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ASIA CUP, 2025 Afridi led the bowling show with 3 for 28. © Asian Cricket Council An all-round performance from Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi’s key strikes and a measured batting show from the middle order ensured a comfortable victory for Pakistan in their second Super 4s match of the Asia Cup. After restricting Sri Lanka to 133 for 8, Pakistan crossed the finish line with five wickets in hand and two overs to spare, thanks to Talat and Mohammad Nawaz’s unbroken 58-run stand, leaving the opposition winless after two games. Where was the game won? In the middle overs. Although…
The measures were announced in a media statement, issued on 23 September, which can be read in full below and here. The International Cricket Council (ICC), after a thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year, today confirmed the suspension of ICC membership status of USA Cricket, with immediate effect. The decision, taken by the ICC Board during its meeting earlier, was based on USA Cricket’s repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as a ICC Member under the ICC’s Constitution. These include, but are not limited to, the failure to implement a functional…
AUSTRALIA A TOUR OF INDIA, 2025 Nathan McSweeney (file pic) made 74. © Getty Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar grabbed a five-wicket haul while Jack Edwards and skipper Nathan McSweeney struck half-centuries as Australia A reached 350/9 at Stumps on the opening day of the second unofficial Test in Lucknow on Tuesday (September 23). Suthar was the pick of India A’s bowlers, finishing with figures of 5/93 from 28 overs as he consistently troubled the Australian batters with his accurate left-arm spin. For the visitors, Edwards top-scored with an entertaining 88 off 78 balls, striking 11 fours and a six with…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Pakistan women’s cricket team departed for Sri Lanka on Tuesday to take part in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Fatima Sana-led Pakistan women’s team will play two warm-up matches against Sri Lanka and South Africa as part of their final preparations for the World Cup 2025. The team will open its campaign on October 2 against Bangladesh, followed by group-stage fixtures against India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. In the build-up to the tournament, Pakistan hosted South Africa in a home ODI series that concluded on Monday. The visitors claimed…
ASIA CUP, 2025 Bangladesh are on an upsurge after beating Sri Lanka © AFP Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons declared on Tuesday that any team has the potential to defeat India as his side prepares to face the tournament favorites in their Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup T20. While India remains unbeaten in the tournament, Bangladesh appeared to be hitting their stride at the perfect moment, following a commanding six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. The team is looking to carry this momentum into their crucial encounter. “Every team has the ability to beat India. The game is…
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club are pleased to confirm that George Scrimshaw has agreed a contract extension which will keep him at Wantage Road until the end of the 2027 season. The 26-year-old’s previous deal ran through to 2026, but the tall seamer has now committed for an additional year. “I’m absolutely delighted to extend my contract at Northamptonshire for another year as I have loved my time here so far.” Scrimshaw said. Scrimshaw first joined the club in 2024 but was sidelined for the entire campaign with a back injury. He returned in style this season, taking 26 wickets during…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan are set to face Sri Lanka in a do-or-die Asia Cup clash, with both teams needing a win today to stay in contention for direct qualification to the final. One of the main reasons for Pakistan’s downfall in recent years has been the inclusion of “bits and pieces” players. Those who bat in the lower order but rarely bowl, or bowl part-time without being trusted, add little value to the team. Whether it was the inclusion of Mohammad Nawaz in the Asia Cup 2022 final—where he just bowl a single over—or the underutilization of Nawaz…
Ben Stokes, Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have all been included in England’s Ashes squad as the trio continue their respective injury comebacks ahead of the series in Australia in November but there is no place for Chris Woakes.Captain Stokes is recovering from a shoulder injury that saw him miss the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval in August, but “remains on track to be available” for the first Test against Australia, starting on Friday November 21 in Perth. Pace bowler Wood is selected despite being sidelined from England’s summer Tests following left knee surgery, but seamer…
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club are pleased to confirm that Justin Broad has committed his future to the Club by signing a new contract extension running until the end of the 2028 season. The all-rounder had already agreed a deal earlier this year that tied him down until 2026, but his outstanding performances across formats in 2025 have been rewarded with a longer-term agreement. Broad expressed his delight at extending his stay in Northamptonshire colours, saying: “I’m delighted to sign an extension with Northamptonshire.” The 25-year-old continued by reflecting on his journey since first arriving at the County Ground: “I’ve really…
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT Stokes is in line to regain full fitness ahead of the away Ashes. © Getty Even as he continues his recovery from a shoulder injury, Ben Stokes has been named captain of England for the Ashes, with the selectors announcing the squad on Tuesday (September 23). Matthew Potts and Will Jacks have been named in the 16-member squad, with the latter expected to regain full fitness from a finger injury in time for the Ashes after missing the preceding white-ball series against New Zealand. Potts, the Durham pacer, last played a Test against New Zealand in December 2024…