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Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has finally addressed his omission from India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming Australia tour, saying that his non-selection was purely the decision of the selectors, coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. The veteran fast bowler, who last featured in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, clarified that his fitness is not an issue and …

Afghanistan began their home series in style with a clinical five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening ODI of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE 2025 series at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Chasing a target of 222, the hosts displayed composure and depth in their batting to cross the finish line with 17 balls to spare. Bangladesh post …

West Indies legend Brian Lara lauded Indian batting sensation Abhishek Sharma, praising his determination to represent India in the Test arena despite being one of the most destructive batters in T20 cricket. Lara spoke highly of the youngster during an interaction with the media at the CEAT Cricket Ratings event in Mumbai on Tuesday, reflecting on his time mentoring Abhishek …

Hong Kong’s rail operator has confirmed that unapproved materials were used in some construction works for the Tung Chung East MTR station project, with the Transport and Logistics Bureau raising concerns and demanding the firm avoid any repeat incidents. In a reply to the Post, the MTR Corporation said on Wednesday that it had already issued notices of non-compliance over …

Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan etched his name into the record books by claiming his 200th wicket in One Day Internationals during the opening ODI against Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The moment came when he trapped Mehidy Hasan Miraz plumb in front with a beautifully disguised googly, reaffirming his status as one of the greatest …

The opening ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi witnessed a stunning piece of athleticism from Rashid Khan, who pulled off a brilliant running catch to send Saif Hassan back to the pavilion. Bangladesh, after opting to bat first, found themselves in early trouble before two experienced campaigners steadied the innings with a composed …

A high-scoring warm-up match between Maharashtra and Mumbai at the MCA Stadium in Gahunje, Pune, turned tense on Tuesday when an on-field altercation erupted between Prithvi Shaw and young Mumbai spinner Musheer Khan. The incident unfolded shortly after Shaw’s dismissal, despite his dazzling knock of 181 off 220 balls in his debut appearance for Maharashtra. Shaw, facing his former Mumbai …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia, scheduled to begin on October 19. The new squad sees Shubman Gill appointed as the ODI skipper, with Shreyas Iyer named his deputy, marking several changes from India’s last tour Down Under in 2020-21. While established players like Rohit Sharma …

Former England captain Michael Atherton has strongly criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for deliberately scheduling India-Pakistan matches in major ICC tournaments, accusing the governing body of placing commercial interests above sporting integrity. Writing in The Times, Atherton called for a transparent, merit-based fixture process instead of the current practice of frequently arranging high-profile encounters between these rivals. He highlighted …

The opening match of the 2025 Sheffield Shield season between Tasmania and Queensland at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field from October 4 to 7 turned out to be a captivating contest marked by impressive individual performances and a tense finish. Queensland amassed a formidable first innings score of 612, powered by stellar centuries from Marnus Labuschagne (160) and Matt Renshaw (128). …