Cricket

Spanish international goalkeeper David Raya has become a part of our team, joining Arsenal on a season-long loan from Brentford. At 27 years old, David Raya has been a key figure in Brentford's squad over recent seasons, notably featuring in all 38 of their Premier League matches during the last season. Originally from Barcelona, David made his way to England at the age of 16 when he signed with Blackburn Rovers as part of their academy setup. After a brief loan stint with

Rachel Haynes, a distinguished figure in Australian cricket, is making a transition to an off-field position as she takes the reins as Head of the Sydney Sixers. With a remarkable career behind her, including five World Cup victories, Haynes is poised to continue her impact on the sport, albeit in a new capacity. In a groundbreaking move, the 36-year-old athlete has been appointed as the Head of the Sydney Sixers, overseeing the operations of both the KFC BBL and Weber WBBL. Her role

South Africa's upcoming white-ball home series against Australia is set to feature a fresh wave of talent, with the inclusion of exciting young batter Dewald Brevis, aptly nicknamed 'Baby AB' after the legendary AB de Villiers. Brevis, aged 20, boasts a domestic T20 cricket record of 162 runs from 57 balls, making him one of South Africa's brightest prospects. His performance as the top run-scorer in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup and a notable 71-ball 98 during a South Africa A tour to

Pat Cummins' aspiration for the World Cup remains unwavering, despite a recent wrist injury sidelining him from Australia's ODI series against South Africa. The formidable fast bowler is confident in his return for the series against India leading up to the World Cup in October. Cummins' tenure as ODI captain might be drawing to a close, with the cricketer considering his role's feasibility post the World Cup. The decision will likely revolve around balancing captaincy, bowling duties, and Test leadership responsibilities. Sustaining a

Reports suggest that Ben Stokes will make a comeback to one-day international cricket to represent England in this year's 50-over World Cup. Stokes retired from the longest white-ball format last summer, citing the demanding schedule as the captain of the Test team and the increasing prominence of franchise cricket. However, he continued to participate in Twenty20 matches and played a pivotal role in England's World Cup victory in Australia last November. Now, it appears that Stokes is poised to reverse his decision ahead

Anticipations are high as Alyssa Healy expresses hope that Meg Lanning, the Australian cricket team's star, might make her comeback during the forthcoming white-ball series against West Indies. The prospect of Lanning's return to cricket becomes brighter with each passing day, with hopes set on her participation in the home series against West Indies in October. Alyssa Healy, while optimistic about Lanning's return, is prepared to step aside from the captaincy role if Lanning decides to reclaim it. Following her indefinite medical leave

Prepare for a cricketing spectacle as the Australia A one-day squad, led by the dynamic Marnus Labuschagne, readies to lock horns with New Zealand A in a series of intense clashes. The stakes are high as these players vie for coveted backup spots in the upcoming ODI World Cup. Labuschagne, despite missing the preliminary 18-player ODI World Cup squad, takes center stage in the Australia A team. Joining him are the cream of white-ball talents like Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, and Ashton Turner,

Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad has incurred a fine amounting to 10% of his match fee due to his breach of the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 58 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The match took place between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 13. Klaasen has acknowledged his involvement in a Level 1 Offense as defined in Article 2.7 of the IPL Code of Conduct, relating to the

Australia was docked 10 WTC points, while England suffered a more substantial hit of 19 points across the five Tests. Additionally, both teams were fined for their slow over-rates. Australia had 50% of their match fee deducted for their sluggishness in the fourth Test at Manchester, while England received penalties of 10%, 45%, 15%, and 25% for the first, second, fourth, and fifth Tests, respectively, according to the ICC. With these heavy sanctions, England lost over two-thirds of their WTC points. Earlier, the

Australia's strength in having a world-class spinner in Nathan Lyon and a promising allrounder like Cameron Green was expected to be an advantage in the series. However, injuries to Jack Leach and Ben Stokes in the English camp left them without a reliable spinner and forced them to reshuffle their team. Unfortunately, after Lord's, Australia suffered a blow when Lyon and Green both faced injuries, which had a significant impact on the team's performance. They lost two of the final three Tests, narrowly

