Pakistan's national bureau of statistics hosted its inaugural 'Data-Fest' conference this week, just a stone's throw away from England's hotel in Islamabad. Under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, this England set-up has shown minimal interest in numbers, but there is one figure

India's Predicted XI for the Second Test Against New Zealand With the second Test match against New Zealand approaching, the Indian team is facing a crucial decision regarding their playing XI. The return of Shubman Gill from injury has sparked speculation about potential changes to the lineup. Opening

Pakistan's recent Test victory over England in the second Test was a testament to the team's resilience and adaptability. However, head coach Jason Gillespie downplayed his role in the triumph, emphasizing that the decisions made after the first Test defeat were largely out of his hands.

Sri Lanka Opt to Bowl First in Rain-Shortened Second ODI Against West Indies In a rain-affected second ODI, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies. The toss was delayed by over two hours due to drizzle, and the match was reduced

Former England captain Alastair Cook believes that Joe Root has the potential to become the leading run-scorer in Test cricket history, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Root recently surpassed Cook to become England's leading scorer in Test cricket during the ongoing series against Pakistan in Multan. Cook, who

Rishabh Pant's stellar performance in the second innings of the opening Test against New Zealand has propelled him to the sixth spot in the ICC Test rankings for batters, surpassing his illustrious teammate Virat Kohli. Pant's counter-attacking 99 earned him a three-spot jump, while Kohli'

New Zealand's skipper Tom Latham has emphasized the team's adaptability and focus on utilizing their bowling options effectively in the upcoming second Test against India. Despite their historic eight-wicket victory in the opening Test in Bengaluru, Latham stressed the importance of not having preconceived notions about

Sitanshu Kotak, the National Cricket Academy (NCA) coach, is set to lead India A as their coach for their upcoming tour of Australia. The tour will feature two First Class fixtures and a "match simulation." The India A squad, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will assemble in Mumbai today

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has issued a stern warning to his countrymen ahead of their upcoming Test series against India, describing the Asian giants as a "powerhouse that don't want to bow down" to anyone. Lee's comments come in the wake of

Pakistan's unwavering faith in their spin-heavy strategy has led them to field an unchanged starting eleven for the decisive third Test against England in Rawalpindi. This decision comes after their resounding 152-run victory in the second Test in Multan, where their triple-spin attack proved highly effective. The decision

Rangpur Division and Dhaka Metropolis emerged victorious in the opening round of the National Cricket League (NCL), while defending champions Dhaka Division and Rajshahi Division settled for draws. Rangpur Division vs. Chattogram Division Rangpur Division dominated Chattogram Division, winning by an innings and 81 runs. Khalid Hasan and Mim Mosaddeak

Jasprit Bumrah's Workload Management: A Balancing Act for India's Pace Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, India's premier fast bowler, has been a subject of intense scrutiny regarding his workload management. His unique bowling action, blistering pace, and exceptional yorker-bowling ability have made him an indispensable asset

The upcoming IPL mega-auction is set to witness a significant shake-up in team rosters, with several franchises eyeing the services of Rishabh Pant. The Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter is reportedly likely to enter the auction pool due to his desire for captaincy, which the current DC management is hesitant to grant.

Under the leadership of head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket team has adopted an aggressive approach, prioritizing fearless play and strategic decision-making for the team's success. Gambhir believes that the advent of T20 cricket will reduce the frequency of draws in Test matches. "Draws are boring.

India's women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, embarks on a crucial three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting Thursday. The series serves as a vital preparation for next year's World Cup, following India's disappointing performance at the recent T20 World Cup.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his unwavering support for under-fire batter K.L. Rahul, emphasizing that the team management's opinion holds more weight than social media criticism. Rahul's recent struggles, including a duck in the first innings and a meager 12 in

Sri Lanka and West Indies will face off in the second ODI of a three-match series in Pallekele on Wednesday, with the hosts aiming to secure a white-ball series double. Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the rain-hit ODI opener on Monday, while West Indies will be determined to force a

Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz once again proved his mettle, rescuing his team from a precarious position against South Africa on the third morning of the Mirpur Test. After losing three wickets in the first 30 minutes, Mehidy and Jaker Ali forged an unbroken 89-run partnership for the seventh

Dale Steyn, the legendary South African fast bowler, will join Andrew Flintoff's coaching staff for the England Lions tour of South Africa next month. Steyn, who retired from international cricket in 2019, will work with some of England's most promising young fast bowlers, including Pat Brown,

Cameron Bancroft's Test recall hopes suffered another setback as he failed for the fourth consecutive time in the Sheffield Shield season. However, Josh Inglis continued to impress, while Hilton Cartwright guided Western Australia to a six-wicket victory over Tasmania at the WACA. Chasing a modest target of 83

Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign has suffered a major setback as star batsman Shreyas Iyer is likely to miss the upcoming match against Tripura due to a shoulder injury. The injury comes as a blow to Iyer's comeback aspirations after a lengthy absence from the game due

Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional left-arm spin, combined with his fielding prowess and batting contributions, has solidified his position as India's premier Test spinner. With the Pune pitch expected to favor spinners significantly more than the Bengaluru surface, New Zealand may opt to include Mitchell Santner in their