Sean Abbott admits bowling struggles against Babar Azam
This collage shows Pakistan batsman Babar Azam (left) and Australia’s bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott. – AFP KARACHI: Australia’s bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott has admitted his poor record against Pakistan’s Babar Azam, saying he was not fit to bowl the star batsman. Abbott, who has represented Australia in 29 ODIs and 28 T20Is, is yet to […]
PBL: Toned-up Marsh leads Scorchers to impressive win over Hurricanes
Mitchell Marsh of Perth Scorchers celebrates scoring a century during the PBL match against Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on January 1, 2026. — Instagram/@scorchersbbl Hobart: Mitchell Marsh’s superb century and Aaron Hardy’s unbeaten 94 helped Perth Scorchers to a 40-run win over Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval. Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis opted […]
PBL: Rajshahi Warriors beat Rangpur Raiders in Super Over to confirm top spot
Players of Rajshahir Warriors celebrate their dismissal during the PBL match against Rangpur Riders at the Sylhet International cricket tournament on January 1, 2026 in Sylhet. — Pbl Sylhet: Emerging fast bowler Ripon Mondol showed nerves of steel in the Super Over and Rajshahi Warriors cruised to a thrilling victory over Rangpur Riders at the […]
Saim Ayub credits the PSL coaches for turning him into an all-rounder
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub celebrates taking a wicket during the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup match against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Dubai. – AFP KARACHI: Pakistan’s rising star Saim Ayub has credited Peshawar Zalmi and the coaches with becoming an all-rounder in his previous two Pakistan Super League […]
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Dubai Capitals in ILD20 Eliminator
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ Liam Livingstone (left) celebrates taking a wicket during the ILT20 eliminator against Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 1, 2026 in Dubai. — ILT20 Dubai: Michael Pepper’s magnificent half-century led Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to a 50-run win over Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 2025-26 eliminator at […]
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. […]