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JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan is expected to make just one change to their playing XI for the second T20I against Bangladesh, set to take place on Tuesday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem is likely to be included in the side, possibly replacing either Mohammad Nawaz or Abrar Ahmed. The rest of the playing XI is expected to remain the same. Despite Sahibzada Farhan being part of the squad and in good form, especially during the recent Pakistan-Bangladesh series in May and PSL Season 10, Pakistan’s top order is likely to remain unchanged. Bangladesh…

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone has told Sky Sports she was unsure if she’d return to play cricket following the fallout from her refusal to give an interview during the Women’s Ashes in January.Ecclestone declined to speak to her former team-mate turned pundit Alex Hartley during a troubled tour that ultimately led to the removal of head coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight following a 16-0 whitewash. Hartley had criticised the team’s conditioning and fitness levels and claimed those comments had seen her “hung out to dry” by some in the dressing room. Image: Alex Hartley believed she was shunned…

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl against Bangladesh in the second Twenty20 international in Dhaka on Tuesday. Pakistan, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series after losing the first match by seven wickets, brought in pace bowler Ahmed Daniyal for his debut, replacing spinner Abrar Ahmed. Bangladesh left out opener Tanzid Hasan and fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, bringing in Shoriful Islam and Naim Sheikh. The final match is on Thursday, also in Dhaka. On Sunday, Fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman helped bowl out Pakistan for 110 before opener Parvez Hossain hit an unbeaten 50 as Bangladesh won…

Pacers Salman Mirza and debutant Ahmed Daniyal grabbed two wickets apiece to restrict Bangladesh to 133 all out in the second Twenty20 international in Dhaka on Tuesday. Mirza finished with 2-17 and Daniyal took 2-23 after Pakistan won the toss and sent Bangladesh into bat on another slow-paced pitch. Jaker Ali hit a fiery 48-ball 55 for his third T20I fifty, smashing five sixes and a boundary before holing out off the final delivery of the 20th over. Fast bowler Abbas Afridi also grabbed 2-37. Bangladesh lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first match — also at the…

Bangladesh survived a late onslaught by Faheem Ashraf and Ahmed Daniyal to pull off a narrow eight-run victory in the second T20I match on Tuesday, winning a first-ever series in the format against Pakistan. Ashraf hit an aggressive 32-ball 51 while debutant Daniyal smashed an 11-ball 17 but holed out off the second ball of the final over as Pakistan were all out for 125 in their chase of 134 to win in Dhaka. Earlier, Jaker Ali struck a 48-ball 55 as Bangladesh — sent in to bat — were bowled out for 133 in 20 overs, with Salman Mirza…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has criticised the pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, calling it “unacceptable” for international cricket after his side was bowled out for just 110 in the first T20I against Bangladesh. While Hesson admitted that Pakistan’s batters had misread the conditions, he emphasised that the pitch did not meet the standards expected for international play.  “It is not ideal for anybody,” he said. “Teams are preparing for the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup, and this pitch is simply not acceptable,” Hesson continued. Pakistan’s collapse was swift, with the…

CNN  —  The Tour de France’s reputation precedes it. Even if you’ve never seen a bike race or struggle to name a professional rider, the most casual sports fan is aware of just how physically and mentally demanding the event can be. After 23 days on the road and well over 3,000 km (roughly 1,870 miles) cycled mostly around France, there are often just a handful of seconds separating the final podium finishers. While the route changes each year, the 2025 iteration of the Tour follows tradition by being composed of 21 total stages. For this year’s riders, though, Stage…

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE T20 The last edition in the CLT20 took place in 2014 which was won by CSK © Getty The Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) is set for a comeback – and its second incarnation will be bigger and better. Members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), who met recently in Singapore on the sidelines of the ICC Annual Conference, took a formal decision to revive the tournament featuring franchises of domestic Twenty20 leagues of different countries. If all goes according to the plan, the league may restart as early as next year. Cricbuzz understands that the international boards will…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL England has been granted the hosting rights for the next three ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals, dealing a blow to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who had hoped to host the prestigious event in India starting from 2027. The decision, which was confirmed at the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore, follows months of deliberation. England’s successful track record in hosting previous WTC finals was a key factor in the outcome, with the country set to host the 2027, 2029, and 2031 finals. While the BCCI, led by former secretary Jay Shah,…

CNN  —  Tennessee quarterback Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery, keeping him from competing for playing time in his third season with the Titans. The Titans announced Monday that Levis made his decision after consulting with doctors and his representatives. The Titans report Tuesday for training camp. “We support his decision to focus on his long-term health,” the Titans said in a statement. “He approached the offseason with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader. We remain confident in his full recovery.” Will Levis to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Story: https://t.co/oEXz8RbqKN pic.twitter.com/i6cPHBuzMt— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) July 21, 2025…