Jansen stars with bat and ball to lead South Africa to comeback series win over Australia

Jansen stars with bat and ball to lead South Africa to comeback series win over Australia

South Africa beat Australia by 122 runs in the 5th and final ODI. Marco Jansen was the star of the show, scoring 47 runs and taking 5 wickets. South Africa recovered from a slow start to reach 315-9, batting first. South African all-rounder Marco Jansen played a stellar role, both with the bat and ball, … Read more

Pakistan reclaims top spot in ODI rankings as Australia falls

Pakistan reclaims top spot in ODI rankings as Australia falls

Pakistan is the new No.1 in ICC ODI rankings after Australia’s loss to South Africa. India is close behind but has played more matches. Australia dropped to No.3 after defeat against Sourth Africa. On Sunday, Pakistan reclaimed their position as the top-ranked team in One-Day International (ODI) cricket according to the International Cricket Council (ICC) … Read more

Hasan Ali responds to calls for his retirement from white-ball cricket

Hasan Ali responds to calls for his retirement from white-ball cricket

Pakistani speedster Hasan Ali was told to leave white-ball cricket. A user on Twitter suggested that Arshad Iqbal should be chosen. Ali acknowledged that Iqbal is a “very good bowler”. Hasan Ali, a Pakistani speedster, was disappointed after being told to leave white-ball cricket on Sunday. Arshad Iqbal should be chosen over Ali, according to … Read more

New Zealand hit by injury scare ahead of World Cup

New Zealand hit by injury scare ahead of World Cup

Four New Zealand players left the field due to injuries. Southee and Lister are part of New Zealand’s World Cup squad. New Zealand is already worried about the return of Kane Williamson. The fourth ODI between England and New Zealand at Lord’s witnessed a concerning situation with four New Zealand players leaving the field due … Read more

Australia’s World Cup plans up in the air after Travis Head injury

Australia's World Cup plans up in the air after Travis Head injury

Travis Head fractured his hand in the fourth ODI against South Africa. Head is in a race against time to be fit for Australia’s opening match of the CWC 2023. Changes to the World Cup squad can only be made after September 28. Australia is awaiting word on the fitness of top batsman Travis Head … Read more

Babar Azam: Naseem Shah may miss Pakistan’s opening World Cup matches

Babar Azam: Naseem Shah may miss Pakistan's opening World Cup matches

Babar Azam has said that Naseem Shah may not be available for opening World Cup matches. Naseem is currently undergoing scans for a muscle injury below his right shoulder. Naseem has had a history of injuries. Babar Azam has indicated that Naseem Shah may not recover in time to participate in Pakistan’s initial matches at … Read more

Trent Boult returns to ODI cricket ahead of World Cup

Trent Boult returns to ODI cricket ahead of World Cup

Trent Boult is “very happy” to be back playing international cricket. Boult worked hard to earn his spot in the World Cup squad. Boult is excited about the upcoming World Cup. Prior to the World Cup in India, Trent Boult said he is “very happy” to be back playing international cricket. However, he claimed that … Read more

Australia to rely on pace bowlers in World Cup 2023

Australia to rely on pace bowlers in World Cup 2023

Australia will rely on their pace bowlers in the upcoming World Cup. Australia adopted a different strategy against South Africa. Australia is building nicely towards the World Cup. Australia plans to rely on their specialized pace bowlers, rather than using a mix of all-rounders, to establish their presence in the upcoming World Cup, according to … Read more

Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh should rest World Cup-bound players for New Zealand series

Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh should rest World Cup-bound players for New Zealand series

Shakib Al Hasan believes that Bangladesh should rest their World Cup-bound players. He cited the need to avoid injuries and assess the depth of the squad. Shakib downplayed the significance of Mahmudullah’s comeback to the team. Shakib Al Hasan believes that Bangladesh should give their ODI World Cup-bound players a break during the upcoming home … Read more

AB de Villiers Suggests Home Advantage Poses Challenge for India in World Cup

World Cup

High Expectations: Managing enormous home-tournament pressure is key. Fearless Play: Success lies in playing without fear under pressure. Suryakumar Yadav: Minor mindset shift can unlock his ODI batting. AB de Villiers, the famous South African batsman, has praised India’s strong team as they prepare for the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup, set to begin next … Read more

WATCH: Babar Azam featured in “Fab 5” video released by World Cup broadcaster

WATCH: Babar Azam featured in "Fab 5" video released by World Cup broadcaster

Star Sports has included Babar Azam in the “Fab 5”. Babar Azam is currently ranked number one in ODI cricket. He has scored 5370 runs in 106 ODIs, including 19 centuries. Star Sports, the official World Cup broadcaster for the International Cricket Council, debuted a promotional clip on Friday featuring Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, as … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: Cricket fans fume as ticket prices soar for India vs. Pakistan clash

ICC World Cup 2023: Cricket fans fume as ticket prices soar for India vs. Pakistan clash

There is a high demand for India vs. Pakistan World Cup tickets. The secondary market sees a significant price surge in tickets. Prices range from INR 65,000 to 4.5 lakh for the India vs. Pakistan match. As the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 approaches, cricket fans are growing increasingly excited about the … Read more

