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India and Afghanistan gear up for historic ODI series opener

India and Afghanistan are set to meet in the opening match of a three-game ODI series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Saturday. Both teams have crossed paths in ICC tournaments over the years, but this marks the first-ever bilateral ODI series between them. For India, they are looking to regain consistency in the ODIs. Their recent ODI performances have been a mixed bag, making it difficult to build sustained momentum. India endured a…

Jun 13, 2026

New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket

New Zealand legend and all-time leading run scorer Kane Williamson has called time on his international career, bringing an end to a sensational 16-year international career. During his illustrious career, Williamson represented New Zealand in 378 matches across formats, amassing 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries. Having retired from T20 internationals in November last year, Williamson said it was the right time to draw the curtains. "I've…

Jun 12, 2026

AUS-W vs SA-W, T20 World Cup: All you need to know, head-to-head, possible XI

Australia and South Africa women will kick off their Women's T20I World Cup 2026 campaign by facing each other in the third match of the tournament on Saturday at Old Trafford in Manchester. Australia will be led by Sophie Molineux, who recently returned to action after missing Australia's recent tour of West Indies due to a back issue. This will be Sophie Molineux's first-ever T20I World Cup as a captain. Meanwhile, Australia…

Jun 12, 2026

Suresh Raina urges India to look for backup for Pandya ahead of World Cup 2027

Former India batter Suresh Raina has urged the team management to focus on building a reliable backup for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya as preparations gather momentum for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Considering Pandya’s immense value to the side, Raina stressed that India cannot afford to overlook the recurring fitness concerns that have interrupted the all-rounder’s career on several occasions. Raina said the team must invest in players who can step into crucial…

Jun 12, 2026

Women's T20I World Cup: England face Sri Lanka in blockbuster opener

The tournament hosts, England , will launch their women's T20I World Cup 2026 campaign on Friday by facing off against Sri Lanka women in the tournament opener at Edgbaston. England women are in high spirits after much-improved performances in the last few months. Along with having the home advantage, England, under the leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunt, also boast a well-oiled unit, featuring the likes of Heather Knight, Danni…

Jun 11, 2026

Delhi-born Nikhil Choudhary added to Australia's squad for Bangladesh T20Is

Australia, in their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka , have added Delhi-born, uncapped spinner Nikhil Choudhary . The young all-rounder, who demonstrated his incredible skills in the BBL for Hobart Hurricanes, has been brought into the side in place of Travis Head. Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh, who is not part of the ongoing ODI series due to an ankle injury, has been named in the squad and is expected…

Jun 11, 2026

Chinelle Henry suffers injury scare ahead of T20I World Cup

West Indies have been dealt a setback ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup , with vice-captain Chinelle Henry being forced off the field after sustaining an injury during a warm-up fixture against Australia in Cardiff on Wednesday. T he incident occurred at Sophia Gardens during Australia's innings when Henry attempted to take a catch near the boundary. Standing at long-on, the experienced all-rounder sprinted forward after Georgia Voll launched a…

Jun 11, 2026

"If the management wants both of them": R Ashwin on Rohit, Kohli's chances at the World Cup

As Indian management continues to prepare a powerful squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup next year, the doubts over the presence of legendary duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue to linger. It remains unclear whether they will be part of the squad when the tournament is played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, sharing his thoughts on the duo's availability, believed that…

Jun 11, 2026

"If we can play in Pakistan, why not India?": Litton Das T20 World Cup controversy

During the 2026 T20 World Cup, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the unexpected decision to withdraw the team from the tournament, which was scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The board justified the move by highlighting concerns over player safety and security. The controversy began following rising tensions between the cricket administrations of the two neighbouring nations. Earlier, Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman…

Jun 10, 2026

BAN vs AUS, 1st ODI: Spectacular Bangladesh stun Australia with historic win

Firing a memorable performance, Bangladesh defeated Australia by 86 runs (DLS) in the first ODI at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. After being asked to bat, Bangladesh put up an impressive total of 284/8 in 50 overs, registering their fourth-highest ODI score against Australia. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tanzid Hasan made solid contributions, scoring half-centuries. The biggest highlight, however, was the outstanding…

Jun 9, 2026

India rest Siraj for England and Ireland T20Is, Prasidh Krishna brought in

Prasidh Krishna has replaced fast bowler Mohammed Siraj in India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against England and Ireland, with the management withdrawing Siraj to manage his workload. "Following discussions between the BCCI Medical Team and the Team Management, Siraj has been advised a period of rest as part of his workload management programme. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure adequate recovery ahead of…

Jun 9, 2026

"Started the season with belief": Virat Kohli reflects on RCB's amazing IPL 2026 season

Batting maestro Virat Kohli reflected on RCB's tremendously successful campaign in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, where the side thrashed Gujarat Titans in the final to secure their back-to-back IPL titles. RCB's successful defence was led by the legendary Kohli, slamming a magnificent 75 unbeaten in the final to lift the side to a grand victory. With the title win, RCB created history, becoming the third team after Mumbai Indians and Chennai…

Jun 9, 2026