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Teen pace sensation Ali Raza returns as Pakistan name U19 squad for World Cup build-up

Teen pace sensation Ali Raza returns as Pakistan name U19 squad for World Cup build-up

Pakistan have confirmed their Under-19 squad for the upcoming season, with right-arm pacer Ali Raza retaining his place after impressing at the 2024 edition of the tournament. Raza emerged as one of Pakistan’s standout performers last year despite being just 15 at the time. His memorable spell of 4 for 34 against Australia in the […]

Nathan Lyon climbs to second on Australia’s all-time Test wicket chart

Nathan Lyon climbs to second on Australia’s all-time Test wicket chart

Nathan Lyon has etched his name even deeper into Australian cricket history, becoming the second-highest wicket-taker in the nation’s Test record after a decisive spell on day two of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Recalled to the XI after missing the Brisbane Test, Lyon wasted no time in making his presence felt. The off-spinner […]

U19 World Cup 2026 takes shape as squads begin to roll in

U19 World Cup 2026 takes shape as squads begin to roll in

The countdown to the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 is gathering momentum, with teams from around the world finalising their squads for the prestigious youth tournament. Set to be staged in Zimbabwe and Namibia, the event will once again showcase the next generation of international stars as nations vie for age-group glory. Several […]

Tazmin Brits eyes extended career as she targets 2029 World Cup glory with South Africa

Tazmin Brits eyes extended career as she targets 2029 World Cup glory with South Africa

South Africa batter Tazmin Brits has made it clear that age will not define her ambitions, with the experienced opener determined to continue her international career and help the Proteas challenge for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2029. A late entrant to professional cricket after initially excelling as a javelin thrower, Brits […]

Joshua Dorne to captain West Indies at U19 World Cup 2026

Joshua Dorne to captain West Indies at U19 World Cup 2026

West Indies have confirmed a 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, with top-order batter Joshua Dorne named captain for the tournament in Zimbabwe and Namibia, scheduled from 15 January to 6 February. Dorne, who made his first-class debut last year, will be supported by all-rounder Jonathan van Lange as vice-captain. […]

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour takes flight with breathtaking launch over Ram Setu

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour takes flight with breathtaking launch over Ram Setu

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour, presented by DP World, was unveiled in spectacular fashion as the iconic trophy soared above Adam’s Bridge, also known as Ram Setu, along India’s southern coastline. In a visually striking launch, a two-seater paramotor carried the coveted silverware into the sky, tracing the historic chain of […]

Athapaththu to lead Sri Lanka as they name squad for India T20I challenge

Athapaththu to lead Sri Lanka as they name squad for India T20I challenge

Sri Lanka have unveiled a 15-member squad for their upcoming T20I series against India, with captain Chamari Athapaththu continuing at the helm as the team begins its build-up to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England next year. Athapaththu will be supported by experienced batter Harshitha Samarawickrama, who has been named vice-captain for the […]

Zimbabwe set to host U19 tri-series as World Cup build-up intensifies

Zimbabwe set to host U19 tri-series as World Cup build-up intensifies

Preparations for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 are set to step up as Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Pakistan lock horns in a tri-nation series ahead of the global tournament. With the U19 World Cup scheduled to run from 15 January to 6 February across Zimbabwe and Namibia, the upcoming series has been designed […]

Shoaib Akhtar tips rising Bangladesh pace power to shake up T20 World Cup 2026

Shoaib Akhtar tips rising Bangladesh pace power to shake up T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan fast-bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar has voiced strong belief in Bangladesh’s potential to make a deep impact at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, backing their rapidly improving pace attack to challenge the world’s best. Akhtar, who has stepped into the T20 franchise arena for the first time as a mentor with Dhaka Capitals […]