Cricket Daily News

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 has suffered a double blow just days before the tournament kicks off. South Africa’s explosive batsman, Heinrich Klaasen, has withdrawn due to a family emergency, while Zimbabwe’s all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been ruled out due to injury. Klaasen was set to be a key …

A major shock has rocked the Pakistan cricket team as they have dropped star pacer Shaheen Afridi from the Playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh. The hosts are currently trailing 0-1 in the series and desperately need a win to level the score. Afridi, who was one of …

Cricket fans in Sydney are in for a treat as two of Australia’s most iconic batters, David Warner and Steve Smith, have signed lucrative deals with local franchises for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season. Smith, fresh from his title-winning campaign with the Washington Freedom in the Major League …

In a candid admission, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has highlighted the significant gap between Pakistan’s stadiums and international standards, casting a spotlight on the country’s preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. This tournament is poised to be the first ICC event hosted by Pakistan since the 1996 ODI World …

Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy has expressed reservations about participating in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh. Her concerns stem from the ongoing political turmoil in the country, which has seen widespread protests and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Healy believes …

England’s star batsman Joe Root is on the verge of creating history during the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. The former England captain is just 402 runs away from becoming the first batter to amass 5000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC). Currently, he sits at the top …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made the decision to shift the second Test match of the series against Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi. The change in venue has been necessitated by ongoing construction work at the National Stadium in Karachi, which is being prepared to host the ICC Champions …

Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been officially appointed as the new bowling coach of the Indian cricket team. The announcement was made by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, confirming speculations that had been circulating for several weeks. Morkel’s association with India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir, having worked …

Former Australian speedster Shaun Tait has thrown his hat in the ring for the vacant Kerala head coach position. The news comes after the cricketer missed out on the Punjab head coach role, which was eventually filled by Wasim Jaffer. Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) is currently in the process of …

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has stirred controversy by stating that many of his teammates are simply “not interested” in playing Test cricket. The explosive batsman and bowler, known for his prowess in T20 cricket, believes that the allure of lucrative T20 leagues around the world has overshadowed the appeal …

Former England batting stalwart Ian Bell has been appointed as the batting coach for the Sri Lankan cricket team for their upcoming Test series against England. The move is aimed at leveraging Bell’s extensive experience of English conditions to bolster Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. Known for his elegant technique and …

Cricket legend Ricky Ponting has tipped Australia to claim a 3-1 victory over India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The former Australian captain believes that the hosts will be eager to redeem themselves after losing the previous two home Test series to India. The return to a five-match series format …