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JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Julian Wood, the current power-hitting coach of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans, as its specialist batting coach on a short-term contract. According to the BCB, Wood’s appointment will run for three months, with his first assignment being the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to take place on September 9 in the UAE. Wood, an English coach renowned for his expertise in modern power-hitting techniques, has worked with several international teams and franchises. Before joining the BCB, he served as a power-hitting specialist with Sri Lanka Cricket. BCB officials…

FITNESS HURDLES A number of Bangladesh cricketers failed to meet the required standards in the new 1600m time-trial test © BCB Bangladesh’s strength and conditioning coach Nathan Kiely indicated on Tuesday (August 12) that he is not losing sleep despite several cricketers failing to meet standards in recent fitness testing. Several Bangladesh cricketers failed to live up to standards in a new fitness test conducted recently, raising eyebrows among observers. However, Kiely appeared untroubled by the results. “I wouldn’t say there’s lacking in any area. For example, some players might not get the best time trial. But what you guys…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Shubman Gill is being tipped as the likely successor to Rohit Sharma as India’s One Day International captain, according to Indian media reports. The 25-year-old opener, who impressed with both bat and leadership during India’s recent 2-2 Test series draw against England, has reportedly strengthened his credentials for the 50-over role. His steady form and growing authority on the field are said to have placed him ahead of other contenders, according to Indian media. BCCI is understood to be delaying a decision until the futures of Sharma and fellow veteran Virat Kohli in the format are…

ENGLAND NEWS The group stages of the men’s T20 Blast will be cut from 14 to 12 matches. © Getty The Professional County Cricket Clubs (PCCs) have agreed a series of changes to the formats of the T20 Blast and the One-Day Cup in both men’s and women’s competitions, aimed at improving player welfare, intensifying local rivalries and streamlining scheduling. The main change for the T20 Blast will see the group stage reduced from 14 to 12 matches from next season, following recommendations from the county-led Domestic Playing Programme (DPP) review. The competition will revert to three groups of six…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The third and final ODI between Pakistan and West Indies will be played today (Tuesday) at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, with the three-match series locked at 1-1. However, just like the rain-affected second ODI, the series decider is also under threat from the weather. Forecasts predict intermittent showers throughout the day, which could disrupt play. According to AccuWeather, Tarouba will remain mostly cloudy with a high of 33°C and a RealFeel of 40°C. Light rain is expected in the morning, followed by brief afternoon showers, bringing around 7mm of rainfall over 2.5 hours.…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to name its squad for the upcoming Asia Cup on August 19 or 20, according to Indian media reports. The selection committee and team management have begun discussions to finalise the team, taking into account players’ fitness and recent performances. The final announcement will depend on the fitness test results of all shortlisted players, as the BCCI wants to ensure only fully fit athletes are included. Reports suggest that Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and KL Rahul are likely to miss out, while Abhishek Sharma and…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Full member cricket nations are divided over the proposed two-tier Test Championship, with many opposing the idea due to the risk of missing out on matches against the ‘Big Three’ — Australia, England, and India, according to international media reports. The proposal has been under discussion in recent International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings but may struggle to move beyond the planning stage. The ICC has formed a working group, led by former New Zealand batter Roger Twose, to explore ways to improve the World Test Championship (WTC) ahead of its next cycle starting in July 2027.…

‘Baby AB’ Brevis announces himself with blazing 125no Dewald Brevis’ blistering 41-ball century has been the focal point of South Africa’s highest-ever T20I score against Australia in the second BKT Tyres T20 in Darwin. The Proteas posted a mammoth 7-218 on the back of a breakthrough international innings from the 22-year-old Brevis, who finished with 125no from 56 balls. Nicknamed ‘Baby AB’ in reference to South Africa legend and his hero AB de Villiers, much has been expected of Brevis since his IPL debut as an 18-year-old in 2022. And on a warm, tropical Tuesday night in the Northern Territory…

Alex Carey will play his first T20I in four years with first-choice wicketkeeper Josh Inglis unavailable for the second BKT Tyres T20 against South Africa due to illness. With no back-up keeper in Australia’s T20 squad, Inglis played through the opening match on Sunday night despite suffering “flu-like symptoms” according to a CA spokesperson. But Carey joined the squad a few days earlier than scheduled. The 33-year-old, a specialist batter in the 50-over side, was not due into the camp until Thursday when the ODI team assembles in Cairns. On Tuesday evening, Australia captain Mitch Marsh won the toss and…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Kingsmen Cricket USA has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Top End T20 Series 2025, which will be played in Darwin, Australia, from August 14 to 24. The team includes a mix of Pakistan internationals, U19 players, and domestic cricketers who are not part of the current national side but have been active in various leagues, including in the USA. All-rounder Hammad Azam will lead the side, while explosive opener Sharjeel Khan headlines the squad. Other notable players include pacer Ehsan Adil and spinner Umer Khan, along with Saad Ali, Shayan Jahangir, Hassan Khan, Asif…