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Pakistan Test squad for Bangladesh series includes senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team has opted to retain senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh, despite earlier plans for a significant overhaul following a disappointing T20 World Cup performance. The adjustments in the squad were influenced by the advice of…
‘We know what’s at stake…’: Team India all set for third and final ODI against Sri Lanka – Watch
NEW DELHI: With the ODI series against Sri Lanka at stake, the Indian cricket team hit the nets in all readiness on Tuesday ahead of the third and final ODI at Colombo on Wednesday.The first ODI had ended in a tie last Friday and Sri Lanka won the second ODI by 32 runs on Sunday.Under…
Final ODI is big opportunity to find answers ahead of Champions Trophy: Washington Sundar | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: After losing the second ODI, Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has highlighted the significance of the upcoming third and final ODI against Sri Lanka. This match is seen as a crucial opportunity for the team to adapt and overcome the challenges posed by spin bowling in difficult conditions. This experience is deemed beneficial in…
Bangladesh tour of Pakistan looks doubtful amid political turmoil | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: The two-Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, slated to start on August 21 in Rawalpindi, is in jeopardy due to ongoing civil unrest in Bangladesh following the forced resignation and escape of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh’s travel plans for the Tests set in Rawalpindi (August 21-25) and Karachi (August 30–September 3)…
ICC considers relocating Women’s T20 World Cup from Bangladesh | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is evaluating the possibility of relocating this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to an alternative venue due to ongoing anti-government protests and political instability. Potential new locations being considered include the UAE, Sri Lanka, and India. This follows widespread unrest in Bangladesh, which has intensified following…
3rd ODI: Will India stave off Sri Lanka to keep a nearly three-decade long record intact? | Cricket News
The Indian batsmen will need to tactically navigate the spin challenge in the third and decisive ODI on Wednesday to prevent their first series loss to Sri Lanka in nearly three decades, 27 years to be precise. The path has been set by captain Rohit Sharma, and it is up to the rest of the…
Watch: Sangakkara runs for cover as Kieron Pollard’s six heads straight towards commentary box | Cricket News
The big hits at ‘The Hundred‘ tournament in England are flying in all directions, and one from the bat of Kieron Pollard almost took the commentators out at the Sophia Gardens ground in Cardiff on Monday. Batting for Southern Brave, the Caribbean big-hitter Kieron Pollard smashed Welsh Fire‘s Pakistani bowler Haris Rauf for a six…