India A took firm control of the opening day against Australia A in Puducherry thanks to a century from Kushagra and a four-wicket haul from Mulani. Strong Start for the Hosts The match began with India A setting the tone early. Kushagra’s unbeaten hundred formed the backbone of the innings while Mulani’s four wickets restricted Australia A’s response. By the close of play the hosts held a lead of 163

Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson has made it clear that India stands as the benchmark in T20 cricket. According to him, the challenge for Pakistan lies in catching up to that level of performance. Hesson Stresses Steady Progress in T20 Cricket The coach underlined that the team continues to show consistent improvement in the shortest format. He pointed out that this progress needs to be recognised when evaluating the side’s

The Bangladesh captain Litton has expressed his excitement ahead of the team’s participation in the Asian Games, describing the opportunity as a rare occurrence for the side. Litton’s First Asiad Experience Litton is set to lead Bangladesh in the multi-sport event for the first time in his career. He noted that playing at the Asian Games does not happen often, making the occasion particularly special for the players. The captain

The IPL 2027 auction is all set to take place in Goa during December, marking a return to Indian soil after several years of overseas venues. Location and Timing Details According to the latest update, the auction will unfold in the scenic state of Goa in the month of December. This decision brings the event back within the country following a stretch of three previous auctions conducted outside India. Fans

Ashley Noffke’s Upcoming Transition from Pakistan Ashley Noffke is preparing to leave his role with Pakistan once the Asian Games conclude. The decision marks the end of his time with the Pakistan setup ahead of the previously scheduled contract period. Contract Details with Pakistan His original contract was to run until June 2027 with Pakistan. This timeline would have kept him involved for several more years under the existing agreement.

South Africa’s bowling resources have taken another hit ahead of the ODI series against Australia. The team is dealing with a growing number of hamstring injuries that have already ruled out several key players. Multiple Bowlers Ruled Out Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Baartman and Lungi Ngidi are confirmed to be unavailable for the upcoming ODI series. All three players are sidelined due to hamstring issues. This development has forced South Africa

Zimbabwe have brought back Chiedza Dhururu and Olinder Chare into the squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies. Squad Adjustments Announced The changes come after the team’s recent outing against South Africa. Pemhiwa and Mabhera have been left out of the group that featured in that series. Tsuma is also unavailable for selection at this time. Reason for Tsuma’s Absence The update confirms that Tsuma will miss the

Billy Root has decided to step away from professional cricket at the age of 34, bringing an end to a career that spanned 14 years. Announcement of Retirement The news comes as the younger brother of England Test captain Joe Root confirms he is moving on from the game he has been part of since turning professional. Fans and followers of the sport will note that this marks the close

The opening ODI between England and Sri Lanka got underway with England winning the toss and electing to bat first. Key Team News Before the Match Adil Rashid has been ruled out of the series, leaving a gap in England’s spin bowling options for the limited-overs fixtures. Kusal Mendis has returned to lead Sri Lanka after missing the preceding T20Is due to a hamstring injury. Impact of Rashid’s Absence The

Indian cricket fans will be interested to note that Glenn Maxwell and Scott Boland are confirmed to represent Victoria in the upcoming One-Day Cup. Key Details on Maxwell’s Schedule The news comes with a tight timeline for Maxwell. Just five days after featuring in the ETPL final, the all-rounder is lined up for his next assignment. This match at Junction Oval will be the first floodlit game held at the