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Ferreira, Spinners, and Ranjane return TSK to its winning ways.

Posted on June 25, 2025 by [email protected]

The Texas Super Kings (TSK) defeated the Los Angeles Knight Riders 144 for 7 (Chand 30, Hosein 2-10, Noor 2-27) by 52 runs with 196 for 8 (Ranjane 70, Ferreira 43, Smit 38, Russell 3-37, van Schalkwyk 3-51).

Through an all-around performance that easily defeated the Los Angeles Knight Riders. The Texas Super Kings got back to winning ways and moved up to second place on the MLC 2025 points table. When the tournament reached the midway point of its league phase. It was LAKR’s fourth defeat in five games and TSK’s fourth victory in six.

Left-arm spinners Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad. As well as lower-middle-order batsmen Shubham Ranjane and Donovan Ferreira, were TSK’s main players.

TSK vs LAKR

LAKR had gotten off to a strong start, successfully using their choice to bowl. Bringing TSK down to 33 for 3 in four overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk took all three wickets, including the crucial one of Marcus Stoinis for a golden duck.

The innings was then saved by opener Smit Patel and Ranjane. Who put on a solid 64 off 46 partnerships. Smit scooped Andre Russell to short fine-leg for 38 off 33, almost bringing the total to 100. LAKR ended up losing the wicket because Ferreira and Ranjane were unstoppable after that. After taking back-to-back fours from Ali Khan, Ferreira attacked Russell with six, four, and four.

The two then put on 82 in only 40 balls when Van Schalkwyk dropped sixes to both batsmen in his final over. Which went for 23. Ferreira was run out due to a major mix-up in the 19th over. Ranjane fell two balls later, ending the stand. Despite losing two more wickets in the final over. TSK’s final score of 196 was sufficient.

Nitish Kumar was removed by Hosein with a superb arm ball that swung in sharply to knock over middle stump. The LAKR openers had just begun to settle down. When Hosein struck twice in two balls. Quick goals from Unmukt Chand and Saif Badar put the team ahead 39 for 2 in the powerplay. But Badar was able to pull ahead thanks to a cross-seam delivery from Stoinis. Variations from the TSK bowlers, including fast bowlers and spinners, kept LAKR under control, and the asking rate had risen above 12 an over and had never decreased.

Even the hard-hitting Jamaican pair of Rovman Powell and Russell were unable to salvage the innings. After Sherfane Rutherford fought his way to 13 off 15. Before being bowled by Noor, Shortly before Russell was tricked by a sharp Noor wrong’un that turned from leg stump with plenty of drift to dislodge his off stump. LAKR needed 95 from 27 balls and never came close. Powell hit the first six of the innings in the 15th over.

Canada qualifies to the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the 13th team.

Posted on June 23, 2025 by [email protected]

In the Americas regional qualifying finals, Canada defeated Bahamas by seven wickets in Ontario. Making them the 13th side to advance to the 20-team 2026 men’s T20 World Cup. Which will be played in India and Sri Lanka.

In the four-team competition, which also includes Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. It was Canada’s fifth straight victory and guaranteed them a top-of-the-table finish regardless of the outcome of the next two games.

Canada will be attending a T20 World Cup for the second time. They had used the same technique to qualify for the 2024 edition in both the USA and the West Indies.

The hosts, India and Sri Lanka, as well as Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, the United States, and the West Indies have already qualified. They will be joined by seven additional teams: three from the Asia-EAP qualification, two from the Africa qualifier, and two from the Europe qualifier.

Canada was the clear favorite to win the event. Because they were playing at home and the USA had already qualified. Therefore they had no opponents. They won their matches by scores of 110 runs, 59 runs, ten wickets, 42 runs, and seven wickets, proving they were what they said they would be. In 19.5 overs, they bundled Bahamas for a meager 57 in their most recent victory. Ansh Patel took 2 for 7 from his quota, Shivam Sharma took 3 for 16 in 2.5, and Kaleem Sana took 3 for 6 from his four overs.

Dilpreet Bajwa led the charge with a perfect 36 off 14 balls. As the Canadian batsmen chased down the goal in only 5.3 overs.

Canada’s final match is against Bermuda on Sunday.

Shanto leads Bangladesh, but there is a greater chance of a draw.

Posted on June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 by [email protected]

There was a lot of doubt at the start of the day about how Bangladesh would bat and how long they would give themselves to bowl Sri Lanka out. As it turned out, they were essentially powerless to make the decision because lunch was called ten minutes sooner than planned. It started to rain a little more than an hour into the morning session.

