Malhotra and George steer India into U-19 Asia Cup Final against Pakistan
Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George delivered composed, match-turning innings as India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a rain-reduced U-19 Asia Cup semi-final, setting up a blockbuster final against Pakistan on Sunday. India’s bowlers set the tone early, reducing Sri Lanka to 28 for 3. While captain Vimath Dinsara and Chamika Heenatigala fought back […]
Renshaw and Wildermuth rewrite history as Heat complete record BBL chase
In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Brisbane Heat pulled off the greatest chase in BBL history, overcoming Perth Scorchers’ 257 for 6 to finish 258 for 2 with a ball to spare at the Gabba. Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth produced centuries of remarkable intensity, combining for a record 212-run partnership, the highest in Big […]
Subhan and Minhas lead Pakistan into U-19 Asia Cup Final
Pakistan booked their place in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup with a dominant eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-reduced semi-final in Dubai. A brilliant bowling performance from Abdul Subhan set the tone, while Sameer Minhas’ composed innings ensured a comfortable chase. Bangladesh, invited to bat after Pakistan won the toss in the […]
Dasun Shanaka named Sri Lanka T20I Captain ahead of World Cup
Sri Lanka have appointed Dasun Shanaka as T20I captain until the conclusion of the forthcoming T20 World Cup, replacing Charith Asalanka in the leadership role. The decision comes under the new selection committee headed by Pramodya Wickramasinghe, who confirmed Shanaka’s leadership while announcing the preliminary 25-man squad for the tournament. Shanaka, who had previously captained […]
Head’s hometown century crushes England as Australia build massive lead
Travis Head continued his Adelaide dominance with a brilliant century to power Australia to a commanding position on the third day of the third Ashes Test. Head’s unbeaten 142, combined with Alex Carey’s 52*, saw the hosts reach 271 for 4 in their second innings, extending their lead over England to 356 runs and leaving […]
Siddle’s 3-for and Stoinis’ all-round brilliance launch Stars’ BBL campaign in style
Peter Siddle rolled back the years, and Marcus Stoinis finished the job as Melbourne Stars stunned, defending champions Hobart Hurricanes by eight wickets at the MCG to kick off their BBL season in emphatic fashion. The 41-year-old Siddle delivered a vintage spell of 3 for 30, strangling Hobart to a modest 158 for 9 after […]
King and Campbell defy New Zealand with century opening stand after Conway double-ton
West Indies produced a stirring response with the bat as Brandon King and John Campbell stitched together a fluent, unbeaten century opening stand, refusing to be overawed after New Zealand declared on a commanding 575 for 8 at Mount Maunganui. After Devon Conway’s monumental 227 and Tom Latham’s 137 laid the platform, Rachin Ravindra added […]
Ahmedabad set for series finale as India and South Africa seek strong finish
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the final act of a compelling South Africa tour of India, with pride and momentum on the line in the concluding T20I. While South Africa can no longer claim the series outright following the washout in Lucknow, a victory would allow them to share the honours and […]