Cricket

The thre­e-game One Day Inte­rnational (ODI) series was wrapped up with an e­xciting finish. South Africa got a morale-boosting triumph over Afghanistan in the last ODI, hoste­d at the legendary Wande­rers Stadium in Johannesburg. Enduring two straight defe­ats, the Proteas rallied back. The­y posted a compelling victory by 96 runs, bringing back some dignity to the­ series. South Africa batted first, piling up a tough 281 runs, mainly due­ to the top order's strong play. Quinton de Kock, finding his rhythm again, pushe­d

Afghanistan accomplished one of its historic wins against South Africa in the second ODI series and triumphed the match by 177 runs on Friday. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the chief scorer and his century guided Afghanistan to post a commendable total in the batting innings. Rashid Khan caused the South African birds to fly by claiming five scalps in the game that did much damage to the batting order of South Africa. The effectiveness of the bowlers helped in a great deal to turn

Australia went on to meet the challenge, making 317 runs for the loss of only three wickets with six overs to spare. They impressed with the ball as well as they bowled out England for 315 in 49.4 overs. The game emphasized Australia’s superiority over the other teams as well as their ability to pursue tough targets. In a match against England at Trent Bridge for the head of the one-day series Head struck an impressive 154 not out and Marnus Labuschagne chipping

On Wednesday, the 250th one-day match will take place at the UAE’s oldest cricket stadium. Until late Tuesday evening, Mazhar Khan, General Manager of Sharjah Cricket Stadium, was still on the ground, overwhelmed with emotions in excitement of the ground breaking event. Khan states that when Afghanistan play on Wednesday against South Africa in the first of the three matches, this particular antique sport venue will make history by becoming the first in the world to shelter 250 one day internationals. In an

Afghanistan's best leg spin bowler Rashid Khan is one of the most scary bowlers one can come across in limited overs cricket. If it is about balls fuller in length or trying to outsmart the best of the batsmen, Rashid is already a big name in ODIs and T20s. How does he make it look so easy and be so effective? There are a lot of reasons that go into his arsenal quite a few of which are his one-legged bowling which is

Kohli will surely look forward to crossing the 9,000 run mark in Test cricket Star India batter Virat Kohli will be eyeing records and will be keen when the first Test against Bangladesh approaches at Chennai so as to try to eclipse his peers Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson in the longest format whose form has been top class in the recent times. The two-test series against Bangladesh is scheduled to start from September 19 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Short missed the Scotland series for the birth of his first child but was pleased to be able to come in and play against England. Davey Warner after this horrible series for the Scotland's sevens team, Matt Short has taken the challenge in the competition to snatch the slot of David Warner’s opening batsman in the ODI and T-20 formats in the Australian team. In the match against England, Short rushed for 41 runs off 26 balls, having and opening stand with Travis

Warner, now re­tired from the international are­na, is joining Bulawayo Braves Jaguars for cricket's upcoming quick-paced, dynamic se­ason.  The T10 format, known for its thrilling matches, is returning for anothe­r massive season. The forthcoming season of T10 cricket is going to expand in scope, be­ginning with Season 2 of Zim Afro T10 in Harare. The e­ngaging T10 will spread through Asia, North America, and Africa in the e­nsuing four months. Zim Afro T10 in Harare, commencing from September 21 to 29, jump-starts the

After a gap of 40 ye­ars filled with 21 different Te­sts underway in England, it was Sri Lanka's fourth win. The last time the­y tasted victory was a decade ago, winning a two-Te­st match by 1-0. Fast forward to the present day - it was Monday whe­n Sri Lanka experience­d a victorious feeling again in England. They hit the­ir 219 runs target with absolute calm at The Oval. It was Pathum Nissanka with a dazzling 127 not out who guide­d them to a

Rishabh Pant was selected for India's team in the upcoming first Test against Bangladesh, marking his comeback to Test cricket following a serious car accident in December 2022. The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has shown strong performances since coming back to top-level cricket last year, maintaining good form in various formats, including the team's victory in the T20 World Cup in June. He is set to be part of a 16-player team, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, for a two-Test series against Bangladesh, which

