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Afghanistan has named a largely inexperienced squad for the 2026 Asian Games, with Darwish Rasooli as captain. Several established players, including Rashid Khan, are rested for the tournament.
Salmankhan was angry at Imran Khan for not giving him a chance to bat in the right order. He took revenge on Indian bowlers in the 1987 Kolkata ODI, scoring 72 runs off 36 balls and leading Pakistan to a thrilling victory.
Bangladesh achieved a historic first-ever Test win on Australian soil, a victory attributed to strategic reforms implemented by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) since 2019.
Bangladesh's historic win in Australia has dented India's chances of qualifying for the WTC Final. India's WTC table position has dropped to 48.15%, while Bangladesh's has risen to 66.67%. India's remaining WTC assignments include New Zealand away and Australia at home fo…
Bangladesh claims historic first win in Australia with 9-wicket victory in 1st test
Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first test, securing its first win on Australian soil and only its second victory over top-ranked Australia.
Afridi-led Gold qualify for final of National Champions Cup
Shaheen Shah Afridi-led Sparco Paints Pakistan Gold qualified for the final of the National Champions Cup 2026-27 after they thumped UOL Pakistan Whites by five wickets, chasing the 173-run target with 132 balls to spare.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said the nation's belated focus on pace is yielding rewards after the South Asian underdogs pulled off a seismic upset of Pat Cummins' top-ranked Australia on Sunday.
Sri Lanka's spin pair of Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha kept the hosts in the match but India scored nearly at four-an-over rate to finish in a position of strength.
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket Test victory against world number one Australia in Darwin, marking their first win in Australia after 23 years. This unexpected triumph, driven by strong performances from Hasan Mahmud and Tanzid Hasan, has been hailed as Banglad…
Bangladesh secured a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin, marking their first-ever Test win in Australia and one of cricket's greatest upsets. The South Asian nation dominated the world's top-ranked Test team.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle. He remained unbeaten on 131 and put India in a dominant position with a 150-run stand with KL Rahul.
Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has achieved a rare milestone, playing his first 30 Test matches at 30 different venues, a feat previously accomplished by only two other Indian batters, including Sachin Tendulkar.
India and Sri Lanka will resume their 2025-27 World Test Championship bid on Saturday at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle. Brief spells of rain showers could interrupt the opening day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International…
A Tamil Nadu all-rounder who made his Ranji Trophy debut last season has been barred from featuring in the remainder of the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) season for breaching anti-corruption protocols. The player was found to be using a mobile phone in the Play…
India's Shubman Gill praised being named captain for the country's 600th Test against Sri Lanka. The match coincides with India's independence day.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the Indian pacer, has expressed his readiness to play in the 2027 World Cup, despite not being selected for the Indian ODI squad since 2022. He has been performing well in the 2026 Indian Premier League and has been called upon by several former cricket…
India's spin coach Sairaj Bahutule says the decision on the spin combination will be taken after reaching Galle.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has indicated that a call will be taken on how many of their star players can play in the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) amid a hectic schedule for them in a World Cup year.
Tapmad has acquired the live-streaming rights for Pakistan's Men’s and Women’s domestic cricket tournaments in the 2026-27 season.
Bangladeshi cricket great Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, says he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges that include murder, and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety.
Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies, ending a losing streak of nine away Test matches under Babar Azam's captaincy.
Bangladesh's former cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's home was attacked with petrol bombs shortly after he participated in a virtual press conference with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The incident took place in Magura, and police have not officially confirmed the …
The BCCI is standardising base fitness parameters after the Indian team's frequent injury breakdowns. The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru is working on resurrecting its fitness programme, which includes the Bronco test and 2K running test.
Pakistan were bowled out for 387 in their first innings, securing a 43-run lead against the West Indies in the second Test. Abdullah Shafique anchored the innings with a composed 153 off 312 balls.
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has rejoined the Kandy Royals for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 playoffs, as the franchise brought in fellow Pakistan internationals Khushdil Shah and Hassan Nawaz to strengthen their squad.
US cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of three violations of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to persistent discomfort in his left knee, with medical experts advising full recovery over a rushed return.
Joe Root said Stephen Fleming's appointment as England's test coach was a 'big reason' he agreed to return as captain of the squad. Root replaced Ben Stokes after the all-rounder retired following the home series against New Zealand.
Rajat Patidar will lead the defending champions, Central Zone, in the 2026-27 edition of the Duleep Trophy, starting August 23. Uttar Pradesh batter Rinku Singh, who missed out on a spot in the Central squad last year, was named as Patidar’s deputy.
Cricket: Nigeria unveil squad for ICC U-19 World Cup qualifier
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has announced a 14-man Junior Yellow Greens squad for the 2028 ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 in Rwanda. The team will compete from August 9-15, aiming for promotion to Division 1.