Ashes chaos in Perth: England seize control after 19-wicket opening day
Australia and England produced a breathtaking first day of Ashes cricket in Perth as 19 wickets tumbled in a whirlwind of pace, bounce, and drama, leaving the match wide open with England holding the edge. Australia ended a bruising day on 123 for 9, still trailing England’s 172 by 49 runs after a sensational fightback […]
Mahmudul & Shadman dominate as Bangladesh tighten grip in Mirpur
Bangladesh tightened their hold on the Mirpur Test as openers Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shadman Islam piled on a commanding second-innings stand after Taijul Islam’s four-for put Ireland on the back foot. Taijul delivered a milestone day, equalling Shakib Al Hasan’s record for the most Test wickets by a Bangladeshi with his 246th strike. Play […]
Kagiso Rabada ruled out of Guwahati Test with rib injury
South Africa have suffered another major blow as pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Guwahati, with his rib bone stress injury showing no significant improvement. Rabada, who also missed the Kolkata Test, will stay with the team for the match before immediately returning home to begin […]
Dane van Niekerk set for stunning International comeback after four years
Dane van Niekerk is officially back in South African colours, marking a sensational international return after more than four years away from the game. The former captain, who reversed her retirement in August, has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the home series against Ireland starting December 5. Van Niekerk had […]
Earthquake halts Bangladesh–Ireland Test for three minutes in Dhaka
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake briefly stopped play on the third morning of the Dhaka Test, sending players, officials, and spectators into panic as strong tremors hit parts of Bangladesh and India. Play was halted for three minutes when the quake struck around 10.38am local time, with the stands emptying rapidly and both teams rushing out […]
Kemar Roach, Kavem Hodge return as West Indies name squad for New Zealand Tests
West Indies have recalled veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach and allrounder Kavem Hodge for their three-Test tour of New Zealand in December, strengthening a squad hit by injuries to frontline quicks Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph. Roach, who last played a Test in January in Multan, brings invaluable experience with 85 caps to support an […]