PCB names Afghanistan’s replacement after cricketers’ deaths by Pakistan airstrikes lead to Tri-series withdrawal

After the Afghanistan Cricket Board, the PCB named Zimbabwe as the replacement side (Images via AP, X/@ACBofficials) Zimbabwe Cricket has accepted the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) invitation to participate in a T20I tri-series alongside Pakistan and Sri Lanka, scheduled from 17 to 29 November in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The move comes after Afghanistan withdrew from … Read more

‘To beat India, you cannot rely on … ‘: Nasser Hussain warns England ahead of crucial Women’s Cricket World Cup fixture | Cricket News

Team India at Women’s World Cup 2025 (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is moving into its crucial phase, with India and England set to face off on October 19 in a match that could determine the semifinal lineup.Former England captain Nasser Hussain, who played 96 Tests and … Read more

Arjun Tendulkar fails miserably with bat; Bounces back with a wicket | Cricket News

Arjun Tendulkar of Mumbai Indians Arjun Tendulkar had a forgettable outing with the bat, scoring just 1 run off 6 balls in the Elite Group B clash between Goa and Chandigarh at the Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground in Porvorim on Thursday. He was caught by substitute fielder Raman Bishnoi off Vishu Kashyap’s bowling.Goa posted … Read more

Women’s World Cup: Rain plays spoilsport as England, Pakistan share points | Cricket News

Rain denied Pakistan what could have been a memorable victory over four-time champions England (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rain denied Pakistan what could have been a memorable victory over four-time champions England, as the two sides ended up sharing points in an ICC Women’s World Cup encounter on Wednesday.Chasing a revised target of 113 in … Read more

‘I can also play’: Mohammed Shami fires back at chief selector Ajit Agarkar after Australia ODIs snub | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami dismissed fitness concerns while noting that the decision ultimately rests with the selectors. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami joined Bengal’s practice session at Eden Gardens on Tuesday ahead of their Ranji Trophy opener against Uttarakhand, addressing his exclusion from India’s upcoming white-ball series in Australia. The 35-year-old pacer, … Read more

‘I have made a mistake’: Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat regrets ban after failing to make weight at World Championships | More sports News

Aman Sehrawat (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: A much-chastened Aman Sehrawat on Monday appealed to the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to revoke his one-year ban and consider him for selection for the Asian Games 2026 and other international competitions. Aman’s ban runs from Sept 23, 2025 to Sept 22, 2026. The Asian Games in Japan … Read more

West Indies question Team India’s follow-on decision: ‘It was a bit surprising’ | Cricket News

Team West Indies (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) (PTI10_10_2025_000039B) West Indies spinner Khary Pierre expressed surprise at India’s decision to enforce the follow-on during day three of the second and final Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, while praising his team’s counterattacking response. After being bowled out for 248 in their first innings and trailing by … Read more

Aryna Sabalenka’s perfect record ends; Jessica Pegula sets up Wuhan final against Coco Gauff | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka reacts during play against Jessica Pegula (Wu Zhizun/Xinhua via AP) Jessica Pegula secured a remarkable victory against world number one Aryna Sabalenka, winning 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) in the Wuhan semi-finals. She will now face fellow American Coco Gauff in the final.Pegula, playing her eighth consecutive three-set match, recovered from a 2-5 deficit … Read more

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: Sai Sudharsan reveals plan for Day 2, and it doesn’t look good for West Indies | Cricket News

India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, left, congratulates Sai Sudharsan on completing fifty runs on the first day of the second cricket test match between India and West Indies (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) India’s Sai Sudharsan expressed the team’s intention to extend their batting innings against West Indies in the second Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.India reached … Read more

‘He’s much better than Dhruv Jurel!’: Former cricketer calls out India selectors for ‘wrong’ call in ODI squad for Australia | Cricket News

Dhruv Jurel or Sanju Samson? Who is the better pick for India’s ODI squad? (Getty Images) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson should have been part of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, calling him a better fit for the lower middle order than Dhruv Jurel. While acknowledging Jurel’s … Read more