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 […]

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan shared on Thursday that improving their first-inning batting will help them do well against India in the Kanpur Test. However, India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs in the opening Test at Chennai and a major factor in that defeat was their 149 all out in their first innings in response […]

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his retirement from T20I on Thursday, before his team’s second Test against India at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur as well. The veteran player has played in every edition of the T20 World Cup since 2007 and ended the 2024 edition as the tournament’s all-time highest wicket-taker with […]

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green shared his willingness to open the batting for the side in the longer format as well. Following David Warner’s retirement earlier this year, veteran batter Steve Smith moved up from his customary No.4 position to opening the batting for Australia to adjust both all-rounders Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh in the […]