South Africa opt for all-pace attack against Pakistan

South announced an all-pace attack for the first Test against Pakistan starting on Thursday.

Teen Konstas to open for Australia in Boxing Day India Test

Konstas was called up after selectors dumped Nathan McSweeney after just three Tests.

India consider second spinner for Boxing Day Test

India captain Rohit Sharma left the door open to a second spinner.

Babar Azam returns to Test squad against South Africa

Babar Azam would replace out-of-form Abdullah Shafique

Fakhar opens up about controversial tweet supporting Babar Azam

Says he sought a two-month break from the PCB after being diagnosed with hyperthyroidism

India name squad for upcoming U19 Women's T20 World Cup

Niki Prasad leads the side, while Sanika Chalke is her deputy

South Africa aim for place in World Test Championship final

The young South African side have exceeded expectations

India skipper Rohit backs Kohli to find fix for off-stump woes

He said that players of his calibre always find a way to succeed

PCB shares details of West Indies tour to Pakistan for Test series

The first Test will be played from 17-21 January

Sporting integrity sacrificed to accommodate India, UK paper lashes out at ICC

It accused ICC of granting undue advantages to India, increasing its chances of winning the trophy

Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth test against India

Konstas was brought into the squad at the expense of Nathan McSweeney

Markhors to lock horns with Stallions in Champions T20 Cup final on Wednesday

Markhors reach final after beating Lions by 29 runs in the Qualifier

England captain Stokes to miss three months with torn hamstring

Ben Stokes faces at least three months out after tearing his left hamstring.

Jangoo earns maiden Test call-up for Pakistan tour; Motie back

Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph will miss the two-Test series against Pakistan.

Shami ruled out of remaining two Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests

Sham’s left knee has minor swelling due to increased joint loading from his bowling workload.

Cricketers who hung up their boots in 2024

Their retirements left a significant gap in the cricket world.

Stumps 2024: Let's have an action replay

Pakistan deliver impressive performance in ODIs, securing three consecutive away series victories.

Two heartwarming moments during final Pakistan, S Africa ODI

A female spectator gave birth to a baby boy at the stadium

Unfazed Konstas ready to answer Australia's call on Boxing Day

Konstas says some advice from Shane Watson will hold him in good stead if he does

Australia win third consecutive ICC Women's ODI Championship title

Gardner's career-best innings has paved the way to an emphatic 75-run victory over New Zealand

Abdullah Shafique sets unwanted record in ODI series

He has recorded most ducks by a Pakistani opener in a single year

Wishes pour in for Pakistan team after historic series sweep

PM hoped that team would continue its winning streak in the future

'Cheeta' - Babar praises Saim for splendid performance in South Africa series

Saim named Player of the Match in final game, as well Player of the Series

Explosive batsman Jacobs gets New Zealand call-up for Sri Lanka series

Sri Lanka series marks the start of Mitchell Santner's tenure as white-ball captain.

Run machine Ayub shines as Pakistan sweep South Africa

Pakistan defeated South Africa by 36 runs on DSL method in the third ODI on Sunday.

Root back in England ODI squad ahead of India tour, Champions Trophy

The Jos Buttler-led squads will depart on Jan. 17

Dubai finalised as 'neutral' venue for India's matches in Champions Trophy

ICC would provide Pakistan an additional $4.5 million to cover the hosting costs for India’s matches

Mohsin Naqvi introduces 'Strike Force' to revamp T20 team

Strike Force will comprise 50 young hard-hitting batters

India skipper Rohit's knee injury not serious, says paceman Akash

Rohit looked in discomfort after being struck on his left knee in the nets at the MCG

PCB to finalise neutral venue for India's matches in Champions Trophy by today

Naqvi reviewed ongoing developmental work for the upcoming tournament in Karachi

Teenager Ghazanfar spins Afghanistan to ODI series win in Zimbabwe

The teams will now play a two-match test series starting on Thursday

Conquerors and Stars set to lock horns in final on Sunday

The winner of the event will grab Rs1.5 million

Pakistan, India encounter on Feb 23 as Champions Trophy's likely schedule surfaces

The opening match will be played on Feb 19 between Pakistan and New Zealand

India's Jadeja seeks more runs from top order to relieve pressure

Jadeja said India were pleased to be level with Australia at this stage

Konstas handed Boxing Day Test call-up as changes loom for Australia

The 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas is now in the frame for a debut in Melbourne.

