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Reporting from across the Australian game.
Perth, 12 November 2025: England have defended their limited preparation for the upcoming Ashes series, saying the reduced warm-up schedule reflects the demands of modern cricket. The tourists will face England Lions in a three-day game at Lilac Hill starting Thursday, their only match practice before the first Test against Australia at Perth’s Optus …
WebDesk · 12 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
By Sir Geoffrey Boycott for Telegraph London, 10 November 2025: England enter this month’s Ashes series in Australia with their best opportunity in years to win away from home. Several factors are working in their favor, and there will be no excuses if they fall short. Australia have been hit hard by captain Pat Cummins’ …
WebDesk · 10 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Sydney, 6 November 2025: Australia captain Pat Cummins remains on target to return for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, though he admits it will be difficult to play through the rest of the series without a break. Cummins, recovering from a back injury that has kept him out since July, has advanced to bowling …
WebDesk · 6 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Sydney, 5 November 2025: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh expects selectors to take a conservative approach with their batting order for the upcoming Ashes series, backing a settled top three of Matt Renshaw, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne for the opening Test in Perth. “I think it’s reasonably predictable. Australia will play it pretty safe …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 4 min read
Faisalabad, 5 November 2025: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan expressed his delight after guiding Pakistan to a thrilling two-wicket victory over South Africa in the first ODI at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, the venue’s first international match in 17 years. Rizwan’s composed 55 helped the hosts chase down a tricky target in testing conditions. Reflecting on the …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Gold Coast, 5 November 2025: India bowling coach Morne Morkel said the team is balancing experimentation and preparation as they gear up for the fourth T20I against Australia on Wednesday, with the five-match series level at 1-1. Speaking to reporters at the Gold Coast Stadium, Morkel said managing combinations ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Gold Coast, 5 November 2025: Australia chairman of selectors George Bailey says the upcoming Ashes series will showcase both the team’s strength in depth and the value of long-term development, as selectors continue to balance experience with emerging talent. Speaking after naming the squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, Bailey said the selection …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Gold Coast, 5 November 2025: Australia chairman of selectors George Bailey announced a 15-member squad on Wednesday for the first Ashes Test against England, confirming Steve Smith will captain the side in the absence of injured regular skipper Pat Cummins. The opening match of the five-Test series begins November 21 in Perth. Cummins, who continues …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Sydney, 5 November 2025: Ravichandran Ashwin’s bid to become the first India-capped male cricketer to play in Australia’s Big Bash League has been delayed after the veteran spinner was ruled out of the upcoming KFC BBL|15 season with a knee injury. The Sydney Thunder confirmed Tuesday that Ashwin, 39, underwent knee surgery after suffering the …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
London, 5 November 2025: England captain Ben Stokes has signed a new central contract that will keep him with the national side through the 2027 home Ashes series, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Tuesday. Stokes, 34, was among 14 players to agree to two-year deals, extending his previous contract that was due to …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Harare, 5 November 2025: Former Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams’ international cricket career has come to an end after he entered a rehabilitation programme to treat drug addiction, the country’s cricket board announced Tuesday. Zimbabwe Cricket said the 39-year-old all-rounder had made himself unavailable for national selection and would no longer be considered for future matches. …
WebDesk · 5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Gold Coast, 4 November 2025: Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann says his side is focused on regaining momentum ahead of the fourth T20I against India on Thursday night, with both teams’ level 1-1 in the series. The fifth and final T20I will be played on Saturday, 8 November in Brisbane. “It’s a crucial game,” Kuhnemann said …
WebDesk · 4 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Dhaka, 4 November 2025: Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan says expanding the World Test Championship could help his team play more consistent red-ball cricket. Ireland, granted Test status in 2017, have played just 10 matches, winning three and losing seven. Their upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh this month will be their first red-ball fixtures …
WebDesk · 4 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Kabul, 4 November 2025: Jonathan Trott will step down as Afghanistan’s head coach after the 2026 T20 World Cup in March, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced Monday. “ACB recognises that coaching transitions are a natural part of the global cricketing ecosystem,” the board said in a statement. “Just as teams evolve, so do their leadership …
WebDesk · 4 Nov 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 2 November 2025: The Gaddafi Stadium was packed to capacity on Saturday night as Pakistan defeated South Africa by four wickets to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-1. The crowd roared for every Babar Azam stroke and the right-handed batter responded with a composed half-century that anchored Pakistan’s chase. After the game, Babar sat …
WebDesk · 2 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Lahore, 2 November 2025: Babar Azam returned to form with a half-century against South Africa in the third T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, marking his first half-century in the format since May 14, 2024. The fifty came after a lean stretch of 13 innings without a half-century, during which Babar’s highest score …
WebDesk · 2 Nov 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 2 November 2025: The iconic Gaddafi Stadium was packed to capacity once again on Saturday as fans turned up in huge numbers for the third and final T20 International between Pakistan and South Africa. This marked the second consecutive sold-out game in Lahore, following Friday night’s nine-wicket win for Pakistan that levelled the series …
WebDesk · 2 Nov 2025 · 1 min read
Lahore, 2 November 2025: Off-spinner Usman Tariq became the 124th player to represent Pakistan in T20 Internationals when he made his debut against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. Usman, became only the sixth Pakistan player to make his T20I debut in Lahore, following Imad Wasim, Nauman Anwar, Haris Rauf, Ahsan …
WebDesk · 2 Nov 2025 · 1 min read
Doha, 1 November 2025: Pakistan will face Oman in the opening match of the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Rising Stars T20 Tournament in Doha on November 14, with the marquee India-Pakistan clash scheduled for November 16, the organisers announced Friday. The tournament, formerly known as the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, will feature the ‘A’ …
WebDesk · 1 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Lahore, 31 October 2025: The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has become one of Pakistan’s most recognisable cricketing fortresses in the T20I era, hosting 26 international matches since 2015. With 16 victories and 10 defeats, Pakistan have built a strong home record at the iconic venue, where passionate crowds, high-scoring thrillers and moments of history have …
WebDesk · 31 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Lahore, 31 October 2025: South Africa all-rounder George Linde hailed his team’s disciplined bowling performance after their 55-run victory over Pakistan in the opening T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night. Linde starred with both bat and ball, scoring 36 runs and taking three wickets with his left-arm spin to help South Africa …
WebDesk · 31 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Melbourne, 30 October 2025: Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg warned Thursday that underpaying top men’s players could endanger the future of the national game, as the governing body grapples with financial cuts and an AUD$11.3 million deficit. Speaking after CA’s annual general meeting in Melbourne, Greenberg said the organization must balance tough financial decisions …
WebDesk · 30 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Rawalpindi, 29 October 2025: Even in defeat, Saim Ayub’s tone was measured, reflective yet firm. Pakistan had just gone down to South Africa by 55 runs in the first T20I at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, a loss that left the hosts searching for answers after a disappointing all-round display. Saim, who contributed 37 runs and …
WebDesk · 30 Oct 2025 · 3 min read
Karachi, 29 October 2025: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Habib Bank Limited (HBL) on Wednesday announced the extension of their long-standing partnership, with HBL retaining title sponsorship rights for the 11th and 12th editions of the league. PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer and HBL’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Ali Habib addressed a …
WebDesk · 29 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
