Australia Beat Zimbabwe by 59 Runs in First ODI

Matt Renshaw celebrates after reaching his half century REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Australia registered their first ODI win in Zimbabwe in three matches on Tuesday with Matt Renshaw hitting his first ODI century and Nathan Ellis picking five wickets. Australia won the toss and electing to bat first, they scored 294 runs for 8 wickets in 50 ball. Renshaw scored 109 to anchor the stand and ended a wait of a long… Continue reading Australia Beat Zimbabwe by 59 Runs in First ODI

Rybakina Beats Sabalenka to Win First US Open Title

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan and Aryna Sabalenka after the match. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo

Elena Rybakina had to play with composure to beat defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 and win her first U.S. Open title at Flushing Meadows. With the win, the Kazakhstan representative has won her third Grand Slam title. She had previously conquered Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open this year, which she completed with a win over Sabalenka… Continue reading Rybakina Beats Sabalenka to Win First US Open Title

Joe Root Leads England to 3-0 Test Series Win Over Pakistan

Joe Root walks off with Jordan Cox after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

On Saturday, England swept the Test series 3-0 by eight wickets at Edgbaston, with Joe Root taking charge of the chase with an unbeaten 62. Pakistan had given England a target of 130, following the dismissal of their side in the second innings for 449. England was bowled out after a worrying beginning, losing the first wicket, Ben Duckett, with… Continue reading Joe Root Leads England to 3-0 Test Series Win Over Pakistan

Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan Ineligible for Domestic Cricket

Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan

In the latest addition to the already existing saga, Pakistan’s batsman Imam ul Haq and Mohammad Rizwan will not be able to participate in the President’s Trophy that begins in a few days as they have been declared ineligible by the sources. Sui Southern Gas Company was to be represented by Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq was appointed captain of the Oil… Continue reading Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan Ineligible for Domestic Cricket

Josh Tongue Routs Pakistan as England Dominate Third Test

Pakistan’s batting implosion on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday inched England towards a 3-0 series whitewash. Pakistan had been sent in to bat with 33.5 overs remaining and they were bowled out for only 133. Josh Tongue led the bowlers with 4-42, Ollie Robinson claimed 3-15 and Jofra Archer collected 3-25 to see England’s… Continue reading Josh Tongue Routs Pakistan as England Dominate Third Test

Mark Chapman Moves to Casual Contract to Play in Big Bash League

New Zealand’s Mark Chapman (R) celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the fifth and final Twenty20 match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, on Monday. — AFP

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has signed a casual contract for the 2026-27 season with New Zealand Cricket, which will enable him to compete in Australia’s Big Bash League and still be available for international duty. He has played 129 games for New Zealand in white-ball cricket. He will now play in the upcoming white-ball action against India, before heading… Continue reading Mark Chapman Moves to Casual Contract to Play in Big Bash League

Fatima Sana Fined 10% of Match Fee for ICC Code Violation

Islamabad: Pakistan women captain Fatima Sana has been slapped with a 10% of match fee fine for violation of ICC Code of Conduct in Women’s Asian Cup against India. According to the International Cricket Council, Sana was guilty of a Level 1 infraction under Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct, which pertains to “language, actions or gestures that could… Continue reading Fatima Sana Fined 10% of Match Fee for ICC Code Violation

Australia Retain Marnus Labuschagne for South Africa Test Tour

Despite his poor form with the bat recently, Australia have retained Marnus Labuschagne in their squad for the three-match Test series in South Africa next month. The team of 16 was revealed on Monday with Labuschagne also in the squad for the Tests in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town in October. He missed out on the one-day team for Australia’s… Continue reading Australia Retain Marnus Labuschagne for South Africa Test Tour