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Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has been appointed captain of Team India for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament scheduled for November 7 to 9, 2025. The tournament organisers confirmed Karthik’s leadership role, highlighting his extensive international experience, sharp leadership, and dynamic batting style. As the Indian team prepares to compete in this fast-paced, thrilling six-a-side cricket event, Karthik’s …

Smriti Mandhana continues to dominate the ICC Women’s ODI batter rankings, holding onto the coveted number one position in the latest standings released ahead of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Smriti Mandhana retains top spot in ICC Women’s ODI batter rankings after record centuries The Indian star reinforced her supremacy by scoring back-to-back centuries in the recent ODI …

Abhishek Sharma and Ali Zaryab both played in the 2018 U19 World Cup. Ali Zaryab averaged 54, while Abhishek averaged 26. Since then, Abhishek has featured in 150 T20 matches, whereas Ali Zaryab has played only one. This highlights the difference in how India and Pakistan nurture their cricketing talent.  

With the Asia Cup 2025 coming to an end, India are set to begin their first assignment of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle against the West Indies. The two-match Test series, starting October 2 in Ahmedabad, marks Shubman Gill’s maiden outing as Test captain on home soil. While the official squad announcement from the BCCI selection committee is …

Pakistan Women’s cricket has witnessed some glorious bowling performances over the years, with the recent surge led by spinner Nashra Sandhu leaving an indelible mark. Closing their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a commanding six-wicket win, Pakistan showcased the depth and skill in their bowling unit. Despite South Africa clinching the series 2-1, Pakistan’s last match victory provided …

The ever-fiery rivalry between India and Pakistan reached another dramatic juncture off the field after well-known Pakistani actress Urwa Hocane lashed out at the Indian cricket team following the Super 4 clash in the Asia Cup 2025. Hocane, a prominent figure in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, took to social media in the aftermath of a tense contest to accuse Indian players …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has escalated tensions with the International Cricket Council (ICC) by filing an official complaint regarding opener Fakhar Zaman‘s disputed dismissal during their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against India at Dubai International Stadium on September 21. This latest controversy adds another chapter to the ongoing disputes between Pakistan and cricket’s governing bodies during the tournament. PCB’s …

Sri Lanka’s young spinner Dunith Wellalage has penned an emotional note following the passing of his father, Suranga Wellalage, during the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. His father suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after Sri Lanka’s victory against Afghanistan in the group stage, a win that secured the team’s berth in the Super Four. The left-arm spinner then took to …

Pakistan bounced back in style to avoid a clean sweep, defeating South Africa by six wickets in the third and final ODI of the South Africa Women tour of Pakistan 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu was the star of the match with a remarkable six-wicket haul, dismantling the visitors’ batting lineup and ensuring Pakistan ended …

Sahibzada Farhan played a fine innings for Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s clash against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday September 21. The 29-year-old opener, who struggled for form a week earlier, looked determined as he raced to a fluent 58 off 34 balls, giving Pakistan a flying start. His aggressive stroke play kept the …