South Africa pacer Baartman ruled out for third ODI against Pakistan

This development comes after Baartman had complained of discomfort in his knee

Conquerors, Stars qualify for final of National Women's One-Day Tournament

The final will be played on Sunday, 22 December at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Klaasen fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during Pakistan ODI

He was penalised for kicking the stumps after being dismissed in the match

Gwadar to host Player Draft for PSL 10

The relegation process and retention of players will be announced by December end

South Africa name squad for U19 Women's T20 World Cup

All-rounder Kayla Reyneke has been chosen to lead Protease

Afghanistan pacer fined for dissent at umpire during second Zimbabwe ODI

The violation falls under Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players

Australian cricket's One-Day Cup renamed after Dean Jones

Australian cricket's domestic One-Day Cup was Friday renamed the Dean Jones Trophy.

Maiden Atal ODI century helps Afghanistan crush Zimbabwe

Afghanistan crushed Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

PM Shehbaz congratulates Pakistan cricket team on ODI success

Says Pakistan will also emerge victorious in Champions Trophy

Pakistan beat South Africa by 81 runs to seal ODI series

The win gave Pakistan an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Champions Trophy tug of war shows India's 'stranglehold' on cricket

India's supremacy stems from the outsized revenues of its cricket board.

Champions Trophy to be held under hybrid model, confirms ICC

The Indian team will play its matches at a neutral venue chosen by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

Maharaj out of Pakistan ODIs, doubt for crucial test series

Maharaj has a left adductor strain and will miss the 50-over fixtures in Cape Town and Johannesburg

BoG lauds PCB chairman's firm stance on hosting of Champions Trophy

Naqvi says the event is a matter of honor for Pakistan and no one will be allowed to tarnish it

Flintoff to coach son on England second-string tour of Australia

Flintoff junior was a late inclusion in the Lions squad during their training camp in South Africa.

South Africa call on uncapped Bosch for Pakistan test series

SA need victory in one of the two matches in the series to book a place at the Lord’s final

Babar Azam rises in latest T20I, Test rankings

The right hand batsman jumped one spot in T20I rankings to clinch sixth

Eyman, Gull Feroza hit unbeaten centuries in Strikers' win

Hafsa Khalid top-scored with an 83-ball 43

Saim Ayub makes record with masterful ODI century in South Africa

He played a blistering knock of 109 that helped Pakistan bagged victory in opening fixture

Pakistan-Malaysia fifth place match washed out

Pakistan had scored 115 for six in 20 overs

Fakhar, Nafay rout Dolphins in Champions T20 Cup

Nafay cracked three sixes and seven boundaries in his unbeaten 44-ball 66

Mohsin Naqvi meets Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation chairman

Both leaders expressed a shared commitment to cricket’s advancement in the region

India finish on high note as rain ensures Gabba test ends in stalemate

The match was abandoned and the series remains locked at 1-1.

India's spin spearhead Ashwin retires from international cricket

The crafty off-spinner retires with 537 wickets from 106 tests

Agha Salman gives his 'Man of the Match' award to Saim Ayub

Both batters joined 141 runs of 133 balls to help Pakistan recover from 60 for four

Santner named New Zealand's white ball captain

He has played 243 internationals and captained his country in 28 short format matches

Sammy appointed West Indies coach across all formats

Andre Coley, will remain in charge for January's series against Pakistan

Lyon questions India's top order after follow-on celebrations

Avoiding follow-on saw high-fives and back-slapping among teammates and staff at the Gabba

Hasan's half-century helps Lions upstage Stallions

Despite the defeat the Stallions were still top of the five-team table

Shadab fined for code of conduct breach in Champions T20 Cup

Shadab Khan had conducted batting practice on the pitches square before the start of play

