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ZIMBABWE T20I TRI-SERIES Zimbabwe need a win to stay in contention for the final [File photo] © Getty It’s not difficult to see why tri-series are a rarity in the modern game. They don’t come freighted with the potential for drama inherent in a bilateral rubber, with its narrative of match-ups and the shadow of what happened in the last game. They also don’t have the allure of the unknown that is the magic of a World Cup – they beat this side, but what might they do against that side? A tri-series has neither of those attractions. It is…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former captain and wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed has been replaced in the Pakistan Champions squad for the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, which began on Friday. The squad announcement came just hours before Pakistan Champions kicked off their campaign against England Champions at Edgbaston. Team owner Kamil Khan revealed the final squad, with Kamran Akmal replacing Sarfaraz Ahmed at the last moment, while Fawad Alam was a surprise inclusion in the middle order. Earlier this year, the franchise had officially confirmed Sarfaraz as part of their WCL squad, even sharing a video on social media…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan Champions kicked off their World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 campaign with a close five-run win over England Champions at Edgbaston on Friday, thanks to a solid half-century from Mohammad Hafeez and a disciplined bowling effort. Batting first, Pakistan Champions posted 160/9 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat by England skipper Eoin Morgan. Despite a shaky start that saw both openers — Sharjeel Khan (12) and Kamran Akmal (6) — dismissed early, Hafeez held the innings together with a composed 34-ball 54, which included eight fours. Umar Amin was run out…
Sophie Ecclestone and Amy Jones led the way with ball and bat as England won a rain-affected second women’s ODI at Lord’s to level their three-match series with India.Ecclestone took 3-27 to help restrict India to 143-8 in a match originally reduced to 29 overs a side after heavy rain and a damp outfield had delayed play by four hours. In reply, England reached their revised target of 115 in 24 overs with 18 balls to spare as Jones’ unbeaten 46 off 57 balls steered them to 116-2. Tammy Beaumont’s 34 off 35 had helped the hosts get off to…
Sophie Ecclestone and Amy Jones led the way with ball and bat as England won a rain-affected second women’s ODI at Lord’s to level their three-match series with India.Ecclestone took 3-27 to help restrict India to 143-8 in a match originally reduced to 29 overs a side after heavy rain and a damp outfield had delayed play by four hours. In reply, England reached their revised target of 115 in 24 overs with 18 balls to spare as Jones’ unbeaten 46 off 57 balls steered them to 116-2. Tammy Beaumont’s 34 off 35 had helped the hosts get off to…
Charlie Dean has said winning their ODI series against India would give England “great momentum” heading into the World Cup.England lost the preceding T20 series against India but have an opportunity to win the ODI series after taking it to a decider, live on Sky Sports on Tuesday at Chester-le-Street. The ODI series will be England’s last chance to impress on the international stage before September’s warm-up games in the run-up to the 50-over World Cup, which takes place in India and Sri Lanka, with Australia the defending champions having won their seventh title in 2022.”I think it is massively…
Heavy rain and a wet outfield have delayed the start of play in the second women’s ODI at Lord’s between England and India. Play was due to get under way at 11am with India holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series following a four-wicket win at Southampton on Wednesday. The cut-off time to fit in a 20-over-per-side match is 4.08pm.Charlotte Edwards’ England side will be looking for a victory to both level the series and boost their confidence ahead of the Women’s World Cup in India in October.India’s win in the first ODI follows their 3-2 victory in the T20…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Azhar Mahmood’s contract has become a major hurdle for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), as terminating him before the end of the agreement would require paying him six months’ salary. As a result, he has been appointed interim head coach of the Test team. According to details, Azhar Mahmood was recently appointed by PCB as the interim coach of the red-ball (Test) team. The official press release had stated that he would continue until the completion of his contract. However, sources indicate that the situation is more complicated than it appears. Reportedly, PCB’s white ball head…
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Ruturaj Gaikwad hasn’t been in action in over three months now © Getty Yorkshire have been handed a blow after their overseas signing Ruturaj Gaikwad backed out of his deal due to personal reasons. While the exact reasons haven’t been revealed, Gaikwad was supposed to join the squad ahead of their next clash against defending champions Surrey. The 28-year-old was then due to play the remaining Championship fixtures and was also signed to play the One-Day cup in his maiden stint in county cricket. Yorkshire are currently languishing in the 8th spot in the Championship table and working…
AFGHANISTAN VS BANGLADESH, 2025 The two teams were supposed to clash immediately after the T20 World Cup. © AFP The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) are in discussions to play a white-ball series in October. Cricbuzz understands that the series comprised with three ODIs and as many T20Is is likely to be played from the first half of October in Dubai considering both teams have international assignments in the second part of the month with Bangladesh set to host West Indies at their own backyard for a full-fledged series whereas Afghanistan have a tour of…