Stokes to miss early county games in fitness battle
Ben Stokes is not expected to play in the early rounds of the County Championship as he battles to be fit to lead England, his Durham coach Ryan Campbell said on Monday.
Ben Stokes is not expected to play in the early rounds of the County Championship as he battles to be fit to lead England, his Durham coach Ryan Campbell said on Monday.
Kraigg Brathwaite quit as West Indies Test captain on Monday after four years in charge while ODI skipper Shai Hope was handed leadership of the T20 team, officials said.
Cricket Australia has touted India's "box office appeal" after confirming the schedule for a string of white-ball fixtures at home ahead of the Ashes later this year.
Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first one-day international in Napier.
With Jos Buttler stepping down from the role after a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, the search is on for England's new white-ball captain. While several names are in contention, Joe Root - the most experienced member of the squad - has ruled himself out for the role.
The World Cricketers' Association issued a blunt assessment about the state of the game on Wednesday as it urged officials to create defined windows in a "chaotic" schedule and provide a fairer distribution of the sport's riches.
Zimbabwe is set to welcome South Africa and New Zealand for a highly anticipated home season, marking a significant return to top-tier cricket action.
Tom Latham has been ruled out of New Zealand’s ODI series against Pakistan after suffering a fractured right hand during training. Michael Bracewell will step in as captain, while Henry Nicholls has been added to the squad.
A destructive Tim Seifert ensured New Zealand made short work of their 129-run target to win the final Twenty20 against Pakistan by eight wickets on Wednesday and take the series 4-1.
New Zealand's ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 on Sunday and clinch the five-match series.
The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place in February-March next year, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the prestigious tournament. With the mega event approaching, teams are already making strategic preparations to fine-tune their squads for the shortest format.
Gus Atkinson wants to play as much as he can for England in 2025 but the fast bowler is well aware of the need to stay fit for marquee Test series against India and Australia.