Local players' categories renewed for PSL 10

A total of 16 players are part of Diamond category

England captain Stokes not blaming injury on extra bowling load

'Every time you walk out onto field as athlete, you're putting yourself at risk of getting injury'

Laura Wolvaardt penalised for ICC Code of Conduct breach

She had showed dissent at an umpire’s decision during a match against England

Australia women players make rankings gains

Annabel Sutherland rose 15 places to 29th on the latest rankings for ODI batters

Pakistan announces playing XI for first ODI against South Africa

The side has been bolstered with the return of pacer Naseem Shah

Australia frustrated as India avoid follow-on in Gabba test

Tailenders having pushed India to 252 for nine, still 193 runs behind Australia's first innings 445

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee retires from Test cricket

He finished his Test career with 391 wickets in 107 matches

Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in first ODI

Saim with 109 , Salman 82 scores helped Pakistan win series’ first ODI

Australia's Hazlewood to have scans for calf problem

Hazlewood did not start on the ground on day four at the Gabba on Tuesday

New Zealand run through England to post 423-run third Test win

New Zealand only needed to take nine second-innings wickets for victory as Ben Stokes did not bat.

Bavuma to miss first ODI against Pakistan

South Africa need to finalise their Champions Trophy combination.

Panthers drown Dolphins in Champions T20 Cup

Wasim impeded Dolphins's sailing with figures of 3-28 in his four incisive overs

Pakistan's key ODI series against South Africa to begin on Tuesday

Pakistan's squad has been bolstered with the return of pacer Naseem Shah

Zimbabwe penalised for slow over-rate against Afghanistan

The charges were levelled in accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct

Nepal beat Pakistan by six wickets in U19 Women's Asia Cup

Chasing 105 to win, Nepal skipper Puja Mahato played an undefeated innings of 47

India in trouble as rain slows Australia's advance at the Gabba

India were 51 for four at stumps, trailing Australia's first-innings total by 394 runs

England skipper Stokes injures hamstring again in Hamilton

Stokes missed four tests after tearing the same hamstring during The Hundred

Afghanistan's Rashid returns to test squad for Zimbabwe series

Rashid played the last of his five tests against Zimbabwe in March 2021

Gillespie cites his exclusion from key decisions by PCB, poor management as a reasons for resignation

My role as head coach felt reduced to conducting catching practice on match mornings: Gillespie

Mitchells combine as Starc double-strike rocks India at the Gabba

India limped to 22-3 at lunch in Brisbane, trailing the hosts by 423 runs

Shakib suspended from bowling in all top-level cricket, domestic and international

This is the automatic next step after the ECB sanctioned him for his action two days ago.

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

At The Oval in June last year, the pair combined for 285 runs in the WTC final

New Zealand take charge as England wilt in Hamilton heat

New Zealand dismissed England for 143 and made 136 for three at Sunday's close of play

India's Gabba test comes to a Head as Australia dominate

Australia pushed to 104 for three at lunch at the Gabba

Fast bowler Muhammad Irfan too bids farewell to International Cricket

He is the third Pakistan cricketer who retires from international cricket within 36 hours

Nashra stars in Conquerors' 48-run win over Stars

Chasing a modest 167 to win, Stars were bundled out for 118 in 39.4 overs

Australia hit by injury blow ahead of New Zealand ODI series

Sophie Molineux has been managing knee troubles throughout the summer

Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin fined for ICC Code of Conduct Breach

Naib has been penalised for violating Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct

England hit back after New Zealand's strong start in Hamilton

Southee gave home fans something to cheer with his 96th, 97th and 98th test sixes in a 10-ball 23

PCB Board meeting to discuss Champions Trophy on Dec 18

Meeting will address the reasons provided by BCCI for not sending the Indian team to Pakistan

India bowlers frustrated as rain blights day one at the Gabba

Australia were 28 for no loss when play was abandoned

Cricket lovers await ICC nod amid reports about Champions Trophy 'fusion model'

