England look settled and ruthless, leaving Sri Lanka with a stark choice at Pallekele — load up on spin or fall behind 2-0.Sri Lanka can point to the rain, the reduced overs and the awkward nature of a stop-start contest in the opening T20I, but none of that truly disguises how exposed they looked against […]
One Last Statement Before the World Cup CountdownA dead rubber on paper rarely feels dead in reality, and India’s fifth T20I against New Zealand is a perfect example. Yes, the series is already decided at 3–1, but Vizag’s stumble ensured this finale carries meaning—selection meaning, momentum meaning, and World Cup meaning. India have dominated most
South Africa Chase Momentum as West Indies Fight to Stay Alive South Africa’s T20I journey under Shukri Conrad has been a turbulent one, marked by inconsistency and unanswered questions. That is why their opening victory against West Indies in Paarl carried significance beyond the scoreboard. It was not just a win — it was reassurance.
Pakistan Look to Settle World Cup Blueprint as Australia Experiment in LahoreThe first T20I between Pakistan and Australia at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium may be officially billed as a bilateral contest, but in reality it serves two very different purposes for the teams involved. For Pakistan, it is a vital final rehearsal before the ICC Men’s
A Selection Battle That Refuses to Cool Down as India Seal the Series With the series already in India’s pocket, the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam might look like a dead rubber on the surface. Dig a little deeper, though, and this contest carries significance far beyond the scoreline. At the heart of
Sri Lanka team news: Hasaranga-sized hole, tactical confusion Sri Lanka’s XI makes very little sense unless Wanindu Hasaranga is carrying an injury. If this is purely tactical, then it’s a baffling call. Leaving out your premier match-winner on a slow Colombo surface is football-manager logic, not international cricket thinking. Pavan Rathnayake at No.7 feels especially
The India vs New Zealand upcoming match is set to be a thrilling contest as two of the strongest teams in world cricket face each other once again. Matches between India and New Zealand have always delivered high-quality cricket, intense competition, and memorable moments, making this clash one of the most anticipated fixtures. India’s Current
The international calendar moves swiftly to Cuttack, where India and South Africa collide in the opening T20 of the series at the Barabati Stadium. With both teams in transition and experimenting ahead of a busy white-ball year, this contest carries strong betting intrigue as much as cricketing interest. — Team News – India India welcome
Brisbane, December 4: England walk into the second Ashes Test at the Gabba staring down the barrel after a bruising defeat in the series opener, with injuries, bold selection calls and hostile day-night conditions compounding their challenge against a ruthless Australian side. With the pink ball, floodlights and Brisbane humidity expected to aid fast bowlers,
Afghanistan were clinical and commanding in the opening ODI at Sharjah, outplaying Bangladesh in all departments to take a 1–0 lead in the three-match series. Their approach was measured yet aggressive, proving why they have become such a formidable side in ODI cricket. Bangladesh’s Batting Collapse Proves Costly Bangladesh began their innings well, with Towhid