Pat Cummins take eight-week break ahead of crucial series against India

“It’s the trophy I haven’t won before… this is the one trophy a lot of our group haven’t ticked off,” Cummins says

2025-01-15

Women's T20 World Cup: Travel warnings from participating countries cast doubt on Bangladesh hosting

Four countries issued travel advisories after resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

2025-01-15

Alvarez fits perfectly with Atletico Madrid DNA, Simeone says

Alvarez only joined Atletico last week after they paid Manchester City a deal to be worth around 75 million euros

2025-01-15

Jayasuriya urges Sri Lanka to show ‘hunger’ in England Tests

England will host the Islanders in a three-Test series beginning on August 21

2025-01-15

Questions raised over other Indian teams visiting Pakistan while cricket team remains absent

India are yet to confirm about their participation in Champions Trophy hosted by Pakistan in 2025

2025-01-15

ICC releases T20 World Cup 2024 pitch ratings

This assessment was made nearly two months after the conclusion of the tournament

2025-01-15

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retires from internationals

Bayern Munich veteran Neuer played 124 matches, captaining his country 61 times

2025-01-15

Babar Azam set to achieve milestone in all three formats of cricket

Azam has made 5729 runs in 117 ODIs at an average of 56.72 while 4145 runs in 123 T20Is at 41.03

2025-01-15

Warwickshire takes full responsibility for Hasan Ali’s treatment

‘The responsibility for treatment lies with Warwickshire since Hasan Ali was injured during county cricket,’ PCB says

2025-01-15

PAK vs BAN: Bangladesh cautious after Pakistan declare on 448/6

Rizwan remained unbeaten on 171* off 239 balls

2025-01-15

Arslan Ash opens up after being eliminated in first round of Esports World Cup

Five-time EVO champion was widely tipped to triumph in the ongoing tournament

2025-01-15

WATCH: Rizwan takes one-handed stunner during first Bangladesh Test

The wicketkeeper batter scored 171 not out during Pakistan’s first innings

2025-01-15

WI vs SA: Nicholas Pooran stars as Windies beat South Africa

West Indies chased down the target by making 176 for three wickets with 13 balls in hand

2025-01-15

Australia suffer Josh Hazlewood blow ahead of Scotland T20Is

The pacer will miss the series alongside Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc

2025-01-15

ENG vs SL: Michael Vaughan lauds Angelo Mathews’ fighting knock in first Test

The veteran all-rounder scored 65 runs during the second innings

2025-01-15

ICC eyes dedicated fund to promote Test cricket for boards outside Big Three

The BCCI, ECB and Cricket Australia are behind the initiative

2025-01-15

World Test Championship points table after England, Bangladesh claim wins

These results have led to significant changes in the points table

2025-01-15

Sarfaraz Ahmed among team mentors for Champions Cup

The first assignment of the mentors in Domestic Cricket Season 2024-25 will be Champions One-Day Cup

2025-01-15

Shakib Al Hasan includes two Pakistan players in his all-time ODI XI

Bangladesh cricketer included himself at number seven in the line-up

2025-01-15

Only five Balochistan cricketers to participate in Champions Cup

The Champions One-Day tournament will take place in Faisalabad from September 12

2025-01-15

Cristiano Ronaldo included in Portugal’s squad for UEFA Nations League fixtures

The Nations League matches are set for September 5 against Croatia and September 8 against Scotland

2025-01-15

Usama Mir sole Pakistan cricketer selected in BBL draft

Pakistan leg-spinner will play for Melbourne Stars for second year in a row

2025-01-15

Shanto, Rahim supports Shakib amid legal controversy

'Friend, we are always with you,' Rahim assures left-handed batter

2025-01-15

'Great moment' for Mbappe as he scores first La Liga goals for Real Madrid

Mbappe had failed to find the back of the net in Madrid's opening three games in La Liga

2025-01-15

Coco Gauff joins exit of US Open superstars as Zheng Qinwen shines in record late show

As Gauff exited, US chances were then rekindled when Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz reached the men's last-eight

2025-01-15

Australia's Will Pucovski set to retire due to medical reasons at 26

Pucovski has endured a series of head injuries, with the latest concussion in March

2025-01-15

Younis Khan urges Jay Shah to make sure India's participation in Champions Trophy

'The cricket should uplift with the appointment of Jay Shah as the ICC chief,' Younis says

2025-01-15

Pakistan's boxer Muhammad Waseem awaits government support

Two-time WBC silver champion was denied a European visa by Denmark for crucial world title fight scheduled for October 4 in Malta

