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The 16th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, held on October 15 at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, saw a gripping encounter between England Women and Pakistan Women. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and chose to field first under slightly overcast conditions. England, unbeaten so far in the tournament, started their innings with high expectations, but Pakistan’s …

India’s legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to make waves as he gears up for his maiden Big Bash League (BBL) season with Sydney Thunder, led by David Warner. Initially, Ashwin had planned to play just a few matches due to commitments in the ILT20, but after going unsold in the Dubai auction, he has agreed to play the entire …

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday unveiled its squads for the historic Zimbabwe tour, featuring a one-off Test and a three-match T20I series, set to commence on October 20 at the Harare Sports Club. Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead Afghanistan in the one-off Test In a strategic move, Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain the Test side, as Rashid Khan has been …

The Sport Industry Forum 2025 wrapped up today at the Yas Conference Centre, Yas Marina Circuit, bringing together 450 senior executives and decision-makers from across the global sports business. Over two days, the Forum delivered high-level discussion, strategic insights and impactful networking at the region’s most influential industry platform. The event featured an incredible lineup of speakers including H.E. Ghanim …

Picking the best Indian captain is never an easy task, given the country’s rich cricketing legacy led by multiple legends. India’s current T20I skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, was asked the same question during a recent interview with News24, and his answers reflected both respect and humour. Suryakumar Yadav picks the best Indian captain When asked to name India’s best captain, Suryakumar …

India are set to tour Australia for a white-ball leg, starting with a three-match ODI series kicking off on October 19 in Perth. The 50-overs rubber will be followed by a five-match T20I series through early November. Shubman Gill will captain India for the first time in ODIs, marking a new era for Indian cricket, while legends Virat Kohli and …

England are taking on Pakistan in Match 16 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The English side have been in commanding form throughout the tournament, winning all three of their games so far and sitting comfortably in the top half of the points table. Pakistan, on the other hand, are yet to …

India head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a powerful and inspirational speech to the West Indies cricket team following their seven-wicket defeat in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Despite the loss, the West Indies showed great resilience, particularly in their second innings, where centuries from John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103) helped them reach a …

Despite recent speculation triggered by an un-renewed commercial deal, star batter Virat Kohli is confirmed to continue his journey with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2026 season. The commitment from the former India captain, who finally secured his maiden IPL trophy with RCB last season, puts to rest widespread rumours about his potential exit or retirement from the …

The ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Elite Group B clash between Kerala and Maharashtra at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, witnessed an early moment of brilliance as Rohan Kunnummal pulled off a sensational catch to dismiss Maharashtra opener Arshin Kulkarni. Kerala’s decision to bowl first paid off handsomely, as their bowlers wreaked havoc on the visiting side’s batting unit. Rohan Kunnummal’s …