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OPENING UP Jahanara Alam opened up about the mental toll of the 2024 World Cup and why she stepped away from international cricket © Getty Former Bangladesh captain Jahanara Alam revealed that she experienced a mental breakdown during the 2024 T20 World Cup in the UAE, a period when she felt like an outsider within the team environment. The emotional turmoil, she said, ultimately forced her to take a break from international cricket. In a candid conversation with Cricbuzz, Jahanara recounted the distressing events that led to her decision, including an incident during the tournament where she alleged a junior…

Jofra Archer took one wicket while all-rounder Danial Ibrahim notched an unbeaten 121 as Sussex drew at Durham after declaring on 322-6 in the Division One of the Rothesay County Championship.The visitors had resumed play on 111-4 with a lead of 145 and successfully slowed the game down despite probing bowling from Matthew Potts (2-44) and Ben Raine (2-60). Potts came closest to making a breakthrough when Ollie Robinson dropped John Simpson (85) on 77, as the teams remained lodged in mid-table.Nottinghamshire stayed top of the table but their lead is now just two points after the draw with Yorkshire…

INDIA TOUR OF ENGLAND, 2025 India may have lost the Headingley Test, but Pant’s brilliance shone through as he scored centuries in both innings © AFP Greg Chappell believes Rishabh Pant is redefining the way cricket is played, with a batting approach that breaks away from conventional norms. “…and he’s a match-winner,” Chappell gushed, adding, “very nearly made the difference in that game (at Headingley),” the former India coach said. India may have lost the Headingley Test, but Pant’s brilliance shone through as he scored centuries in both innings – a rare feat that underlined his game-changing ability. “The beauty…

BANGLADESH TOUR OF SRI LANKA, 2025 Shadman top-scored for Bangladesh with 46 on a rain-hit opening day © AFP Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has defended his team’s batting unit after an average performance on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Despite several batters getting starts, none managed to convert them into big scores owing to poor shot selection as Bangladesh closed out a rain-interrupted opening day. Shadman top-scored with 46 and while most of their other batters got starts – Mominul Haque (21), Mushfiqur Rahim (35), Litton Kumar Das (34), Mehidy Hasan (31) – and looking set…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled its home international schedule for the 2025–26 season, featuring 46 days of competitive cricket across nine venues. The season will see visits from some of the world’s top cricketing nations, including Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies. The men’s team, the Black Caps, will begin their home campaign in October with a three-match T20I series against Australia, all set to be played in Mount Maunganui. Later that month, England will arrive in New Zealand for a white-ball series, which includes three T20Is and three ODIs spread across Christchurch,…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, set to take place in July at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. As per the details shared, the Pakistan men’s team will travel to Bangladesh on 16 July to begin their tour. The series will see both sides compete in three back-to-back T20 Internationals, with all matches scheduled to start at 6:00 PM local time (5:00 PM PST). This series marks Pakistan’s return to international action following a brief break and will be crucial…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA) are currently in talks to organise series between their A teams, Under-19 squads, and women’s sides, sources revealed on Wednesday. According to insiders, the recent improvement in relations between the two boards has opened doors for greater cricketing collaboration. Discussions around future series for junior and women’s teams are reportedly progressing well. The PCB’s High-Performance Centre has identified Australia as a key partner for bilateral development programs, with the aim of improving player pathways and exposure through regular international tours. Sources further stated that the growing trust…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan’s presence in the latest ICC Test rankings witnessed mixed results as middle-order batter Saud Shakeel slipped two spots to 10th in the batting chart, while spinner Nauman Ali retained his impressive fourth-place ranking among bowlers. Shakeel, who had been the only Pakistani batter in the top 10, now finds himself on the edge of falling out of the elite group. Despite the drop, he continues to be Pakistan’s highest-ranked Test batter. Mohammad Rizwan, meanwhile, remained steady at 16th. In the bowling rankings, Noman Ali once again stood tall as Pakistan’s top representative. The left-arm spinner…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, and Haris Rauf will be seen playing against each other during the Australian summer and thus, it is safe to say that a lot of people from Pakistan would be excited for the BBL 2025/26. As Brisbane Heat managed to pick Afridi, their head coach, Johan Botha, seemed very pleased to have the star pacer in his side. The former South African captain himself has been a part of various T20 leagues including the Pakistan Super League (PSL), and has an impressive CV as a T20 player.…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL England’s remarkable five-wicket win over India in the opening Test of the five-match series at Headingley produced not only high drama but also a host of historic milestones. Chasing 371 in the fourth innings — their second-highest successful chase in Test history — England delivered a commanding performance, led by Ben Duckett’s stunning 149 and Joe Root’s unbeaten 53, to seal a memorable result. England chased down 371 in the fourth innings, which is their second-highest successful chase in Test cricket and the second-largest against India. The record for the highest chase against India still belongs…