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Babar Azam in press conference after 2nd Test against Pakistan© AFP Making a memorable comeback to the Pakistan cricket team, Sarfaraz Ahmed grabbed the opportunity given to him by both hands in the Test series against New Zealand. In what was his first Test series after 4 years, Sarfaraz emerged as Pakistan’s top-scoring batter and

Shahid Afridi could continue as chief selector after the home series against New Zealand while Mickey Arthur is expected to make a decision on whether to return as Pakistan’s head coach later this month. According to reliable sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Afridi, who is the interim chief selector, had initially only accepted

Suryakumar Yadav left everyone awestruck with his powerful century against Sri Lanka during the third T20I match in Rajkot on Saturday. The batter just took 51 balls to complete his unbeaten knock of 112 runs which was laced with nine sixes and seven fours. With this ton, the 32-year-old batter also brought up his third

Suryakumar Yadav speaking after 3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka© BCCI/Sportzpics Suryakumar Yadav wowed the world yet again by hitting his third T20I ton on Saturday, which came against Sri Lanka in Rajkot. Suryakumar stayed unbeaten on 112 off 51 balls. His innings included nine sixes and seven fours. However, the India batting sensation himself is

AUS vs SA, 3rd Test Day 5 Live: Focus on Pat Cummins as Australia eye whitewash.© AFP AUS vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Skipper Pat Cummins bowled a fiery spell on Saturday to give Australia an outside chance of winning the rain-hit third Test against South Africa, heading into the final day. After

Steve Smith had taken the catch at second slip which eventually got ruled out by third umpire.© Twitter Steve Smith took a superb catch in the ongoing third Test between Australia and South Africa in Sydney but his effort went in vain after the third umpire ruled out the catch. Josh Hazlewood bowled a good

3rd Test, Day 4 Live: The entire third day’s play was washed out by rain in Sydney.© AFP AUS vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Updates: Australia will resume play on Day 4 at 475/4 against South Africa in the ongoing third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This comes after the entire third day’s

Inzamam-ul-Haq feels that Babar Azam has silenced his critics with the bat.© AFP Despite a string of poor results, former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has backed skipper Babar Azam and the coaching staff. Pakistan failed to win a single Test match in 2022, and were whitewashed by England in a three-match Test series in December last

Head coach Rahul Dravid has called for patience as the Indian team goes through a rebuilding phase for the next cycle of the T20 World Cup and the youngsters in the side get some experience. Dravid felt inexperience was one of the main reasons for India’s 16-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second T20I

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday sacked the senior selection committee comprising former national selector Gagan Khoda, Mayank Sidhana and Anil Bhardwaj on the same day when the state team was decimated by Saurashtra in a Ranji Trophy group league game. Delhi senior team on Thursday slumped to an innings and 214

The simmering tension between India and Pakistan cricket boards was palpable after PCB chief Najam Sethi took a sarcastic jibe at BCCI secretary Jay Shah for “unilaterally announcing” the Asian Cricket Council’s two year calendar. On Thursday, Shah, in his capacity as ACC chairman announced the 2023 and 2024 itinerary on his twitter handle with

Steve Smith celebrates after scoring his 30th Test century Steve Smith went past Don Bradman as he slammed his 30th Test century during the ongoing third Test match between Australia and South Africa in Sydney. Smith piled on the misery on the Proteas even as left-handed opening batter Usman Khawaja stayed unbeaten on 195. Smith

Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 2 Live: South African players celebrate.© AFP Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 2 Live: South Africa strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday to prise Australia’s grip on the third Test in Sydney as rain plagued the

File image of Sanju Samson© AFP Indian cricket team wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been ruled out of the remainder of the 3-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Samson hurt his left knee while attempting to field a ball near the boundary ropes during the 1st T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. “He was taken

Star India cricketer Rishabh Pant’s further treatment will be taken care of by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and board secretary Jay Shah himself will keep a close eye on it, a Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) official on Wednesday. “Pant’s further treatment will be taken care by BCCI now.

Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test, Day 1 Live: Australia look to whitewash South Africa© AFP Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test, Day 1 Live Updates:After taking an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series, Australia will be facing South Africa in the third and final Test on Wednesday at Sydney Cricket Ground. The Pat

The BCCI on Tuesday invited bids to own and operate teams in the inaugural Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) scheduled for March. The inaugural season of the Women’s IPL is likely to be played from March 3 to 26, which will be followed by the men’s IPL. “Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah in action© AFP New Zealand ended their first innings on day 2 of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi, after being bowled out for 449. The visitors achieved this courtesy a 104-run last wicket stand between Matt Henry and Ajaz Patel. The day though had started well for the hosts