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Melbourne Stars Women face Sydney Thunder Women in the 38th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 at Junction Oval. Stars, sitting second on the points table with five wins from nine games, aim to snap a two-match losing streak against a Thunder side clinging to faint playoff hopes with three wins and a recent victory over Brisbane Heat.​ …

As the countdown to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gains momentum, South Africa’s cricketing fraternity is filled with renewed optimism. Former allrounder Jacques Kallis—one of the greatest players the game has seen—has voiced strong confidence in the Proteas’ chances. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Kallis outlined why South Africa could finally break their ICC trophy drought, placing significant emphasis …

Following his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a player, KKR legend Andre Russell will now transition into a coaching role with the franchise, serving as the new ‘Power Coach’ for the upcoming 2026 season. After being released ahead of the auction, Russell chose to end his playing days in the league, explaining he didn’t want to fade …

The stage is set for the IPL 2026 mini-auction, and the spotlight has firmly turned onto Indian middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan. Long seen as a red-ball specialist despite an explosive start to his IPL career, the star has delivered a timely and emphatic statement of intent. Just weeks before the auction, Sarfaraz smashed his maiden T20 century—an electrifying 47-ball 100*—for …

The groundbreaking initiative provides emerging players from Botswana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda invaluable exposure to elite-level cricket, training alongside international stars across DP World ILT20 franchises. Joining the franchises are Francis Mutua (Kenya) with Desert Vipers, Juma Miyagi (Uganda) with Gulf Giants, Katlo Piet (Botswana) with Sharjah Warriorz, Martin Akayezu (Rwanda) with ADKR, Mohammed Yunusu Issa (Tanzania) …

England and Australia clashed fiercely in the second Ashes Test at Brisbane’s Gabba on December 4, 2025, under pink-ball lights, with the hosts trailing by 42 runs at 292 for five after 56.4 overs on Day 2. Joe Root‘s gritty 138 anchored England’s first innings total of 334, recovering from an early collapse to 5 for two, setting a challenging …

On Day 2 of the second Test in Brisbane, Australia extended their advantage with a commanding 378/6 at stumps, leading England by 44 runs. Despite a strong recovery effort by Joe Root in England’s innings, the hosts capitalized on a sluggish English fielding performance and executed their batting plans with great precision. With wickets falling at regular intervals, Australia found …

IPL 2026 mini‑auction, set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, is shaping up as one of the most competitive player markets in recent memory, with 1,355 players in the pool and franchises like KKR and LSG holding massive purses to rebuild or fine‑tune their squads. Among the big names available is veteran South African finisher David Miller, who was released …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is shaping up to be a fascinating battle of strategy and budget management. With several top franchises facing leadership voids and seeking settled top-order batters, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Australian veteran Steve Smith. Set at a manageable base price of INR 2 crores, the former Australian captain brings a wealth of …

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon expressed profound frustration after being left out of the playing XI for the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba, the second day-night Test in a row he has missed. Despite holding an excellent pink-ball record of 43 wickets at 25.62, selectors opted for an all-pace attack, bringing in Michael Neser. The decision, which marks …