SLC urges players to stay in Pakistan despite safety concerns
• Several national team members requested to return home from Pakistan citing safety fears. • SLC assured safety measures in coordination with PCB and authorities. • Players instructed to continue the tour as scheduled. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that some players currently touring Pakistan have expressed a desire to return home due to safety […]
Mahmudul’s 169* powers Bangladesh to commanding lead
Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s career-best, unbeaten 169, put Bangladesh in complete control on Day 2 of the Sylhet Test against Ireland. The hosts closed at 338 for 1, holding a 52-run lead after Ireland were dismissed for 286 earlier in the day. Opening with Shadman Islam, Mahmudul added 168 for the first wicket before continuing his […]
Taijul, Mahmud clean up tail as Ireland fold for 286
Bangladesh wrapped up Ireland’s first innings for 286 early on the second morning in Sylhet, with Taijul Islam and Hasan Mahmud striking swiftly to end the visitors’ resistance. Taijul trapped Matthew Humphreys lbw for a duck in just the second over of the day, before Mahmud bowled Barry McCarthy for 31 to finish the innings. […]
India–South Africa Guwahati Test to feature unusual tea-before-lunch schedule
According to reports, the second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati will feature an unusual scheduling change, with players taking tea before lunch. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the decision due to Guwahati’s early sunset and fast-fading evening light. The Test, starting November 22, marks Guwahati’s debut as […]
Wareham leads from the front as Renegades secure back-to-back wins
Stand-in skipper Georgia Wareham produced another all-round masterclass as the Melbourne Renegades defeated Sydney Thunder by four wickets at Junction Oval, making it two wins in a row in the WBBL. After taking 2 for 25 to restrict Thunder to 148 for 7, Wareham guided her side home with a brilliant58 off just 32 balls. […]
Agha, Rauf shine as Pakistan edge Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi thriller
Salman Agha’s masterful unbeaten 105 and Haris Rauf’s fiery 4-wicket haul powered Pakistan to a nail-biting six-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Rawalpindi. After being reduced to 95 for 4, Pakistan recovered strongly through a 138-run partnership between Agha and Hussain Talat, who made a gritty 62. Mohammad Nawaz added late […]