Cricket

September 29, 2025 10:32 PM

West Indies fast bowler Joseph ruled out of India tests with back injury

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been ruled out of next month's two-test series against India due to the recurrence of a back injury, the team said on Monday. "After (Joseph's) complaints of discomfort, scans revealed a degeneration of the previously resolved lower back injury," West Indi...

September 29, 2025 10:27 PM

England all-rounder Woakes announces international retirement

England all-rounder Chris Woakes announced his international retirement on Monday after missing out on selection for the Ashes series starting in Australia in November. Team director Rob Key said last week that the 36-year-old, who suffered a dislocated shoulder against India at The Oval last month...

September 29, 2025 11:24 AM

Australia eye historic Women’s World Cup double

Seven-times champions Australia will once again be the team to beat in the Women's World Cup as eight teams prepare to battle it out for the trophy in India and Sri Lanka. England have won four titles and New Zealand one while India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be bidding ...

September 29, 2025 11:10 AM

Tilak orchestrates tense chase as India sink Pakistan to lift 9th Asia Cup

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in the final to retain their Asia Cup title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Put into bat, Pakistan could not capitalise on an 84-run opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46) and were bundled out for 146 w...

September 25, 2025 4:37 PM

Bumrah unlikely to be rested as India balance Asia Cup with Windies test prep

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to be rested for the remainder of the Asia Cup despite a two-match home test series against the West Indies starting early next month. Bumrah's workload has been managed this year due to back problems and the 31...

September 25, 2025 4:32 PM

Woakes not in England’s plans after missing Ashes, says Key

Chris Woakes looks unlikely to return to the England test set-up after team director Rob Key said the 36-year-old all-rounder, who missed out on selection for the Ashes series, was not in their plans for the future. Woakes suffered a dislocated shoulder against India at The Oval last month and was ...

September 25, 2025 9:38 AM

Newcastle cruise past Bradford as League Cup defence begins in style

Two goals apiece by Joelinton and William Osula helped holders Newcastle United ease to a 4-1 victory over third-tier Bradford City and into the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday. Newcastle ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought by beating Liverpool to win last season's competition and once Joe...