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The white-ball season moves into an intriguing phase as England take on Sri Lanka in the first game of their three-match T20I series at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. England head into the contest with confidence after previously dominating Sri Lanka in a 3-0 series sweep earlier this year. However, the hosts will have a…
Afghanistan‘s rise as a competitive force in international cricket has been powered by a group of talented players capable of making an impact with both bat and ball. While stars such as Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan have become synonymous with Afghan cricket, Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has picked a different name when asked about…
Seven former Australia captains have come together to express concern over the treatment and wellbeing of former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket great Imran Khan. The group has urged the Australian government to raise the issue with Pakistani authorities, turning the spotlight once again on the former World Cup-winning captain’s situation. The appeal has been…
Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has opened up about his close relationship with an Indian cricketer ahead of the second T20I against India. Naib was asked to name an Indian player with whom he shares a brother-like relationship in a video shared by Afghanistan Cricket on Instagram. He spoke highly of the friendship and revealed that the…
The 27th fixture of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 promises a heavyweight contest as league leaders Edinburgh Castle Rockers take on the in-form Rotterdam Dockers at The Village in Dublin. Edinburgh will be eager to return to winning ways after suffering an uncommon setback in their last game. Despite that defeat, they remain…
Australia‘s first ODI against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club produced a memorable milestone for Matt Renshaw, who turned a composed innings into his maiden century in the 50-over format. The left-handed batter anchored Australia’s lower-order fightback with an unbeaten-looking level of control before eventually falling for 109, helping the visitors reach 294/8 from their allotted…
Razaullah Mashwani received a warm reception from family members, friends and cricket supporters after arriving back in Pakistan following his impressive performances in the Test series against England. The youngster was welcomed at Islamabad International Airport despite Pakistan enduring a disappointing series result. Mashwani’s performances quickly made him one of the talking points of Pakistan’s…
Zimbabwe and Australia are meeting in the opening ODI at Harare Sports Club, with the visitors choosing to bat first after winning the toss. However, Australia found themselves under pressure early as Zimbabwe’s bowlers made effective use of the conditions and struck regularly. Four Australian wickets fell inside the first 18 overs, leaving the score…
Veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has opened up about his changing mindset towards an international comeback, admitting that there was a point when he realised he could no longer keep his career centred around a return to the Indian team. Bhuvneshwar, who last represented India in November 2022, has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in domestic…
Delhi Capitals (DC) are reportedly preparing for a major change in their coaching structure ahead of the Indian Premier League 2027 season. The franchise is expected to bring together a high-profile group featuring former India captain Sourav Ganguly, legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and experienced Sri Lankan pacer Chaminda Vaas, although Delhi Capitals have not officially…
Amsterdam Flames and Dublin Guardians are set to face each other in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 at The Village in Dublin. The two sides are heading into the contest with contrasting campaigns, with Amsterdam Flames currently fourth on the points table while Dublin Guardians sit at the bottom. Amsterdam Flames have won…
India will look to seal the three-match T20I series when they take on Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 15. Shreyas Iyer’s side won the opening match by seven wickets and will be confident of repeating the performance. However, India have been forced into at…
India have suffered another injury setback ahead of a crucial period in their T20I calendar, with spinner Varun Chakaravarthy reportedly ruled out of the remaining Afghanistan T20Is. According to a report by Cricbuzz, Chakaravarthy has suffered a fresh side strain after recently returning to the Indian team following a hamstring injury sustained during the tour…
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has questioned Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy after the Indian skipper handed the final over of the first T20I against Afghanistan to all-rounder Shivam Dube. India eventually registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, chasing down Afghanistan’s 156-run target with 38 balls to spare.…
India capped off an unbeaten campaign in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai on Sunday, September 13. The victory secured India a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title and underlined their dominance throughout the tournament. After posting a formidable 183/5, India’s bowlers ensured Sri Lanka never found…
