As Afghanistan prepare for their one-off Test against India, the absence of star leg-spinner Rashid Khan has once again sparked debate about his future in red-ball cricket. While speculation continues to grow over whether the 26-year-old will play another Test match, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has chosen not to comment on the spinner’s long-term plans. […]

The BCCI and the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) have officially announced ticket prices for the upcoming India vs Afghanistan Test, scheduled to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh from June 6 to June 10. The one-off Test marks Afghanistan’s second-ever red-ball meeting with India and is expected […]

Australia’s newest pace sensation, Lucy Hamilton, made an immediate impact on her Test debut against India on Friday, producing a stunning inswinger to dismiss star opener Smriti Mandhana for just four runs in the pink-ball one-off Test in Perth. India began their innings with the experienced opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, but the […]

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 […]