Cricket

September 18, 2025 3:04 PM

Pakistan captain Salman Agha says team ready to face India again

Pakistan captain Salman Agha said his team were ready to face India in the next round of the Asia Cup on Sunday after last week's group-stage match between the arch-rivals ended in acrimony when the Indian side refused to shake hands. Pakistan beat United Arab Emirates in their final Group A game o...

September 17, 2025 8:11 PM

Pakistan’s Asia Cup match delayed amid participation doubts

Pakistan's Asia Cup match against United Arab Emirates was delayed by an hour on Wednesday following uncertainties over their continued participation in the eight-team tournament bedevilled by geopolitical issues. Pakistan have been demanding the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, who oversaw t...

September 17, 2025 3:16 PM

Australia captain Cummins will play big part in Ashes, says coach

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is confident injured captain Pat Cummins will be fit to play a major role in the Ashes even if he does not feature in all five matches of the series. The fast bowler is recovering from a lower back injury that has troubled him since Australia's tour of the West ...

September 17, 2025 1:05 PM

West Indies recall Athanaze, Chanderpaul for India tour

West Indies have recalled batters Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze for their two-test tour of India next month but there was no place in the 15-man squad for former skipper Kraigg Brathwaite. Left-arm spinner Khary Pierre received a maiden test call up as West Indies brace for a trial by s...

September 17, 2025 1:08 PM

Michael Bracewell to lead injury-hit New Zealand in Australia T20Is

Michael Bracewell will captain a depleted New Zealand side in the upcoming T20I series against Australia, with regular skipper Mitchell Santner and several senior players ruled out through injury. Santner, recovering from abdominal surgery, is targeting a return later in the month against England, ...

September 17, 2025 1:15 PM

Australia’s Sam Konstas reignites Ashes hopes with ton in India

Australia opener Sam Konstas overcame "mental demons" in a counter-attacking century for Australia A in Lucknow as the 19-year-old boosted his case for retention in the test side for the Ashes. The 19-year-old made 109 off 144 balls against India A to help his side reach 337 for five at stumps. Ko...

September 15, 2025 5:14 PM

Mohammed Siraj named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2025

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2025 for his match-winning performance in the final Test against England at The Oval, which ensured India levelled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2. Siraj delivered an outstanding spell in the de...

September 15, 2025 12:34 PM

Rain has final say as England and South Africa share T20 series

The third and final Twenty20 International between England and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Sunday as rain had the final say in the series that finishes 1-1. South Africa claimed a rain-reduced five-over contest by 14 runs in the opening game in Cardiff ...