PAK vs SL: Second Test shifted from Lahore to Rawalpindi amid severe smog
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed a change of venue for the upcoming second Test…
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“My opinion hasn’t changed”: Starc reiterates his stance over 'sandpapergate'
Australian fast-bowling star Mitchell Starc has vehemently denied his ex-teammate Usman Khawaja’s claim that the entire team had the prior knowledge of the ball-tampering plan that rocked Australian cricket during the 2018 Cape Town Test. At the same time, the left-arm pacer expressed his disappointment over comments made about him in Usman Khawaja’s recently discussed autobiography. The infamous Sandpapergate scandal took place during…
NZ vs IND: Persistent rain washes out third ODI
Following a relentless rainfall and weather showing no signs of improvement, the third ODI between India and New Zealand has been abandoned in Hamilton. There was some optimism that there would be a possible break in the rain, but incessant rain forced the umpires to call off the match without a bowl being bowled. Meanwhile, India, who already have a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, have now taken an unassailable lead, meaning New Zealand can…
WBBL 2026: Unbeaten Perth Scorchers gear up to face Sydney Thunder
Perth Scorchers women are gearing up to host Sydney Thunder women in the 18th match of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) on Wednesday in Perth. Perth Scorchers women, who are topping the points table, have been in splendid form with four victories from as many matches. Heading into this game, they are coming off an impressive six-wicket victory over Melbourne Stars Women in their last match. Now following a perfect start, Scorchers will look…
R Ashwin underlines major concern for DC amid potential trade talks with CSK
Over the past few days, there has been huge speculation about a possible trade between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), involving Indian all-rounder Axar Patel . Patel, who currently leads Delhi, could potentially head to CSK. However, details of the proposed deal, particularly the player DC might demand in exchange, remain unclear. Meanwhile, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, sharing his thoughts on this…
Suryakumar Yadav to lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Mumbai have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), with Suryakumar Yadav handed leadership duties. Yadav’s appointment as Mumbai’s captain in the domestic T20 competition is a big boost for him in terms of leadership after he lost the India T20I captaincy earlier this year. Suryakumar’s last appearance came during the Indian Premier League (IPL), when he was still leading India's…
England name squad for South Africa Tests, Shoaib Bashir left out
England have unveiled their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa , with young batter Jacob Bethell returning to the side. Jacob has been out of action since July 2026 following a knee injury. Josh Tongue will be unavailable for the first Test due to the birth of his first child. England have also taken a bold call by dropping Shoaib Bashir. In his place, Liam Patterson-White…
“100% accurate”: David Warner backs Khawaja’s claims about Australia’s 2018 ball-tampering scandal
Former Australia vice-captain David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja’s claims of the infamous 2018 ball-tampering controversy, terming his former teammate’s revelations as “100 per cent accurate”. Khawaja, in his upcoming book Sabr, which will soon be released, has made shocking revelations about what happened during Australia’s tour of South Africa in 2018. Khawaja alleged that everyone had the knowledge of using sandpaper to change the condition of…
Mushfiqur Rahim creates history, becomes 1st Bangladesh batter to notch up 7000 Test runs
Mushfiqur Rahim accomplished a historic record, becoming the first Bangladesh batter to score 7000 runs in Test cricket. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter reached the landmark achievement on the final day of the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Sylhet. Heading into the second Test against West Indies, he had needed 43 runs to complete 7,000 runs. He scored 34 runs in the first innings of the match, leaving him nine runs short of the…
NZ vs IND, 3rd ODI: New Zealand in must-win situation as sanguine India eye series
India have already taken a 2-0 lead in the ongoing five-match ODI series against New Zealand and will be aiming to get an unassailable 3-0 lead when they lock horns with New Zealand in the third clash in Hamilton on Tuesday. Having won the opening two matches, India have posed a massive threat to New Zealand across all departments. New Zealand, on the other hand, are in a very tense situation after suffering back-to-back…
“Looks half the bowler”: Ex-Indian player’s views on Indian pacer Auqib Nabi
Indian pacer Auqib Nabi was in good rhythm during the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington, returning with two wickets for 31 runs to help India bowl New Zealand out for 134. Despite that powerful show, Nabi has come under scrutiny from former India opener Aakash Chopra , who believes the young pacer needs to improve his approach when batters look to attack him. Chopra lauded Nabi's ability to make life…
NZ vs IND: Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi to stay back for Test preparations following third ODI
Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed that pacers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi will remain with the squad as part of the team's preparations for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. The trio will stay back with the team following the third ODI of the ongoing five-match series. “I think three bowlers – Gurnoor, Nabi and Arsh (Arshdeep) is also staying back,” Kotak said at the press conference. Kotak also talked about the coaching…