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The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday announced that legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and veteran administrator Sharad Pawar will be commemorated with life-size statues at the entrance of the upcoming MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum, located at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The museum is set to be inaugurated in the second half of August. Although widely known as a prominent politician, Sharad Pawar has also had a long-standing association with cricket, having served in key roles such as president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and the International Cricket…

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has hailed Jack Leach as England’s best spinner, while describing current first-choice and likely 2025-26 Ashes squad member Shoaib Bashir as simply “okay.” Since last year’s tour of Pakistan, Leach has not played for England. During that series, he took 16 wickets in three Tests at an average of 31.43 and a strike rate of 50.75—both significantly better than Bashir’s nine wickets at 49.55 and 79.44, respectively. Despite Leach bowling well in his last series, England have stuck with Bashir. Bashir made his debut in India earlier this year and has since been a regular in…

New Zealand took firm control on the opening day of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, with Matt Henry’s fiery six-wicket haul followed by a solid, unbeaten opening partnership between Devon Conway and Will Young. After being asked to bowl first, Henry made an immediate impact, removing opener Brian Bennett in just the third over. Three overs later, Ben Curran was sent packing, giving New Zealand early momentum. Henry continued to trouble the Zimbabwe batters, picking up the wicket of Nick Welch for a patient 27 in the 27th over. His most crucial strike came when he dismissed veteran…

After a successful stint as captain during the recent England tour, Ayush Mhatre has once again been entrusted with leading the India Under-19 team. He will head a 17-member squad for the upcoming multi-format tour of Australia, starting September 21 in Norths. The squad also features in-form batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Top-order batter Vihaan Malhotra has been appointed vice-captain, replacing wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu. Vihaan impressed across both the four-day and one-day formats in England and has been rewarded with a leadership role for the Australia tour. Under Mhatre’s captaincy, India U-19 clinched the Youth ODI series in England with a 3–2…

England have been dealt a major blow ahead of the fifth and final Test against India at The Oval, with skipper Ben Stokes ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Vice-captain Ollie Pope will lead the side in the series decider, starting Thursday, July 31. Scans have confirmed that Stokes has suffered a grade three muscle tear in his right shoulder, sidelining him for at least six to seven weeks. With the Ashes looming later this year, the England all-rounder is not taking any chances with his recovery. Stokes has been the standout performer with the ball in this series,…

In a major move ahead of IPL 2026, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun is set to take over as the bowling coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Arun, who had been with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) since 2022, has parted ways with the franchise after a successful stint as their bowling consultant. Having spent four years with the three-time IPL champions, Arun is now set to begin a fresh chapter with LSG in an expanded and more influential role. The RPSG-owned franchise has reportedly signed a two-year deal with Arun, which will see him involved with player…

Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, set to begin at home in August. Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood make their return to both the ODI and T20I sides, while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc remain sidelined in preparation for a demanding Test summer later this year. Mitchell Owen has been named in Australia’s ODI squad for the first time ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa in August. While several senior players were rested for the recent T20I series against the West Indies, the upcoming matches against a formidable…

New Zealand will be without regular skipper Tom Latham for the opening Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, starting July 30, due to a shoulder injury. In his absence, Mitchell Santner has been named stand-in captain, becoming the 32nd player to lead the Black Caps in men’s Test cricket. Latham picked up the injury while fielding in a T20 Blast match for Birmingham Bears earlier this month and hasn’t recovered in time for the series opener. However, he will remain with the squad, aiming to regain fitness ahead of the second Test. Never great to lose your captain: NZ Head Coach…

Team India hit the nets at The Oval under the watchful eye of head coach Gautam Gambhir, two days before the start of the fifth and final Test, set to begin on July 31. However, a heated moment drew attention when Gambhir got into a tense exchange with a member of the groundstaff. Visibly agitated, Gambhir was seen pointing his finger at the Oval curator and was heard saying, “You don’t tell me what I should do.” Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, who was nearby, stepped in to defuse the situation and was later seen offering an explanation to the ECB’s…

England will take on the Prime Minister’s XI in a first-ever two-day pink-ball fixture at Canberra’s Manuka Oval on November 29–30, marking the first time such a match will be played under lights at the venue. Scheduled between the Ashes opener in Perth and the second Test in Brisbane, the one-off match offers a preparation opportunity for England ahead of the day-night contest at the Gabba, which takes over hosting duties for the pink-ball Ashes Test this summer, traditionally held in Adelaide. The match falls between rounds of the Sheffield Shield, meaning a strong pool of domestic players could be…