The ICC Test mace (Photo Source: X) With each Test unfolding in the home stretch of the World Test Championship‘s (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, the equation keeps changing in the WTC leaderboard, which at present is headed by India, who face a serious challenge from No. 2 South Africa and third-placed Australia. New Zealand‘s defeat against…

Photo: @windiescricket on X West Indies bowled out Bangladesh cheaply and then started their response in a strong fashion, reaching 70 for 1 on day two of the second Test in Jamaica. Bangladesh were bowled out for 164, after which the home team’s skipper Kraigg Brathwaite and Keacy Carty took the Windies to stumps after…

Yashasvi Jaiswal (Screengrab Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal, the top scorer in the recent Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024, displayed his aggressive batting style in the India versus Australia PM XI day-night match at Canberra.Jaiswal and KL Rahul provided India with a strong start in their pursuit of 241 runs, appearing comfortable against the pink…

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is leaving no stone unturned to prepare for the pink ball Test against Australia in Adelaide starting December 6. The star Indian batter was spotted taking on Jasprit Bumrah in an intense net session on the sidelines of the warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra.In…

Shubman Gill (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: A fit-again Shubman Gill struck a stylish half-century easing concerns over his thumb injury while skipper Rohit Sharma batted at No.4 and fell cheaply, leaving questions over his position and form for the second Test as India eased past Australia Prime Minister’s XI in the pink-ball warm-up in…

Kwena Maphaka (Getty Iamges) NEW DELHI: South Africa have called up teen pacer Kwena Maphaka for the second Test against Sri Lanka which begins in Gqeberha on Thursday. Maphaka, 18, has been added to the squad after seamer George Coetzee was ruled out for the second Test with a groin strain.Maphaka has played three T20Is…

Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya (X Photo) Ishan Kishan became a key player for the Mumbai Indians (MI) after joining the team in 2018. His aggressive batting style and dependable wicket-keeping skills made him a valuable asset, often opening the innings or contributing in the middle order.The five-time IPL champions, MI, chose not to retain…

Pakistan secured a comfortable 57-run victory against Zimbabwe in the opening Twenty20 international of a three-match series. The match took place on Sunday in Bulawayo.Pakistan, aiming for a white-ball double after winning the ODI series 2-1, chose to bat first after winning the toss. They posted a total of 165-4. Zimbabwe, in response, were bowled…

Shoaib Akhtar shares his take on Champions Trophy situation (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has voiced his thoughts on the ongoing discussions surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan. In a recent video, Akhtar provided a balanced perspective, acknowledging both Pakistan’s stance and the broader implications…