Just weeks before the T20 World Cup, Australia’s bowling cupboard is looking bare. With Nathan Ellis now ruled out of the BBL due to a hamstring strain, and stars Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins racing against time, the defending champions face a massive selection headache.
In 1958, at Kensington Oval, Hanif Mohammad defied physics and logic, batting for a record 970 minutes to score an unbeaten 337 and pull off ‘The Great Escape’ for Pakistan against a ferocious West Indies attack.
In a historic shift, Hardik Pandya has officially played more T20 Internationals for India than Virat Kohli, cementing his status as a mainstay in the team and moving into second place on the all-time list behind only Rohit Sharma.
In a bold statement that’s reigniting a fierce fan debate, former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith has declared he’d “pick Rishabh Pant any day” over Sanju Samson for India’s T20I side. His comments question the BCCI’s decision to omit Pant from the T20 World Cup squad and spotlight a deeper strategic dilemma facing Indian cricket.
Fresh off a thrilling Eliminator win, the Paarl Royals are riding high on confidence as they face a wounded but formidable Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 Qualifier 2 at the Wanderers. With Rovman Powell now in the mix and a spot in the final on the line, this Friday’s clash promises fireworks.
In a major boost for the national side, Pakistan selectors have recalled star pacer Shaheen Afridi for the upcoming high-stakes series against Australia. After months on the sidelines due to injury, his return signals a strategic shift as Pakistan aims to reclaim dominance at home.