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Former Australian spinner Beau Casson has opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of his only Test appearance, played at Kensington Oval, Barbados, during the 2008 tour of the West Indies. The left-arm wrist-spinner was thrust into the spotlight after Stuart MacGill’s sudden retirement, making him one of the many spinners trialed in the post-Warne era….

Australia began their 2025–27 World Test Championship campaign against West Indies in Barbados without two of their most experienced batters—Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne—marking the first time since 2018 that neither featured in a Test XI. Why Steve Smith Is Missing Smith was ruled out due to a finger injury sustained during the WTC final…

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced a blockbuster 2025–26 home season, with the Black Caps set to host Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa across all formats. The season will span 46 days of international cricket at nine premier venues, offering fans a thrilling lineup of matches leading into the ICC Men’s T20 World…

The quiet struggles of Sri Lanka’s red-ball fast bowlers have come into sharp focus following a powerful exposé titled “Hit the deck, break a neck, still no cheque”, which highlights the physical toll, financial disparity, and lack of opportunities faced by seamers like Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando. The Harsh Reality of Test Seamers in…

Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has openly criticized the decision to promote Cameron Green to the No.3 batting position in the ongoing Test series against West Indies, calling the move “bemusing” and technically flawed. Green, who returned to the squad after a long injury layoff, managed just 3 runs in the first innings at Bridgetown,…

India’s five-wicket loss to England in the opening Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley has cast a spotlight on pacer Prasidh Krishna, who etched his name into the record books for all the wrong reasons. Despite claiming five wickets across two innings, Krishna became the first bowler in Test history to concede 90+ runs…

India U-19 wicketkeeper-batter Harvansh Singh Pangalia lit up the cricketing world with a blistering 103 off just 52 balls* in a warm-up match against England U-19 at Loughborough, drawing comparisons to senior team star Rishabh Pant for his fearless strokeplay and explosive finish. A Knock to Remember: 9 Sixes, 18-Ball Fifty Blitz Walking in at…

India’s promising opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has come under scrutiny after dropping four crucial catches during the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds—errors that proved costly as England chased down 371 runs to win by five wickets. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has now weighed in, suggesting that straps on Jaiswal’s fingers may be hampering…

A major controversy erupted on Day 1 of the first Test between West Indies and Australia at Bridgetown, Barbados, after West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph was denied a potential five-wicket haul due to a disputed third umpire decision involving Australian batter Travis Head. The Incident: Edge Confirmed, Catch Disputed In the 46th over, Joseph delivered…

Australia have made bold selection calls ahead of the first Test against West Indies, starting June 25 at Kensington Oval, Barbados, with Steve Smith ruled out due to injury and Marnus Labuschagne dropped following a prolonged dip in form. Smith’s Injury Blow, Labuschagne’s Form Slump Smith, 36, suffered a dislocated finger during the World Test…