ICC October Player of the Month Nominees: Three Spinners in the Race!
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed its shortlist for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for October, with three spinners battling it out for the prestigious title. The nominees are Pakistan’s Nauman Ali, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, and…
New Zealand Triumphs, but in a Nail-biting Finish
In Auckland, the West Indies set out to chase a target of 208 runs against New Zealand. Initially, they found themselves struggling, with the score at 93 for 6 by the 13th over, after the dismissal of Royston Chase. At that point, it seemed New Zealand…
WPL Retentions: Deepti, Lanning and Ecclestone Expected to be Released
With the five Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchises set to announce their retention lists on Thursday, several high-profile players – including Deepti Sharma, Meg Lanning, Sophie Ecclestone, and Amelia Kerr – are unlikely to feature. Ahead of the…
Shane Bond Appointed Head Coach of Birmingham Phoenix
Shane Bond, the former New Zealand pace bowler, has been appointed as the head coach of Birmingham Phoenix, the English side competing in The Hundred. He replaces Daniel Vettori, who had held the position since 2024, on a two-year contract. Vettori is…
Malolan Rangarajan Appointed as RCB Women’s Head Coach
Malolan Rangarajan has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s team for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) season. He succeeds Luke Williams, who has served in the role since 2024. The…
Nine International Cricketers Named in Sri Lanka’s Rising Stars Squad
Sri Lanka have announced a strong 15-member squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup T20, with star all-rounder Dunith Wellalage appointed as captain. The team includes nine players with international experience, reflecting Sri Lanka’s intent to field a…
Mohammed Shami Will Make a Comeback That Silences Everyone: Coach Badruddin
Mohammed Shami’s childhood coach, Mohammed Badruddin, has expressed firm belief that the Indian pacer will stage a spectacular return to international cricket — one that will “silence everyone.” Despite his fine recent form, Shami has once again been…
Pant Returns to India’s Test Squad with a Match-Winning Performance
In July, Rishabh Pant sustained a foot injury while playing in the fourth Test against England in Manchester. Since then, he has worked hard to regain his fitness and hasn’t wasted any time in doing so. Recently, he captained India ‘A’…
Bangladesh U-19 Batting Collapses as Afghanistan Draw Level in the Series
Despite losing three quick wickets, Bangladesh’s U-19 team had briefly regained control of the match through an impressive partnership between Kalam Siddique and Rizwan Hossain. The pair had put together a 93-run stand, guiding their side closer to…
Positive Outlook on Coach Ashraful from the Pilots
The Ireland cricket team is set to tour Bangladesh, and during this series, Mohammad Ashraful has been appointed as the batting coach for the Bangladesh team. Former cricketer, BCB director, and head of the women’s cricket division, Abdur Razzak, will…