Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
South Africa Women will take on India Women in the second T20I at Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday, with the hosts holding a 1–0 advantage after a convincing performance in the series opener. South Africa kicked off the series on a strong note, chasing down a modest target of 158 with composure. Their captain Laura Wolvaardt, scoring 51, led from the front with a fluent half-century, anchoring the innings. Hard-hitting finisher…
Pakistan have unveiled a 16-man squad for their upcoming two-match Test series in Bangladesh, mixing fresh talent with experienced leadership both on and off the field. In the squad, Pakistan have named four uncapped players in the form of Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais, and Ghazi Ghori. Among these newcomers, only Ghori has featured in a solitary ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur last month. Shan Masood will lead the squad that features the…
Sunrisers Hyderabad have roped in South African pace-bowling allrounder Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for England seamer David Payne for the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026. Coetzee, who joins the franchise for a fee of INR 2 crore, will be a massive boost to a team that has been dealing with a string of injury setbacks. He previously represented the Mumbai Indians in the 2024 season, where he made a notable…
Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off against Chennai Super Kings in a high-voltage clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday. Chennai have managed to steady their campaign after a shaky start. Following a run of three consecutive defeats, they’ve bounced back with two victories that have helped restore some confidence within the squad. However, those wins came in familiar home conditions. Their struggles on the road remain a concern, and this…
Gujarat Titans have brought in promising South African talent Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for England’s Tom Banton, who has been ruled out due to a finger injury. Banton, who was picked up by Gujarat at his base price of INR 2 crore during the Indian Premier League auction, unfortunately did not get a chance to feature in a single match this season before being sidelined. His absence created an opening in the squad, which the Titans have now filled with a…
Dashing Shubman Gill blasted a remarkable 86-run knock as Gujarat Titans continued their impressive run with a convincing five-wicket win over struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad on Friday. Chasing a competitive target of 181, Gujarat began confidently, with Sai Sudharsan and Gill maintaining an aggressive approach. The pair kept the scoreboard ticking at a healthy rate before Sudharsan departed after…
Australia are set to return to Bangladesh for a bilateral ODI series for the first time in 15 years. The upcoming tour, scheduled for June, will feature six white-ball matches – three ODIs and as many T20Is. The ODI leg of the series will take place in Dhaka, beginning on June 9. The second and third ODIs will be held on 11 and 14 June. These matches will bring an end to a long absence of ODI series between both teams. Following the ODIs, the action…
India and South Africa Women are set to face each other in the first T20I of the five-match series, scheduled to be played on Friday at Kingsmead in Durban. Their last meeting was at the ODI World Cup final, where India romped to a commanding 52-run win the World Cup trophy. However, this is a completely different format, and South Africa, who will be aiming to leverage home conditions, will look to make it the toughest assignment for India.…
In a high-voltage clash, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders are set to collide with each other in Ahmedabad on Friday, with both teams coming off contrasting narratives. Gujarat Titans appear to be hitting their stride at the right time following a shaky start. They have registered two back-to-back victories, climbing into mid-table contention. Their batting unit has been anchored by Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, and Sai Sudharsan. Buttler…
Punjab Kings pulled off an astounding run chase, overcoming a challenging target to register a convincing seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Captain Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh stole the show with their assertive batting turning the match decisively in Punjab’s favour. Chasing 196, Punjab Kings stumbled early as Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly lost their wickets early.…
The schedule for the 14th edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has been announced, with the tournament scheduled to begin on August 7. Matches will be played across multiple Caribbean nations, including Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St Kitts & Nevis, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica. Notably, for the first time, matches will be played at Arnos Vale in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Three matches will be held at Arnos Vale…
Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins has been cleared to appear for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), with medical assessments confirming that his issue has fully healed, according to Cricket Australia. Fresh scans conducted in Sydney have cleared him to return to bowling without any limitations, bringing a sigh of relief to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Cummins has been on the sidelines for months, managing a stress-related…
