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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday replaced Mohammad Rizwan as captain of the Pakistan men’s one-day international (ODI) team, appointing fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in his place. Leadership Change The decision was finalised during a PCB meeting in Islamabad that included team officials such as head coach Mike Hesson and high-performance director Aqib Javed.
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Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin sharply criticised the team selection for the first ODI against Australia, saying he “doesn’t get” the strategy behind omitting Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI. Ashwin pointed out that India had opted for three all-rounders in the lineup, yet left out one of its best spin options. Match Context and […]
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Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan strongly condemned Pakistan following a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province that killed three Afghan cricketers. He described the attack as “immoral and barbaric,” and expressed deep sorrow at the loss. Details of the Incident The Afghanistan Cricket Board reported that the players—identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—were
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Afghanistan has pulled out of the T20 tri-nation series that was to be hosted in Pakistan, following the death of three Afghan cricketers in a cross-border airstrike. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the decision in a statement. Players Killed in Border Strike The board identified the cricketers as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon. They were […]
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Australian captain Pat Cummins revealed his ideal combined India-Australia ODI XI, selecting only three Indian players. His choices included retired greats, not current stars. Notable exclusions Cummins left out Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, sparking debate. He instead picked Indian legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Zaheer Khan in his squad. Australian
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Kane Williamson has been appointed strategic adviser of Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026. The announcement was made by the team’s owner, Sanjiv Goenka. Coaching staff changes Justin Langer will continue as head coach. Carl Crowe has been brought in as spin bowling coach, and Bharat Arun remains part of the bowling coaching setup. […]