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Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath has opened up about what she describes as the most testing phase of her career, conceding that confidence has been hard to come by after a disappointing World Cup campaign. For the first time in eight years, Australia ended a global tournament without lifting either the ODI or T20 World Cup […]

In a last-minute development, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has been directed to move all Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in Bengaluru away from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), citing security concerns. The decision, communicated to the KSCA by Karnataka’s home ministry on Tuesday morning, means that Wednesday’s high-profile […]

Women’s domestic cricketers in India have received a significant financial boost, with the BCCI more than doubling match fees for senior-level competitions. The revised structure was approved at the Apex Council meeting held in Mumbai on Monday. Under the new system, players named in the playing XI of senior domestic matches will earn INR 50,000 […]

Pat Cummins’ Ashes campaign is officially over, and Australia are now facing growing uncertainty over whether their captain will be fit in time for the T20 World Cup in February. With long-term health the priority, selectors and medical staff are unwilling to take further risks with the fast bowler’s back. Australia confirmed on Tuesday that […]

New Zealand Cricket has unveiled a revamped points system for the upcoming Women’s Super Smash, aimed squarely at encouraging bolder batting and faster scoring as the domestic game aligns more closely with international T20 trends. Under the revised structure, teams will still earn four points for a league-stage win, but can now pick up an […]

England’s Ashes campaign has come under renewed scrutiny, with managing director Rob Key pledging to investigate allegations that players drank excessively during their mid-series break in Noosa. Key made it clear that heavy drinking would be “completely unacceptable” for an international side, even as he stressed that initial feedback suggested the squad behaved responsibly. Following […]

Australia have called up Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, with Nathan Lyon ruled out for an extended period after suffering a hamstring tear that will require surgery. The changes open up multiple selection debates for the fourth Ashes Test, including the balance of the bowling attack and […]

The ICC has pledged direct financial and operational support for USA’s international cricketers, stepping in to ensure players are insulated from the ongoing crisis engulfing USA Cricket (USAC) as the nation prepares for a demanding international schedule. Following USAC’s suspension in September over what the ICC described as serious breaches of membership requirements, the situation […]

In a season marked by injuries to New Zealand’s frontline bowlers, Jacob Duffy has risen from dependable support act to undisputed leader of the attack. What began in white-ball cricket carried seamlessly into the Test arena, where Duffy spearheaded New Zealand’s 2-0 series victory over West Indies at Mount Maunganui, thriving amid adversity and responsibility. […]

India head into the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam looking to further strengthen their hold on the five-match series after a commanding opening win. The hosts were ruthless with both bat and ball in the first game, comfortably outclassing Sri Lanka, but a sloppy fielding display — highlighted by five dropped catches — […]