MELBOURNE – Australia are hopeful that captain Pat Cummins will feature in the upcoming Ashes series, despite lingering fitness concerns over his recovery from a back stress injury, chief selector George Bailey said on Saturday. Cummins, 32, has not yet resumed bowling, making him a doubt for the first Test in Perth starting November 21. […]
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Muthusamy’s Six-For Triggers Pakistan Collapse After Strong Start in Lahore Test
South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy unleashed a devastating spell on the second morning of the Lahore Test, bowling Pakistan out for 378 after a strong overnight position at 362-5. The left-arm spinner claimed six wickets, including three in a single over, to turn the tide in South Africa’s favour. Pakistan had resumed their innings with Mohammad […]
Pat Cummins Doubtful for First Ashes Test in Perth
SYDNEY — Injured Australian captain Pat Cummins has admitted he is “probably less likely than likely” to be fit for the first Ashes Test against England starting November 21 in Perth, as he continues his recovery from a lower back injury sustained in July against the West Indies. Cummins said he was still about two […]
Pakistan steady at 107-1 at lunch against South Africa in Lahore Test
LAHORE – Pakistan made a strong recovery after an early blow on the first morning of the Lahore Test against South Africa, reaching 107 for 1 at the lunch break. Opener Abdullah Shafique was dismissed for just 2 runs on the third ball of the match, trapped lbw by Kagiso Rabada. But captain Shan Masood […]
Brian Lara’s 400 survives as Mulder declares at 367*
Brian Lara’s iconic 400-run record in Test cricket remains unbroken, after South Africa’s stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder stunned the cricketing world by declaring the innings at 367 runs, just 33 runs short of equalling the legendary milestone. The unexpected decision came during the second Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, where Mulder had […]
Joe Root makes history: Becomes first englishman to score 13,000 test runs
England’s star batter Joe Root has etched his name into cricket history by becoming the first English player to score 13,000 runs in Test cricket. The milestone came during the ongoing four-day Test match against Zimbabwe at Edgbaston on May 24, 2025. Root is now only the fifth cricketer in history to cross the 13,000-run […]
End of an era: Rohit sharma retires from test cricket with 12 centuries
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. The announcement comes amid rising media speculation that he might be removed as captain ahead of the upcoming Test series against England. According to Cricinfo, Sharma’s poor recent performance in the format likely influenced his decision. With his departure, India will […]
West Indies and England licking wounds ahead of Test series
North Sound, Antigua, and Barbuda: West Indies and England initiate the rebuilding process from the rubble of disastrous campaigns when their three-match Test series begins on Tuesday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The visitors’ 4-0 thrashing in the latest Ashes contest and a record-equalling nine defeats in the last calendar year have […]
Azhar has fond memories of Pak-Australia battles
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s seasoned Test batter Azhar Ali has fond memories of Pakistan-Australia battles of the 90s saying there used to be an intense pace battle between Shoaib Akhtar and Brett Lee and it was always fun to see who would bowl faster. Azhar, would start preparations for Australia’s first tour to Pakistan in 24 years […]
England says no official request from India to change test dates
London: England and Wales Cricket Board say there has been “no official request” from India to move the dates of the five-Test series due to take place in August and September. It follows reports that alterations to the schedule have been surfaced on an informal basis. Due to the country’s coronavirus crisis, the postponement of […]