Tragedy in Paktika! Three Afghanistan cricketers killed in attack on Pakistan border; captain Rashid Khan breaks down | Cricket News

File pic – Afghanistan cricket team (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have withdrawn from a tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next month following the killing of three local cricketers in an attack, the country’s cricket board confirmed on Friday. According to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the players had travelled from Urgun to…

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‘To beat India, you cannot rely on … ‘: Nasser Hussain warns England ahead of crucial Women’s Cricket World Cup fixture | Cricket News

Team India at Women’s World Cup 2025 (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is moving into its crucial phase, with India and England set to face off on October 19 in a match that could determine the semifinal lineup.Former England captain Nasser Hussain, who played 96 Tests and…

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V Chamundeswaranath takes over from Dilip Vengsarkar as ICA player representative in BCCI Apex Council | Cricket News

MUMBAI: V Chamundeswaranath has replaced former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar as the players’ representative on the Apex Council of the BCCI. He was earlier a member of the Governing Council of the IPL, a position that has now been taken over by former India women’s team captain Shubhangi Kulkarni. Kulkarni was previously on the Apex…

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Ranji Trophy: Kerala’s batting falters under sombre skies; Sanju Samson, Salman Nizar bright sparks | Cricket News

Thiruvananthapuram: Under brooding grey clouds that hovered over the Greenfield Stadium, Kerala’s batting unravelled in a heap of unfulfilled promise, dismissed for 219 in response to Maharashtra’s 239. The visitors then raced to 51/0 in 9 overs, courtesy Prithvi Shaw’s quickfire unbeaten 37, when bad light stopped proceedings an hour before the scheduled close on…

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India chief selector Ajit Agarkar reveals why Mohammed Shami missed Australia tour: ‘We were desperate to have him but …’ | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Former India chief selector Ajit Agarkar has addressed Mohammed Shami‘s exclusion from the England series, stating it was due to fitness concerns. However, he did not specify the reason for Shami’s absence from the upcoming Australia ODI series.Shami’s most recent international match was the Champions Trophy final. He then played…

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2027 ODI World Cup? Australia batter Travis Head makes bold Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma future predictions | Chess News

India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Australian batter Travis Head has praised Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the first ODI in Perth on Sunday. He acknowledged them as two of the best white-ball players, with Kohli being considered the greatest and Rohit following closely behind.The upcoming cricket…

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Matthew Hayden’s honest admission on India captaincy: ‘Rohit Sharma becomes vulnerable purely because of … ‘ | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has shared his views on Rohit Sharma‘s removal as India’s ODI captain before the upcoming three-match series against Australia.India’s recent leadership change saw Shubman Gill replacing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain after the first Test victory against West Indies, where India won by an innings…

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‘Felt like I had to sleep 24/7’: Ex RCB player reveals challenging battle with testicular cancer | Cricket News

File photo of Australia cricketer Nic Maddinson. (Image: X) Australian Test and T20I cricketer Nic Maddinson has disclosed his battle with testicular cancer, revealing he underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed earlier this year. The 33-year-old cricketer, who has played three Tests and six T20Is for Australia, spent a significant portion of 2025 dealing with the…

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