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JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revealed a 25-member preliminary squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and the three-match T20I series against the Netherlands, scheduled later this month. Wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan has earned a recall, while all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain has once again been overlooked despite his consistent domestic performances. Mosaddek has also not been included in the Bangladesh A squad for their upcoming tour. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has retained his spot in the preliminary squad, even though he has been struggling for form in recent T20Is against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Nurul will join…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday congratulated the national cricket team on their impressive T20 series victory against the West Indies in the United States, describing the triumph as a result of outstanding teamwork and determination. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Naqvi lauded the Green Shirts for their spirited performance throughout the series. “Congratulations Team Pakistan on a fantastic T20 series win against West Indies in the USA! Great teamwork, determination, and spirit on display,” he wrote. The PCB chairman emphasised that the players had made the nation proud by…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former South African batting star AB de Villiers on Sunday ruled out any chances of reversing his retirement to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that the tournament is very long and requires a three-month commitment, something he is not ready for at his age. Speaking on a YouTube podcast, when asked whether he would consider making a comeback to the IPL like MS Dhoni, who continues to play at the age of 44, de Villiers dismissed the comparison, saying: “I’ll be too nervous. I think I’d rather just support. I’m a very good…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Fomer Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim have signed with Northern Superchargers for the 2025 edition of The Hundred. They are the first players from Pakistan to secure contracts for this year’s tournament. Imad comes in as a temporary replacement for New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner, who will miss two matches due to international duty. Meanwhile, Amir replaces Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis, who has been ruled out of the entire season for the same reason. Earlier this year, there were concerns that Pakistan players might be overlooked due to the tournament’s new ownership structure. The…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the national squad for the upcoming T20I tri-nation series and the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in the second week of August, sources revealed on Tuesday. No major changes are expected in the squad, as the selectors are likely to stick with the core group of players who recently featured in the series against Bangladesh and the West Indies. However, left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman is doubtful for the tri-series and Asia Cup due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the T20I series against the West Indies.…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan’s white-ball home series against Ireland, originally scheduled for September-October 2025, has been postponed to 2027 due to a packed cricket calendar. The series, which included three T20Is and three ODIs, was supposed to mark Ireland men’s first-ever tour of Pakistan. It had been announced in May 2024 and was expected to be part of Pakistan’s 2025 home season. The PCB had slotted it for the early part of the season, with fixtures planned between September and October. However, Pakistan’s schedule has become increasingly tight. The national team is currently facing West Indies in a white-ball…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is being considered for a return to the national T20I squad ahead of the upcoming tri-nation series and the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025, sources told on Tuesday. The development comes as concerns grow over the fitness of opener Fakhar Zaman, who was injured during the recent T20I series against the West Indies. Due to the injury, Fakhar has been ruled out of both the T20I and ODI legs of the West Indies series. According to sources, Fakhar has been instructed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to report to the…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has backed Harry Brook to take over from Ben Stokes as England’s next Test captain, praising the young batter’s natural leadership and strong presence on the field. Speaking on a YouTube podcast, Vaughan described Brook as a “born leader” and pointed to his temperament and authority during matches. “Harry Brook, to me, looks a leader. He looks a born leader,” Vaughan said, referencing Brook’s impressive 111 off 98 balls in the fifth Test against India as an example of his ability to handle pressure. Vaughan admitted that current vice-captain Ollie Pope…
After that draw, you must be desperate for more.England and India served up a Test series for the ages, one of outstanding cricket and animosity, and one that ended with a 23-wicket workhouse in Mohammed Siraj securing a six-run win for his side and leaving a one-armed man in Chris Woakes bereft. A result of 2-2 was probably fair given all the two teams had poured into a Test series that was arguably the best since the 2005 Ashes, which brings us neatly to the 2025/26 Ashes. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from day…
INDIA TOUR OF ENGLAND, 2025 India clawed back in thrilling fashion to square the series 2-2. ©Getty There’s been a familiar refrain at the end of the recent India-England series. Someone invariably steps up to say the final scoreline doesn’t quite tell the story. Think back to 2018, when India lost 1-4 but Sam Curran was the sliver of difference between them and at least two more wins in Birmingham and Southampton. Think 2021 in India, when Ravi Shastri insisted the scoreline didn’t reflect how hard England had pushed his bubble-weary team, still riding high on their historic triumph in…