Lahore Qalandars secured a spot in the final of HBL PSL 8 thanks to an impressive 54 runs from Mirza Tahir Baig, which helped them successfully chase a target for the first time in this edition. The team overhauled the target of 172 set by Peshawar Zalmi in Eliminator 2 at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night, winning the match with four wickets and seven balls to spare. They will now face Multan Sultans in the final of the tournament on Saturday. Despite

The TATA IPL Final for the 2023 season, featuring Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans, has been rescheduled to take place on the reserved day, Monday, May 29th, due to continuous rainfall in Ahmedabad. Fans who had purchased tickets for the TATA IPL Final on May 28th will now be able to use their existing physical tickets to enter the stadium on May 29th. The BCCI extends its gratitude to the fans who were present tonight for their patience and unwavering support.

While Australia captain Pat Cummins accepted the two trophies for their tour victories, he admitted feeling slightly disappointed with the overall outcome. On the other hand, England captain Ben Stokes, despite not reclaiming the urn, felt the campaign was everything he could have asked for. The series was closely contested, and the 2-2 scoreline showcased the competitive nature of the matches. The Tests produced results with remarkable symmetry – Australia won two by narrow margins, and England won two by similarly close margins.

At the Gaddafi Stadium. Captain Shaheen Afridi emerged as the hero, displaying exceptional all-round skills. In their pursuit of 201 runs to win, Multan Sultans needed 13 runs off the last over bowled by Lahore Qalandars' specialist Zaman Khan. The match reached its climax when the equation came down to four runs required off the final ball. However, Multan Sultans could only manage two runs from a mishit by Khushdil Shah, and he was run out at the non-striker's end. The game swung

High drama, and unforgettable performances from both teams. The First Ball: The series started with a clear display of England's aggressive intent under the 'Bazball' credo. In the opening Test at Birmingham, Australia's captain Pat Cummins bowled the first ball to England's Zak Crawley. Crawley responded with an impressive shot, sending the ball through the empty covers, setting the tone for England's fearless approach throughout the series. The Declaration: On the first day of the series, England's run rate was fast, and they

Ravindra Jadeja's incredible last-over heroics, including a six and a four, secured the victory with 10 runs needed off 2 balls. Earlier, GT set a huge target of 214/4 in 15 overs, thanks to Sai Sudharsan's brilliant 96, well supported by Wriddhiman Saha's 54. In a rain-shortened match, CSK chased down the revised target of 171 in 15 overs with contributions from Conway, Gaikwad, Dube, Rahane, and Rayudu. Mohit Sharma bowled a tense final over, but Jadeja's heroics sealed the win and sparked

One week, Tess Flintoff was savoring the European sunshine, enjoying a well-deserved break before returning to Victoria for preseason training. Little did she know that her plans would take an exciting turn as she received an unexpected call-up to join Australia's squad for the first time. The opportunity arose when she was asked to provide injury cover for fellow allrounder Heather Graham, and without hesitation, Tess jumped on a flight to Dublin. Reflecting on the fortunate timing, the 20-year-old had decided to extend

New Zealand's star batter admits looking too far ahead is 'daunting' but continues to tick off minor milestones on his recovery from a major knee injury. Kane Williamson has not given up on playing a part in New Zealand's 50 overs World Cup campaign but says he is taking his recovery from a right knee injury on a week-to-week basis. The elite top-order batsman suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while fielding for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League and

Cummins and Lyon unlikely batting heroes as visitors take first Ashes Test by two wickets in Birmingham dusk The ball was veering onto his body. Pat Cummins shuffled across and paused and opened the face of his bat to guide it to square third man. The ball was trickling to the fence, the outfield made heavy by the rain. Zak Crawley was galloping from his fielding station to stop the ball. But in the middle, Cummins and Nathan Lyon were running for their

The Australian team made a last-minute addition to their support staff ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, as they appointed former England head coach Andy Flower as consultant. Flower joined the side ahead of the clash that begins on Wednesday at The Oval; the former Zimbabwe captain had most recently been the head coach of Indian Premier League team Lucknow Super Giants in the recently-concluded edition. Flower had coached the England team from 2009-2014; he is, however, not expected to