Olly Riley to Captain Ireland at 2026 Under-19 World Cup
Ireland have announced Oliver Riley as captain for the 2026 Under-19 World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe, with fast bowler Reuben Wilson named vice-captain of the 15-member squad. The team will prepare with an eight-day camp in Potchefstroom, South Africa, before two warm-up matches in Windhoek against West Indies (January 10) and Tanzania (January 13). […]
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to lead Zimbabwe U-19 at home World Cup
Zimbabwe Under-19 captain Simbarashe Mudzengerere will lead a 15-member squad in the Men’s U-19 World Cup, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, from January 15 to February 6. Mudzengerere, a right-hand batter and medium pacer, has captained the side since making his debut against Ireland in April, contributing 37 runs and taking 1 for 28 in […]
Teen stars Kamalini and Vaishnavi earn first India call-ups for Sri Lanka T20Is
India have injected fresh teenage firepower into their squad as G Kamalini and Vaishnavi Sharma receive their maiden call-ups for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. The selectors have left out Radha Yadav, Yastika Bhatia, and Sayali Satghare, all of whom were part of the squad that faced England. Kamalini, just 17, continues […]
Babar Azam arrives in Sydney as ‘Babaristan’ sells out ahead of Sixers debut
Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has touched down in Sydney ahead of the Sydney Sixers’ opening BBL clash against the Perth Scorchers this Sunday, triggering massive excitement among fans worldwide. After a gruelling 26-hour flight, Babar said he was eager to don the Magenta and take on the Scorchers on Perth’s famous fast wicket. His […]
Hardik stars as India crush South Africa by 101 runs in T20I opener
India powered to a massive 101-run win over South Africa in the first T20I of their home series, with Hardik Pandya smashing a brisk 59* off 28 to guide India to 175 for 6 and the bowlers skittling the visitors for just 74, their lowest T20I total ever. The match began on a tricky, dewy […]