Champions Trophy 2025 would be held under the hybrid or fusion model

Mohammad Amir announces retirement from International Cricket

Mohammad Amir has played 36 Test matches, 81 ODIs, and 71 T20 matches for Pakistan

Pak vs SA: Third T20I washed out by rain as hosts win series 2-0

South Africa defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets, taking a decisive 2-0 lead in the series

Rain halts third Australia v India test

Usman Khawaja unbeaten on 19 and Nathan McSweeney four not out

New Zealand build strong platform in Hamilton

New Zealand made a strong start, posting 172 for three at tea on day one at Seddon Park

Hendricks century guides South Africa to series win over Pakistan

The third and final match between the two sides will be played today (Saturday).

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan banned from bowling in ECB competitions

Shakib Al Hasan has been banned from bowling in ECB competitions due to an illegal action.

Convincing Afghanistan win levels Zimbabwe T20 series

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 50 runs on Friday to level their T20 series with one match remaining.

ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025: Indian media

India’s league matches will be held in Dubai

Imad Wasim retires from international cricket

'I look forward to continuing my journey in cricket through domestic and franchise cricket'

India targeting big first innings total in Brisbane: Gill

"As a team, as a batting group we are looking to post a big total first up," said number three Gill

Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump

Smith heads into the third Test in Brisbane under major pressure after scoring 19 runs in 3 innings

NZ ponder Santner recall for Southee farewell in third England Test

Santner has not played since taking 13 wickets in Pune in October to help Kiwis to win against India

Pakistan set 207-run target for South Africa to win second T20I

Pakistan made one change in the previous playing XI as Jahandad Khan replaced Sufyan Muqim.

Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes.

Australia's Hazlewood back for third Test against India

Hazlewood was cleared of injury Friday and will return for the third Test against India.

Aqib named interim red-ball head coach following Gillespie's resignation

Aqib’s first assignment as red-ball head-coach will be two-match Test series against South Africa.

Fractured toe puts Anrich Nortje out of T20Is against Pakistan

Uncapped seamer Dayyaan Galiem has been added to South Africa's squad for the two remaining matches.

Foreign players registration process for 10th edition of PSL now open

The PSL Players’ Draft is scheduled to take place on 11 January, 2025

Sri Lanka's Dickwella cleared to play all forms of cricket

He was handed a three-year suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance

South Africa announce squad for ODI series against Pakistan

Batters Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs and Aiden Markram make a return

Gillespie resigns as Pakistan red-ball head coach

It comes after the board decides against renewing the contract of high-performance coach

Pakistan Test squad set to depart for South Africa

The players from the Test squad will assemble in Dubai from Lahore and Karachi

NZ keen to give Southee winning farewell and deny England series sweep

Southee is set to play his 107th test against the same side he faced on his debut 16 years ago

PCB says goodbye to Tim Nielsen, Gillespie's future in doubt

The PCB did not extend Nielsen's contract for the upcoming Test series against S Africa

Smriti Mandhana sets world record with fourth century of the year

Mandhana scored 105 runs in the match, marking her fourth century in ODIs this year

Jay Shah leaves Champions Trophy issues unresolved for Australia visit

Jay Shah was likely to attend an Olympic meeting during his visit

Pakistani squad arrives in Johannesburg for second T20I

The remaining two matches of the T20 series will be played in Centurion and Johannesburg

Musekiwa lifts Zimbabwe to rare T20 win over Afghanistan

Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan by four wickets in the T20 international on Wednesday.

Warner leans towards Konstas as BBL opening partner

Nic Maddinson would have been a contender to open before his injury.