The PCB, Pakistan's cricke­t authority, is mulling over moving Pakistan's home serie­s against England. The UAE and Sri Lanka are top choices. This is be­cause of concerns about logistics and safety in Pakistan. Both UAE and Sri Lanka have­ previously hosted Pakistan's international game­s.  This makes them good choices for the­ next series. The­ir past hosting experience­ makes them fit as substitute locations. This past conne­ction assures that the serie­s can be held smoothly, eve­n with logistic issues in Pakistan. It was a

Ex-captain and coach of India, Rahul Dravid, is set to come back to Rajasthan Royals as head coach for the 2025 IPL season. Dravid, who had coached the Royals before, possesses a lot of knowledge from his time as a player and his most recent position as India's head coach. The Royals anticipate that his comeback will enhance their tactics and growth for the approaching season. Iga Swiatek and Daniil Medvedev's losses at the US Open means that this year will see two

Joe Root equaled the record for scoring 33 Test centuries as England took control against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second Test at Lord's. England was at 42-2 when Root started batting, and they finished the day at 358-7 with Root scoring 143 runs, marking his sixth Test century at Lord's Cricket Ground. Ben Duckett scored more runs than any other top-order England batsman, with 40. However, fast bowler Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 74 by the end of the

Pakistan faced criticism for the heavy defeat in the series-opener, leading to the decision to drop left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the crucial second Test against Bangladesh on Thursday. Following backlash for the significant loss in the first match of the series, Pakistan decided to leave out left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi for the crucial second Test against Bangladesh. Former players criticized Pakistan's team composition, specifically the decision to play four pacers instead of two spinners. Shaheen comprehends the situation

Ollie Pope has sought guidance from ex-England captain Joe Root on how to handle both batting and leading the team. Following a tough debut as captain against Sri Lanka, Pope is eager to seek advice from Root on how to manage dual responsibilities effectively and enhance his skills as a player and a leader in cricket. Ollie Pope guided England to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford in his first match as the team's temporary captain. Replacing the injured Ben

Dawid Malan announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, reflecting on his career with England as a challenging yet rewarding journey. Despite facing numerous hurdles, Malan's contributions to the team have been significant. Explore his career highlights and the impact of his decision to step away from the international stage. In October, Malan agreed to a central contract lasting 12 months and went on to be England's top run-scorer during their disappointing defense of the 50-over World Cup title in India. Despite

New Chairman  About Tenure:  Jay Shah, who is 35 years old, is on track to become the youngest chairman ever of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He is the offspring of India’s Home Minister, Amit Shah, and a trusted colleague of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah's selection signifies a fresh beginning for the ICC, as he brings both youthful vigor and substantial administrative expertise to the position. Greg Barclay decided to relinquish his position as ICC chairman after completing two terms, clearing the

The Indian squad will compete in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, kicking off on October 3, with their first match against New Zealand on October 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. According to the ICC, the Women's T20I cricket tournament will last for 19 days and feature 10 teams competing in 23 matches for the most prestigious title. India taking on Pakistan on October 6 in Dubai The first weekend of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be highlighted by

On Sunday, Star India batter Virat Kohli wrote a heartfelt message for his former teammate Shikhar Dhawan, who had announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket the previous day. Kohli’s note celebrated Dhawan’s remarkable career and contributions to the sport, reflecting on their shared memories and the impact Dhawan had on Indian cricket. Kohli, who formed a famed and fearsome top three with Rohit Sharma and Dhawan in ODI cricket during a better part of 2010s, lauded the left-hander for giving

Rizwan throws bat at Babar during Bangladesh Test. During the second day of the initial Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam displayed their friendship in a memorable instance. Following Pakistan's declaration of their first innings at 448/6, Rizwan, with an unbeaten 171 from 239 balls, received applause from his teammates at the boundary line. While returning to the dressing room, Rizwan playfully tossed his bat to Babar Azam, who caught it with a grin. The pair had a