The Latest Breaking News on International Cricket

Fit-again Rashid Khan named in Afghanistan squad for Pakistan ODIs

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan on Sunday. The series holds significance as it marks the first-ever bilateral series between the two nations and will take place in Sri Lanka.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2023

'Don't write off the Indian team': Mohammad Kaif requests cricket fans

NEW DELHI: Former India player Mohammad Kaif has come out in full support of the Indian team as he urged ardent cricket fans to show unity instead of being divided by their individual choice of players ahead of big-ticket Asia Cup and ODI World Cup tournaments.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2023

Noor Ahmed makes return to Afghanistan side for ODI series against Sri Lanka

Afghanistan named 18-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Pakistan that will be played in Sri Lanka, with young spinner Noor Ahmed set to make a comeback into the side ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India later this year from October 5 to November 19…

Dynamite News · Aug 6, 2023

From playboy cricketer to populist politician: how Imran Khan’s promises to Pakistan fell away

He called on his team to ‘fight like tigers’ to win the World Cup. Now facing jail, does he have it in him to pull off yet another comeback?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

When Musharraf told Lakshmipathy Balaji: 'You are a great soldier... I salute your spirit'

NEW DELHI: Lakshmipathy Balaji turned out to be the cynosure of all eyes during the Indian cricket team's tour of Pakistan in 2004 with his on-field exploits so much so that the then president Gen Pervez Musharraf saluted his spirit and hailed him as a great soldier fighting bravely for…

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2023

2nd T20I: India aim for improved death overs batting keeping workload in mind

India's IPL stars look to restore parity vs West Indies in 2nd T20I. Duo of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav seek to put improved batting show.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: India eye improved batting performance to bounce back

NEW DELHI: When India's most sought-after IPL stars face a quality West Indies side in the second T20 International of the five-match series at Providence in Guyana on Sunday, they will have a reputation to preserve and parity to restore.

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2023

England batter Zak Crawley keen to test 'Bazball' approach in India next year

Crawley stated that England would be venturing into the unknown due to the surprise choice of destinations for the trip, but that they will be prepared for any challenge, whether the ball seams or spins.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Why did ‘Bazball’ fail to regain the Ashes?

Up against a great Australian side, England discovered that there is an essential limit to the competitive advantage ‘Bazball’ offers because it is an approach, for the most part, to batting. And it’s bowling that typically wins Test matches and series

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Matthew Wade insists players still keen to take part in The Hundred

There have been several high-profile pull-outs across the men’s and women’s tournaments this year.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023