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Australia’s T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh has confirmed that he and Travis Head will form the team’s opening partnership heading into next year’s T20 World Cup. With the tournament scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka, Australia is working on locking in their best XI, and the top-order slot now seems settled. After David Warner’s retirement, the selectors have experimented with various options at the top, including Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and more recently Glenn Maxwell. However, it’s now clear that Marsh and Head will be given the responsibility of opening the innings. The duo will debut as an…

Uncapped Johann Layne has been drafted into the West Indies ODI squad as a replacement for the injured Matthew Forde for the three-match series against Pakistan, starting on Friday. Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed the development ahead of the series opener at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. According to CWI, Forde dislocated his left shoulder while attempting a catch during the team’s training session on Wednesday. “West Indies Academy pacer Johann Layne will replace Matthew Forde in the squad for the three matches against Pakistan starting on Friday,” said an official CWI release. Layne, a 21-year-old fast-bowling…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended Haider Ali with immediate effect after the batter was arrested in connection with an alleged case of sexual molestation. On 3 August, Haider, who travelled to the UK with the Pakistan Shaheens, was reportedly arrested by Greater Manchester Police in Hove. According to the PCB, Greater Manchester Police informed them of an ongoing criminal investigation currently being conducted against Haider. “The PCB has been made aware of a criminal investigation currently being conducted by Greater Manchester Police involving cricketer Haider Ali,” the PCB said in a statement. “The investigation pertains to an…

South Africa’s pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada believes it is time for the Proteas to move on from their World Test Championship final win at Lord’s and focus on next year’s T20 World Cup. Rabada made this remark as South Africa prepare for a six-match white-ball series against Australia, beginning on Sunday in Darwin. The Temba Bavuma-led side ended their ICC trophy drought by defeating Australia in the WTC final. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Rabada reflected on the significance of the WTC final victory while emphasising the need to shift focus to the upcoming series in Australia. “I think…

In a striking revelation, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik has confirmed that India’s star batter Rohit Sharma played a key role in convincing Yashasvi Jaiswal to remain with Mumbai, stopping him from switching domestic sides to Goa. Back in April, Jaiswal had formally requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the MCA via email, expressing his intent to leave Mumbai and represent Goa in the upcoming domestic season. Reacting to the request, Naik told RevSportz: “All cricketers are respected by the MCA. As the apex council, we are constantly striving to provide them with the best possible support.”…

Mitchell Santner will continue to lead the New Zealand Test team in the second and final Test against Zimbabwe, as Tom Latham has been ruled out after failing to recover from a left shoulder injury. Stand-in captain Santner also confirmed that Jacob Duffy will make his Test debut in the series decider. Latham, who missed the first Test due to the injury, had been undergoing rehabilitation with hopes of returning for the second match. However, he was unable to pass a fitness test on the eve of the game. Head coach Rob Walter confirmed the development, calling it “hugely disappointing.”…

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, set to begin on August 8. Youngster Jediah Blades has been included, while Romario Shepherd returns to the side after missing the earlier series against Ireland and England. After consecutive home T20I series defeats, first to Australia and then to Pakistan, the Men in Maroon will now shift focus to the ODI format. Pace spearhead Alzarri Joseph has been granted an extended rest, as the selectors and management continue to carefully manage the workload of their all-format player. Head Coach Daren Sammy highlighted…

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has named a 22-member preliminary squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan will continue to lead the national side. The squad features several established T20 names including Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Naveen ul Haq. In addition, a number of emerging talents have been rewarded with call-ups following impressive performances in domestic competitions and for the A team. Uncapped top-order batter Wafiullah Tarakhil is a potential option to open the innings alongside regulars Gurbaz…

New Zealand have been dealt another injury setback, with pace bowler Will O’Rourke ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo due to a back injury. According to an official release from New Zealand Cricket, O’Rourke began experiencing back stiffness on day three of the first Test, which the Black Caps won by nine wickets last week. He is scheduled to return home on Wednesday and will undergo further medical assessment upon arrival in New Zealand. This latest blow comes just two days after pace-bowling allrounder Nathan Smith was ruled out of the remainder of the series with…

With the Asia Cup fast approaching, Bangladesh will host the Netherlands for a three-match T20I series as part of their preparations. On Monday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) released the revised schedule for the series, which has undergone a few changes from its original plan. Initially, Bangladesh was slated to host India for both ODI and T20I matches. However, after that tour was indefinitely postponed, the BCB opted to make use of the window by inviting the Netherlands instead. The Dutch side was originally expected to arrive in mid-August, with the series scheduled to begin on August 19. That timeline…