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Rawalpindi, 19 October 2025: Pakistan’s interim red-ball head coach Azhar Mahmood said his side is determined to build on their 93-run victory in Lahore as they face South Africa in the second and final Test of the series starting Monday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Mahmood said the team had reflected on its lapses in …
WebDesk · 19 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Perth, 19 October 2025: India’s rising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy marked another milestone in his young career on Sunday, making his ODI debut against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth, the same venue where he earned his Test cap less than a year ago. The 22-year-old from Andhra Pradesh has enjoyed a rapid ascent …
WebDesk · 19 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Queenstown, 18 October 2025: Ahead of their three-match Twenty20 international series starting Saturday, England and New Zealand have taken an unusually relaxed approach to preparation, trading nets and tactical meetings for golf, thermal pools and team bonding. Both sides have had a packed calendar this year. England’s white-ball team has already played 24 matches, …
WebDesk · 18 Oct 2025 · 3 min read
New Delhi, 18 October 2025: India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Friday that fast bowler Mohammed Shami was not picked for the upcoming tour of England due to fitness issues but remains in contention for future selection once he proves his fitness. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, Agarkar addressed questions following Shami’s comments …
WebDesk · 18 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Perth, 17 October 2025: India held their first training session in Australia on Thursday ahead of the upcoming white-ball series, with senior player Rohit Sharma seen in a discussion with head coach Gautam Gambhir. A video of the session will be available on YouTube channel of CricZone.com.au on Friday afternoon. Rohit and Virat Kohli batted …
WebDesk · 17 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 16 October 2025: The ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle has once again underlined the unpredictability and competitive balance of Test cricket, with Pakistan’s 93-run victory over reigning champions South Africa in Lahore providing the latest example of why a two-tier system is neither needed nor justified. The first Test of the two-match series, …
WebDesk · 16 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Lahore, 16 October 2025: South Africa captain Aiden Markram said his team showed fight and resilience despite their 93-run defeat to Pakistan in the first Test of the ICC World Test Championship series at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Markram dismissed suggestions that losing the toss was decisive, saying conditions remained challenging throughout. “In an …
WebDesk · 16 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Oman, 16 October 2025: Nepal and Oman have secured their places in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, clinching qualification even before their Super Six meeting in the Asia-EAP Qualifier. One more team from the tournament will join them at next year’s event. Their qualification was confirmed after the United Arab …
WebDesk · 16 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 15 October 2025: South Africa’s Tony de Zorzi credited mental resilience and adaptability for his second Test century as the visitors closed the third day of the first Test against Pakistan requiring 226 runs to win with eight wickets in hand at Gaddafi Stadium. Speaking after play on Tuesday, de Zorzi said there was …
WebDesk · 15 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Lahore, 14 October 2025: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam once again fell short of a three-figure mark as his lean patch in Test cricket continued during the ongoing first Test against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium. The right-hander was dismissed for 42 in the second innings on day three, after managing only 23 in the …
WebDesk · 14 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Lahore, 14 October 2025: Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Noman Ali once again proved his worth in home conditions, taking six wickets in South Africa’s first innings to hand the hosts a crucial 109-run lead on the third day of the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium. The 39-year-old’s figures marked his ninth five-wicket haul in Test cricket …
WebDesk · 14 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 14 October 2025: South Africa’s left-handed batter Tony de Zorzi produced a resilient century on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, registering his second hundred in Test cricket. The 28-year-old, who made his debut against the West Indies in 2023, showcased composure and determination in challenging conditions …
WebDesk · 14 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 14 October 2025: Left-arm spinner Noman Ali praised the collective bowling effort after the second day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Noman, who finished the day with four wickets, said the bowlers supported each other well in partnerships, focusing on maintaining pressure from both …
WebDesk · 14 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Lahore, 13 October 2025: Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha narrowly missed out on his fourth Test century – the first at iconic Gaddafi Stadium as he was dismissed for 93 on the second day of the opening Test against South Africa before lunch on Monday. The Pakistan T20I captain, who has struggled for form with the …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 13 October 2025: Left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy claimed his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket to help South Africa fight back against Pakistan on the second day of the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. The 31-year-old finished with career-best figures of six for 117 as Pakistan were bowled out for 378 before …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Auckland, 12 October 2025: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner and all-rounder Rachin Ravindra have returned to the BLACKCAPS squad for the upcoming KFC T20 International series against England, while Kane Williamson and Ben Sears have been ruled out. Santner, who underwent abdominal surgery recently, has fully recovered and will lead the side in the three-match …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 3 min read
Lahore, 12 October 2025: Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq expressed satisfaction with his team’s position after the hosts finished the opening day of the first Test against South Africa on 313 for five at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, though he admitted disappointment at falling short of a century. Imam, who made 93, said he was pleased …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Lahore, 12 October 2025: South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer remained optimistic about his team’s chances despite Pakistan’s strong start on the opening day of the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan reached 313 for five at stumps after opting to bat first in the opening match of the two-Test series, part of …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 12 October 2025: Pakistan captain Shan Masood fell agonisingly short of a maiden Test century at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, dismissed for a well-crafted 76 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa. Playing his first Test match in Lahore, Shan appeared set for a memorable hundred before he was …
WebDesk · 12 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 12 October 2025: Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq marked his return to Test cricket with a composed unbeaten half-century on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Playing his first Test in nearly 22 months, his previous appearance came against Australia in December 2023, Imam made …
WebDesk · 12 Oct 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 11 October 2025: South Africa’s stand-in captain Aiden Markram said his side is embracing the challenge of playing in Pakistan’s spin-friendly conditions as they prepare for the two-Test series starting Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium. Speaking ahead of the opening Test, Markram said adapting quickly will be key as South Africa begin their 2025-27 …
WebDesk · 11 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Lahore, 11 October 2025: Pakistan are set to host South Africa in a two-Test series beginning Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, marking the start of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for both sides. The second Test will be played in Rawalpindi from Oct. 20–24. The series pits the reigning WTC …
WebDesk · 11 Oct 2025 · 4 min read
Lahore, 9 October 2025: Pakistan’s interim red-ball head coach Azhar Mahmood says his side is well prepared to face South Africa in the upcoming two-Test series, which begins at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 12. The second Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20 to 24. Both matches are part …
WebDesk · 10 Oct 2025 · 4 min read
Mumbai, 5 September 2025: India chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said the decision to name Shubman Gill as the country’s new one-day international captain was made with the 2027 ICC World Cup firmly in mind, marking the start of what he called “a new era” for Indian cricket. Gill, 26, who was appointed Test captain …
WebDesk · 5 Oct 2025 · 3 min read
