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The second T20I of the Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 is a must-win for the Black Caps to keep the Chappell-Hadlee T20I Trophy series alive. Australia takes the 1-0 lead, having successfully chased a challenging total in the series opener, thanks to a masterful performance by captain Mitchell Marsh. The series remains at Bay Oval, suggesting another high-scoring encounter …

India‘s refusal to accept the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, has sparked intense debate worldwide. After India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final, Naqvi reportedly took the trophy and winners’ medals to his hotel room in Dubai instead of presenting them to the team. The incident highlighted how …

Afghanistan and Bangladesh will clash in a highly anticipated three-match T20I series starting October 2, 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. This series immediately follows the 2025 Asia Cup, where both sides competed in the same group, with Bangladesh edging Afghanistan by 8 runs in a closely fought encounter. The series promises high-intensity cricket as both teams …

Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of the Serum Institute of India, has emerged as the clear frontrunner to acquire the hugely popular Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), marking a potential seismic shift in the league’s ownership landscape. The news follows reports that the current owner, United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo, has put the team …

India’s bowlers stamped their authority on Day 1 of the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Choosing to bat first, the West Indies struggled from the outset against disciplined lines and lengths from India’s pace duo. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah ran through the top and middle order with clinical precision. Siraj’s ability to …

The first Test of the two-match series between India and West Indies kicked off on October 2, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India’s home season began with a dominant display as their fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stunning performance. The highlight was Bumrah’s unplayable yorker that clean bowled West Indies’ Justin Greaves on Day 1, …

After the inaugural ILT20 players’ auction held on October 1, 2025, all six franchises have finalized their squads for the fourth season with a mix of international stars, emerging UAE talent, and promising associate nation players. IPL Auction Season 4 Retentions & Surprises Retentions such as Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Johnson Charles, Tim Southee (Sharjah Warriorz) …

Kuldeep Yadav, India’s key left-arm wrist spinner, produced an exceptional delivery to get rid of West Indies’ top-order batter, Shai Hope, on Day 1 of the Ahmedabad Test. The ball came at a crucial time, as the West Indies were looking to stabilize their innings. After a few overs of pressure from India’s pace attack, Kuldeep came into the attack …

The three-match Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I series begins on October 2, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This three-match series promises an intense battle between two evenly matched teams, both eager to bounce back after underwhelming campaigns in the Asia Cup. With the slow and spin-friendly conditions in Sharjah, strategy and discipline are expected to play a decisive role. Afghanistan banking on …

The inaugural ILT20 2025 auction in Dubai delivered several surprises, but none bigger than the absence of a buyer for veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Entering the auction with the highest base price of $120,000, Ashwin was expected to attract attention from multiple franchises. However, he went unsold in the first round and subsequently pulled his name from later bidding …