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"With the right guidance and a little effort...": Ex-Pakistan cricketer's massive advice to Babar Azam amid batting struggles

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yusuf has urged star batter Babar Azam to travel to either England or Australia and work with specialist coaches in order to address key areas of his batting following a series of poor outings in the recently concluded ODI tri-series at home. The highly talented Babar has endured tough periods in recent times, and a massive slump in his form was incredibly concerning during the tri-series that also involved England and Sri…

Nov 2, 2026

Noor Ahmad's Maiden five-wicket haul powers Afghanistan to 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe

Afghanistan produced a dominant performance in the third and final T20I, defeating Zimbabwe by seven wickets to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. Left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad was the standout performer, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket with impressive figures of 5 for 13 in 3.3 overs. After winning the toss, Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran elected to bowl first, hoping to test his team's chasing abilities.…

Nov 2, 2026

“The biggest achievement is how they were able to handle pressure…”: Gautam Gambhir hails India's ruthless approach against New Zealand

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded the side’s fearless and ruthless mindset after India secured a 3-2 victory in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. Gambhir hailed the fact that India had limited preparation time and unfamiliar playing conditions and grounds with unconventional dimensions; still, the side managed to win the series. “Obviously, it’s an incredible effort because…

Nov 2, 2026

WBBL 2026, Stars vs Scorchers: Who will dominate in Melbourne?

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) will take on Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W) in the eighth match of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on Monday, November 2. Both teams will enter the contest with confidence, although their starts to the tournament have been slightly different. The Melbourne Stars have registered one win and one defeat from their opening two matches, while the Perth Scorchers have started their campaign with a…

Nov 2, 2026

Australia reveal new-look white-ball squads for England series, experienced trio Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood

Australia have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against England , with new faces handed an opportunity to make their international debuts on home turf. The mouthwatering series will have three ODIs and five T20Is, beginning on November 13 in Perth. Fast bowler Mahli Beardman , young batter Oliver Peake, and all-rounders Jack Edwards and Liam Scott have earned their spots in Australia's ODI squad. In the…

Nov 2, 2026

NZ vs IND, 5th T20I: New Zealand thrash India to secure consolation win

Tim Seifert blasted 93 and Glenn Phillips 65 off 38 as New Zealand prevailed over India to win the fifth T20I by 7 wickets at Seddon Park on Sunday. This is a brilliant end to the series for New Zealand, who had been competitive throughout the series but couldn’t go all the way. However, their performances in the final two matches have been at a different level, with the players stepping up in times of need. Chasing a target of 192, New Zealand went…

Nov 1, 2026

“It’s deplorable”: David Warner rips into Australia following batting collapse against South Africa

Former Australian opener David Warner has slammed Australia’s disappointing batting performance after Pat Cummins’ side went down to a crushing defeat against South Africa in the third and final Test at Newlands on Saturday. Australia, who headed into the final day with a target of 288 runs to secure victory and claim the series, experienced a horrible day following a disastrous batting that totally put them on the backfoot from the very beginning.

Nov 1, 2026

BAN vs WI, 2nd Test: Bangladesh name squad for second Test, Amite Hasan comes in for Mominul Haque

Bangladesh have named their squad for the second Test against West Indies , naming Amite Hasan as Mominul Haque’s replacement for the final Test. Mominul Haque suffered a head injury during the opening match in Dhaka and he is the change is the only adjustment to the squad that suffered an eight-wicket defeat against West Indies in the first Test on Saturday. Mominul sustained the injury during West Indies’ first innings while attempting a…

Nov 1, 2026

AUS vs SA, 3rd Test: Australia crash to disastrous defeat in Cape Town

Australia crashed to a disastrous 176-run defeat in the third and final Test against South Africa at Newlands on Saturday. Entering the final day with a target of 288 to achieve, Australia endured a horror day, with South Africa bowlers unleashing a ruthless performance and bowling Australia out for 111 and completing the victory well before the tea interval. Harmer was the dangerous man for Australian batters to tackle after claimed six wickets…

Oct 31, 2026

WBBL 2026: Sydney Thunder eye second straight win against Brisbane Heat

Sydney Thunder Women will face Brisbane Heat Women in the sixth match of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney on Sunday, November 1. Sydney Thunder will enter the match with confidence after starting their campaign with a six-wicket victory over Melbourne Renegades. Chasing 139 runs, Thunder reached the target in just 17 overs, finishing at 140/4. Meanwhile, Brisbane Heat will look to bounce back after losing their…

Oct 31, 2026

Perth Scorchers, Adelaide Strikers begin WBBL campaign with convincing wins

Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers started their Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) campaigns with impressive victories on Saturday. Scorchers defeated Melbourne Renegades by nine wickets, while Strikers beat Melbourne Stars by 21 runs. Perth Scorchers dominated the match against Renegades, who struggled early and lost four wickets for just 20 runs. Chloe Ainsworth and Fatima Sana picked up two wickets each. Georgia Wareham (62) and…

Oct 31, 2026

Rabada's 350th Test wicket headlines Australia's batting collapse

South Africa are very close to winning the series-deciding third Test against Australia after a brilliant bowling performance on the fifth day. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and spinner Simon Harmer troubled the Australian batters and reduced them to 60 for 7 at lunch. Australia were given a target of 288 runs to win the match, but their hopes suffered a major setback after losing seven wickets in the morning…

Oct 31, 2026