England snapped a 15-year winless streak on Australian soil with a thrilling four-wicket victory in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, sealing the match inside two chaotic days in front of a bumper crowd of 92,045. Read More: Ashes 2025: Cummins, Lyon dismantle England at Adelaide After a remarkable opening day that saw 20 wickets […]
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Duffy’s five-for triggers West Indies collapse as New Zealand win series 2-0
MOUNT MAUNGANUI: New Zealand crushed West Indies by 323 runs in the third Test at Mount Maunganui on Monday, sealing a 2-0 series victory, with Jacob Duffy’s five-wicket haul pivotal in the visitors’ dramatic collapse. Chasing a massive target of 462, West Indies were bowled out for 138, folding in just four overs after tea […]
Travis Head century puts Australia on brink of Ashes win
Australia’s Travis Head continued his phenomenal century of form with an unbeaten 142 on Friday, putting the hosts in a commanding position in the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. His knock helped Australia build a 356-run lead over England, moving them closer to retaining the Ashes in the five-match series. Read More: Australia depth […]
Conway scores 227 as New Zealand declare at 575-8 vs West Indies
Devon Conway produced a masterful 227 as New Zealand declared their first innings at 575-8 during the second day of the third Test against the West Indies at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Conway’s innings was the backbone of a dominant display, supported by late flurries from Rachin Ravindra, who scored 75, and recalled spinner Ajaz […]
McCullum admits overtraining hurt Ashes campaign
BRISBANE – England’s head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted that his team’s heavy training schedule may have contributed to their eight-wicket loss to Australia in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. The defeat left the tourists 2-0 down in the series, with Australia comfortably chasing a modest target of 65 runs. Read More: McCullum eyes […]
South Africa thrash India to win Test series in India after 25 years
Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa crushed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday, sweeping the series and handing the hosts a record defeat. The victory marked South Africa’s first series win in India in 25 years, after bowling India out for just 140 in a mammoth chase of […]
Two-day Test collapse leaves fans grieving and questioning cricket’s future
What was meant to be a five-day Test match between Australia and England instead ended in just two days, leaving fans stunned, disheartened, and searching for meaning. For many, the collapse felt like the loss of a ritual — a Test match that never truly began. Read More: Pakistan vs South Africa two-match Test series starts today The […]
Jadeja spins India close to victory over South Africa
KOLKATA: Ravindra Jadeja took four crucial wickets as India closed in on victory against South Africa on day two of the first Test. South Africa ended at 93-7, still 63 runs behind in their second innings. Fifteen wickets fell during a dramatic day at Eden Gardens. India struggled earlier, bowled out for 189 in response […]
Kane Williamson retires from T20Is
WELLINGTON – Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Sunday announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals, bringing an end to a stellar 14-year career in the format. However, the veteran batter confirmed he will continue representing the Black Caps in Test cricket, including the upcoming series against West Indies in December. The 35-year-old made his […]
Coach urges more Test cricket for Pakistan to build consistency
Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood has emphasized the need for the team to play more Test matches in order to overcome weaknesses and develop consistency in the longest format of the game. Speaking at a press conference following South Africa’s eight-wicket victory in the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Mahmood reflected on Pakistan’s […]