The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has started working on an alternate plan as serious doubts have arisen over Afghanistan’s participation in an upcoming T20 Tri-Series here amid military conflict between the two countries. The triangular series, also involving Sri Lanka, is scheduled to be held from November 17-29. “The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has asked…
Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will make a return to Test cricket after nearly 17 months as Pakistan will go in with two spinners and two pacers in the first Test against South Africa, beginning October 12 in Lahore. Despite all the talk about preparing spin pitches and including four specialist spinners in their…
India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday said overcoming the fear of failure in knockout games has been a key contributor to the national team’s stellar success over the past 15 months. India has won two ICC titles and the Asia Cup since its T20 World Cup triumph in June 2024. The Champions Trophy win…
Former England cricket head coach Andy Flower has left his role with Trent Rockets to become the coach of Hundred rival London Spirit men, it was announced on Friday. The 57-year-old’s appointment on a multi-year deal comes after fresh investment in the Lord’s-based Spirit franchise from an American-led consortium of technology entrepreneurs during the recently…
Left-handers turned out to be the flavour on the opening day of the Irani Cup clash between Ranji Trophy champion Vidarbha and the Rest of India at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on the outskirts of Nagpur. It was Manav Suthar, among the most highly-rated left-arm spinners in the country, who drew first blood. Operating…
Pakistan on Tuesday included five spinners and recalled paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi in an 18-man squad for the two-match Test series at home to South Africa. Besides the deadly spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, Pakistan named Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram, and veteran Asif Afridi for the series starting in Lahore on October…
Leading up to the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals has parted ways with one of its old coaching staff, Dishant Yagnik. A former Rajasthan wicketkeeper-batter, Yagnik was with the franchise since 2018 as the fielding coach. During his long stint with the Royals, Yagnik worked extensively with the Indian and…
Five-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have started preparations for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season by conducting trials ahead of the player auction later this year. The trials are being held at the CSK-High Performance Centre ground and is overseen by head coach Stephen Fleming, who is in the city. Since winning…
New Zealand announced the squad for its upcoming three-match Chappell-Hadlee T20I series against Australia on Tuesday. Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui He pānui – our squad for the Chappell-Hadlee T20I series showdown against the Aussies at Bay Oval 🫡 pic.twitter.com/7oxrtunNUi — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 16, 2025 All three T20I matches will be played at…
Zimbabwe took 15 overs to ensure a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second of their three-match Twenty20 internationals on Saturday, levelling the series and setting up a decisive clash on Sunday. Captain Sikandar Raza and all-rounder Brad Evans took three wickets each as Zimbabwe took full advantage of a difficult pitch to skittle…