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After losing the first Test to India by an innings and 140 runs, the West Indies highlighted the importance of posting a big score in the first innings of a Test match. At Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, the West Indies won the toss and, as visiting teams often do, Chase opted to bat first. However, the batting line-up couldn’t really justify the decision, as the West Indies were bundled out for just 162 in their first innings. “Obviously, when you win the toss and bat and get bowled out for 162, it’s going to be tough to come back from…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ha handed a maiden ODI call-up to Saif Hassan for the three-match series against Afghanistan, starting on October 8. Litton Das has been left out of the 16-member squad. The wicketkeeper-batter continues to recover from a side strain sustained during the Asia Cup. Saif’s selection comes on the back of a string of strong performances in this year’s Asia Cup. Batting at the top of the order, the right-handed batter amassed 178 runs across four innings at an average of 44.50, including two fifties. Parvez Hossain Emon has been left out, as Bangladesh have preferred…

West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul blamed the lack of assistance from the pitch for the lackluster show with the ball on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In the 128 overs bowled in the Test so far, West Indies have conceded 448 runs while taking five wickets. On the same pitch, the Indian bowlers bundled out the visitors for 162 on the opening day. West Indies’ bowlers have bowled well in patches but haven’t done so consistently enough. Conditions didn’t offer much to the bowlers, reckons Rampaul. “It was…

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers has questioned Team India’s decision of not receiving the Asia Cup winners’ medals and trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi after winning the Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai on 28 September. In a rare occurrence, the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team celebrated their Asia Cup victory without the trophy. During the delayed presentation ceremony, Naqvi stood on the dais, but the Indian team did not appear to collect the trophy, prompting the ACC President to take it away. The Indian team had informed the tournament authorities that they won’t…

West Indies vice-captain Jomel Warrican defended his team’s decision to bat first on a seam-friendly surface in the first Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The visiting side could only manage 162. Seam-bowling all-rounder Justin Greaves top-scored with 32. There was assistance for the pacers, and Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah exploited the conditions, sharing seven wickets between them. “Obviously, we knew the wicket would turn a lot here, so we didn’t want to bat last on this surface. So, once we won the toss, as a team we decided to bat,” Warrican said at the…

Afghanistan T20I captain Rashid Khan is focusing on finding the right balance ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Rashid and co. had a forgettable run in the 2025 Asia Cup. Coming into the tournament with a lot of hope and expectations, Afghanistan couldn’t get past the group stage. Of the three matches played, they lost two — against Bangladesh and Pakistan. While things didn’t go as planned in the Asia Cup, Afghanistan’s focus is now on performing well in next year’s World Cup. “I think every game is…

Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on Wednesday (October 1) that Afghanistan will tour Zimbabwe for a one-off Test and three T20Is. It was initially planned as an all-format series. However, according to the itinerary shared by the board, the tour will now only feature a one-off Test and three T20Is. The tour is scheduled to begin later this month, with the Test starting on October 20, followed by the T20Is on October 29, October 31, and November 2. Test cricket will return to Harare for the first time in four years. The last nine Tests involving Zimbabwe were played in Bulawayo. This…

In a striking declaration, the Youth and Sports Advisor of Bangladesh revealed that star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will no longer be allowed to represent the national team. During an interview with private broadcaster Channel24 on Monday night, Advisor Asif confirmed his stance, following a recent online altercation with Shakib. He stated that he would direct the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to prevent Shakib—who last represented the national side in 2024—from playing for the country again, citing political grounds for the decision. “We cannot let him carry the Bangladesh flag,” Asif said. “It won’t be possible for me to allow…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strongly condemned and opposed the actions of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who remains insistent on personally presenting the Asia Cup trophy to the winning team. An ACC meeting was held in Dubai on Tuesday. BCCI representatives Rajeev Shukla, the current Vice-President, and former Treasurer Ashish Shelar joined the meeting virtually. According to sources close to RevSportz, both Shukla and Shelar objected to the fact that the trophy and winners’ medals had not yet been handed over to India. During the meeting, Naqvi, who is also the Chairman…

New Zealand could be without Rachin Ravindra for the T20I series opener on 1 October against Australia, which will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The spin-bowling all-rounder collided with an advertising hoarding while attempting a catch and has suffered a facial laceration. According to details shared by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), after sustaining the freak injury, the 25-year-old passed a concussion test at Bay Oval but will continue to be assessed. A decision on his availability will be made closer to the start of the match. “Rachin Ravindra sustained a facial injury at BlackCaps training today after…