Threatening messages to family of Pakistan captain Salman Agha spark outrage

Threatening messages to family of Pakistan captain Salman Agha spark outrage

Emotions ran high at Pallekele on Tuesday after Pakistan’s narrow two-wicket defeat to England, and some fans crossed the line. Instead of the usual post-match disappointment and analysis, a section of the crowd resorted to abusive language aimed at players — a reminder that passion can sometimes spill over into unacceptable behaviour. What unfolded at … Read more

Harry Brook turns Ashes nightmare into T20 World Cup heroics after tough winter

Harry Brook turns Ashes nightmare into T20 World Cup heroics after tough winter

Harry Brook has admitted he endured a difficult spell after a challenging Ashes series and a subsequent off-field controversy. The young England batter described what followed as the “harshest winter of his life”, a period marked by hard questions, public scrutiny and a need to rebuild both form and confidence. Ashes: high expectations, no hundreds … Read more

ECB urges Hundred teams to choose players on cricketing merit not nationality

ECB urges Hundred teams to choose players on cricketing merit not nationality

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), backed by senior figure Vikram Banerjee, has urged The Hundred franchises to make player selections on the basis of ability and suitability — not nationality, religion or background. The call comes amid growing concerns that political tensions and ownership links could influence who gets contracted for the high-profile … Read more

Bangladesh return to Australia after 18 years Full tour schedule timings venues

Bangladesh return to Australia after 18 years Full tour schedule timings venues

Australia’s men’s Test side returns to red-ball action fresh from a dominant Ashes campaign, where they swept aside England 4–1. Their first assignment back is a Test series against Bangladesh, a match-up that offers contrasting challenges before a tougher assignment in South Africa. Fresh off the Ashes: momentum and questions The Ashes victory handed Australia … Read more