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Marnus Labuschagne dropped for Test series against New Zealand

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne has been left out of the selectors’ plans for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand , paying the price for a poor run of form. Labuschagne has had an extended period of disappointing performances, with the former world No. 1 Test batter struggling to rediscover the consistency. Selection chair George Bailey confirmed on Monday that Labuschagne would not be considered for the four-match Test series, which…

Nov 9, 2026

PAK vs SL, 1st Test: Babar in focus as Pakistan take on Sri Lanka

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are getting ready to lock horns in a two-match series, with the opening match scheduled to begin on Monday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. In recent weeks, both teams have had plenty of action against each other, firstly playing a three-match T20I series, which Pakistan won 2-1. Later they took part in a ODI tri-series that also featured England as well. However, the Test…

Nov 8, 2026

England’s Josh Tongue ruled out of Australia ODIs

England pacer Josh Tongue has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia following an injury setback. He will return home to undergo further assessment for the injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board stated. The series is scheduled to begin on Friday, November 13, in Perth. At this stage, there is no confirmed timeline for his return to competitive cricket for Tongue, who has taken 46 wickets in 17…

Nov 8, 2026

WBBL 2026: PS-W vs MS-W – Mooney's Scorchers target fourth straight win against Stars

Perth Scorchers Women (PS) will face Melbourne Stars Women (MS) in Match 16 of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on Sunday, November 8. Perth Scorchers have enjoyed an excellent start to the tournament, winning all three of their matches and sitting second on the points table. They will look to continue their winning momentum and register their fourth consecutive victory. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars have struggled for…

Nov 7, 2026

WBBL 2026: SS-W vs ST-W, Gardner's all-round brilliance meets Thunder's challenge in match 15

Sydney Sixers Women (SS) will take on Sydney Thunder Women (ST) in Match 15 of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on Sunday, November 8. Led by Ashleigh Gardner, Sydney Sixers have made an impressive start to the tournament, winning all three of their matches and currently sitting at the top of the points table. They registered a thrilling one-run victory over Melbourne Stars in their previous outing.

Nov 7, 2026

Pakistan revamp test squad ahead of Sri Lanka series, add four players

Pakistan have made major changes to their Test squad ahead of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, releasing two players and adding four new faces just days before the opening Test in Rawalpindi. Uncapped fast bowlers Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan have been included alongside seam-bowling allrounder Aamer Jamal and 20-year-old batter Tayyab Arif. Meanwhile, opener Abdullah Fazal and spinner Ali Usman…

Nov 7, 2026

India overcome New Zealand in rain-affected 2nd ODI

India overcame New Zealand by four runs (DLS) in a rain-interrupted second ODI in Wellington to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series on Saturday. Much of the proceedings was disrupted by frequent showers, and rain was the only reason that the start was by an hour, forcing the match to be shortened to 47 overs per side. On expected terms, Indian captain Shubman Gill had little hesitation in opting to bowl first after winning the toss, and his…

Nov 7, 2026

Gurnoor Brar enters record books with impressive spell against New Zealand

Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar delivered an impressive bowling performance, taking 4/30 in 10 overs during the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday. His spell helped India bowl out New Zealand for just 134 runs. With this performance, Brar registered the second-best bowling figures by an Indian fast bowler in New Zealand. The record remains with Javagal Srinath , who took 4/23 against New Zealand in…

Nov 7, 2026

Towhid Hridoy leads Bangladesh's remarkable comeback in Sylhet test

Towhid Hridoy produced a remarkable batting performance, scoring an unbeaten 190 to help Bangladesh recover from a difficult position on Day 1 of the Sylhet Test against West Indies . His brilliant innings guided the hosts from 184/7 to 318/8, reducing West Indies' first-innings lead to just 38 runs. Hridoy shared a crucial 117-run partnership for the eighth wicket with Taijul Islam, who contributed 22 runs off 56 balls. Their partnership played a key…

Nov 7, 2026

Jaiswal's second consecutive century puts India A in command

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his impressive form by scoring a century, helping India A reach 227/2 on Day 1 of the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval on Saturday. Jaiswal scored 102 runs off 138 balls, registering his second consecutive first-class century ahead of India's two-Test series against New Zealand, beginning November 19. He played attacking shots, including cuts, pulls and cover drives, despite…

Nov 7, 2026

Ireland name 14-member squad for Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, Gaby Lewis to lead

Ireland have unveiled a 14-member squad for their maiden appearance at the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy , with two uncapped players their first call-ups. Veteran batter Gaby Lewis will lead the team, while wicketkeeper-batter Amy Hunter will serve as her vice-captain. Hunter will take up the vice-captaincy role in the absence of Orla Prendergast, who is set to participate in Australia's Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). Zara…

Nov 7, 2026

“The conditions that we're going to get…”: Shubman Gill underlines importance of NZ ODIs

India captain Shubman Gill has asserted that the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand gives the side a useful opportunity to consolidate their preparations for next year's World Cup. The ODI World Cup is scheduled to be played in October and November, with Gill believing that the current tour could provide valuable exposure to playing conditions that may be similar to those India will face during the global event. Gill mentioned that India's past…

Nov 7, 2026