Usman Khawaja retires from international cricket after Ashes final
Australia’s Usman Khawaja bats during the first day of the fourth Test of the 2025/26 Ashes series between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. – C.A Sydney: Australia’s veteran top-order batsman Usman Khawaja has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after the final Test […]
England’s 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test has been announced
England captain Ben Stokes (left) puts his arm around England’s Matthew Potts during a nets session at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia. Film date: Friday January 2, 2026. – AFP Sydney: England have named their 12-man squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), with seamer Matthew Potts […]
SCG curator downplays green pitch concerns ahead of Sydney Test
South Africa’s Simon Harmer defends on the front foot against Josh Hazlewood during the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 8, 2025 in Sydney. – Cricket Australia SYDNEY: Sydney Cricket Ground Chief Superintendent Adam Lewis has allayed concerns over the ground’s unusually green surface and expressed confidence that the pitch […]
Ton-up Gauss, debutant Usman leads Desert Vipers to ILD20 final
This file photo shows Desert Vipers’ Andries Ghose (left) and Usman Tariq during the ILT20 Qualifier 1 against MI Emirates at the Saeed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on December 30, 2025. — ILT20 ABU DHABI: A brilliant century from Andries Ghose and frugal bowling from debutant Usman Tariq helped Desert Vipers to a 45-run […]
Former Australia all-rounder Damien Martin has been hospitalized with meningitis
Australia’s Damien Martin plays a shot during the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy match against India on October 29, 2007. – AFP Former Australia all-rounder Damien Martin has been admitted to a hospital in Queensland after suffering from meningitis. The 54-year-old fell seriously ill on Boxing Day and news of his condition emerged on Tuesday evening. […]
Mohammad Nawaz has hailed the growing influence of Pakistan spinners in Test matches
Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz looks on to dismiss Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan during the final match of the UAE T20I tri-series between Pakistan and Afghanistan at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. – AFP Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has expressed satisfaction with the recent performance of the country’s spinners, describing their […]
Afghanistan squad for 2026 T20 World Cup, West Indies series announced.
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan celebrates after taking a wicket during the second ODI against Bangladesh at Saeed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 11, 2025. – ACP Afghanistan have named their 15-man squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with star leg-spinner Rashid Khan named as the captain. […]
Noman Ali joins Mitchell Starc as the second best Test bowler
Noman Ali celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies’ Justin Greaves during the first day of the second and final Test cricket match between Pakistan and West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on January 25, 2025. – AFP Pakistan off-spinner Noman Ali has equaled Australia’s premier pacer Mitchell Starc in the […]
Musa Khan’s 6 wickets guide PTV to beat SBB in President’s Trophy.
Pakistan Television (PTV) fast bowler Musa Khan takes a photo as PTV defeats State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in the fourth match of the President Cup Grade-I 2025-26 at the State Bank Stadium in Karachi on December 31, 2025. – PCB KARACHI: Defending champions Pakistan Television (PTV) beat State Bank of Pakistan (SBB) by 78 […]
Hasan Ali and Chris Lynn scored a convincing win over Strikers Heat in PBL 15.
Adelaide Strikers pacer Hasan Ali (left) and opener Chris Lynn in the photo gallery. – AFP Adelaide: Hasan Ali’s crucial bowling and Chris Lynn’s explosive innings helped the Adelaide Strikers dominate the Brisbane Heat in Match 17 of the Big Bash League (PBL) at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. Electing to bat first, Brisbane Heat […]