Media releaseLahore, 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
Media releaseLahore, 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
Media releaseLahore, 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
NewsPerth, 14 October 2025: Wicket-keeper Josh Inglis has been ruled out of Australia’s opening one-day international against India on Sunday as he continues to recover from a right calf injury, paving the way for Josh Philippe’s return to the national side. Inglis has not played since straining his calf during a Western Australia training session …
WebDesk · 14 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
NewsLondon, 14 October 2025: Ben Stokes and Mark Wood are expected to be fit and “raring to go” for the start of the Ashes series next month, providing England with a timely lift as Australia continues to monitor captain Pat Cummins’ fitness. Both Stokes and Wood bring valuable experience of playing Test cricket in Australia. …
WebDesk · 14 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Media releaseLahore, 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
Media releaseLahore, 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
Media releaseLahore, 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
NewsSydney, 13 October 2025: Former Australia opener David Warner says England could take the upper hand in next month’s Ashes opener in Perth if captain Pat Cummins is ruled out through injury. “If Cummo is not there, I think Australia win 3-1. If Cummo is there, it’s 4-0,” Warner said Monday at the Kayo Sports …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
NewsSydney, 13 October 2025: Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is “less likely than likely” to be fit for next month’s Ashes opener in Perth as he continues his recovery from a lumbar back stress injury. Cummins, 32, resumed running last week and expects to begin bowling drills next week but admitted he remains “a …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Media releaseAuckland, 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
NewsMelbourne, 13 October 2025: Courtesy: Sydney Morning Herald Pat Cummins’ back injury has raised the prospect of Australia turning to new or less experienced fast bowlers this summer. Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland are expected to lead the attack in the opening Ashes Test on November 21 in Perth, fitness permitting. But with …
WebDesk · 13 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Media releaseLahore, 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
Media releaseLahore, 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
Media releaseLahore, 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
Media releaseLahore, 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
NewsLondon, 12 October 2025: England opener Zak Crawley says “Bazball” gets under Australia’s skin and that his team won’t be “nice guys” when they head Down Under for next summer’s Ashes series. Speaking in an interview with The Times, Crawley said the aggressive, attacking style under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes is designed …
WebDesk · 12 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Media releaseLahore, 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
Media releaseLahore, 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
NewsSydney, 10 October 2025: Indian great Ravichandran Ashwin has confirmed he will be available for the entire KFC BBL|15 season with the Sydney Thunder, including the Finals series. Ashwin had initially signed on for the January portion of the tournament, but his extended commitment now covers all Thunder matches, including home games at ENGIE Stadium …
WebDesk · 10 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
NewsMelbourne, 10 October 2025: Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Pat Cummins is “running out of time” to be fit for the first Ashes Test in Perth but remains optimistic the captain will feature at some stage during the series. A final decision on Cummins’ availability is expected next Friday as he continues his recovery from …
WebDesk · 10 Oct 2025 · 2 min read
Media releaseLahore, 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
NewsLondon, 9 October 2025: Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan in his column for The Telegraph said: With the news of Pat Cummins’ injury sinking in, a few people will already be tipping England as favorites for the Ashes this winter. I wouldn’t argue with that, but I’d also say, proceed with caution. This …
WebDesk · 9 Oct 2025 · 3 min read