National Women's One-Day Tournament to resume from Thursday

The tournament's final between top two sides will take place December 22

Champions T20 Cup: Shahid, Imam guide Lions to win over Panthers

Chasing a modest 124-run target, Lions crossed the line in 14.3 overs for the loss of two wickets

Rizwan, Shaheen improve in ICC T20I rankings

Rizwan jumped two places to move to sixth on the list for batters

Australia name 15-member squad for U19s Women's T20 World Cup

14 of members have played in either WBBL, Women's National Cricket League or T20 Spring Challenge

ICC Women's Player of the Month for November 2024 announced

Danni Wyatt-Hodge spearheaded England to a commanding 3-0 T20I series victory in South Africa

PSL 10 player draft ceremony set for January 11

Registration for both domestic and international players will begin this week

Haris Rauf titled ICC Men's Player of the Month

Rauf earned the Player of the Month award based on his outstanding performances in November

Poor form affecting Rohit's captaincy, say former India teammates

Rohit has only one half-century in his last 12 test innings which include eight single-digit scores

Shaheen Shah Afridi: First Pakistani to claim 100 wickets in all formats

Shaheen Afridi reached 100 wickets in T20 internationals

Pakistan announce playing XI for first T20 against South Africa

The match will be played at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban

Nafay stars in Markhors win over Dolphins

Nafay's 41-ball 68 was spiced with four sixes and as many fours

South Africa beat Pakistan in first T20I fixture

Linde's all-round brilliance helps South Africa win

Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

The win put South Africa on top of the World Test Championship table.

Trott to continue as Afghanistan men's head coach

The ACB has given Jonathan Trott a 12-month contract extension.

Rizwan welcomes return of Babar, Shaheen to squad for South Africa series

'We have been on the road since last month and this is our third successive overseas tour'

India's Siraj and Australia's Head penalised for Adelaide altercation

The duo had a fiery exchange after Siraj dismissed Australia batter Head in the pink ball test

Stallions beat Lions by 12 runs Champions T20 Cup match

Stallions were helped to 162-5 in 20 overs by a solid unbeaten 36-ball 51 by Hussain Talat

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series

Maharaj finished with figures of 5-76

Door open for Shami as India look to lessen Bumrah's burden

"You can't expect Bumrah to bowl from both ends, from morning to evening," Rohit Sharma

Pakistan eager to take on Proteas in T20 series

Players have been working on their batting, bowling, and fielding

Australia quick Hazlewood could be back for third India test

Hazlewood missed the 10-wicket win over India in Adelaide on Sunday

Bangladesh defends U-19 Asia Cup title with 59-run victory over India

India’s Under-19 team was bowled out for just 139 runs in 35.2 overs

New Zealand opener Conway out of third England test

Conway scored just 21 runs over four innings as the Black Caps suffered heavy losses

Rutherford ton steers West Indies to victory over Bangladesh

West Indies registered five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first one-day international on Sunday.

Sri Lanka battle hard to stay in second Test against South Africa

Sri Lanka reached 205 for five at stumps on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa.

PM Shehbaz expresses full confidence in Mohsin Naqvi for Champions Trophy

Shehbaz Sharif praises Mohsin Naqvi’s principled stance on Champions Trophy

Australia privileged to have a bowler like Starc, says Cummins

Australia now have a perfect 8-0 record in pink ball tests following the 10-wicket win over India

Australia tickled pink after levelling series at Adelaide fortress

Home captain Pat Cummins led by example, claiming 5-57.

England beat New Zealand by 323 runs to secure series

Captain Ben Stokes took 3-5 for England

Pakistan Cricket Team to intensify practice in Durban ahead of SA tour

National cricketers will focus on batting, bowling, and fielding during today's practice session

South Africa build 221-run lead in crucial second test against Sri Lanka

Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day

New Zealand dig in as England press for second test victory

Joe Root earlier secured his 36th test hundred before England skipper Ben Stokes declared on 427-6

Naqvi hopes for 'positive outcome' as ICC yet to decide on Champions Trophy

PCB chairman also expresses resolve to improve the domestic cricket

Duminy steps down as SA white-ball batting coach

Duminy was appointed in March 2023 as part of Rob Walter's support staff.

Nissanka leads strong Sri Lanka batting reply

Sri Lanka were 242-3 at the close in reply to South Africa's first innings of 358.

Australia on top in 2nd India Test after Starc takes six

Australia were 86-1 after bowling out India for 180 runs on the opening day of 2nd Test on Friday.

