There was a time when spin bowling was considered an effective strategy to curb Virat Kohli’s aggressive batting. However, over the past year, Kohli has adapted his game to counter spin more effectively, aligning himself with the Indian cricket team’s new, aggressive approach to T20 cricket. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepares to face Chennai […]
Peter Lever, the former Lancashire and England fast bowler, has passed away at the age of 84 after a brief illness. Lever was a key figure in English cricket during the 1960s and 70s, taking nearly 1,000 wickets for Lancashire and representing England in 17 Test matches and 10 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). A Remarkable Career […]
England Women A began their multi-format tour of Australia on a high note, securing a three-wicket win over Australia A in the opening T20I at Hurstville Oval, Sydney. This victory marked a positive start for the team, especially after the senior England side had recently suffered seven consecutive defeats against Australia. Dominant Bowling Performance After […]
South Australia seized the upper hand in a thrilling opening day of the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland at Karen Rolton Oval. Brendan Doggett’s exceptional six-wicket haul dismantled Queensland for just 95—the lowest first-innings total in Shield final history—while 19-year-old Callum Vidler’s four wickets kept South Australia from running away with the game. At stumps, […]
New Zealand wrapped up their T20I series against Pakistan in emphatic fashion, cruising to an eight-wicket win as Tim Seifert’s explosive unbeaten 97 off 38 balls made light work of Pakistan’s modest 128. James Neesham’s career-best 5 for 22 had earlier dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup, ensuring New Zealand needed just 10 overs to chase down […]
Tasmania’s proposed waterfront stadium, a key condition for the state’s entry into the AFL, may undergo design changes to address concerns about its roof and its suitability for hosting cricket matches. The 23,000-seat Macquarie Point venue, which is expected to cost AU$775 million, is a central part of the agreement for Tasmania to join the […]
Australia secured a thrilling eight-run victory over New Zealand in Wellington, completing a 3-0 series sweep despite a stunning fightback from Maddy Green. The home side’s hopes were hampered by poor fielding, as they dropped Georgia Voll six times, allowing her to score a crucial 75 runs. Australia Sets a Challenging Target After being asked […]
The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has released a comprehensive report aimed at addressing what it calls the “broken global structure” of cricket. This review outlines bold reforms to improve scheduling, economic fairness, governance, and player regulation. Key proposals include creating protected windows for international cricket, restructuring revenue distribution to ensure a fairer share for all […]
Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace believes English cricket has a unique opportunity to reshape the structure of the men’s county game, focusing on what is best for the sport rather than financial concerns. This comes in the wake of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) securing a significant financial boost from the sale of […]
Phil Simmons will continue as the head coach of Bangladesh until the end of the 2027 ODI World Cup, following a two-year contract extension from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Initially appointed as interim coach until the 2025 Champions Trophy, the BCB’s decision to offer Simmons a longer tenure reflects their confidence in his leadership. […]