We will hopefully witness 94 overs of play during the day because the break was too short to allow for any over loss. However, with Bangladesh’s advantage at 247. Which is probably enough for a sporting declaration, the most likely outcome currently appears to be a draw.

When the rain started, Mushfiqur Rahim was running out after a stand of 109 with Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was undefeated at 89. To reach his fifty, Mushfiqur was looking for a tight single. But he was just a hair short of the crease after a direct hit from mid-on.

Shanto

Only one additional stop happened during this Test. On the second afternoon, despite the fact that rain was a constant threat. However, given the constant risk of rain. It was odd that neither Shanto nor Mushfiqur showed any hurry in the hour and a little play.

Both sides had shown an intention to fight for a result the previous afternoon. But Bangladesh were happy to grind around at a session run rate of just 3.15. Clearly ready to bat through lunch or maybe beyond.

Traditional wisdom would have suggested that it would take at least two sessions to bowl Sri Lanka out. Since Bangladesh certainly wanted a lead of at least 300 likely close to 350 a run rate of five or more seemed to be the norm. However, since Sri Lanka was also content to set defensive fields, Bangladesh. Who had recently experienced a very poor run rate in Test matches. Had no intention of sacrificing important World Test Championship points.

When Shanto smoked his first delivery faced today and Mushfiqur hammered one down the ground off the fifth ball of the morning. There was first some optimism that Bangladesh might advance the match. Both batters were happy to dead-bat the spinners. But generally dot balls won.

The only delivery that went wrong for the Sri Lankan spinners was the occasional one. They were unable to obtain the same purchase off the ground that Nayeem Hasan had so brilliantly used on the fourth afternoon.

Overall, it looks like a day that started out with the possibility of a sprint finish will end in an easy draw.

Mehidy will return to Colombo for the second Test.

Posted on June 20, 2025 by [email protected]

Test vice-captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz is expected to be available for selection in the second match of the current two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Colombo. So Bangladesh can exhale with relief.

Mehidy was rested for the premiere of the series after missing the two-day training session. Before the first Test in Galle because of an illness.

There were some questions about his availability for the second Test as he had been absent from the ground for the first two days of the Galle Test. Mehidy, however, removed every doubt on Thursday, June 19, by attending the training.

The all-rounder is reportedly making a full recovery from the fever and will probably be eligible for selection.

A top-order batter Haque Anamul In the first Test. Bijoy took Mehidy’s place but was ineffective, scoring a duck in the first innings.

Mehidy surely will improve the team as one of Bangladesh’s leading run scorers in Test cricket, particularly as the Colombo pitch is predicted to help spinners. June 25 is when the second Test is expected to start.

Mushtaq Ahmed, a spin bowling consultant, left Galle on June 17 in advance of the current Test match, according to a BCB official. He is anticipated to return during the ODI series. Which starts in early July.

In preparation for the Test series, Mushtaq had trained intensively with the spinners in Galle and Dhaka.

“The contract between BCB and Mushtaq is based on the quantity of working days. He arrived during the preparatory stage and departed once his given duties were finished. On July 6, he will be back,” Nafees continued.

Corey Rocchiccioli gets a four-game Championship contract with Warwickshire.

Posted on June 19, 2025 by [email protected]

Western Australia offspinner Corey Rocchiccioli has agreed to a short-term contract to play in the County Championship for Warwickshire. He “jumped at the chance” to play abroad during the Australian winter. Rocchiccioli will be available for four Championship games over the following six weeks.

Since the 2023–24 season began, Rocchiccioli, 27, has flourished in red-ball cricket, taking 84 wickets at a rate of 27.65 in the Sheffield Shield. Second only bowler Nathan McAndrew of South Australia. This year, instead of playing for the Dukes, he will be joining Warwickshire for the Championship rounds, which will feature the Kookaburra ball.

“We are thrilled to have Corey join our team for the months of June and July,” stated Ian Westwood. Head coach of Warwickshire. He has a track record of success in Sheffield Shield cricket, and we are sure he will contribute because of his familiarity with the Kookaburra ball.

Corey Rocchiccioli

I’m thrilled to play for a club as well-known as Warwickshire,” Rocchiccioli stated. When I got the call from Westy and Davo [captain Alex Davies], I jumped at the chance to participate. I’m excited to pick up skills and develop in English, and I aim to help bring about a few major victories in the process.”

Rocchiccioli’s selection for the Australia A teams’ matches against India A and the England Lions last summer was a sign of the selectors’ interest in him. Together with Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy. He is one of three possible Nathan Lyon successors. Who have reached an agreement with Gloucestershire for the same block of Championship games.

