Former England captain Joe Root has once again concluded an Australian tour without tasting victory. In the recently concluded Brisbane Test, Root delivered a stellar innings of 138 runs in England’s first innings, yet his team succumbed to defeat, continuing a worrying pattern on Australian soil. Root has now completed 16 Test matches in Australia […]

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has once again underlined his value in franchise cricket, delivering match-shaping performances in successive fixtures for Dubai Capitals in the International League T20. Across two games, the left-arm seamer claimed four wickets while maintaining relentless pressure, with nearly half of his deliveries resulting in dot balls — a statistic that […]

In an extraordinary turn of events at the Gabba in Brisbane, England managed only 241 runs in their second innings of the fourth Test, leaving Australia with a target of just 65. The day was unusual as no wickets fell during the first session—a rarity in Test cricket and the first instance in this series […]

Cricket Namibia has announced the appointment of former South African batting great Gary Kirsten as a consultant, in the lead-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Kirsten, whose international career included 101 Tests and 185 ODIs, is widely celebrated for his outstanding performances with the bat and for his world-class coaching credentials. Kirsten’s […]

In a dramatic departure from Bazball’s trademark aggression, England opted for classic Test cricket in the fourth day of the Brisbane Test. Starting the day at 134 for 6, they needed a modest 43 runs merely to prevent an innings defeat. Given these circumstances, high-risk attacking shots could have been catastrophic. The English team turned […]

In a match filled with drama and excitement, Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman made a stunning debut in the ILT20 for Dubai Capitals, taking two wickets and holding two catches. Yet, his individual brilliance was insufficient as Gulf Giants chased down 161 with four wickets in hand. Dubai Capitals’ innings of 160 set up a challenging target. […]