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Pakistan’s premier batter Babar Azam experienced an extraordinary twist to his 31st birthday celebrations when a fan breached security at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after Pakistan’s Test win over South Africa. What began as a day of triumph and joy soon turned into a major security scare that left the star cricketer visibly concerned about player safety.​ Babar Azam left surprised after fan …

Rashid Khan has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings, thanks to his match-winning performances in Afghanistan’s 3-0 ODI series victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Rashid took 11 wickets at an average of just 6.09, including a brilliant five-wicket haul that dismantled Bangladesh’s batting lineup. Rashid Khan dethrones Keshav Maharaj in ICC ODI Rankings …

England have revealed their playing XI for the opening T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand, scheduled to take place on October 18 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The English side, led by Harry Brook, features a blend of experienced campaigners and young faces, setting up what promises to be an exciting contest against the Black Caps. Tom Banton …

Varun Chakaravarthy, India’s wrist-spinner, has come out strongly in defense of Ishit Bhatt, a junior contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), after the child faced harsh criticism for his perceived rude behavior toward Amitabh Bachchan. The seven-year-old’s overconfident remarks and insistence on shortcuts during the show went viral, sparking a wave of online backlash. Chakaravarthy, known for his candid style, …

The countdown to the Ashes 2025 has already ignited fierce verbal exchanges between cricket’s oldest rivals. England and Australia are set to renew their historic rivalry when the first Test begins in Perth on November 21. While David Warner has boldly predicted a 4-0 triumph for the home side, retired England pacer Stuart Broad has stirred fresh debate by firing …

Before India departed for their white-ball tour of Australia, an emotional yet heartwarming moment unfolded at Delhi airport. Senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, pillars of Indian cricket for more than a decade, shared a touching gesture that captured the team’s spirit ahead of the series. The two were part of the first batch to board the flight along …

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 …

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 …