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Naqvi summons ACC meeting in Dhaka despite India’s opposition: sources

Naqvi summons ACC meeting in Dhaka despite India’s opposition: sources

TTS Report : The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will take place on July 23 in Dhaka, Bangladesh despite the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) reservation, sources told Geo News on Thursday. According to the details, the meeting was summoned by ACC President Mohsin Naqvi, marking the … Read more

‘Panicked and blundered,’ says Chris Gayle on Wiaan Mulder’s declaration

‘Panicked and blundered,’ says Chris Gayle on Wiaan Mulder’s declaration

Web Desk : He came close to breaking West Indies great Brian Lara’s all-time record of the highest individual score, 400, in Test cricket but the all-rounder decided against it by calling for the declaration. Wiaan Mulder later revealed that he intentionally let Brian Lara keep the all-time record. “To be honest, I have never … Read more

Second phase of Skills Development camp concludes

Second phase of Skills Development camp concludes

The second phase of the Skills Development camp, featuring 15 players, concluded here at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) on Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed. According to the cricket board, the players, under the supervision of coaches, participated in several fitness and fielding sessions from 6 am to 8 am, while skill-based sessions … Read more

Ben Duckett reveals tactics behind neutralising Jasprit Bumrah’s ‘threat’

Ben Duckett reveals tactics behind neutralising Jasprit Bumrah's ‘threat’

England opener Ben Duckett revealed he put his ego aside to counter the ‘threat’ posed by India’s pace spearhead during their recently concluded first Test of the five-match series here at Headingley. Duckett, who played an important 62-run knock during England’s response to India’s first-innings 471, backed it with a counterpunching century, which proved decisive. … Read more

Bowlers give Sri Lanka early edge in second Test against Bangladesh

Bowlers give Sri Lanka early edge in second Test against Bangladesh

A collective effort from their bowlers, including debutant spinner Sonal Dinusha, helped Sri Lanka to reduce Bangladesh to 220/8 on the opening day of the second Test here at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Wednesday. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s decision to bat first backfired as his team’s batting unit struggled against disciplined Sri … Read more

Former England captain questions Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first at Headingley

Former England captain questions Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first at Headingley

Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Friday expressed strong disappointment over Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first in the opening Test against India at Headingley, calling the move a clear tactical error. India dominated proceedings after being invited to bat, finishing the day at a commanding 359/3.  Debutant skipper Shubman Gill led from the front … Read more

Faf Du Plessis hits record century but Texas Super Kings fall short in MLC clash

Faf Du Plessis hits record century but Texas Super Kings

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis turned back the clock with a spectacular century for Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the recently concluded Major League Cricket (MLC) clash against the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) here at Dallas on Saturday.Opening the innings for TSK, du Plessis struck a commanding 100 off just 51 deliveries, guiding … Read more

Mushfiqur Rahim breaks Younis Khan’s rare Test cricket record

Mushfiqur Rahim breaks Younis Khan’s rare Test cricket record

Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim created multiple records on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. Rahim scored a brilliant 163 off 350 balls, registering his 12th Test century and becoming the oldest non-opener to score a Test hundred. He achieved the feat at 38 years and 39 … Read more

Former Australian captain hails Babar Azam after Sydney Sixers signing for BBL 15

Babar Azam Australian captain hails

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has praised Pakistan star Babar Azam following his signing with the Sydney Sixers for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season 15. In a recent interview, Finch called Babar the biggest name among Pakistani players and said his presence will add great value to the tournament. “There’s no bigger name … Read more

Jason Gillespie opens up on Mike Hesson’s surprise move to Pakistan

Jason Gillespie opens up on Mike Hesson’s surprise move to Pakistan

Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has voiced his support for Mike Hesson’s appointment as Pakistan’s new white-ball head coach, calling the role both surprising and rewarding. Speaking in a recent interview on a local sports platform, Gillespie admitted that while Hesson’s hiring may have caught some by surprise, he believes the job presents a … Read more