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Sep

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Why is Chris Woakes not picked in England’s Ashes squad despite six pure seamers in it? Explained

Chris Woakes was not named in England's squad for the five-match Ashes series in Australia as the England and Wales Cricket Board announced a 16-member squad. Ben Stokes has been named the captain despite being on the mend from the shoulder injury he picked up during the India Test series. New Delhi: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) named a 16-member squad for the high-octane Ashes series Down Under. Recovering from his shoulder injury, Ben Stokes has been named captain with the ECB stating that he "remains on track to be available for the start of the Test series…

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24

Sep

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Jasprit Bumrah confirms his availability for West Indies series, Manav Suthar in fray

Jasprit Bumrah is set to play the upcoming West Indies Tests despite a tight schedule. Meanwhile, young spinner Manav Suthar is in contention for a debut after impressing selectors. Ravindra Jadeja to return from break, while Rishabh Pant remains sidelined with injury. Mumbai: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to play the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies, despite a packed schedule that includes his ongoing participation in the T20 Asia Cup in the UAE. Should India reach the final, Bumrah will have just a three-day break before the first Test in Ahmedabad. However, the team management appears…

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23

Sep

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Wanindu Hasaranga settles scores with Abrar Ahmed by imitating Pakistan spinner’s famous celebration

Wanindu Hasaranga teased Abrar Ahmed as he imitated the Pakistani spinner's celebration, who had copied Hasaranga's trademark style in the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. New Delhi: Sri Lanka spin-bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga teased Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed as he settled scores with him during the two teams' Super Four clash in the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, September 23.  Abrar had cleaned Hasaranga in the first innings with a peach of a delivery and imitated his famous 'phone-calling' celebration in front of the Sri Lankan spinner. Meanwhile, Hasaranga not…

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23

Sep

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Australia suffer injury blow ahead of Women’s World Cup, Grace Harris ruled out; replacement named

Grace Harris played the third ODI against India Women in Delhi on Saturday and injured her calf and the scans revealed a strain. Harris wasn't going to be part of Australia's first XI but it is a significant blow for the defending champions with several players in the squad returning from injuries. New Delhi: Australia suffered a significant injury blow in the lead up to the upcoming Women's World Cup, with hard-hitting Grace Harris being ruled out due to a calf strain. Harris, who didn't play the first two ODIs against India in Mullanpur, got into the XI for the series…

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23

Sep

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Shan Masood demoted to D in PCB’s central contract, set to continue as Pakistan Test captain

Shan Masood, demoted to D category in PCB contracts, will continue as Pakistan Test captain for the 2025-27 WTC cycle. Despite mixed results, PCB trusts his leadership as Pakistan prepares to face South Africa in a crucial home series starting in October. New Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed that Shan Masood will continue as the captain of the Pakistan Test team for the upcoming 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. This decision comes after a meeting between Masood, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, and Pakistan’s red-ball coach Azhar Mahmood, where the captain and the gaffer were reportedly granted…

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23

Sep

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India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate opens up on Sanju Samson’s new middle-order role

Sanju Samson batted twice in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 and has not looked at his best during both those outings. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate opened up on Samson's new middle-order role, stating that the batter is still figuring out it. New Delhi: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed his thoughts on Sanju Samson's new batting position in the middle-order during the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Samson, who smacked three centuries in five innings while opening the innings last year, has been pushed to the middle-order for the Asia Cup after Shubman Gill made a return to…

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23

Sep

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Sri Lanka on verge of elimination after thrilling defeat to Pakistan in Asia Cup Super Fours

Pakistan edged past Sri Lanka in a thrilling Asia Cup Super Four clash, chasing down 133 after a strong bowling display. Shaheen Afridi starred with three wickets, while Talat and Nawaz’s late partnership sealed the win, pushing Sri Lanka near elimination. Abu Dhabi: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in their second Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup. After a heavy loss to India, the Salman Agha-led side needed a win to stay in contention for the final. Playing such a high-voltage clash, their bowlers delivered a brilliant performance at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, setting…

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23

Sep

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ICC suspends USA Cricket Board, but no impact on participation for T20 World Cup 2026

The USA have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 after reaching the Super Eight stage in the previous edition of the tournament. Meanwhile, the ICC has suspended the USA Cricket Board. New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to suspend the USA Cricket Board, which signals an overhaul of the leadership and governance in one of the emerging markets in the sport.  While the International body did not give a reason for the suspension, the suspension comes a little over two months after the ICC had granted a time period of three months to the USA board…

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23

Sep

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Shreyas Iyer informs BCCI of break from red-ball cricket, know reasons

Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI that he’s taking a break from red-ball cricket due to back stiffness and fatigue. He pulled out of the India A series and is unlikely to play Tests soon. His recurring back issues have raised long-term fitness concerns. Mumbai: India batter Shreyas Iyer has reportedly communicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he will be stepping away from red-ball cricket for the foreseeable future due to recurring back stiffness and physical fatigue. The decision comes amid growing concerns over his long-term fitness and his ability to sustain the physical…

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23

Sep

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England announce white-ball squads for New Zealand series, Test specialists rested from T20Is

England announced squads for the New Zealand white-ball series, resting Test specialists from T20Is. Joe Root and Jofra Archer feature in ODIs, while Zak Crawley earns a T20I call-up. Archer's fitness and Baker’s form remain key talking points. London: England have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on October 26. Before that, Harry Brook’s team will compete in a three-match T20I series scheduled for October 18, 20, and 23.  Despite the Ashes series approaching, the England management included Joe Root and Jofra Archer in the ODI squad. Archer, out of them, has…

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