Weatherald earns maiden call-up as Konstas dropped for Ashes opener
Australia have dropped young batter Sam Konstas and handed Tasmania opener Jake Weatherald his first international call-up for the opening Ashes Test against England. The 15-man squad, led by Steven Smith in Pat Cummins’ absence, offers flexibility with both Cameron Green and Beau Webster included as allrounders. Marnus Labuschagne returns after a prolific start to […]
Northern Superchargers rebrand as Sunrisers Leeds after £100 Million takeover
Northern Superchargers have officially been renamed Sunrisers Leeds following their £100 million takeover by India’s Sun Group, marking the first of three expected rebrands in The Hundred ahead of the 2026 season. The Chennai-based media conglomerate, which also owns Sunrisers Hyderabad and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, now holds 100% ownership after purchasing Yorkshire’s 51% stake and […]
Mahmudul Hasan Joy returns to Bangladesh Test squad for Ireland series
Bangladesh have recalled Mahmudul Hasan Joy to their 15-man Test squad for the upcoming two-match home series against Ireland. The 23-year-old top-order batter earned his comeback after impressive performances in the National Cricket League, including scores of 127 and 51 for Chattogram Division. Joy, who played 18 Tests since his debut in 2021, had lost […]