New Zealand will host India for a 12-match cricket series in the summer of 2026-27

New Zealand will host India for a 12-match cricket series in the summer of 2026-27

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell (left) and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh shake hands during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 08, 2026. – ICC AUCKLAND: New Zealand Cricket has confirmed one of the most anticipated tours in recent memory, with the Indian national […]

New Zealand host Sri Lanka for a multi-format series next year

New Zealand host Sri Lanka for a multi-format series next year

New Zealand’s Mark Chapman (right) plays a shot during the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Seddon Park in Hamilton on January 8, 2026. – AFP AUCKLAND: The 2026–27 domestic international season will feature a busy schedule for New Zealand cricket, with the Blackcaps and White Ferns set to host Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Women […]

Mike Hesson explains Shadab Khan’s role change amid ODI form concerns

Mike Hesson explains Shadab Khan’s role change amid ODI form concerns

A photo gallery featuring Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson (left) and all-rounder Shadab Khan. – ICC/AFP LAHORE: Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has backed Shadab Khan’s decision to continue as a batting all-rounder despite continued scrutiny of his bowling following the series-defining defeat against Australia in the second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium […]

Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi climb ICC ODI rankings after Australia series impact

Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi climb ICC ODI rankings after Australia series impact

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed (left) celebrates with captain Shaheen Afridi after taking the wicket of Matthew Short during the second ODI against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan on June 2, 2026. – AFP LAHORE: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed and captain Shaheen Afridi have risen in the latest ICC ODI bowling rankings following a […]

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam have moved up in the ICC Test rankings

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam have moved up in the ICC Test rankings

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (left) celebrates with teammate Mohammad Rizwan after Mar Wood’s dismissal during the third day of the second Test against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on December 11, 2022. — AFP DUBAI: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan and former captain Babar Azam have climbed the ICC’s latest Test batting rankings following […]

Bangladesh have announced their squad for the first two ODIs against Australia

Bangladesh have announced their squad for the first two ODIs against Australia

Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana (second from left) celebrates taking a wicket with teammates during the third ODI against New Zealand at the Pir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lt. Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram on April 23, 2026. — AFP Mirpur: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the 15-member squad for the opening two ODIs […]

Scotland beat Netherlands to win T20 tri-series

Scotland beat Netherlands to win T20 tri-series

Scotland players celebrate with the trophy for the T20I tri-series against the Netherlands at the Grange Cricket Club ground in Edinburgh on June 3, 2026. — X/@CricketScotland EDINBURGH: Captain Kathryn Price backed up her unbeaten half-century with economical bowling figures of 1/16 to lead Scotland to a rain-hit fifth T20I against Netherlands by 24 runs. […]

Ben Stokes backs decision to rest Jofra Archer in first New Zealand Test

Ben Stokes backs decision to rest Jofra Archer in first New Zealand Test

England captain Ben Stokes (right) reacts as he runs past teammate Jofra Archer during the third day of the second Ashes Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 6, 2025. – AFP Fast bowler Ben Stokes has defended England’s decision to rest Jofra Archer for the opening Test against New Zealand at […]