Author: Waqar Anwar
🏏 PSL 2025 Draft Date Announced The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 draft is officially scheduled for January 11, 2025. This year’s draft is later than usual, but that’s due to a major shift in the tournament’s timeline. The PSL will now be played from early April to mid-May, moving away from its usual February-March window. This new schedule allows the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to avoid clashes with other T20 leagues and international cricket calendars. Most notably, the PSL will run alongside the Indian Premier League (IPL) — a bold move aimed at creating a longer, less-congested season. 🔥…
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that Jonathan Trott will remain the head coach of the Afghanistan men’s cricket team until the end of 2025. This decision comes after a stellar 2024, during which Afghanistan made their first-ever World Cup semi-final appearance, marking a significant milestone in the team’s cricketing history. The contract extension ensures that Trott, who initially joined as head coach in July 2022, will continue leading the team for another year. His next challenge will be the ODI leg of Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe, but he will not oversee other formats due to personal reasons. In…
The Ireland Women’s cricket team pulled off a historic 3-0 T20I series sweep against Bangladesh, showcasing grit, teamwork, and a “never-give-up” spirit. This achievement comes as a morale booster, especially after their 0-3 loss in the ODI series earlier in the tour. With crucial contributions from star players like Orla Prendergast and Laura Delany, the Irish team displayed remarkable consistency and composure in all three games. The victory also serves as perfect preparation for their upcoming ODI tour of India in January 2025. Match Recap: How Ireland Secured the 3-0 Sweep Here’s a quick look at Ireland’s victories across the…
Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head faced disciplinary action following their heated exchange during the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. Siraj was fined 20% of his match fee, while Head received an official reprimand. Both players also had one demerit point added to their disciplinary records, marking their first offense in the past 24 months. What Happened Between Siraj and Head? The incident occurred in the 82nd over of Australia’s first innings. Siraj bowled a stunning delivery to dismiss Head and then pointed animatedly toward the Australian dressing room, which was seen as an aggressive send-off. In response,…
Zimbabwe has announced its squads for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. Two fresh faces, Ben Curran and Newman Nyamhuri, have received their maiden call-ups for this much-anticipated series. The white-ball series is set to begin on December 11, 2024, in Harare, and it will be followed by a two-match Test series in Bulawayo. Here’s a detailed breakdown of Zimbabwe’s squad, key players, and match schedule. Ben Curran Joins Zimbabwe’s ODI Squad Ben Curran, a left-handed batter and younger brother of England’s star cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, is making headlines with his call-up…
Introduction The much-anticipated cricket action between Pakistan and South Africa is set to begin with a three-match T20I series. While the real excitement lies in the upcoming ODIs and Tests that carry WTC (World Test Championship) points, the T20Is serve as a curtain-raiser for the action-packed tour. With both teams having plenty on their plates, this series promises to offer a glimpse of the bigger battles ahead. South Africa: A Mix of Experience and Fresh Faces Current Focus: Resting Test Stars, Building T20 Momentum South Africa recently secured a thrilling Test win against Sri Lanka, keeping their hopes of a…
With 10 Tests remaining in this WTC cycle, South Africa, India, Australia, and Sri Lanka are still in contention for a spot in the final. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s position and what they need to do to make it to the top two. South Africa Current Position: 63.33%Matches Remaining: 2 (vs Pakistan at home) South Africa’s clean sweep against Sri Lanka (2-0) has placed them at the top of the WTC table. To guarantee their place in the WTC final, they need to win just one of the two Tests against Pakistan at home. Sri Lanka Current Position:…
Introduction The much-anticipated cricket action kicks off as Pakistan and South Africa lock horns in a 3-match T20I series. While the T20Is may feel like a warm-up for the bigger battles ahead — including ODIs and Tests with significant World Test Championship (WTC) points on the line — cricket fans are still excited to see how this showdown unfolds. Both teams have a lot on their plates, with Pakistan preparing for the upcoming Champions Trophy and South Africa focused on WTC qualification. But before the real action begins, let’s take a closer look at what makes this T20I series significant.…
Introduction Temba Bavuma’s journey from being questioned by critics to becoming a cricketing hero is truly inspiring. For a decade, the South African captain faced constant doubt about his abilities, but he let his bat do the talking this summer. With a stellar performance against Sri Lanka, Bavuma has proven his worth as both a captain and a player. This blog takes a closer look at Bavuma’s remarkable turnaround, how he silenced his critics, and how his performances have shaped South Africa’s path to the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Bavuma’s Breakthrough Series Temba Bavuma has always been under scrutiny,…
England Women displayed an incredible comeback to level the series against South Africa with a dominant six-wicket win at Kingsmead. The star of the match was Charlie Dean, who created history with a sensational hat-trick, becoming only the third England women’s player to achieve the feat in an ODI. With this victory, England also secured an unassailable 8-2 lead in the multi-format series after their 3-0 sweep in the T20Is. Match Summary South Africa: 135 all out (Chloe Tryon 45, Charlie Dean 4-45, Ecclestone 3-27, Filer 3-32)England: 137/4 (Tammy Beaumont 34, Maia Bouchier 33, Dercksen 2-22) Charlie Dean’s Historic Hat-trick…