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The ongoing South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test match at the St George's Oval in Gqeberha sets a perfect example of the proverb: Age is just a number. Soon after the announcement of the playing XIs of both teams, the match entered the record books, even be...
18.10.2026
Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the second match of the ODI Tri-Nation Series in the UAE 2026 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, October 19. Afghanistan will begin its campaign with a win in mind, while Zimbabwe will look to build on its wi...
18.10.2026
Left-handed batter Rinku Singh strengthened his case for an India comeback with back-to-back centuries in the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy season. The Uttar Pradesh batter scored an unbeaten 100 against Goa after hitting 112 against Bihar in his previous match of...
18.10.2026
Cheteshwar Pujara has questioned Manav Suthar’s exclusion from India's Test squad for the New Zealand tour, saying the young spinner should have been included, even as a reserve player. He believes that the New Zealand tour would have given Manav Suthar v...
18.10.2026
Shaheen, Naseem and Rauf reunited in hosts' pace attack; SL pick Colombage
18.10.2026
Legspinner urged to push case after being dropped for senior tours of Pakistan and Australia
18.10.2026
Taskin has bemoaned Bangladesh's "noticeable lack of game awareness" after their defeat to Zimbabwe
18.10.2026
Latest scorecard from the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha.
18.10.2026
Latest scorecard from the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha.
18.10.2026
One bad game and Kuldeep Yadav was thrown onto the bench again for three straight matches. It was not an exceptional event when the Indian team management did not show enough thrust on the spin wizard. Kuldeep remains a part of the India National Cricket...
18.10.2026
Former Indian cricketer Abhinav Mukund has revealed his top 3 Indian batters in T20I cricket, and young sensation Abhishek Sharma has been cut from his list. Abhishek Sharma may not have made the top three, but Mukund has placed the explosive left-hander...
18.10.2026
New Zealand begin a new era after the retirements of Devine, Bates and Tahuhu
18.10.2026
Cricinfo understands he will also play for Peshawar in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy next month
18.10.2026
Latest scorecard from the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha.
18.10.2026
Latest scorecard from the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha.
18.10.2026
Ever since Bhuvneshwar Kumar made his return to the Indian national cricket team, all eyes have been on another experienced fast bowler, Mohammed Shami. While a large portion of the Indian cricket fans are expecting a returning Shami in the national team...
18.10.2026
India National Cricket Team captain Shubman Gill had a disappointing start to his Ranji Trophy 2026-27 campaign after scoring just one run for Punjab against Chhattisgarh on Sunday, October 18 at the PCA Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.The Test and ODI...
18.10.2026
India’s recent T20I series against the West Indies ended with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi spending all five matches on the bench. The 15-year-old opener’s absence sparked debate among fans and experts, with many questioning why India did not give the youngster a...
18.10.2026
Another ICC tournament is approaching, and the Pakistan National Cricket Team is not in a position to be called a strong contender to qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup final. Ahead of the opener of the tri-nation ODI series between Pakistan, Sri Lanka an...
18.10.2026
Former New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has made an interesting observation about India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series between India and New Zealand.Jasprit Bumrah has returned to India's Test squad after being...
18.10.2026
Australia drop their veteran spinner Nathan Lyon again from their playing XI. It has been the third time in the last 14 months that the Australia National Cricket Team excludes the spinner from its playing combination.The omission comes at a point when th...
18.10.2026
Latest scorecard from the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha.
18.10.2026
Latest scorecard from the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha.
18.10.2026
Afghanistan have a 20-10 record in ODIs against Zimbabwe, and haven't lost to them in the last eight years
18.10.2026
Shaheen, Naseem and Rauf reunited in hosts' pace attack; SL pick Colombage
18.10.2026
Kagiso Rabada returns for South Africa with Keshav Maharaj squeezed out as they look to level the series
18.10.2026
Shamar Springer is all set to make his Test debut as the West Indies were forced to make a change to their squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh, as Keemo Paul has been pulled out. Shamar Springer has already played ODIs and T20Is for...
18.10.2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a six-member commentary panel for the men's ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, scheduled from October 18 to 31. Former England cricketers Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain are missing...
18.10.2026
Ishan Kishan has impressed everyone with his explosive batting, and former India batter Mohammad Kaif has now praised his special ability to hit big sixes on the leg side. Kaif compared Ishan Kishan’s batting skill with Virat Kohli and said the left-hande...
18.10.2026
Former Team India and Chennai Super Kings spinner Ravichandran Ashwin addressed the possible trade move involving Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2027 players' auction.According to several reports, Chennai Super Kings were in a strong position to secure th...
18.10.2026
India National Cricket Team captain Shubman Gill had a disappointing start to his Ranji Trophy 2026-27 campaign after scoring just one run for Punjab against Chhattisgarh on Sunday, October 18 at the PCA Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The Test and ODI...
18.10.2026
Pakistan will wear specially designed pink jerseys when they face England in the fourth ODI of the tri-series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, October 25. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dedicated the match to Breast Cancer Awareness Day as par...
18.10.2026
We fought well, we understood the conditions well, we adapt well, and I think that's the reason why we won the game"
18.10.2026
The 2-2 result in India follows a semi-finals finish at the T20 World Cup and a T20I series win against Sri Lanka at home
18.10.2026
"We had this mindset that we want to play aggressive cricket and see to it that we are at the top of our game," Shreyas Iyer says
18.10.2026
The no-result meant India's 12-series winning streak at home came to an end
18.10.2026
At Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, India Women and Zimbabwe Women will battle in the second T20I match on 18th October at 7:00 PM IST.Get the best IND vs ZIM Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and matc...
18.10.2026
The final match of the World Championship of Legends 2026 will feature England Champions facing West Indies Champions at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 18th October at 9:00 PM IST..Get the best ENG-L vs WI-L Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction,...
18.10.2026
Chris Woakes’ long and successful England career has ended in disappointing fashion, with the experienced fast bowler heartbroken. After giving more than a decade to English cricket, Chris Woakes expected a respectful farewell.However, the 37-year-old was...
18.10.2026
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has received permission to resume domestic cricket after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) cleared his return. He will captain Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL)...
18.10.2026
Mohammed Shami is missing from Bengal’s playing XI for their second-round Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Elite Group C match against Services at Palam A Ground in New Delhi. The fast bowler was seen walking gingerly before the toss after spending time with the team...
18.10.2026
Former Pakistan National Cricket Team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar issued a warning to Babar Azam and several other senior cricketers of the current Pakistan cricket team ahead of their tri-nation ODI series with Sri Lanka and England at home.Shoaib Akhtar s...
18.10.2026
India captain Shreyas Iyer has backed the decision to keep Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench throughout the five-match T20I series against the West Indies. Iyer urged the 15-year-old batter to remain patient, given the consistent performances of Sanju Sam...
18.10.2026
The 2-2 result in India follows a semi-finals finish at the T20 World Cup and a T20I series win against Sri Lanka at home
18.10.2026
Springer earns his maiden Test call-up with Paul withdrawn for "personal and family reasons"
18.10.2026
Latest scorecard from the one-day international tri-series match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi.
17.10.2026
Latest scorecard from the one-day international tri-series match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi.
17.10.2026
Stand of 150 between veteran fourth-wicket pair sets up Zimbabwe in tri-series opener
17.10.2026
"We had this mindset that we want to play aggressive cricket and see to it that we are at the top of our game," Shreyas Iyer says
17.10.2026
South Africa given huge boost by fitness of their leading quick but both sides wait to name their XIs with uncertainty over conditions and the weather
17.10.2026