Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit unbeaten half-centuries to lead a Pakistan fightback in the first Test against the West Indies on Friday as the hosts reached 143-4 at the close of a fog-hit opening day.
Pakistan and West Indies vowed a strong finish when they meet in the first Test in Multan on Friday despite dragging up the rear of the World Test Championship.
South Africa’s preparations for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 have taken a significant hit, with key pacer Anrich Nortje sidelined due to a back injury.
World Cup winner James Vince is to stand down as captain of Hampshire after a decade in charge and move to Dubai following attacks on his family home, the English cricket county announced Wednesday.
Australia will play an additional ODI during their Sri Lanka tour starting later this month for two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championships, the hosts said Wednesday.
Pakistan will look to formidable spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan to torment the visitors when the West Indies play their first Test series in the country in 19 years from Friday.
|| ICC || - Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performances during India’s tour of Australia in December 2024 has earned him the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award, beating off competition from Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson.
Fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Monday named in South Africa's 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan next month.
Pat Cummins returns for Australia's ICC Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan next month after skipping their Sri Lanka Test tour, with injured paceman Josh Hazlewood also in the squad announced Monday.
Afghanistan are set to make their debut in Champions Trophy as they have named their 15-member squad on Sunday with travelling reserves.
|| ICC || Australia stalwart Steve Smith, who has been a red-ball regular for the Aussies, is eyeing the sport's appearance at the Summer Games.
New Zealand has unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, with their campaign kicking off against hosts Pakistan on February 19.