Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released spinner Abrar Ahmed and top-order batter Kamran Ghulam from the Pakistan squad for the first Test and he will now represent Pakistan Shaheens in the second four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’, which will start at the Islamabad Club on Tuesday, 20 August.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Former captain Nasser Hussain thinks Ollie Pope’s appointment as England Test skipper for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka augurs well for the side ahead of the all-important Ashes happening next year in Australia. Pope was made England captain for the Sri Lanka series starting on August 21 as Ben Stokes was ruled out due to a torn hamstring.
Lahore, Aug 17 (IANS) Before the start of the two-match Test series against Pakistan, Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan has been ruled out of the series owing to a groin injury. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not yet named Hasan's replacement.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Nepal will host the ICC U19 Men’s CWC Asia Qualifier 2025 in Kathmandu from April 12 to 21, 2025, confirmed Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). The winner of this Division 1 event will secure qualification for the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka captain Aravinda de Silva recalled of the time people knew how the side used to play their game, which led to other teams wishing to emulate them. He added that it is something which isn’t there in the current Sri Lanka side.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) With the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) set to sell stakes in the eight Hundred teams in September, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners may be allowed to rename the sides despite them buying a minority stake.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) England Test opener Ben Duckett revealed how red-ball coach Brendon McCullum’s words spurred him to become the best version of himself as a batter in the longer format, instead of being like traditional players.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) New Zealand opener Finn Allen is set to sign a two-year deal with Perth Scorchers after opting out of the central contract.
Bengaluru, August 17 (IANS) Bhuvan Raju’s explosive half-century powered the Bengaluru Blasters to a thrilling victory over the Mysore Warriors, securing their second consecutive win in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20.
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Gus Atkinson will miss the final of the men’s Hundred as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has made him unavailable for the match to prepare for England’s Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Wednesday.
