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Australia finished the three-match ODI series with a massive 276-run win over South Africa in the third ODI in Mackay. The hosts smashed their second-highest total in ODI cricket, scoring 431/2 in 50 overs. Travis Head provided a strong start with a brilliant 142 runs from 103 balls, which included 17 boundaries and five maximums. Captain Mitchell Marsh scored a solid century, and together they put up a huge 250-run opening stand. After that, Cameron Green also scored his maiden ODI century off just 47 balls. This turned out to be the second-fastest century ever for Australia. He finished the…

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms cricket via a social media post. Though Pujara played in five ODIs for India, he will be remembered for his contribution for India in Test matches. Here are the list of his three best knocks in the longest format of the game. 145* vs Sri Lanka in Colombo In the third Test of India’s Tour of Sri Lanka in 2015, Pujara hit an unbeaten 145 runs in the first innings when most of the batters failed to touch 30-run mark except Amit Mishra. Coming in as an opener,…

Former South African batter AB de Villiers has said that, according to him, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be given rest in some matches that are not as important in the upcoming Asia Cup. Speaking on his YouTube channel, de Villiers also praised the Indian selectors for effectively managing the workload of their senior players. “Great to see him in the squad, fit and ready to go. I don’t think he will play all the games. I saw reports saying he will be earmarked for the games that matter and I love that about the selectors being proactive. That’s how…

Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium reportedly did not get clearance from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Hence, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is now looking for an alternative stadium to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier match between India and Singapore. The Blue Tigers are scheduled to play against Singapore on October 14, but according to recent reports, the planned venue for the clash, Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium, has failed to get clearance from the AFC. A senior official told the Times of India (TOI) that many factors impacted this decision. “The pitch is not in good condition, and…

Afghanistan has announced their squad for the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, where Rashid Khan will be the captain. The tournament will be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28, with Afghanistan playing their first match against Hong Kong on the opening day. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the squad through a social media post, confirming that there will be a mix of experienced players and young talents. They also mentioned that before the Asia Cup, Afghanistan will play a T20I tri-series against hosts UAE and Pakistan in Sharjah, which will give the team vital match practice…

England Women’s fast bowler Kate Cross has admitted that being left out of the squad for the Women’s World Cup “feels savage,” saying the decision was difficult for her to accept. Despite her rich experience and recent return from injury, the 33-year-old seamer has not been included in Charlotte Edwards’ 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting on September 30. “What I’m really struggling to get my head around is it all feels like it’s happened so quickly,” Cross said on the No Balls podcast. “I’ve just clearly fallen out of…

Ahead of the Women’s World Cup, Bangladesh have included 19-year-old Sumaiya Akter (all-rounder) and 17-year-old Nishita Akter (bowler) to the senior squad. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the development on Saturday. Both the women cricketers had featured in the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025. Joining them in the squad is 28-year-old batter Rubya Haider who has played six T20I matches. Sumaiya has made both her T20I and ODI debut while Nishita has only played in two ODI matches. Wicket-keeper Dilara Akter, bowler Jannatul Ferdus, and all-rounder Ishma Tanjim have been ruled out of the tournament. The Bangladesh Women…

South African cricketers David Miller (batter), Keshav Maharaj (bowler) and Donovan Ferreira (batter) are back in the T20I squad for the upcoming England tour. South Africa will play a three-match ODI series followed by three T20Is from September 2 to 14. All-rounder Marco Jansen and bowler Lizaad Williams are back in the T20I mix after recovering from injuries. Maharaj will feature in both the series alongside fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and seamer Kwena Maphaka. Aiden Markram will lead the T20I squad while Temba Bavuma will handle the ODI team. Speaking on Miller’s return, South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said,…

The Indian women’s cricket team will start their preparation for the upcoming World Cup with a week-long camp in Visakhapatnam from August 25. The camp is planned to help the players get used to the conditions at venues where they don’t have much experience. In another move that could benefit the team, Navi Mumbai has been added to the list of venues replacing Bengaluru. A report in ESPNcricinfo cited it as a positive because Indian players are familiar with the stadium there. They have played many international matches and Women’s Premier League games there. Visakhapatnam is a venue where only…

Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah is part of India’s bowling unit for the upcoming Asia Cup. While his fitness still remains a concern for some, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun went back in time to discuss the sacrifices Bumrah made to become the bowler he is. In the latest episode of Bombay Sport Exchange, the former player recalled an old story when he met Bumrah during the U-19 camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. “In 2013, Bumrah had come to the NCA for an U-19 camp and pitched for selection. He couldn’t make the team, but he was…