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Former England batter Michael Atherton believes Rishabh Pant’s injury on Day 1 of the Manchester Test could prove to be a major setback for India. He stated that if Pant is ruled out of the remainder of the match or even the series, it would be a huge blow for the visitors. However, Atherton added that if Pant returns to bat on Day 2, he has the potential to shift the momentum of the game. Pant sustained the injury while attempting a reverse sweep, which struck him painfully on the right foot. The impact was severe enough that he had…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming women’s T20I series in Ireland. Fatima Sana will continue to lead the team. The squad features a blend of seasoned players and young talent, with 22-year-old Eyman Fatima earning her maiden senior team call-up. Eyman’s selection comes on the back of an excellent showing in the National Women’s T20 Tournament, where she amassed 287 runs in eight games at a striking rate of 155.14. She was also part of Pakistan’s squad at the inaugural ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in 2023. Experienced names such as…

The six SA20 franchises have finalised their retentions ahead of the 2025 season, with a few familiar names continuing in leadership roles. Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals have kept faith in their captains — Faf du Plessis, Rashid Khan and David Miller respectively — for the upcoming edition of the tournament. However, some notable omissions have raised eyebrows. Aiden Markram and Keshav Maharaj, who led Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban’s Super Giants last season, were not retained by their teams. MI Cape Town leads the retention tally with seven players confirmed, including star overseas names like…

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has heaped praise on Washington Sundar, expressing confidence that the spin-bowling all-rounder can establish himself as a long-term prospect in India’s Test setup. While Sundar’s numbers in the ongoing Test series in England may not be headline-grabbing, his contributions have been meaningful. Batting lower down the order, the left-hander has scored 77 runs across four innings, with a top score of 42. With the ball, he has taken five wickets — four of which came in a single innings at Lord’s, where he played a key role in triggering an English collapse. Despite making…

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, set to be held at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The squad sees four changes from the one that faced South Africa in their recent Test series at home which the visitors won. Sikandar Raza, Ben Curran, Roy Kaia, and Tanunurwa Makoni return to the fold, replacing Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Prince Masvaure, Wessly Madhevere, and Kundai Matigimu. Raza missed the South Africa series due to franchise cricket commitments, while Curran was sidelined with a hand fracture but has now recovered. Brian Bennett, who suffered…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that England will host the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. This decision, announced during the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore, follows the successful staging of the WTC finals in 2021, 2023, and the upcoming 2025 edition, all held in England. In its official media release, the ICC stated: “The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent…

Team India have been hit by two injury setbacks ahead of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, with Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out for the remainder of the series and Arshdeep Singh sidelined for the Manchester Test. Reddy sustained an injury to his left knee during a gym session in Manchester, while Arshdeep injured his bowling hand during a training session in Beckenham prior to the team’s departure. Both setbacks were first reported by RevSportz and later confirmed in an official statement by the BCCI on Monday morning. The board announced that Reddy would return home, ruling him…

Karun Nair is set to make a return to Karnataka ahead of the 2025–26 domestic season after a productive two-year stint with Vidarbha. The seasoned batter had joined Vidarbha after moving away from Karnataka but will now don his home colours once again. During the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, Karun played a vital role in Vidarbha’s title win, scoring 863 runs across 16 innings at an impressive average of 53.93. His campaign included four centuries and two fifties, making him the team’s second-highest run-scorer behind Yash Rathod, who tallied 960 runs at over 60. While Karnataka welcomed back Karun, they have…

Uncapped pacer Anshul Kamboj has reportedly been drafted into the Indian squad as a cover option for the fourth Test against England, set to take place at Old Trafford in Manchester. His inclusion comes amid growing concerns over the fitness of left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh and right-arm quick Akash Deep. As reported by RevSportz a few days back, Arshdeep sustained a cut on his bowling hand during a training session in Beckenham and required stitches. With recovery expected to take time, he is likely to miss not just the fourth Test but possibly the series finale as well. Akash Deep…

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is unlikely to be available for selection for the fourth Test against England in Manchester, starting July 23, after sustaining an injury during training. The left-arm pacer picked up a cut on his bowling hand while trying to stop a shot from Sai Sudharsan during a nets session in Beckenham on Thursday. He was later seen with his hand bandaged, and the injury required stitches, casting serious doubt over his participation in the upcoming Test. Speaking after the training session, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged the setback, indicating that Arshdeep’s fitness would be closely…