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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially unveiled their men’s central contract list for the 2025–26 season, featuring 30 players under varying categories. ECB announces 2025–26 men’s central contract list The updated structure reflects the board’s renewed focus on stability, workload management, and rewarding consistent performances across formats. This year’s announcement sees a mix of senior international stars …

Australia’s Ashes campaign has been hit by a significant setback ahead of the first Test in Perth starting November 21, with captain Pat Cummins officially ruled out. Vice-captain Steve Smith will step in as skipper for the opener, bringing leadership experience and composure at a crucial juncture. Steve Smith to lead Australia as Pat Cummins misses Perth Ashes Test Cummins, …

Ahead of the Ashes 2025-26 series, veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has expressed confidence in the Queensland top three’s potential to thrive in the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Usman Khawaja unveils his Australia batting lineup for Ashes 2025-26 Khawaja, who has been in tremendous form for Australia, provided a glowing endorsement of Matthew Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne, asserting …

South Africa have received a major boost ahead of their upcoming Test series against India as regular captain Temba Bavuma returns to the side after recovering from a left calf strain. The two-match Test series begins on November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with the second and final Test scheduled at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati from November …

England‘s quest to win The Ashes in Australia for the first time since 2010-11 has taken on added significance. After a 15-year drought, England’s recent record in Australia has been dismal, with the team failing to win a Test in the last three Ashes series. However, with Australia’s current vulnerabilities and England’s determination to reclaim the Ashes, the 2025-26 series …

South Africa produced a commanding performance on Day 4 to defeat Pakistan by 8 wickets in the second Test at Rawalpindi, leveling the series 1-1. After Pakistan posted 333 in their first innings and 138 in their second, South Africa chased down the 68-run target in just 12.3 overs. Simon Harmer was the standout bowler for South Africa, taking 6 …

Pakistan spinner Asif Afridi made cricket history on his Test debut in October 2025 by becoming the oldest bowler to claim a five-wicket haul. At 38 years and 299 days, Afridi broke a record that had stood for more than nine decades. His remarkable achievement came during the second Test against South Africa at Rawalpindi, where he spun a web …

Zimbabwe produced a commanding performance to crush Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs in the one-off Test at Harare Sports Club, registering their first home Test victory in over a decade. From the opening session on Day 1 to the final wicket on Day 3, the hosts were in complete control, combining disciplined bowling and composed batting to secure …

During the second Test match between Pakistan and South Africa at Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s batter Abdullah Shafique delivered a remarkable performance, surviving a tense moment where the ball struck his off-stump yet left the bails undisturbed. This incident, which occurred on Day 2 of the match, has become a talking point among cricket enthusiasts and analysts alike, highlighting the luck that …

A remarkable innings from Ben Curran set the Harare Sports Club ablaze on Day 2 of the one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The left-handed opener, playing with patience and precision, registered his maiden Test century — an achievement that not only delighted the home crowd but also strengthened Zimbabwe’s grip on the match. The day began with Zimbabwe in …