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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has made a bombshell revelation about the rampant match-fixing that plagued cricket in the 1990s. His comments come in the wake of Pakistan’s disappointing first-round exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy, reigniting discussions about the team’s prolonged struggles in ICC events. Latif, who played for Pakistan from 1992 to 2003, […]

Indian pacer Mohammad Shami on Thursday (March 6) appealed to the ICC to lift the ban on using saliva to shine cricket balls that was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2011, two balls have been used per innings in ODIs. This means that balls are not as scuffed up as they used to be.

In the grand theater of cricket, where rivalries are forged in the crucible of competition, Steve Smith and Virat Kohli stood as two of the finest protagonists of their generation. It was only fitting, then, that Smith’s final act as an ODI cricketer was shared in a heartfelt embrace with his most enduring adversary. As

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that former pacer and national selector Aaqib Javed will continue as the interim head coach for the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand. This decision comes amidst the PCB’s ongoing search for a permanent head coach, with Aaqib being asked to extend his interim role due to time constraints between

RCB had generated plenty of buzz after two impressive away victories – including a big one against the defending champions in Kolkata and breaking their long-standing winless streak in Chennai. However, in their first home game of the season, old issues resurfaced as Gujarat Titans, powered by a strong bowling display and a composed chase

Varun Chakravarthy’s recent five-wicket haul has garnered significant attention, with fellow spinner Axar Patel offering insights into what makes Chakravarthy a challenging opponent. Patel highlighted Chakravarthy’s resilience, noting his impressive comeback after a difficult period. It was observed that Chakravarthy’s mental strength has been key to his recent performances. He has successfully transitioned his T20

With the Champions Trophy looming, the Bangladesh national cricket team is transitioning its focus from T20 to ODI cricket. The team recently began preparations at their home stadium, recognizing the need to adapt their mindset and approach after a period dominated by T20 competition, including the Bangladesh Premier League. Coaching staff have acknowledged that the

In a historic turn of events during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the tournament’s history. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured his services for a staggering ₹27 crore, surpassing the previous record held by Shreyas Iyer, who was acquired by Punjab Kings

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karun Nair Gives Selectors More Food for Thought as Vidarbha Thrash Maharashtra to Enter FinalJust days before the Champions Trophy squad is picked, it will be difficult to ignore Karun Nair’s rich vein of form. On a day when Vidarbha openers Yash Rathod and Dhruv Shorey scored well-crafted centuries, it was their

Shreyas Iyer has been officially announced as captain of Punjab Kings for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. Shreyas, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in the 2024 edition, was released by the franchise later in the year and was roped in by Kings for a price of INR 26.75 Crore, the