Mitchell Starc , Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer and Rishabh Pant (Agency Image) The Ashes Test in Perth erupted into a full-blown pitch debate on social media after the match folded inside two days. England were bowled out for 172 in their first innings. Hosts Australia were then reduced to 123/9 in 39 overs at stumps,…
Australia could be on the brink of a tactical revolution in Test cricket, with head coach Andrew McDonald revealing that the team is now open to using different openers depending on pitch conditions, match timing and strategic needs — a concept long associated with limited-overs cricket but rarely seen in the traditional format.Go Beyond The…
Mohsin Naqvi presents trophy to Pakistan A (X) Pakistan A lifted the Asia Cup Rising Stars trophy for a record third time on Sunday, November 23, after edging out Bangladesh A in a nerve-wracking final that stretched into a Super Over at Doha’s West End Park International Cricket Stadium. Irfan Khan Niazi’s side held their…
England captain Ben Stokes speaks with coach Brendon McCullum (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England cricket coach Brendon McCullum called for fans to maintain faith in the team’s aggressive playing style despite suffering an eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test in Perth on November 24, 2025. The loss occurred within two days…
With Kane Williamson back in action, New Zealand’s home Test summer against the West Indies just got a serious upgrade. Known for his composure at the crease, Williamson’s return is a game-changer for the Blackcaps. Complementing his comeback are emerging fast bowlers Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, and Blair Tickner, all of whom have earned their…
Guwahati: South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy with Marco Jansen (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Guwahati: The cruel reality of another home Test series loss is setting in. As the late afternoon chill descended on the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Barsapara on Sunday, the Indian openers must have felt the shiver. A wicket at that stage would have…
India’s Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) Guwahati: If the Eden Gardens pitch was a snake-pit, this 22-yard strip is a “road”. That’s what Kuldeep Yadav, India’s most successful bowler, during the course of the two-day toil against South Africa in Barsapara, felt at the end of second day’s play here. A tired-looking left-arm…
Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 69 runs in Rawalpindi in the ongoing tri-series, despite an unbeaten 67 from Ryan Burl. The result pushed Zimbabwe’s net run rate down and kept Sri Lanka in the race for the final. Pakistan have secured a place in the final after winning their first three matches.Pakistan posted 195, led by…
South Africa’s Kyle Verreynne plays a shot during the day two of the second Test cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa took control of the second Test in Guwahati by reaching 489 in their first innings on Sunday, as Senuran…
Chess masters Javokhir Sindarov, and Wei Yi at FIDE World Cup semifinals in Goa. (Image: X/FIDE_chess) Grandmasters Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan and Wei Yi of China secured their spots in the FIDE World Cup 2025 finals after winning their respective semifinals through tiebreaks on Sunday, also earning their places in the Candidates tournament.The semifinals moved…
