In a historic and controversial move, Australia has named a playing XI for the Sydney Cricket Ground Test without a single specialist spinner for the first time since 1888, ending a 138-year streak.
Star batter Shubman Gill was ruled out of Punjab’s Vijay Hazare Trophy clash due to food poisoning—but his absence didn’t stop Punjab from demolishing Sikkim by 10 wickets, led by Arshdeep Singh’s fiery 5/34.
On a tense Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, bad light brought an abrupt end to Joe Root and Harry Brook’s promising partnership—leaving fans frustrated and the match finely poised.
Amid rising diplomatic and sporting tensions, Bangladesh has formally requested the ICC to move its T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India—citing player safety after Mustafizur Rahman’s controversial IPL removal.
In a stunning escalation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has requested a suspension of the IPL broadcast in Bangladesh, calling it a ‘matter of national dignity’ after Mustafizur Rahman’s contract cancellation.
Great news for cricket fans: Damien Martyn is on the road to recovery after a serious health scare. His family shares a hopeful update following his hospitalisation for meningitis.