The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday made it mandatory for all centrally-contracted and international players to play at least one domestic event during the season when free from national commitments. The PCB felt that the only way to improve the quality of players was to make the domestic structure more competitive. PCB Chairman Mohsin…
Mousley to Jurel, pushed to cover for a couple. Six!! Shorter in length, lofted over square leg for six. 200 up for India A. Four!! Full on off, driven uppishly through the covers for a boundary. Six!! A huge slog sweep for six by Reddy, comfortably clears the boundary at long on. Four!! Mousley goes…
South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on Monday. Klaasen took to social media to make the announcement. “It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket,” Klaasen posted on Instagram. “It took me a long time to…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that the upcoming edition of the eight-team women’s ODI World Cup will take place from September 30 to November 2 across five venues in India and Sri Lanka. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam), and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo) are…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the dates and venues for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, which will run from September 30 until November 2 in five venues across India and Sri Lanka. The eight-team tournament will be played on at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Holkar Stadium…
ICC on Monday announced Edgbaston as the host for the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with England women kicking off the tournament on June 12. The ticket pre-sale window opens on June 12, 2025. Tickets for the opening game will start at £15 for adults and £5 for juniors The…
History beckons as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings attempt to break new ground in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Now into the 18th edition of the IPL, the wait for a maiden title has been long and painful for RCB and PBKS. A glorious new chapter will be written at the Narendra Modi Stadium for one…
After securing the win against Mumbai Indians in the IPL Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer walked off without much celebration. Shreyas, who played out of his skin to guide PBKS home, shifted his focus immediately to the next task – the grand final on Tuesday. “After the win over…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans are a patient and loyal lot. 17 IPL editions have gone without the ultimate prize, but the support base has remained hopeful and enthusiastic. Expectations are high as RCB hopes to break the jinx on Tuesday, even if skipper Rajat Patidar strived to keep a calm demeanour. “No one can deny…
As India gears up for the five-match Test series in England starting later this month, Australian legend Glenn McGrath feels India’s pace attack needs to step up and help reduce the burden on spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. “Bumrah looks like he’s back to full fitness. He is a class bowler, there’s no doubt about that. But…
