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WTC FINAL, 2025 Cummins also completed 300 Test wickets in the process. © AFP A fiery spell from Pat Cummins put Australia in a position of strength as South Africa collapsed in the post-lunch session on Day 2 of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. Resuming at 121/5, South Africa were skittled for 138, with Cummins returning figures of 6-28 to hand his side a valuable 74-run lead. Australia lost couple of wickets in their second innings, both to Kagiso Rabada, but they reached 32/2 at Tea, stretching the lead to 106. The second session got underway after a…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has completed internal discussions regarding the white-ball squads for upcoming international assignments, sources confirmed on Wednesday. According to insiders, the PCB is waiting for a response from the West Indies Cricket Board (CWI) on a proposal to convert the three-match ODI series into T20 Internationals (T20Is). If approved, the board is expected to announce a joint T20 squad for both the Bangladesh and West Indies series. Sources said that the PCB is hopeful the CWI will agree to the proposed change, as the switch would align better with preparations for the…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has thrown his full support behind senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, urging fans and critics alike to trust their abilities in the T20 format. Speaking in a recent interview with a local sports platform, Imad highlighted the need for adaptability and a fresh mindset in modern T20 cricket, especially for experienced players like Babar and Rizwan. “Simple is that — that should be the message. If they are willing to change, if they want to play, I’m happy for them because they are such big players, such big names…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Australia’s veteran batter Steve Smith made history with a determined half-century on the opening day of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final against South Africa at Lord’s on Wednesday. Coming in at a tense moment when Australia were struggling at 16 for 2, Smith held his ground and guided his team through a difficult phase. The 36-year-old scored 66 runs from 112 balls in testing conditions, anchoring the innings with patience and class. Smith’s knock marked his seventh fifty-plus score in ICC knockout matches, allowing him to surpass legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar, who…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed that only one change has been made to the national men’s selection committee, which otherwise remains ‘intact’. In an official statement, the board clarified that data analyst Hassan Cheema has been replaced by Usman Hashmi, who will assist the selection committee but will not have any voting rights during team selection. “The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the national selection committee remains intact,” the statement read. A PCB spokesperson added, “The Board has only replaced the data analyst, who will have no voting right during team…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL South Africa showed character and composure on Day Two of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023–25 final at Lord’s, recovering well after a top-order collapse on the opening day. Resuming at 43/4 in 22 overs, the Proteas were boosted by a steady partnership between captain Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham. The pair added 64 runs for the fifth wicket, showing patience and determination against Australia’s strong pace attack. Bavuma played a calm and responsible knock, scoring 36 off 84 deliveries, while Bedingham provided solid support at the other end. Together, they helped South Africa move…
BANGLADESH TOUR OF SRI LANKA, 2025 Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed hope that the team will do well in the upcoming cycle of the World Test Championship © BCB Speaking ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which will get underway in Galle from June 12, Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed hope that the team will do well in the upcoming cycle of the World Test Championship. Bangladesh finished with a solitary victory in the 2021-23 cycle while they fared better in the 2023-25 edition, registering four wins. That Bangladesh’s four victories all came overseas is something that…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL South Africa were reeling on 43-4 at stumps on the first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Wednesday after dismissing defending champions Australia for 212. Seamer Kagiso Rabada took 5-51 as South Africa’s bowling unit made a strong start to the match but their inexperienced batting line-up came under fire as soon as they began their reply. Australia’s fast bowling attack proved as fearsome as anything South Africa had to offer and by the close of play they were firmly in command. “I think we’re in a good spot. We’ve probably had…
BIG DECISION The victory celebrations of RCB’s maiden IPL title took a tragic turn when a stampede situation led to 11 deaths © Getty The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to formulate guidelines for post-IPL victory celebrations. The move comes in the wake of the recent Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrations in Bengaluru, which turned tragic, resulting in the deaths of 11 fans and injuries to many others. The BCCI has scheduled a meeting of its Apex Council for Saturday (June 14), to finalise the upcoming domestic season and the itinerary for next year’s home…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Ben Duckett starred with a blistering 84 from just 46 balls as England wrapped up a T20I series sweep of the West Indies with a 37-run victory on Tuesday. England opener Duckett blasted 10 fours and two sixes as he set a frenetic pace in the hosts’ score of 248-3 from 20 overs in Southampton. Rovman Powell’s unbeaten 79 was a defiant response from the West Indies, but they still fell short, finishing on 211-8 as England white-ball captain Harry Brook made it six successive victories to start his reign. “It was a great pitch to…