The Nepal cricket team secured qualification for the 2027 Men’s Asia Cup after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 44 runs in the final of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026. The decisive final was played on 12 September 2026 at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Having won the toss and elected to…

Pakistan debutant Razaullah Khan produced an extraordinary individual display on his Test debut during the third Test against England at Edgbaston, which began on September 9, 2026. The 21-year-old right-arm fast bowler first claimed the wicket of England captain Joe Root before producing a record-equalling lower-order counterattack with the bat. Coming into the side following…

Pakistan have dropped to ninth place in the latest ICC Men's Test Team Rankings, reaching their lowest-ever position in the history of the official ICC Test rankings. The fall comes after a 3-0 series whitewash against England, culminating in an eight-wicket defeat at Edgbaston. The series defeat reduced Pakistan's rating points from 75 to 71.…

Australian batting star Steve Smith has raised fresh questions over his Test future after revealing he is uncertain whether he will participate in the 2027 Ashes tour of England. Speaking in a recent interview, the 37-year-old explained that he is taking his career on a strict series-by-series basis rather than looking years ahead. Indiatimes+ 1…

The India women cricket team reasserted their dominance over continental cricket with a comprehensive 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 13 September 2026. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, India posted a formidable 183/5 in 20 overs before bowling out…

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana produced a historic batting performance at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, smashing a breathtaking 124 off 64 balls against Hong Kong, China in the Women's Asia Cup 2026. The milestone-laden innings propelled her to the top of women's international cricket's all-time run-scoring chart, surpassing former India captain Mithali Raj. Entering the…

The third and final Test of the Pakistan tour of England 2026 begins on 9 September 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. For the host nation, the fixture offers an opportunity to complete a clean sweep. For the visitors, the match represents a high-stakes effort to halt a damaging run of form and avoid a 3-0 series…

In one of the most unexpected management moves in recent English cricket history, Kevin Pietersen has officially returned to the England national setup. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on 7 September 2026 that the former captain has been appointed as a Specialist Mentor for England Men's white-ball teams. Pietersen’s appointment marks a…

The high-stakes India vs Pakistan women cricket clash at the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 turned into a masterclass of spin bowling as the India women cricket team thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 5 September 2026. India dominated every phase of the match. After Pakistan opted to…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a 15-month ban on UAE batter Asif Khan following an anti-doping violation. The 36-year-old admitted to breaching Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code after his sample—collected during an out-of-competition test on September 8, 2025—contained a metabolite of mesterolone. The sanction was finalized through a Case Resolution Agreement…

Marnus Labuschagne has been left out of Australia's 17-member One Day International (ODI) squad for the upcoming tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa. The decision by the National Selection Panel has raised questions about the 32-year-old batter's long-term future in Australia's 50-over plans as preparations intensify for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. However,…