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Mohammed Yousuf criticises PCB’s squad overhaul before Edgbaston Test

Former Pakistan batsman Mohammed Yousuf has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to release seven players and two coaches from the squad prior to the third Test against England at Edgbaston, describing it as a reflection of the recurring “internal chaos, differences of opinion and controversies” that have long plagued Pakistan cricket.

ACB incorporates advanced broadcast tech for Afghanistan

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is set to bring a major technological upgrade to the broadcast of its three-match T20I series against India in New Delhi, with the production designed around FIFA World Cup-level standards.   The series, scheduled for September 13, 15 and 17 at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, will feature a 30-camera…

No place for MS Dhoni or Rohit Sharma in Cheteshwar Pujara’s teammates XI

Former batterCheteshwar Pujararecently named a playing XI of his India teammates. Pujara’s last international match was the 2023 WTC final against Australia. The right-handed batter, who made his debut in 2010, is considered one of the best willow holders of the modern era, scoring 7195 runs from 103 games, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties. 

'The more you bowl, the stronger you become': Gurnoor Brar

Bengaluru: In a crowded Indian pace pool, opportunities have to be seized. Punjab’s Gurnoor Brar appears to have taken that lesson to heart. The lanky pacer made an immediate impression on his India ODI debut against Afghanistan in June, claiming three wickets. A month later, representing India ‘A’, he followed it up with a 10-wicket…

WTC dreams run into scheduling roadblock: Irani Cup, Asian Games and ODIs leave little room to prepare before New Zealand and Australia series

Too Many Overlaps As Captain Gill’s Call For Spin-Friendly Preparation vs Aus ‘A’ Coincides With Irani Cup, Asian Games, WI series… NEW DELHI: With India down to fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, the team management and national selectors have been left coping with a congested schedule as they prepare for the two…

Duleep Trophy: East Zone in final with dominant victory over Central

BENGALURU: On a day when 13 wickets fell, East Zone had the final say in the Duleep Trophy semifinal at the BCCI CoE here. The Ishan Kishan-led side dominated proceedings in the second innings to claim a four-wicket victory over Central Zone to reach the final.With East set a target of 159 runs, the 15-year-old…