Rain, cloud cover and a green pitch combined to create a textbook scenario for seam bowling on the opening day in Christchurch. West Indies captain Roston Chase did not hesitate to bowl first after winning the toss, a decision backed by long-standing local statistics—only once in 14 previous Tests at the venue had a captain […]

In a bid to recover from their heavy defeat in Perth, England have announced their playing XI for the second Ashes Test at Brisbane’s Gabba just 48 hours before the match. The day-night fixture will commence at 10:00 BST on Thursday. Despite the Gabba’s reputation as a pacer-friendly pitch, England have opted to include a […]

Ollie Pope has urged England’s cricketers to observe safety regulations after images emerged of some players riding e-scooters in Brisbane without helmets. Among those pictured were captain Ben Stokes, wicketkeeper Jamie Smith and pace bowler Mark Wood. Queensland law requires riders of personal mobility devices to wear approved helmets, with fines of A$166 (£82) for […]

The European Cricket Association (ECA) has unveiled plans to launch the European Champions Trophy in 2026, a T20 International tournament that will feature national club champions from across Europe. This initiative aims to elevate club cricket and provide an international platform for European teams. During the ECA’s annual conference in Istanbul, member federations were invited […]

The sun dipped slowly behind the stands at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, casting a warm glow on a pitch that promised runs. Spectators settled into their seats with a familiar sense of anticipation, for whenever Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bat together, something memorable tends to unfold. What no one knew then was that […]