Babar Azam’s Pakistan register first away Test win after three years, beat West Indies by 8 wickets | Cricket News
Pakistan avoided a series defeat by beating the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test in Port of Spain on Wednesday. The win ended Pakistan’s eight-match losing streak in away Tests and gave them their first Test victory outside home in three years.The two-match series finished 1-1 after the West Indies had won…
Sexual harassment allegations in Indian hockey: Lakra challenges HI Ethics Panel’s jurisdiction, seeks documents
Former India women’s hockey team captain Asunta Lakra has challenged the maintainability of the ethics proceedings initiated against her by Hockey India, alleging procedural irregularities and questioning the jurisdiction of the Ethics Committee. In a nine-page preliminary reply sent to the chairman of Hockey India’s Ethics Committee, Justice (Retd) Raghvendra Kumar, Lakra denied all allegations…
Stephen Fleming approaches CSK legend for England batting coach role | Cricket News
Michael Hussey, left, with MS Dhoni, during the Chennai Super Kings ROAR 2026, pre-season fan event, at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (PTI File Photo) After ending his long association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), England Test head coach Stephen Fleming has reportedly approached former CSK batter Michael Hussey about joining his coaching staff…
Abu Bakr Mahmood to lead Pakistan at FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026
Striker Abu Bakr Mahmood will lead Pakistan’s 20-member squad at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30. The national selectors have retained former captain Ammad Shakeel Butt in the squad, which largely comprises players who have represented Pakistan in recent international competitions….
ECB ‘unhappy’ as Ireland defy England’s policy, host Afghanistan for ODI series | Cricket News
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. (AP) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reportedly unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in a five-match ODI series, even though England continue to play Afghanistan in ICC tournaments.The five-match ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan began on Wednesday in Bready. According to a report in The Guardian, Ireland’s…
When MS Dhoni stepped away, Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri toughened up Indian cricket: Ajinkya Rahane | Cricket News
Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri (Image: X) Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane believes the appointment of Virat Kohli as Test captain after MS Dhoni’s retirement marked a defining moment in Indian cricket, saying Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri transformed the team’s mindset and made it a fearless force, particularly in overseas conditions.Rahane, who recently…
WI vs PAK 2nd Test: Babar Azam’s wait for Test century continues; Pakistan on brink of victory vs West Indies | Cricket News
Pakistan captain Babar Azam once again missed out on a Test century. NEW DELHI: Pakistan moved closer to a rare away Test win after reducing West Indies to 103/6 at stumps on Day 3 of the second and final Test. Despite West Indies holding a lead of 60 runs, the hosts have only four wickets…
Australia gamble on no warm-up games ahead of five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2027 | Cricket News
Australia to skip practice matches ahead of 2027 BGT (Image: ICC) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has revealed that his side will not play any practice matches before the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, opting instead for an extended training camp tailored to Indian conditions.The five-Test series, scheduled from January 21 to March 3, 2027,…
Former Pakistan cricketers face possible PCB ban: Here’s why | Cricket News
The PCB said it has taken “serious notice” of the participation of former Pakistan cricketers in the tournament. NEW DELHI: Several former Pakistan cricketers could face disciplinary action from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after taking part in the Asian Legends League in Zambia without the required approval, according to ESPNcricinfo. More than a dozen…
Harsh Dubey, Vipraj Nigam among four net bowlers join India for Sri Lanka Tests | Cricket News
Harsh Dubey and Vipraj Nigam NEW DELHI: Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam have linked up with the Indian team as net bowlers ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15. The four players will assist the Shubman Gill-led side during its preparations in Sri Lanka.India have…
