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South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje is closing in on a long-awaited return to Test cricket, with the pace bowler included in the Proteas’ preliminary squad for the upcoming three-match series against Australia. After nearly four years away from the red-ball format, Nortje is hoping to make his comeback in the first Test at Kingsmead…

Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) captain Iftikhar Ahmed produced a composed unbeaten century as his side secured a draw against Kingsmen Academy in the fourth round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I 2026-27. The all-rounder’s 104 not out ensured KRL avoided defeat while chasing a daunting target on the final day in Islamabad. Iftikhar Ahmed Anchors KRL’s…

White Ferns Strengthen Squad Ahead of Australia Series New Zealand have recalled four players for their upcoming three-match women's T20I series against Australia later this month. Eden Carson, Molly Penfold, Hannah Rowe and Bella James have been brought back into the White Ferns squad as New Zealand prepare for another series against the reigning T20…

Tharindu Ratnayake Stars as Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh Sri Lanka secured the bronze medal in the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh by 63 runs in the third-place playoff in Nisshin, Japan. The victory ensured Sri Lanka finished the tournament on the podium after missing out on a place in…

Fast Bowler Faces Disciplinary Hearing Following August Incident England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been formally charged by the Cricket Regulator over an alleged breach of professional conduct regulations following an incident outside a nightclub in Derby in August. The charge comes under Regulation 3.2 of the England and Wales Cricket Board's professional conduct regulations.…

Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Set for Ten-Match Youth Competition The Pakistan U19 Women’s T20 Tri-Series begins in Faisalabad on October 2, with Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka competing in a ten-match tournament at Iqbal Stadium. The opening match will see Pakistan face Bangladesh on Friday. The tri-series will be played from October 2 to…

India Defeat Sri Lanka by 124 Runs to Join Pakistan in Final Pakistan and India are set to meet in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket gold-medal match after both teams won their respective semifinals in contrasting fashion. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets, while India recorded a 124-run victory over Sri Lanka to book…