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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming tours of Australia and Zimbabwe. The national team is set to play three one-day internationals (ODIs) and three twenty20 internationals (T20Is) during these tours. The Australia series will take place from November 4 to 18, while the Zimbabwe matches will be held in Bulawayo from November 24 to December 5. The announcement of Pakistan’s white-ball captain will be made by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi during a media conference scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 PM in Lahore. Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, who were…

Mitchell Santner delivered a stunning performance, claiming 13 wickets to secure New Zealand’s first Test series win in India, marking India’s first home series defeat since 2012. New Zealand triumphed in both Bengaluru and Pune, sealing their historic achievement. Santner, who previously had never taken more than three wickets in a Test innings, achieved match figures of 13 for 157, the third-best by a visiting bowler in India. He bowled an incredible 29 consecutive overs, taking six wickets in the second innings after claiming 7 for 53 in the first, playing a pivotal role in New Zealand’s landmark victory and…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made significant decisions regarding Mohammad Rizwan’s captaincy. They are considering separate captains for the white ball formats—ODI and T20. Salman Ali Agha is also being considered for a captaincy role. According to this, white-ball cricket is now being split, even though previous reports said Rizwan would be named captain for both formats. In order to finalize the captaincy decisions, discussions are currently taking place at the Serena Hotel with the PCB management committee. While a new name for the ODI captaincy is still being discussed, with the possibility that Rizwan may continue to serve…

Pakistan’s Test team captain, Shan Masood, expressed his delight after winning the Test series against England, saying it was a long-awaited victory. Speaking at a press conference, he credited the success to the people of Pakistan and emphasized that if people are still criticizing after the win, it is truly disappointing. Shan Masood remarked that cricket is a team game, and individual performances are secondary to contributing to the team’s success. He praised the performances of Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, calling them the future of Pakistan cricket, and stressed that consistency in team selection is crucial for nurturing players.…

Thanks to brilliant bowling by Pakistani spinners, England was all out for 112 runs in their second innings of the Rawalpindi Test, leaving Pakistan a target of just 36 runs, which they achieved with the loss of only one wicket. In the match played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan’s chase of the 36-run target was led by openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique. However, at the score of 14, Saim Ayub was trapped LBW by Jack Leach after scoring 8 runs. After Saim’s dismissal, Shan Masood came to the crease and hit three boundaries off his first three balls. Pakistan…

The Indian Men’s Selection Committee has officially unveiled the squads for two major upcoming cricket tours: India’s tour of South Africa and the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. India will begin their South Africa tour with a 4-match T20I series, starting on 8th November in Durban. This marks the beginning of a packed schedule for the Men in Blue as they prepare for crucial international fixtures. Also Read: New Zealand Close in on Ending India’s 12-Year Unbeaten Home Test Streak India’s Squad for 4 T20Is vs. South Africa: Captain: Suryakumar Yadav Squad: Abhishek Sharma Sanju Samson (WK) Rinku Singh Tilak Varma…

India’s impressive 12-year unbeaten streak in home Test series is facing a serious challenge as New Zealand built a commanding lead of 301 runs by the end of day two in the second Test in Pune. After the Kiwis’ historic win in the first Test in Bengaluru, they are now in a prime position to secure a 2-0 series lead, which would clinch the three-match series and bring an end to India’s remarkable run of 18 consecutive home series wins—a streak that dates back to December 2012, when Alastair Cook’s England last triumphed on Indian soil. Rohit Sharma’s men were…

Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel delivered a brilliant century, steering his team into a commanding position after two intense days of the series-deciding Test in Rawalpindi. Shakeel’s composed 134, coupled with crucial lower-order support from Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, lifted Pakistan to a total of 344, giving them a lead of 77 runs over England. Pakistan’s spinners then wreaked havoc late in the day, as Noman and Sajid combined to claim the wickets of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope, leaving England reeling at 24-3 and trailing by 53 runs. Pakistan’s Lower Order Resurgence At 177-7, Pakistan looked to be…

Washington Sundar made a remarkable comeback to the Indian Test squad, achieving a stunning 7-wicket haul during the first innings of the Pune Test against New Zealand. His performance not only solidified his position but also established a new record in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The selectors’ trust in Washington paid off as he showcased his skills at the MCA Stadium in Pune, claiming 7 wickets on Day 1 of the second Test. This effort led to a significant collapse in the New Zealand batting order. In his first Test appearance in over three and a half…

In a stunning display of spin bowling prowess, Pakistan has shattered a long-standing record in Test cricket, achieving a feat not seen in 142 years. During the third Test match against England, held in Rawalpindi, the Pakistani team began their first innings entirely with spin bowlers, an unprecedented occurrence in the sport’s history. In this remarkable innings, a total of 68.2 overs were bowled exclusively by spin bowlers. Sajid Khan led the charge, taking 6 wickets for 128 runs across 29.2 overs. Nauman Ali contributed significantly with 3 wickets for 88 runs in 28 overs, while Zahid Mahmood and Salman…