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Former India captain Kapil Dev has come out in support of young pacer Anshul Kamboj, who is facing criticism for a forgettable Test debut in the ongoing fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. Kamboj, who replaced Akash Deep in the playing XI, managed just one wicket while conceding 89 runs in his 18 overs. The 24-year-old began with a promising new-ball spell alongside Jasprit Bumrah, troubling the English batters early on but failing to make a breakthrough. His only success came on Day 3, when he dismissed Ben Duckett just as the opener was closing in on a century.…

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi has officially confirmed that the 2025 edition of the Men’s Asia Cup will be hosted in the UAE from September 9 to 28. Naqvi made the announcement on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, adding that the detailed match schedule will be released soon. “I am delighted to confirm the dates for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in UAE. The Prestigious tournament will take place from September 9th to 28th. We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket! Detailed schedule will be out soon,” Mohsin Naqvi wrote on X. While the…

Australian great Ricky Ponting believes there is “absolutely no reason” why Joe Root cannot overtake Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history, after the England star surpassed him to move into second place on the all-time list during Day 3 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. It was another landmark day for Root, who first overtook Rahul Dravid upon reaching 30 in the morning session, before moving ahead of Jacques Kallis with his next run. The Yorkshireman went on to notch his second century of the series, compiling a superb 150 in a record-laden innings.…

The fourth day of the ongoing fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, could be interrupted by spells of rain, potentially impacting what might prove to be a decisive day in both the match and the series. Heavy showers were recorded in Manchester early on Saturday morning, with dark clouds looming over the ground. According to weather forecasts, there is a 30% chance of rain between 9 am and 12 pm, with showers expected around 1 pm local time. The likelihood of rain increases to 50% at 1 pm, with a 9% chance of thunderstorms — particularly during the afternoon session.…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named its white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, headlined by the return of star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and the continued omission of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20I format Afridi, who was rested for the recent T20I series in Bangladesh, has been recalled for the three-match T20I series in Florida. Fellow pacers Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali also return to the T20I setup. Meanwhile, Babar finds a place only in the ODI squad, which will continue to be led by Rizwan, despite Pakistan’s disappointing outing in the…

UP Warriorz have named Abhishek Nayar as their new head coach for the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). He takes over from Jon Lewis, who served in the role for the past three seasons before parting ways with the franchise. This marks Nayar’s first official coaching role in the WPL, though he previously worked with the Warriorz during a short training camp in Bengaluru in August 2023. Since retiring from professional cricket in 2019, Nayar has carved a niche for himself as a respected coach. His journey began with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) academy in 2018,…

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has named Michael Bracewell as a replacement for the injured Glenn Phillips in the squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Phillips, who sustained a right groin injury during the Major League Cricket final while playing for the Washington Freedom, had already been ruled out of the ongoing T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe. With his recovery ongoing, the selectors have turned to Bracewell as a like-for-like replacement. Initially left out of the Test squad, Bracewell has been brought in due to his availability with the T20I side. He will link up with the Test squad…

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi is optimistic that all unresolved matters will be settled, and the ACC, in collaboration with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), will successfully pave the way for the staging of the Asia Cup. The ACC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) concluded in Dhaka on Thursday (July 24), with most member boards sending representatives in person. While reports initially suggested that the BCCI had opted to boycott the meeting, it was confirmed that BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla attended via video conference. Speaking at an event during the AGM, Naqvi stressed the importance…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that both the Indian men’s and women’s teams will tour England in July 2026, as part of the official home summer schedule revealed on Thursday (July 24). The Indian men’s side is set to play a five-match T20I series followed by three ODIs, shortly after England’s Test series against New Zealand concludes. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s team will feature in a three-match T20I series and a historic one-off Test match at Lord’s. The T20I leg of the men’s series will take place in Durham, Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, and Southampton. The ODI…

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named full-strength T20I and ODI squads for next month’s white-ball tour of Australia. Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada, and Tristan Stubbs are all set to play for the first time since the World Test Championship final at Lord’s. Off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen, fresh off his Test debut against Zimbabwe, has received his maiden call-up to both limited-overs squads. Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who impressed in the Test series against Zimbabwe, has earned a place in the ODI squad—his first in the 50-over format. Dewald Brevis has also been included in both squads, alongside Subrayen. However, Reeza Hendricks…