IPL 2026: Squads set, strategies clear ahead of auction frenzy
As the countdown to the IPL 2026 auction begins, all ten franchises have finalised their retention lists and trades, setting the tone for what promises to be one of the most exciting player markets in recent years. With marquee names shifting teams and franchises carefully managing purse limits, the strategic choices made in the next […]
Afghanistan A edge Sri Lanka A in last-over thriller
Afghanistan A held their nerve to chase 171 and defeat Sri Lanka A by three wickets in a thrilling contest at Doha’s West End Park International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka A, after a shaky start that saw four early wickets fall, were rescued by quickfire contributions from Milan Rathnayake (41 off 19) and Nuwanidu Fernando (39 off 35), […]
Caoimhe Bray’s stunning Hat-Trick sinks Thunder in Sydney Derby
Sydney Sixers’ teenage sensation Caoimhe Bray delivered a night to remember, grabbing a sensational hat-trick to hand Sydney Thunder another painful defeat in the WBBL derby. Bray’s hat-trick came across two overs, capped by a superb diving catch from Erin Burns that sparked wild celebrations—even though the Sixers needed the ground announcer to confirm the […]
India tighten grip after 15-wicket mayhem at Eden Gardens
India closed in on a commanding victory after a chaotic second day at Eden Gardens, reducing South Africa to 93 for 7 in their second innings, with just a 63-run lead. On a pitch that deteriorated rapidly, 15 wickets tumbled in less than six hours as batters from both sides struggled to cope with sharp […]
ICC unveils Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy
The ICC has announced the launch of the inaugural Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, an eight-team global tournament aimed at accelerating the growth of women’s cricket. The competition will run from November 20 to 30 in Bangkok, featuring Thailand, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, UAE, Scotland, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda. The new event is part of a […]
Lee, Wyatt-Hodge fire as Hurricanes stay unbeaten and Heat stay winless
Hobart Hurricanes continued their dominant start to the WBBL season, powering to a 16-run DLS win over Brisbane Heat in Sydney. Lizelle Lee was the standout, smashing an unbeaten 59 off 45 balls to keep Hurricanes on top of the table and Heat rooted to the bottom. After rain shortened the innings to 12 overs, […]
TATA IPL 2026: Major player trades shake up the league
The build-up to the IPL 2026 Retention Deadline has delivered a flurry of high-impact trades, with franchises reshaping their cores ahead of the next season. Some of the league’s biggest names will suit up in new colours as teams prepare for another competitive cycle. Ravindra Jadeja headlines the moves, switching from Chennai Super Kings to […]
Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes opener as Australia’s injury crisis deepens
Australia have been dealt a major blow ahead of the Ashes opener in Perth, with Josh Hazlewood ruled out after follow-up scans confirmed a hamstring injury. The setback comes just three days after initial imaging cleared him during New South Wales’ Sheffield Shield clash at the SCG, raising fresh concerns over Australia’s pace stocks. Hazlewood […]
Mark Wood cleared after scare, set to train ahead of Ashes opener
Mark Wood has been cleared of a hamstring injury, easing England’s nerves just days before the first Ashes Test in Perth. The fast bowler left the field on Friday after feeling stiffness in his left hamstring during England’s warm-up match at Lilac Hill, prompting immediate scans. The ECB later confirmed that precautionary checks revealed no […]
Babar ends century drought as Pakistan seal series win in Rawalpindi
Babar Azam broke his two-year century drought in style, powering Pakistan to a dominant eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka and a 2-0 series lead in Rawalpindi. Chasing 289, Pakistan’s senior batters delivered a clinical, pressure-free display on a flat surface as they reached the target with 10 balls to spare. Babar’s unbeaten 102 off 119 […]