Brendon McCullum wants Kevin Pietersen to bring fresh ideas and challenge England’s white-ball setup. Pietersen recently joined England’s coaching staff as a specialist mentor. His role covers the team’s upcoming series and continues through next year’s 50-over World Cup in South Africa. McCullum has encouraged the former England star to speak openly whenever he sees… Continue reading Kevin Pietersen England Mentor Told to Shake Things Up
The Asian Games accommodation debate has intensified after a cruise ship arrived in Japan to house thousands of athletes and officials during the multi-sport event. The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena docked in Nagoya on Tuesday. The city is hosting the Games, which will officially open on Saturday and run until October 4. Around 4,000… Continue reading Asian Games Accommodation Complaints Grow in Japan
Pakistan have been hit with a significant penalty after being found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate during the third Test against England in Birmingham. The Pakistan team fell 11 overs short of the required rate after time allowances were taken into account. England won the match by eight wickets at Edgbaston. The result also… Continue reading Pakistan Slow Over-Rate Costs 11 WTC Points
India won the Women’s Asia Cup for a record eighth time. However, the celebrations were overshadowed by a dispute over the trophy presentation in Dubai. The Indian team declined to receive the trophy from Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final. Naqvi also serves as chairman… Continue reading India Women Asia Cup Trophy Snub Sparks Controversy
England completed a 3-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan after an eight-wicket victory at Edgbaston on Saturday. Chasing 130 for victory, England reached the target in 24.2 overs. Joe Root finished unbeaten on 62, while Jordan Cox added an unbeaten 59. The result gave England their first home Test series whitewash against Pakistan. Pakistan Give… Continue reading England Pakistan Test Series Ends in 3-0 Sweep
Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the US Open final with a dominant straight-sets win over Jessica Pegula on Thursday. The top seed defeated the American 7-5, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. As a result, Sabalenka moved one victory away from a historic third consecutive US Open title. Sabalenka has now reached the US Open final for… Continue reading Sabalenka US Open Final Set Against Rybakina
England moved closer to a 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan after taking a commanding first-innings lead in the third Test at Edgbaston. Joe Root’s side reached 453 before being dismissed on Thursday, giving England a huge 320-run advantage. England had already won the first two Tests. As a result, Pakistan entered the match needing… Continue reading England Pakistan Third Test: Hosts Near Series Sweep
Pakistan debutant Razaullah made an impressive start to his Test career against England at Edgbaston. His raw pace quickly caught the attention of former England captain Nasser Hussain. The young fast bowler also produced one of the biggest moments of the opening day by dismissing Joe Root. Pakistan struggled with the bat and collapsed for… Continue reading Razaullah Pace Impresses Nasser Hussain
Pakistan suffered another major batting collapse on the opening day of the third Test against England at Edgbaston. The visitors’ pace attack tore through Pakistan’s top and middle order. As a result, Pakistan were bowled out for only 133 in 33.5 overs. Josh Tongue led England’s attack with four wickets for 42 runs. Ollie Robinson… Continue reading Pakistan Batting Collapse: England Seamers Dominate
The Pakistan collapse against England continued on Wednesday as the tourists slumped to 100-7 at lunch on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston. Pakistan entered the match 2-0 down in the series. They also made four changes after their heavy 194-run defeat at Lord’s. Three players made their Test debuts. However, the… Continue reading Pakistan Collapse to 100-7 Against England