In another development, Tim Robinson, a New Zealand batsman and wicketkeeper, was signed by Northamptonshire on a temporary basis. Robinson, 23, will be capable of playing two Championship games and four Blast games. He takes Matthew Breetzke’s position. When Breetzke was chosen to play for South Africa in the Test Championship against Zimbabwe.

Glenn Maxwell Freedom century leads LAKR to a stunning loss.

Posted on June 18, 2025 by [email protected]

The Los Angeles Knight Riders were easily defeated by the Washington Freedom by 113 runs. Thanks to Glenn Maxwell is unbeaten 49-ball 106. Following his No. 6 innings, Freedom reached 208 for 5, and their bowlers then dismissed LAKR for just 95.

Freedom is now third in the MLC 2025 points standings after winning their second straight game. With three losses in three games, LAKR is in fifth place. Their net run rate is the only thing separating them from last place.

Freedom chose to bat and scored his sixth T20 century with 13 sixes and two fours before Glenn Maxwell arrived at 68 for 4. With Mark Chapman (17 off 21) and Obus Pienaar (14* off 15) supporting the sixth T20 century in the tournament’s brief history. It gave the Freedom innings impetus. Maxwell’s six-hitting helped Freedom score 124 runs in the last 10 innings.

LAKR’s middle order was ruined by Freedom opener Mitchell Owen. Who struck 32 off 11 balls and took three wickets in the chase. Their problems were made worse. When they lost their top three players, Alex Hales, Sunil Narine, and Unmukt Chand, all for ducks. Only four times in the franchise’s T20 history have the openers and the number three all been out without a run.

Sophie Devine will retire from ODIs after the World Cup in 2025.

Posted on June 17, 2025 by [email protected]

Sophie Devine, a mainstay of New Zealand will be leaving the ODI format after this year’s World Cup. She will therefore choose to sign a casual playing contract for the 2025–2026 season, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday, June 17.

In both ODIs and T20Is, the 35-year-old has enjoyed a stellar career for New Zealand. Over the course of her 152 appearances for the national team the second most after Suzie Bates. She has risen from her initial position as a No. 11 in 50-over cricket to become one of the most crucial hitters in the team. She has hit 16 fifties and eight hundred, second only to Bates. In addition to his fourth-highest 3990 runs. Devine has taken 107 wickets. Which is second only to Lea Tahuhu.

In 2020, the all-round player was named New Zealand’s permanent captain last year. They won the T20 World Cup under her direction. In the last two tournaments. They have not advanced past the group stages in the ODI format.

Sophie Devine

Devine stated, “It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away,” in reference to her choice. “I consider myself extremely lucky to have had NZC’s help in resolving the issue. So that I can continue to support the White Ferns. Before I leave, I want everyone to know that I’m committed and focused on giving this group my all. I’m eager to contribute over the next six to nine months. Am quite pleased about the direction this young group is taking.”

According to Liz Green, the Head of Women’s High Performance at NZC. Devine’s choice to sign a casual deal will allow another athlete to sign a full contract. As the 17-member core contracts list will be revealed tomorrow.

Green stated that Sophie has served the White Ferns for almost 20 years, and NZC is completely in support of her efforts to find greater balance at this point in her career.

We are happy that we were able to come to a deal that allows her to continue playing for the White Ferns on an as-needed basis while providing room for another player to sign a full contract.

Colombo has been assigned 11 league games for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

Posted on June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 by [email protected]

India, the hosts will play Sri Lanka on September 30 to start their Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign in Bengaluru.

The full schedule has been revealed, and Colombo, a neutral location chosen to host Pakistan’s league matches, has been given 11 round-robin matches, including four against Sri Lanka. All of the games are scheduled to start at 3 PM IST and run day-night.

In addition to Pakistan (October 24), Sri Lanka will have the chance to “host” Australia (October 4), New Zealand (October 14), South Africa (October 17), and Bangladesh (October 20) in front of the domestic audience. The ICC had previously disclosed that Colombo is also a floating option for semifinal 1 (October 29) and the final (November 2), should Pakistan advance to the knockout stages.

On October 1, the defending champions Australia will play the defending T20 champions New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on the second day of the competition.

India will play their league match against Pakistan on Sunday, October 5. The high-stakes match between India and Australia will take place in Vizag the following Sunday, October 12. On Sunday, October 26, India will play Bangladesh in the last round of their round-robin matches in Bengaluru. England, the runners-up in 2022, will play New Zealand in Guwahati on the final day of league-phase play.

In the round-robin stage, the top four teams advance to the semifinals, with first place facing fourth and second facing third.

Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Full schedule:

Tuesday 30 September: India v Sri Lanka – Bengaluru
Wednesday 1 October: Australia v New Zealand – Indore
Thursday 2 October: Bangladesh v Pakistan – Colombo
Friday 3 October: England v South Africa – Bengaluru
Saturday 4 October: Australia v Sri Lanka – Colombo
Sunday 5 October: India v Pakistan – Colombo
Monday 6 October: New Zealand v South Africa – Indore
Tuesday 7 October: England v Bangladesh – Guwahati
Wednesday 8 October: Australia v Pakistan – Colombo
Thursday 9 October: India v South Africa – Vizag
Friday 10 October: New Zealand v Bangladesh – Vizag
Saturday 11 October: England v Sri Lanka – Guwahati
Sunday 12 October: India v Australia – Vizag
Monday 13 October: South Africa v Bangladesh – Vizag
Tuesday 14 October: New Zealand v Sri Lanka – Colombo
Wednesday 15 October: England v Pakistan – Colombo
Thursday 16 October: Australia v Bangladesh – Vizag
Friday 17 October: South Africa v Sri Lanka – Colombo
Saturday 18 October: New Zealand v Pakistan – Colombo
Sunday 19 October: India v England – Indore
Monday 20 October: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh – Colombo
Tuesday 21 October: South Africa v Pakistan – Colombo
Wednesday 22 October: Australia v England – Indore
Thursday 23 October: India v New Zealand – Guwahati
Friday 24 October: Pakistan v Sri Lanka – Colombo
Saturday 25 October: Australia v Sri Lanka – Indore
Sunday 26 October: England v New Zealand – Guwahati
Sunday 26 October: India v Bangladesh – Bengaluru
Wednesday 29 October: Semi-final 1 – Guwahati/Colombo
Thursday 30 October: Semi-final 2 – Bengaluru
Sunday 2 November: Final – Colombo/Bengaluru

The ‘historic’ first bilateral T20I series between Nepal and the West Indies is scheduled for September.

Posted on June 13, 2025 by [email protected]

Three T20I will make up the first bilateral series between Nepal and the West Indies. Which will begin in Sharjah in September. The series will be officially hosted by Nepal. Although the fact that the games will take place at a neutral location.

The “historic” series was described as a “significant milestone in the ongoing mission to grow and globalize the game of cricket” in a statement released by Cricket West Indies (CWI). The games are scheduled for September 27, 28, and 30 in anticipation of Nepal’s participation in the men’s T20 World Cup Asia qualification later in the year.

In a statement, CWI chief executive Chris Dehring stated, “This series is more than just a collection of international matches. It’s a celebration of the game’s growing global footprint and a testament to what cricket represents: pride, purpose, and the power of unity.” We believe it is our duty as a full-member nation to support cricket’s growth outside of our boundaries.

Supporting Nepal during this important stage of their cricketing career serves to both promote the game at the local and global levels and serves as a reminder of the great pride and honor that come with representing our country and donning our national colors. At this juncture in Nepal’s history. We are honored to support them. We anticipate thrilling and competitive cricket in Sharjah.

A “competitive squad” was expected from the West Indies, the release continued.

The opening game of the three-match T20I series that the West Indies T20I team is currently playing in Ireland washed out. At the same time, Nepal is in Scotland for a T20I tri-series that also includes the Netherlands.

Nepal is now ranked 18th in the format. While West Indies the two-time World Cup champions are ranked fifth.

During the England tour, Radha Yadav takes Shuchi Upadhyay’s place due to injury.

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 by [email protected]

In place of Shuchi Upadhyay, left-arm spinner Radha Yadav has been selected for the India Women’s white-ball tour of England. The tour will not include Upadhyay due to a left-shin injury.

Upadhyay made her ODI debut against South Africa during the tri-series in Sri Lanka. She was called up for the forthcoming England tour for the first time in her T20I career.

According to the BCCI, the shin illness was discovered at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru during the pre-tour camp.

In December of last year, she took the third-most wickets at the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy. In nine innings at an average of 15.44 and an economy rate of 3.48, she took 18 wickets at that time. She won the championship with her team, Madhya Pradesh, and was awarded the Player of the Tournament.

Radha Yadav, who has participated in 84 T20Is and seven One-Day Internationals, last played for India in December 2024, taking four wickets against the West Indies. But in the ensuing ODI series against them, she was passed over.

She took the most wickets in the home one-dayers against New Zealand before to the West Indies series.

India will play England Women in three ODIs and five T20Is beginning on June 28.

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