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Sam Curran’s Test comeback delayed by groin injury

England all-rounder Sam Curran has suffered a big setback in his bid to return to Test cricket after being ruled out for the rest of England’s home international schedule. The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that Curran “has been assessed for a groin injury and will undergo surgery on Friday." Curran’s most recent appearance for England was during the home series against India. He was quite effective with the ball, ending the T20I and ODI series as…

Aug 21, 2026

Uncertainty continues over India’s tour of Bangladesh

India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh still continues to remain in uncertainty, with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal confirming that the proposed series may not go ahead as planned. Both cricket boards are currently in discussions over the tour, which is scheduled to start in early September. Notably, the tour has already experienced a prolonged delay. It was earlier expected to take place in August last year, but the…

Aug 21, 2026

Joe Root draws level with legendary Sachin Tendulkar

England captain Joe Root has registered a staggering achievement in his Test career, matching Indian great Sachin Tendulkar for the highest number of fifty-plus scores in Test cricket. Root claimed the landmark achievement during England’s ongoing first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday. Root pummeled a superb 66 from 112 balls before his innings came to an end, slamming ten boundaries along the way. His half-century was his 68th in…

Aug 21, 2026

“They are a poor side”: Stuart Broad’s stunning take on Pakistan Test team

Pakistan opened their two-match Test series against England on a disappointing note, and former England pacer Stuart Broad has given a stunning assessment of the side’s prospects. Broad felt that Pakistan could struggle if they fail to adjust themselves to the challenging conditions in England. The opening Test got underway in Leeds on Wednesday, with England captain Joe Root’s decision to bowl turning out to…

Aug 20, 2026

CPL 2026: ACB revokes Noor Ahmad’s NOC, St Lucia Kings bring in Tim Seifert as replacement

Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad will not be featuring for St Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 following Afghanistan Cricket Board’s decision to revoke his no-objection certificate (NOC). Meanwhile, the franchise has named New Zealand’s power-hitter batter Tim Seifert as his replacement for the remainder of the season. "Noor will no longer be available to represent the Saint Lucia…

Aug 20, 2026

England remain dominant on opening day against Pakistan

England remained utterly dominant on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan on Wednesday in Leeds. The hosts excelled in both batting and bowling departments to remain on top on day one, keeping Pakistan on the ropes. Pakistan, on the other hand, suffered a dramatic collapse as they were dismissed for 171 in their first innings, with only Abdullah Shafique top-scoring with 61. The day belonged largely to England’s pace attack.

Aug 20, 2026

Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal out of second Test against India

Sri Lanka are having to deal with a mountain of challenges ahead of the second Test against India , starting on August 23 in Colombo. There is no room for error for them after suffering a heavy 165-run defeat in the opening match in Galle. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have been dealt a big blow with Kusal Mendis ruled out of the second Test because of a hamstring injury. Experienced batter Dinesh Chandimal will also miss the match…

Aug 20, 2026

Ireland women’s squad confirmed for England ODIs

Ireland have confirmed a strong 14-player squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting on September 1. The side, which has the likes of Christina Coulter Reilly, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Louise Little and Jane Maguire, will be led by Gaby Lewis. Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector also make their return to the side after recovering from their injury setbacks. "Since starting in this role, I have come to appreciate two…

Aug 20, 2026

Pakistan to host Sri Lanka and England in ODI tri-series

Pakistan will host Sri Lanka and England for an ODI tri-series in October, with the series giving all sides an opportunity to fine-tune their preparations for next year’s ODI World Cup . The series will get underway on October 18, when Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the opening match. Matches are set to be held across Rawalpindi and Lahore. Before the ODI tri-series, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will meet in a…

Aug 19, 2026

“Small things that will make a big difference”: Joe Root ahead of first Test against Pakistan

Joe Root is set to begin his second spell as England captain, sending a clear message to the team that adaptability must become important. England return to the ICC World Test Championship when they face Pakistan in the first Test starting on Wednesday at Headingley. Root has inherited the captaincy following a period of major change in English Test cricket, and he has set his sight on combining the fearless approach of the recent past with a willingness to adjust to…

Aug 19, 2026

Babar Azam to miss first Test against England, Salman Agha to lead

Pakistan have been handed a crushing blow ahead of the opening Test against England at Headingley, with captain Babar Azam being ruled out of the match because of a lingering injury to his right hand. Babar picked up the injury during Pakistan’s warm-up game in Beckenham, which forced him to retire hurt. He later remained off the field. Notably, Babar was struck on the same hand during Pakistan’s second Test against the West Indies earlier this month. In Babar’s…

Aug 18, 2026

David Warner fined $1,500 for mid-range drink driving offence

Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been sentenced and fined $1,500 after pleading guilty to a mid-range drink-driving offence in Sydney. The incredibly talented batter was pulled over by police during the Easter long weekend after he stopped his vehicle over before reaching a random breath-testing checkpoint in Maroubra, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Police reported that Warner returned a positive roadside breath test, while a subsequent test recorded a…

Aug 18, 2026