On a dramatic Day 1 in Lahore, Pakistan recovered from a middle-order wobble to post 313/5 against South Africa, powered by Imam-ul-Haq’s 93 and an unbeaten century stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha.
Kuldeep Yadav claimed five wickets to force West Indies to follow on, but John Campbell and Shai Hope’s unbeaten partnership has given the hosts a lifeline.
Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh declares the upcoming white-ball series against India as vital preparation for the 2025 Ashes campaign.
The ICC has suspended USA Cricket due to repeated governance failures, but national teams will continue competing as a Normalisation Committee takes charge.
South Africa’s tour of Pakistan has thrown up its biggest test: surviving a turning wicket in Lahore against a confident and potent Pakistani spin attack.
India’s decision to prepare slow-turning pitches against West Indies marks a tactical evolution, with spinners like Jadeja adapting to subtler conditions.