Shan Masood is reportedly considering stepping down as captain of the Pakistan national cricket team following the team’s disappointing Test series defeat against Bangladesh national cricket team. Read More: Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan According to sources, the Pakistan Test captain has been deeply affected by the criticism surrounding the team’s […]
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Rizwan keeps Pakistan team in contention during 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet
Mohammad Rizwan produced a fighting innings to keep Pakistan national cricket team in contention during the second Test against Bangladesh national cricket team in Sylhet. Read More: Rizwan resists as Bangladesh near historic series whitewash The match entered a tense final-day battle as Pakistan resumed their innings at 316 for seven while chasing a difficult target of 438 […]
Pakistan struggle in 268-run chase against Bangladesh
Pakistan faced mounting pressure on the final day of the Dhaka Test as the team lost five wickets while chasing a target of 268 runs against Bangladesh. At 121 for five, Pakistan found themselves in serious trouble with Bangladesh’s bowlers dominating the contest in Mirpur and pushing the visitors closer to defeat. Pakistan’s chase got […]
Bangladesh made a confident start in Dhaka Test against Pakistan
Bangladesh made a confident start to day two of the Dhaka Test against Pakistan, resuming their first innings at 301-4 after dominating much of the opening day. The hosts returned to the crease with experienced batter Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten on 48, while Litton Das was at the other end on 8 as play resumed in […]
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against Bangladesh
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against Bangladesh in the opening Test match being played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Read More: Pakistan, Bangladesh renew rivalry in first Test The two-match Test series got underway with Pakistan opting to make early use of the conditions, hoping their bowlers can capitalise on any […]
Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire after India series
Alyssa Healy, captain of Australia women’s cricket team and a mainstay of the side for 15 years, has announced she will retire after the upcoming multi-format series against India. Read More: Pat Cummins Returns for Australia in Third Ashes Test The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been integral to Australia’s dominance in women’s cricket, contributing to two ODI World […]
Head, Smith praised as Australia clinches 4-1 Ashes series win
SYDNEY: Travis Head’s aggressive batting and stand-in captain Steve Smith tactical decisions were hailed as key factors in Australia 4-1 Ashes series victory over England, with the nation’s media celebrating a dominant home campaign. The fifth Test in Sydney ended in a five-wicket win for Australia, securing their hold on the urn for at least […]
Khawaja’s final SCG showdown begins
Australia and England will face off in the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4. Australia already leads the series 3–1 and has secured the Ashes trophy. The match will also be a farewell for Australian opener Usman Khawaja at the SCG. Australia dominated the early series, winning the first three Tests […]
Stokes vows no let-up as England target final Ashes Test win in Sydney
England captain Ben Stokes has insisted there will be no let-up from his side in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia, describing the Sydney clash as a “huge game” despite the series already being decided. He said every match played in England colours carried significance, regardless of the Ashes outcome. England head into […]
Usman Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, hits out at racial stereotyping
Australia’s veteran batter Usman Khawaja announced on Friday that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test against England, drawing the curtain on a 15-year career while strongly criticising what he described as persistent “racial stereotyping” in Australian cricket. The 39-year-old left-hander said the Sydney Test, which begins on January […]