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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly preparing for a backup plan after Afghanistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 Tri-Series became uncertain amid rising military tensions and clashes at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Afghanistan are likely to pull out of the tri-series. “The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has asked the International Cricket Council to start working on an alternate plan as he wants the Tri-Series to go ahead,” a source was quoted by news agency PTI. Pakistan are set to host Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for a seven-match T20 Tri-Series, scheduled on November 17 in Rawalpindi with the final on November 29 in Lahore.…

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has advised its national team to stay calm and avoid any argument or emotional reaction during their Sultan of Johor Cup match against India on Tuesday in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The players have been told to focus only on their game, as their federation expects no handshakes from the Indian side before or after the match. A senior PHF official said the players arementally prepared for such a situation. “The players have been told that if the Indian players don’t shake hands before or after the match, just ignore the gesture and move on. They…

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that India’s star batter Virat Kohli is a ‘guru’ when it comes to fitness, ahead of India’s tour of Australia, which begins on October 19. Speaking to the broadcaster, the spin-bowling legend said that Kohli sets the benchmark for others to follow. “Please don’t ask any questions about Virat’s fitness. When it comes to fitness, he’s a guru,” Harbhajan told JioHotstar. “Everyone follows what he does. There’s absolutely no concern about Virat Kohli’s fitness; he’s fit – probably fitter than many of those currently playing alongside him. In today’s international cricket, he’s arguably the…

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the upcoming ODI series against Australia will play an important role in deciding the future of Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. As both players are heading towards the fag end of their respective careers, Shastri feels that their performance in the three-match series could well determine their future. Speaking at the launch of Kayo Sport’s Summer of Cricket in Sydney, Shastri said the series will serve as a key test for the senior duo. “That is why they are here (playing the ODI series against Australia). They are part of the…

Former India spinner Anil Kumble is not sure whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Speaking on JioHotstar during the lunch break of day four of the ongoing Test series between India and the West Indies, Kumble said: “Let’s just celebrate the two players on the field. They have done so much for Indian cricket over the years. You don’t know if… yes, in their heads, they have been thinking of 2027 [World Cup], but it’s still a couple of years from now.” Recently, India announced their ODI squad for the Australia Tour…

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh believes that India and Australia share a great rivalry on the cricket field. Ahead of the high-profile Ashes series against England, Australia will host India for five T20Is and three ODIs. Marsh stated that his team is playing against India at the right time, with the upcoming Ashes in mind. “We’ll have all the guys building towards the Ashes, but everyone loves playing against India,” he told foxsports.com.au. “We’ve got a great rivalry and great respect for them as a team. I think it’s literally perfect timing to be playing against India in the lead-up to…

During the first session of day 4 of the second Test between India and the West Indies, an incident caught the attention of the fans and experts alike. Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian spearhead, bowled an excellent delivery to John Campbell, which he could not handle well and the Indians went up for an LBW appeal. The on-field umpire gave it as not out. However, the Indian team decided to take the DRS, hoping for a reversal of the decision. The third umpire saw many replays, but could not get a clear view of whether the ball had hit the bat…

Australia captain Pat Cummins has shared a positive but cautious update on his recovery from a back injury ahead of the Ashes series. The first Test begins on 21 November in Perth, but Cummins has admitted that he might not be fully recovered in time. Speaking in Sydney on Monday, Cummins said he is still hopeful of making a comeback, but he also understands that time is running short. “I’d say probably less likely than likely, but we’ve still got a bit of time,” he said. The fast bowler explained that he has started light running sessions and is slowly…

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur showed her fiery side during the Women’s World Cup 2025 match against Australia in Visakhapatnam. A tense moment unfolded between Harmanpreet and Harleen Deol. This happened due to amiscommunication between the two, which couldhave resulted in a costly run out. The incident took place in the 35th over of India’s innings, when Megan Schutt bowled a slower delivery. Harmanpreet mistimed her shot towards the cover fielder and called for a quick single. But Harleen hesitated mid-pitch, leaving Harmanpreetstuck halfway. The captain had to dive full length to reach her end as the ball was sent back…

West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales has been fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the ongoing second Test match against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The 24-year-old Trinidadian was found guilty of a Level 1 offence following an incident on the first day of the game involving Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. The incident occurred during the 29th over of India’s first innings. After delivering the ball, Seales picked it up and threw it at Jaiswal, hitting him on the pads, despite the batter standing inside his crease. Match officials deemed the throw unnecessary and inappropriate. As…