Star India batter Cheteshwar Pujara recently stirred debate when he crafted his dream combined Test XI of India and England from the 21st century—omitting legends Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, yet including Virat Kohli at No. 4. The quiet gladiator, now part of the England Test broadcast team, revealed his picks on “The Draft” segment of ESPNcricinfo. Pujara’s chosen XI […]

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan said that his team can take inspiration from their last Test win against West Indies, as he feels a couple of good partnerships will help them to fight back and emerge victorious against Zimbabwe in the first Test as well. However, they returned to their way on day two after […]

India’s emphatic 295-run victory against Australia in the first Test in Perth not only set a historic benchmark as their largest Test win on Australian soil but also sparked a wave of controversy. Amid the celebrations, some Australian fans raised questions about the legality of Jasprit Bumrah’s unique bowling action. Former India coach Greg Chappell, […]

Snake cracks on pitches have long been a hallmark of Perth’s cricketing lore. Historically, the old WACA Ground was renowned for its pace and bounce, and the new Optus Stadium has carried on that tradition. Under dry conditions, cracks on the pitch often widen, resulting in unpredictable bounce and even aiding spinners. These cracks, sometimes […]

England have lost to Pakistan for the first time under Ben Stokes’ captaincy. In the game, Pakistan made some controversial decisions as well. The one that made headlines was their decision to recycle the surface from the first Test in Multan for the second Test as well. Moreover, they brought some changes in the line […]

England captain Ben Stokes, who is returning with the second Test, believes that Pakistan’s decision to re-use the pitch for the second Multan Test will ‘bring a lot more into the game for both teams’ as well. However, the pitch came under the scanner after the first Test where Pakistan lost despite scoring over 500 […]

Pakistan faced England in the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium, where the third day brought an exciting moment involving England’s Harry Brook. After Ben Duckett’s dismissal, Brook joined Joe Root at the crease, and the pair quickly piled on the runs, maintaining a blistering run rate of five per over. Both players went on […]

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan on Wednesday (October 9) opened up on his political stance, paving the path for the possibility of him getting a farewell Test against South Africa at home in Bangladesh as well. However, earlier reports came that Shakib’s dream of playing his farewell Test at home could turn into reality and […]

Veteran Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi believes that there is no need for workload management, saying that it completely depends on individual players. He also said that the workload doesn’t take a toll on him, citing the example of Pakistani legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis from the 90s as well. Speaking about being rested for […]

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan could play his final Test match against India in Kanpur if he does not play against South Africa as well. However, it turned out to be the major talking point after the press conference of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed after a board meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla […]