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AUSTRALIA TOUR OF WEST INDIES, 2025 Andre Russell is set to retire from international cricket © Getty West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell is set to retire from international cricket. Cricbuzz understands that Russell, who has been named in the T20I squad for the series against Australia, will play the first two matches at Sabina Park in his home nation – Jamaica. It is understood that he will not travel to St. Kitts and Nevis for the remaining three matches of the series. The now 37-year-old Russell has made 84 appearances in T20Is for the West Indies with 1078 runs and…
England have been left in must-win territory to avoid successive series defeats after India claimed a four-wicket victory in the first Women’s ODI in Southampton.Looking to bounce back from a 3-2 defeat in the T20 series, England set India 259 for victory at the Utilita Bowl, as birthday girl Sophia Dunkley top-scored with 83 off 92 balls to lead the hosts’ recovery from 20-2 and 97-4 as they reached 258-6 after 50 overs. First ODI summary – India win by four wickets England 258-6 in 50 overs: Sophia Dunkley (83 off 92), Alive Davidson-Richards (53 off 73); Sneh Rana (2-31)…
TRI-SERIES IN ZIMBABWE Jacob Duffy picked up three wickets for New Zealand © Getty Tim Robinson and debutant Bevon Jacobs led a rescue act with an unbroken 103-run stand for the sixth wicket before New Zealand’s bowlers came up with a collective effort to power their side to a 21-run win against South Africa in the second match of the T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe. Having lost half their side inside the first 10 overs, Robinson (75* off 57) and Jacobs (44* off 30) led a fine rearguard that helped New Zealand finish with 173 for 5. In reply, South Africa…
PAKISTAN TOUR OF WEST INDIES, 2025 Pakistan’s position is to play as many Twenty20 Internationals as possible, primarily in view of the T20 World Cup next year © Getty Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appear to be locked in a scheduling conflict over next month’s white-ball series in the United States and the Caribbean. It has been learned that the Pakistan team is insisting on changing the Caribbean leg of the tour and may reportedly consider options if the schedule is not revised by the West Indies board. The teams are scheduled to play three…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan batters Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub have made significant progress in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings, while England’s Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot in the batting charts following his side’s win over India in the third Test at Lord’s. Saud Shakeel has climbed one place to reach 12th position in the Test batting rankings, now holding 739 rating points. Meanwhile, Saim Ayub sitting at joint-83rd with South Africa’s Marco Jansen and fellow Pakistan player Aamer Jamal, all three sharing 352 points. Among other Pakistani batters, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have held…
England have to decide whether they will opt for batting or bowling depth, says Sky Sports’ Mark Butcher after the hosts fell to a four-wicket defeat against India in the first one-day international on Wednesday.England posted 258-6 at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton after electing to bat first, with Sophia Dunkley top-scoring with 83 and Alice Davidson-Richards (53) also notching a half-century. In reply, India made a great start, but after Lauren Bell (1-40) and Sophie Ecclestone (1-34) removed their openers, England took control of the game. However, India’s Deepti Sharma (62no) and Amanjot Kaur (20no) led their side to…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed the dates for cricket’s return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, marking a historic comeback after 128 years. The men’s and women’s T20 competitions will run from July 12 to July 29, 2028, with all matches set to be played at the Pomona Fairplex, located around 50 kilometers from downtown Los Angeles. Cricket last featured at the Olympics in 1900, when Great Britain defeated France in a one-off match to win gold. The LA28 edition will be the second time the sport is included in the…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL England fined and docked points in third Test against India after being found guilty of maintaining a slow over rate during the match at Lord’s. The ICC penalised the team with a 10 percent match fee fine and a two-point deduction in the World Test Championship standings. The ICC confirmed that England were found to be two overs short of the required rate after considering time allowances. As per Article 16.11.2 of the WTC playing conditions, teams lose one championship point for every over they fall short. As a result, England’s points total dropped from 24…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL England secured a thrilling 22-run victory over India in the third Test at Lord’s to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The hard-fought win has brought major changes to the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table. The match saw both teams score identical first-innings totals of 387, keeping the contest balanced after three days. England were bowled out for just 192 in their second innings, setting India a target of 193. On day four, India ended on 58-4, with England gaining the upper hand. Day five began with a fiery spell…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday announced a Rs100 million grant for the Asia Cup Wheelchair Cricket Tournament in major support for sports involving persons with disabilities. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s House, aside from the Rs100m grant, Murad also announced an annual grant of Rs15 million for the Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Council (PWCC), along with a dedicated customised coaster (minibus) for the national wheelchair cricket team. PWCC is the governing body of wheelchair cricket in Pakistan and a founding member of the International Council of Wheelchair Cricket (ICWC). It focuses on providing sporting…