Mohammad Nazir, Former Pakistan Offspinner and Umpire, Passes Away at 78
Mohammad Nazir, the former Pakistan offspinner and umpire, has passed away in Lahore after a prolonged illness. He was 78. Known for his exceptional domestic career and impactful international performances, Nazir’s death marks the end of an era in…
Rohit Sharma to Join India Squad in Australia on November 24
India’s Test captain, Rohit Sharma, will join the Indian team in Australia on November 24 and is set to play in the two-day pink-ball tour game at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, starting November 30. This match, ahead of the Adelaide Test, will serve…
PCA Calls for More Player Welfare Changes as ECB Unveils 2025 T20 Blast Schedule
The Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) has reiterated concerns about player welfare following the ECB’s announcement of a revised schedule for the 2025 Vitality T20 Blast. While the ECB has reduced the number of back-to-back fixtures…
ECB Targets £350 Million Minimum for The Hundred Sale
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has set a target to raise at least £350 million through the sale of stakes in The Hundred, a target it expects to exceed “comfortably,” according to ECB chair Richard Thompson. The sale process, which…
Aaqib Javed Focuses on ODIs and Champions Trophy Ahead of Zimbabwe Tour
Pakistan’s newly-appointed interim white-ball coach, Aaqib Javed, has made it clear that his primary focus will be on ODI cricket, particularly as the team prepares for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Aaqib, who will hold the role until the…
Hardik Pandya Returns to No. 1 Spot in ICC T20I Allrounder Rankings, Tilak Varma Climbs to No. 3 among Batters
India’s Hardik Pandya has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC T20I allrounder rankings, while young star Tilak Varma has made a sensational rise, reaching No. 3 among batters following his remarkable performances against South Africa. Pandya’s…
India’s Bowling Coach Morkel Eyes Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Role in Australia Series
Morne Morkel, India’s bowling coach, has highlighted the importance of young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the upcoming Test series against Australia. Speaking ahead of the first Test at Perth, Morkel expressed optimism about Reddy’s potential…
Perth Pitch Prep: Unseasonal Rain Alters Plans for First Test
Perth’s famously fast and bouncy pitch is unlikely to produce the “big-snake cracks” seen in previous years, with the ground’s curator, Isaac McDonald, adapting to unseasonal rain in the lead-up to the first Border-Gavaskar Test. The…
India Withdraws from 2024 T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan Due to Government’s Travel Restrictions
The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the Indian men’s blind cricket team from the upcoming T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 22 to…
Dion Nash Joins New Zealand Cricket Board
Former New Zealand allrounder Dion Nash has been elected to the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board, taking over from Martin Snedden, who stepped down after a long tenure in various roles, including player, CEO, and board chair. NZC chair Diana…