In a display of sheer power-hitting and tactical brilliance, Pakistan Women’s skipper Fatima Sana has etched her name in the record books by smashing the fastest fifty in the history of Women’s T20 Internationals, dismantling the Zimbabwe bowling attack in a record-breaking performance at Karachi.
Somerset asserted their dominance on the opening day of the Rothesay County Championship clash against Sussex at Taunton, closing at 335 for five thanks to commanding half-centuries from James Rew, Tom Lammonby, and an unbeaten Tom Abell.
In recent seasons, the Indian Premier League has increasingly turned to the Pakistan Super League to fill gaps left by injured players. This article examines the trend of teams like RCB and CSK scouting talent from the PSL and the implications for domestic cricket development.
In a momentous celebration of local talent, Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary recently hosted a felicitation ceremony to honor the state's cricketing stars. Leading the pack were Ishan Kishan, the T20 World Cup hero, and Sakib Hussain, the breakout pace sensation of IPL 2026, as the state government recognized their contributions to putting Bihar on the global sporting map.
Charley Phillips delivered a masterclass in pace bowling, claiming four wickets to inspire The Blaze to a thrilling three-wicket win over Hampshire at Trent Bridge, extending their lead at the top of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup standings.
In a surprising turn of events during the IPL 2026 season, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah stepped into the leadership role for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings. While the match resulted in a morale-boosting victory for the five-time champions, Bumrah was quick to clarify his future as a leader, drawing a famous cinematic parallel to describe his 'one-day' stint at the helm.
A humiliating Test match defeat to Bangladesh has triggered internal turmoil within the Pakistan cricket team, with reports of a heated confrontation between captain Shan Masood and star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Following a disappointing defeat in the series opener, Pakistan faces a must-win scenario in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Sylhet. With Babar Azam expected to return to the lineup, the team looks to balance their batting depth and bowling attack to salvage the series.
In a crucial development for Pakistan's Test ambitions, star batter Babar Azam is set to return to the playing XI for the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. Following a crushing defeat in the series opener, the return of Pakistan's premier batsman provides a glimmer of hope for a side currently grappling with form and leadership concerns.
In a challenging start to their World Test Championship cycle, Pakistan has been penalized eight points by the ICC for maintaining a slow over-rate during their recent Test loss to Bangladesh.
