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Bangladesh faces one of its tough overseas assignments as they prepare for a two-Test series against Australia. The opening Test begins at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on 13 August 2026, followed by the second Test at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay from 22–26 August. This tour marks Bangladesh's first red-ball visit to Australia…

India women's cricket team star batter Jemimah Rodrigues has suffered a hamstring injury while playing in the United Kingdom. The injury occurred while she was representing Southern Brave in the ongoing Women's Hundred competition. The setback has forced Rodrigues to withdraw from the remainder of The Hundred. More importantly, her injury has created sudden uncertainty…

Pakistan’s three-Test tour of England marks a pivotal fixture in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 calendar. Scheduled across iconic English venues, the series carries high stakes for both teams in the global WTC points race. The tour opens at Headingley in Leeds on August 19, followed by the second Test at Lord's on August…

Several former Pakistan cricketers face potential two-year bans after taking part in an unauthorized T20 tournament in Lusaka, Zambia. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a stern warning after learning that players participated in the Asian Legends League without obtaining mandatory clearance. The governing body confirmed that the event was neither sanctioned by the local…

Afghanistan secured direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup after defeating Ireland by three wickets in the third One Day International (ODI). The hard-fought victory at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast gave Afghanistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Having won the second ODI by 92 runs following…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former South African first-class cricketer and experienced coach Michael Smith as the new batting coach for the Pakistan men's cricket team. Smith joins the national setup on a two-year contract, taking responsibility across both red-ball and white-ball formats. The 46-year-old coach officially begins his tenure ahead of Pakistan's…

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has earned his maiden call-up to the senior Indian Test team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the 29-year-old seamer has been named as the replacement for pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Bumrah has…

Abdullah Shafique produced a masterclass in patient red-ball batting to put Pakistan in a commanding position on Day 2 of the second Test against the West Indies. Playing at the historic Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the opener anchored Pakistan's first innings with a brilliant unbeaten 107. At stumps, Pakistan reached 266/2…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned United States cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy from all forms of cricket for eight years. An independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal found the 26-year-old guilty of breaching three separate counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The charges stem from corrupt activities linked to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament in the…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially reappointed Joe Root as England’s full-time Test captain. Root steps back into the leadership role following the shock international retirement of Ben Stokes. Facing a crucial transition period, the ECB turned to the nation's most experienced red-ball leader to restore stability and tactical consistency to the…

Pakistan's experienced top-order batter Shan Masood etched his name into the record books on Day 3 of the opening Test against the West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. In a gritty and technically refined performance, the 36-year-old became the first player in international cricket history to score a Test century…

India completed a dominant 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe with a convincing 35-run victory in the third and final match at the Harare Sports Club. Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi led the charge, cementing his status as one of international cricket's most thrilling young talents. Defending 192/5, India's bowling unit, led by fast bowler…