South Africa name 15-man squad for World Cup, eight players make debut

South Africa

Temba Bavuma will captain the team in his first 50-over World Cup. The squad includes 8 newcomers, including all-rounder Marco Jansen and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee. The squad has a good mix of experienced players and those making their World Cup debut. South Africa’s white-ball head coach, Rob Walter, has revealed the 15-player squad for … Read more

Williamson in New Zealand’s World Cup Squad Despite Injury

Williamson Injury

He injured his knee in April but has made enough progress for selection. Rest of New Zealand’s squad to be announced on September 11. England and New Zealand currently engaged in T20 and ODI series. Despite suffering a knee injury earlier this year, Kane Williamson will be part of New Zealand’s squad for the upcoming … Read more

Brazil Drops Antony from National Team Amid Abuse Allegations

Brazil Drops Antony

Investigation launched after public disclosure of the allegations. Antony denies the accusations, trusts in ongoing police probes. Gabriel Jesus replaces Antony in Brazil’s squad for World Cup qualifiers. Brazil’s national football team has made the decision to remove Manchester United winger Antony from their squad amidst allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend. The Brazilian … Read more

Ashwin backs Pakistan to perform well in Asia Cup and World Cup

Ashwin backs Pakistan to perform well in Asia Cup and World Cup

Ashwin has backed Pakistan to perform. Ashwin believes that Pakistan has an outstanding team. The Asia Cup 2023 will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Pakistani side has received support from Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to perform well in the Asia Cup and World Cup this year. In Ashwin’s opinion, Pakistan has an … Read more

Pakistan World Cup 2023 jersey revealed

Pakistan World Cup 2023 jersey revealed

PCB unveiled the national team’s World Cup jersey. The ‘Star Nation Jersey’ uniform features a star and the flag of Pakistan. Ashraf said that the shirt shows Pakistan’s zeal and tenacity. Zaka Ashraf, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, and COO Salman Naseer introduced the national team’s World Cup uniform today … Read more

Harsha Bhogle hails Pakistan’s fast bowlers as among the best in world cricket

Harsha Bhogle hails Pakistan's fast bowlers as among the best in world cricket

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 142 runs in the first ODI. Haris Rauf took five wickets for Pakistan. Harsha Bhogle praised Pakistani pacers for their performance. Prominent Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle has commended Pakistan’s fast bowling performance following their impressive showing in the first ODI against Afghanistan on Tuesday. During the initial match of the three-game … Read more

Virat Kohli: “Forever grateful” for 15 years of cricket

Virat Kohli: Forever grateful for 15 years of cricket

Virat Kohli completed his 15 years of career in international cricket. Kohli made his international debut in 2008 against Sri Lanka. He has scored 27 centuries in Test cricket and 28 in T20I cricket. The legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrated the 15 years of his career in international cricket on Friday. Kohli has numerous … Read more

Kyle Jamieson in line for World Cup selection after T20I return

Kyle Jamieson in line for World Cup selection after T20I return

Kyle Jamieson made a successful return from injury. Jamieson took one wicket and showed good signs of his fitness. Jamieson is a bowler who can excel in all three formats. Tall and swift Kyle Jamieson made a successful comeback from injury as New Zealand won the opening T20I of their white-ball tour of the UAE. … Read more

Australian legend Mike Hussey names players who must fire for World Cup win

Australian legend Mike Hussey names players who must fire for World Cup win

Mike Hussey believes Australia has a good chance of winning the World Cup. Hussey believes Australia’s continuity and experience will be key to their success. Hussey also said that Australia will need all of their players to contribute. Australia legend Mike Hussey believes his former team has a good chance of winning the ICC Men’s … Read more

Pakistan hockey team prepares for Asian Hockey-5 World Cup Qualifiers

Pakistan hockey team prepares for Asian Hockey-5 World Cup Qualifiers

Pakistan hockey team gears up for Asian Hockey-5 World Cup Qualifiers. PHF planned a training camp in Lahore from August 21-27. The top three Asian teams advance to the main event. According to sources, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is preparing to host a training camp for the national hockey team in Lahore from August … Read more

Ben Stokes to return for England in ODIs for World Cup defense

England

Ben Stokes has reversed his earlier retirement from ODIs. Stokes will also be eligible to participate in England’s defense. Stokes’ return to ODI cricket is a major boost for England. England’s dynamic all-rounder, Ben Stokes, has chosen to rescind his earlier retirement from one-day internationals (ODIs), according to the announcement by the England and Wales … Read more

PCB takes historic step towards uplifting women’s cricket

PCB takes historic step towards uplifting women's cricket

PCB has awarded 74 domestic contracts to female cricketers. The goal of the initiative is to recognize the players’ hard work. The PCB has also reinstated training facilities for women cricketers. A significant milestone has been reached in Pakistan’s women’s cricket, with 74 talented female cricketers being granted 11-month domestic contracts, marking the first instance … Read more

Wahab Riaz lashes out at PCB for excluding Imran Khan from commemorative video

Wahab Riaz lashes out at PCB for excluding Imran Khan from commemorative video

Wahab Riaz has criticized the PCB for excluding Imran Khan from a video. Riaz said that Khan is a national hero and should never be forgotten. Fans have also been calling on the PCB to erase the video. Former pacer Wahab Riaz said Wednesday that the Pakistani nation must never forget its heroes, in response … Read more