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South Africa continued their dream run at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding 150-run (DLS) victory over Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on October 21. The match was repeatedly interrupted by rain, but the Proteas remained unbothered as they stormed to their fifth consecutive win, climbing to the top of the table. Captain Laura Wolvaardt’s …

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for removing Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan’s ODI captain and appointing left-arm speedster Shaheen Afridi in his place. The PCB announced the decision on Monday, a move that sparked widespread debate among cricketing circles and fans alike. Mohammad Amir hits out at PCB following Mohammad Rizwan’s sacking According to …

The Mumbai Indians (MI) staged a strong comeback during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, moving up from their tenth-place finish in 2024 to secure fourth position and a playoff berth. Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2025 campaign This important performance, which saw them defeat the Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator before falling in Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings, re-established the team’s …

In a gripping contest that swung until the very last ball, West Indies edged Bangladesh in a nerve-wracking Super Over to level the three-match ODI series 1-1 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Both teams finished on 214 runs after 100 overs of intense cricket before Akeal Hosein’s nerve and accuracy sealed victory for the visitors in the …

South Africa clawed their way back into contention on the second day of the Rawalpindi Test as Keshav Maharaj’s seven-wicket masterclass derailed Pakistan’s first innings before Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi steadied the chase with a composed 113-run stand. After Pakistan were bowled out for 333, the visitors reached 185/4 at stumps, trailing by 148 runs, with Stubbs unbeaten …

During the second Test match between Pakistan and South Africa at Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s batter Abdullah Shafique delivered a remarkable performance, surviving a tense moment where the ball struck his off-stump yet left the bails undisturbed. This incident, which occurred on Day 2 of the match, has become a talking point among cricket enthusiasts and analysts alike, highlighting the luck that …

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag‘s recent social media post on the occasion of Diwali, in October 2025, has unexpectedly reignited unverified rumours concerning his marital life with his wife, Aarti Sehwag (Ahlawat). Virender Sehwag’s Diwali post ignites fresh debate over unverified divorce rumours with Aarti Ahlawat The festive family photo shared by the former opener featured him alongside his children …

A remarkable innings from Ben Curran set the Harare Sports Club ablaze on Day 2 of the one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The left-handed opener, playing with patience and precision, registered his maiden Test century — an achievement that not only delighted the home crowd but also strengthened Zimbabwe’s grip on the match. The day began with Zimbabwe in …

There was no place for the consistent middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the India A squads for the upcoming two unofficial Test matches against South Africa A. The surprising omission has left many fans and cricket pundits questioning the rationale behind the selection, especially considering Sarfaraz’s recent form and improvements. …

A major setback has hit the Australian women’s cricket team ahead of their high-stakes ODI World Cup clash against arch-rivals England. Captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of the match after sustaining a minor calf strain during a training session on Saturday. Her absence comes as a significant blow to the defending champions, who have been in dominant form …