo. During the first Test, it largely remained a one-sided show, with India outshining Sri Lanka across all departments. Manav Suthar emerged as India’s standout bowler, finishing the match with ten wickets to totally destroy Sri Lanka. In the batting department for India, Devdutt Padikkal shone in the…