2025-01-15

Former pacer predicts USA will beat Pakistan again in 2026 World Cup

USA defeated Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024

2025-01-15

Schedule of Champions One-Day Cup confirmed

The opening match will be played between the Wolves and Panthers on September 12

2025-01-15

Todd Murphy looks to replace Nathan Lyon in Test cricket

The right-arm spinner recently returned from an injury

2025-01-15

Barcelona confirm ACL injury for prodigy Marc Bernal

The young midfielder is set to be sidelined for the remainder of the season

2025-01-15

Rahul Dravid’s son Samit named in India U19 squad

Samith scored 122 runs in four innings with 87 his highest in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy

2025-01-15

SA20 2025: Here are details of schedule and fixtures

The tournament kicks off with the defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, facing MI Cape Town

2025-01-15

New Zealand awards central contracts to Nathan Smith, Josh Clarkson

Smith and Clarkson were part of the U-19 World Cup squad of Black Caps

2025-01-15

Bangladesh outclass Pakistan in second Test to complete historic series win

Pakistan have now lost five straight Tests

2025-01-15

ICC confirms dates for 2025 World Test Championship final

Lord's will host the third edition of the WTC final

2025-01-15

'Embarrassing for Pakistan': Harsha Bhogle reacts to Bangladesh series defeat

Pakistan were stunned by Bangladesh 2-0 in Test series

2025-01-15

England appoint Brendon McCullum as white-ball head coach

The 42-year-old will take the charge from January 2025

2025-01-15

Jack Draper reaches US Open semi-final after straight sets victory over Alex de Minaur

Draper’s performance made him only player in tournament who has not dropped single set

2025-01-15

Venue concerns loom ahead of Pakistan-England Test series

This raises possibility of shifting series to United Arab Emirates or Sri Lanka

2025-01-15

Ronaldo, Messi drop from 2024 Ballon d’Or nominee list

In the women’s Ballon d’Or, Barcelona have six nominees in total, including last year's winner Aitana Bonmati

2025-01-15

Wasim Akram feels 'embarrassed’ following Pakistan’s defeat against Bangladesh

‘We are losing consistently on home turf, and that says a lot about the quality of our cricket,’ former captain says

2025-01-15

England seek Pakistan clarity after reports say Test could be moved

Schedule for next month's three-match series could be altered due to construction work at proposed grounds

2025-01-15

Babar Azam drops out of top ten in ICC Test Rankings

Mohammad Rizwan is now the best-ranked Pakistan's Test batter

2025-01-15

Crowds give Nepal's first Paralympic medallist hero's welcome

Goverdhan took bronze at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, the first Games podium place in history for the Himalayan nation

2025-01-15

England pick 6ft 7in seamer Josh Hull for 3rd Test against Sri Lanka

The 20-year-old left-arm pacer replaces Matthew Potts

2025-01-15

Mbappe revisits PSG’s home stadium ahead of UEFA Nations League

‘It's special, I spent a lot of years here. I have so many memories,’ the French player says

2025-01-15

Taylor Fritz shatters 15-year wait to set up US Open 2024 final with Jannik Sinner

The Olympic bronze-medallist defeated his friend Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1

2025-01-15

PCB calls high-level meeting to discuss Pakistan cricket's future

Mohsin Naqvi will preside over and participate in the meeting

2025-01-15

Paralympics 2024: Sprinter Hunter Woodhall joins wife as a gold medal winner in Paris

Woodhall found Olympic champion long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall and the two shared a long embrace

2025-01-15

PAK vs ENG: Khurram Shahzad's availibilty confirmed for England Tests

Pakistan fast bowler was off the field for most of the final day of the second Bangladesh Test

2025-01-15

Usman Nurmagomedov beats Alexander Shabliy to retain Bellator lightweight title

The bout offered little in terms of action or excitement as Nurmagomedov (18-0, 1 NC) secured a strategic win

2025-01-15

Jessica Pegula takes pride in 'honorary' loss in first US open final

She reached the Grand Slam final for the first time this year

2025-01-15

Cristiano Ronaldo strikes late to seal Portugal win over Scotland

Ronaldo had reached 900 career goals with his 131st international strike in Thursday's victory over Croatia

2025-01-15

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win US Open title

World number one became the first Italian man to triumph in New York

2025-01-15

New Zealand unveil squad for Women's T20 World Cup

'I think these are our best 15 players to adapt to what will likely be varied conditions,' says coach

2025-01-15

Champions One-Day Cup: Saud relishes Sarfaraz's presence as player, mentor for Dolphins

Shakeel believes that former Pakistan captain will positively impact the young players

2025-01-15

AFG vs NZ: Afghanistan change stance on Noida venue for New Zealand Test to preserve relations with BCCI

Initially, an ACB official had strongly criticised the Noida venue, citing concerns about inadequate facilities

2025-01-15

Afghanistan-New Zealand Test faces complete washout after day four called off

The officials will inspect again at 8:00 am (0230 GMT) on Friday's final day

2025-01-15