Champions T20 Cup begins with a double-header on Saturday

The tournament features 22 matches over 19 days

Pacers help Bangladesh beat Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup semi-final

Pakistan lost opening batters inside the first three overs

Starc claims six as Australia bundle out India for 180

India lost opener Jaiswal to the first ball of the Test and slumped to 141-8 before Nitish hit 42

Brook hits another century as England take charge in Wellington

Brook was dismissed in farcical circumstances when he was run out for 123 to bring up tea

Starc on fire as Australia rattle India in second Test

Batting after captain Rohit Sharma won the toss, the visitors were 82-4 by the break

Reinforced India bat first in pink-ball Test v Australia

Return of skipper Rohit Sharma and batter Shubman Gill bolstered India's batting line up

England all out for 280 after sizzling Brook century

Brook top-scored with 123 after the tourists were put in to bat on a green Basin Reserve pitch

ICC, PCB and BCCI agree on hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan will not tour India for ICC events, neither India will tour Pakistan for Champion Trophy.

Rickelton hits first Test ton for South Africa against Sri Lanka

South Africa reached 269 for seven at stumps on day one of second Test against Sri Lanka.

Australia extend lead in ICC Women's Championship

Megan Schutt led with the ball, producing a career-best performance

Sri Lanka peg back South Africa with three early wickets

Sri Lanka made early inroads with three wickets before lunch

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for Nov 2024 announced

Haris Rauf, Marco Jansen, and Jasprit Bumrah have been recognised for their exceptional performances

Cult hero Boland back, Marsh fit to bowl for Australia

The 35-year-old Boland will play his first test since last year's Ashes in England

Incoming Australia boss sees tough transition for ageing team

Australia fielded only one player under 30 in the first test against India in Perth

England name unchanged team for second New Zealand test

England will look to win their first test series away from home in two years

Unchanged New Zealand stick with four seamers for second England test

I think the balance we've gone in with is the right balance for this wicket: Latham

England's Bethell receives contract upgrade after impressive test debut

Bethell has been upgraded from a development contract that the 21-year-old received last month

Rashid and Nabi plead for restoration of women's right to education in Afghanistan

They were reacting to reports that the Taliban had closed down institutes for women training.

Pakistan announce playing XI for third T20I against Zimbabwe

Saim Ayub, Irfan Khan, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed have been rested

Huzaifa five-fer guides Pakistan to third successive win in U19 Asia Cup

Chasing a target of 244 runs, Japan bundled out for 63

Naqvi presents Rs10m cheque to Blind Cricket World Cup-winning team

The victorious national team visited the PCB office at the invitation of Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

South Africa continue quest for World Test Championship final place

If South Africa win the second test and both matches against Pakistan they will qualify for final

Saim Ayub, Abbas Afridi make big jump in latest ICC rankings

Saim gains 39 places to 119th for T20I batters after some big scores against Zimbabwe

S Africa announce squad against Pakistan: Klaasen to lead

Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Tristan Stubbs will also sit out the T20 series

Rahul keeps India's batting line-up a closely guarded secret

Rahul knows where he will play but was keeping his cards close to his chest on Wednesday

Pakistan becomes first team to play 250 T20 Internationals

Pakistan has won 144, while losing 95. Four matches ended in ties.

Pakistan U-19 opt to bat against Japan U-19, make four changes to playing XI

Pakistan U-19 have already qualified for the semi-finals after beating UAE

Fakhar continues to get ignored as Pakistan name squad for South Africa tour

Also earning the selectors nod for the first time in ODIs is Sufyan Moqim

Stokes fit as England name unchanged team for 2nd New Zealand Test

The visitors won the first Test in Christchurch by 8 wickets and retained the same XI for next clash

Bradman 'baggy green' cap worn against India sells for $311,000

A sun-faded and insect-damaged test cap worn by Don Bradman has sold for A$479,700

Australia look to boss India with pink ball under Adelaide lights

The players are adamant no one is hitting the panic button just yet.