This undated image shows teenage cricketer Ben Austin. — Instagram/@ftgccblues A promising 17-year-old Australian cricketer died on Thursday after being struck by a ball, with his family saying they were “utterly devastated”. Ben Austin was in the nets with a helmet on before a Twenty20 game in Melbourne on Tuesday when he was hit in […]
Jemimah’s century steers India into Women’s World Cup final
Jemimah Rodrigues in action during ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final clash against Australia at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, India, October 30, 2025. — Reuters Jemimah Rodrigues’s unbeaten century propelled India into the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final, off the back of a five-wicket victory against Australia in the second semi-final at the […]
South Africa crush England to reach Women’s World Cup final
South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England’s Danni Wyatt Cricket during the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India, October 29, 2025. — Reuters GUWAHATI: Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with a majestic 169 to help South Africa thrash England by 125 […]
World number one Alcaraz stunned in Paris Masters opener by Britain’s Norrie
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz plays a backhand return to Britain’s Cameron Norrie during their men’s singles match on day two of the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2025. — AFP PARIS: World number one Carlos Alcaraz was stunned in his […]
Multan Sultan seeks ease in rift with PCB, suggests key reforms for PSL’s betterment
Multan Sultans franchise owner Ali Tareen poses with PSL monument in Lahore’s Shahi Qila. — Instagram/@aslitareen Following a recent rift with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans has extended an olive branch, proposing key reforms aimed at improving the league’s governance, transparency, and long-term sustainability. In a detailed statement, […]
Two decades in, Messi hopes to lead Argentina at 2026 World Cup
Argentina´s forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his second goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Argentina and Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on September 4, 2025. — AFP Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes […]
Cummins out of Ashes opener, coach optimistic about second test
Australia’s Pat Cummins in action against England in the fifth Ashes Test, The Oval, London, England, July 29, 2023. — Reuters SYDNEY: Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes Test in Perth next month and will be replaced as captain by Steve Smith, Cricket Australia said on Monday. Cummins has […]
Babar Azam’s batting position for South Africa T20Is confirmed
Pakistan’s Babar Azam walks back after being stumped during their first ODI match against West Indies at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad, August 08, 2025. — AFP Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, Mike Hesson, on Sunday revealed Babar Azam’s batting position for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, marking his return to the shorter […]
Two Australian women cricketers 'touched inappropriately' in India
Australia players walk off the field for lunch during their Women’s World Cup clash against England at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, India, October 22, 2025. — Reuters Indian police have arrested a man accused of stalking and inappropriately touching two Australian… Source link
Shan Masood given additional role as Consultant International Cricket
Pakistan captain Shan Masood addressing a press conference head of the first Test against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium, October 6, 2024. — APP LAHORE: Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood has been appointed as Consultant International Cricket and Players’ Affairs, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday. The announcement was reportedly first made […]