Australia close in on the Urn as England’s Ashes hopes melt in Adelaide
Australia moved to the brink of retaining the Ashes as England’s resistance crumbled again on a scorching day two in Adelaide, leaving the visitors 158 runs adrift with just two first-innings wickets in hand. Ben Stokes fought a lone, defiant battle with an unbeaten 45 from 151 balls, but England’s fragile batting was once more […]
Latham and Conway rewrite history as New Zealand dominate West Indies on Day 1
Devon Conway and Tom Latham put on a batting masterclass on day one of the third Test as New Zealand completely dominated West Indies, finishing on 334 for 1 after the opening day at the Bay Oval. The opening duo broke the World Test Championship record for the highest first-wicket partnership, eclipsing the 317-run stand […]
Nathan Lyon becomes second-highest Australian test wicket-taker with early Adelaide double
Nathan Lyon marked his return to the Test side in emphatic fashion, claiming two wickets in his first over of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval to surpass Glenn McGrath and become Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests. The offspinner, who was left out for Brisbane’s clash, needed just six balls to make his mark. […]
Pakistan announce squad for U19 World Cup 2026
Pakistan U19 have confirmed their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, set to be played across Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February 2026. Farhan Yousaf, the 19-year-old middle-order batter, will continue to lead the side, maintaining continuity from the team that reached the semi-finals of the previous […]
Joshua Dorne to Captain West Indies at U19 World Cup 2026
Top-order batter Joshua Dorne will lead the West Indies at the Men’s Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, with allrounder Jonathan Van Lange named as his deputy. The 15-member squad also features Jewel Andrew, a 19-year-old batter who has already represented the senior team in three ODIs and five T20Is. West Indies enter the […]
Fourth T20I abandoned in Lucknow; India set for series decider in Ahmedabad
Foggy conditions in Lucknow forced the abandonment of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa, leaving the series at 2-1 in India’s favour. With poor visibility proving a safety concern, no play was possible, delaying India’s chance to seal their 15th consecutive T20I series win. The decider is now scheduled for Friday in Ahmedabad, […]