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Australia’s Ashes campaign has suffered a major blow as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England, scheduled to begin in Perth on Friday. The experienced right-arm pacer sustained a hamstring injury during the team’s final training session, forcing medical staff to take a cautious approach. Cricket Australia

Mark Chapman delivered a match-winning innings of 78 runs off just 28 balls, steering New Zealand to a dramatic three-run victory over West Indies in the second T20 International on Thursday. Chapman’s explosive knock, which included six fours and seven sixes, helped New Zealand post a formidable total of 207 for five. In reply, West

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named wicketkeeper-batsman Rubin Hermann as a replacement for the injured Dewald Brevis in the squad for the remainder of the one-day series against Pakistan. Brevis sustained a shoulder injury while fielding during the third T20I in Lahore and will remain with the South African team to prepare for the upcoming

#2026 T20 World Cup# The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the final of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will be held in Ahmedabad, marking a historic moment for Indian cricket. The tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with the final set to take place at the Narendra Modi

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have appointed former Tamil Nadu spinner Malolan Rangarajan as the head coach of their women’s team ahead of the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2026. Rangarajan will replace Luke Williams, who led the team to their maiden WPL title in 2024 but will not be available

India’s dynamic opener Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for October 2025, following her outstanding performances in the recently concluded ODI World Cup. The vice-captain’s consistent batting, leadership, and match-winning knocks have placed her among the top contenders for the prestigious honor, alongside South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt