Pakistan left-arm spinner Ali Usman etched his name into the record books by picking up his maiden Test five-wicket haul against England in the opening Test at Headingley. The 33-year-old slow left-arm orthodox bowler finished with figures of 5 for 92 in 24 overs. Usman's performance made him the first visiting spinner since Australia's Ashley…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has dropped fast bowler Brydon Carse from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an off-field incident in Derby. The ECB officially referred the matter to the independent Cricket Regulator to review the events of the weekend. Carse will remain unavailable for selection while the Cricket…

Sri Lankan all-rounder Sonal Dinusha registered his maiden Test century on Day 3 of the opening Test match against India at the Galle International Stadium. Facing a mounting Indian total, the 25-year-old left-hander produced a resilient batting performance under immense pressure. Dinusha's landmark knock rescued Sri Lanka after the hosts slumped to 90/5 during their…

The Indian men's cricket team crossed an extraordinary threshold in its sporting history by playing its 600th Test match. Taking the field against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on August 15, 2026, India became only the third nation in international cricket history—and the first Asian team—to reach the 600-Test mark. YouTube The landmark…

August 18, 2026, marks 18 years since Virat Kohli made his debut for India. Over nearly two decades, the Delhi batter has evolved from a young prospect into one of the most prolific players in modern cricket. His career features high consistency, elite fitness standards, and major match-winning performances across formats. ICC From Dambulla Debut…

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has provided his side with a major fitness scare just days ahead of the opening Test match against England. The star batter suffered an injury blow to his right hand during Pakistan's warm-up fixture against the Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI in Beckenham. The incident forced Babar to retire…

Bangladesh achieved one of the most remarkable milestones in international cricket history by securing their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. In a dominant performance at TIO Stadium (Marrara Stadium) in Darwin, the visiting Bangladesh team defeated Australia by nine wickets on Day 4 of the first Test. The landmark victory represents the biggest achievement…

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…