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After making his comeback to the Test side earlier this month in Bulawayo, Brendan Taylor is all set for his ODI return, having been included in the 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. Taylor, whose last ODI game was against Ireland in September 2021, served a three-and-a-half-year ban and is now eligible to play in all formats again for Zimbabwe. “We are delighted to welcome Brendan back into the fold,” Zimbabwe convener of selectors David Mutendera said in a statement. “His experience and quality are invaluable, especially in pressure situations, and his presence will no doubt…

Afghanistan will host Bangladesh for a white-ball series, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates in October, shortly after the Asia Cup. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed this on Sunday. Bangladesh’s white-ball tour will comprise three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs. The first T20I will be played on 2 October, followed by the next two matches on 3 and 5 October, respectively. Two days later, the ODI series will begin, with the first game on 8 October and the remaining two matches scheduled for 11 and 14 October. “We…

Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk has reversed her international retirement by making herself available for selection ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. In 2023, Van Niekerk announced her retirement after failing a fitness test, which led to her exclusion from the World Cup squad. On Monday, she was named in the South African women’s training camp, which will be held in Durban. “I’m thrilled to announce that I have decided to revoke my retirement from international cricket. The time away has reminded me just how much I have missed representing my country, and I am fully…

Pakistan have named uncapped Eyman Fatima in the Fatima Sana-led 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup, which begins on 30 September. Eyman made her international debut earlier this month in the T20I series against Ireland in Dublin. The right-handed batter scored 27 runs across two innings in the three-match series. Another notable inclusion in the squad is Sadaf Shamas. Both players come in place of Gull Feroza and Najiha Alvi, who are among the five non-travelling reserves, alongside Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar. Fatima will lead a group that includes as many as six players set…

Former Australia cricketer Brad Haddin was left surprised by the strange decision made by the selectors to leave Shreyas Iyer out of India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. Iyer amassed over 600 runs at a strike rate in excess of 170, making a strong case for his inclusion. The 30-year-old led his team, Punjab Kings (PBKS), to the final, where they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Despite a great run of form with the bat, he was omitted from the 15-member squad — a decision that has left many fans and former players searching for answers. Among them…

Cricket Hong Kong, China, on Friday, 22 August, named a 20-member squad for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup. Yasim Murtaza has been appointed captain of the team, while star batter Babar Hayat has been named his deputy. “We’re excited to announce that Team Hong Kong, China will head to the UAE for an Asia Cup preparation camp. The tour will feature a series of competitive matches and training sessions designed to fine-tune team strategies ahead of the prestigious ACC Asia Cup,” read an official statement from Cricket Hong Kong. The Hong Kong team will arrive in the UAE…

Seasoned all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and young opening batter Mohammad Naim have been left out, while Nurul Hasan and Saif Hassan return to the side, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 16-member squad for the Asia Cup, scheduled to begin on 9 September. On the back of strong performances in domestic cricket and for Bangladesh A, Nurul has earned his place back in the team. He last played for Bangladesh in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Saif, who has played five T20Is, last featured in the 2023 Asian Games. The spin-bowling all-rounder’s inclusion comes following his recent form…

Amidst the rumours of Shreyas Iyer being considered as the future ODI captain, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has denied the claims, saying that there have been no discussions about them. As reported by Dainik Jagran, Iyer is being considered as Rohit Sharma’s successor as 50-over captain. Since the report came out, there have been intense discussions and debates around that. “That’s news to me. There have been no such discussions,” Saikia told Hindustan Times. Since playing in the Champions Trophy, Iyer hasn’t played in any format for India. He has been on…

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid opened up about his working relationship with Rohit Sharma during his tenure, saying he enjoyed their conversations beyond just cricket, which helped him understand the current ODI skipper better as a person. By winning both a T20 World Cup and a Champions Trophy, Rohit has already cemented his place amongst the greatest captains in the sport. “I always felt he deeply cared about the team. Right from the first day, he was very clear about how he wanted to run the team and what was important to him,” Dravid said about Rohit in a…

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has confirmed that he will return to bowling in this year’s Sheffield Shield season, in the build-up to the Ashes 2025–26. In October last year, Green opted for back surgery and has not bowled in professional cricket since. He missed the home summer, was ruled out of the Champions Trophy, and also withdrew from IPL 2025. The 26-year-old cricketer turned out for Gloucestershire and scored three centuries in the lead-up to the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, which South Africa won. “In the past, it’s worked really well when I focused on Shield cricket,” said…