Wood raises fitness concerns ahead of Ashes opener, to undergo scans for hamstring stiffness

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:08 PM

Perth, Nov 13 (IANS) England pacer Mark Wood is scheduled for a precautionary scan on Friday after experiencing hamstring stiffness during Day 1 of England's warm-up match against the England Lions in Perth. The English fast bowler spent time off the field during the afternoon session after completing eight overs and is expected to bowl again in two days' time.

Difficult to decide who to leave out, but good problem to have: Gill

IANS | November 13, 2025 1:58 PM

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) India’s red-ball captain Shubman Gill mentioned that the team and management feel very fortunate to have quality all-rounders in the side and agreed with head coach Gautam Gambhir’s statement on the selection dilemma, stating that it is difficult to decide whom to leave out.

God has been kind always and blessed me, very happy to be back: Pant

IANS | November 13, 2025 12:35 PM

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant expressed delight over his return to international cricket after a gap of nearly four months due to an injury sustained on his right ankle. Pant has been part of India’s squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa, scheduled to begin at Eden Gardens on Friday.

PCB announces revised schedule for tri-nation series involving SL, Zimbabwe

IANS | November 13, 2025 12:33 PM

Lahore, Nov 13 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the revised schedule of the tri-nation series involving hosts Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with the opening match taking place on November 18. All seven T20I matches, including the final, will now take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.

Campbell returns, King dropped as WI name squad for NZ ODIs

IANS | November 13, 2025 12:23 PM

St. John’s (Antigua), Nov 13 (IANS) The West Indies have announced their ODI squad for the forthcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on November 16, with John Campbell making a return after six years, while Brandon King, who failed to impress in the recently concluded T20I series, has been dropped.