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PCB hands Hamza Nazar two-year ban for visa breach

Hamza Nazar was banned for two years and fined PKR 1 million after the PCB found he submitted misleading information during his visa application.

Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs

Rashid Khan's six-wicket haul helped Afghanistan defeat Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of the Hundred with hamstring injury

Sophie Devine and Danni Wyatt-Hodge have both been ruled out of the remainder of The Hundred with calf injuries, leaving their teams to adjust mid-tournament.

Andrew Flintoff steps down as England Lions head coach

Former England all-rounder leaves Lions role to focus on Sydney Thunder position in the Big Bash League.

Sri Lanka offers free entry for India Test series

Sri Lanka Cricket announced free entry for the two-Test series against India to boost attendance at the matches.

Faf du Plessis release named as biggest SA20 retention surprise

Gill misses warm-up, KL Rahul leads India against Sri Lanka XI

Shubman Gill will miss day one of the warm-up match after injuring his right ring finger in practice.

John Turner retires from cricket at 25 after injury struggles

John Turner ends his career after a stress fracture and recurring injuries cut short his progress.

PCB bans all-rounder Hamza Nazar for two years over visa misconduct

Hamza Nazar received a two-year ban after the PCB inquiry found he submitted misleading information in a visa application.

Ravindra Jadeja remains India's sole link to 2015 Test core

Jadeja's longevity marks him as the last remaining member of India's 2015 Test generation.

Debutant Nirankar takes three for 21 as Dindigul Dragons win TNPL opener

Nirankar Sharma impressed with three for 21 on his TNPL debut for Dindigul Dragons despite the absence of key spinners Ashwin and Varun Chakravarthy.

India to face Pakistan on September 5 in Women's Asia Cup

India begin three-day warm-up against Sri Lanka XI on Friday

Henry Pryor, inventor of Merlyn bowling machine, dies aged 92

India focus on sweep shots and footwork ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

India's batting preparations for the Sri Lanka Tests have focused on using sweep shots and footwork against spin after recent failures on turning pitches at home.

Campbell Thompson takes 8 for 25 as Bangladesh collapse for 54 in Darwin warm-up

Hazlewood said the Darwin pitch and Bangladesh's approach in Australian conditions remain unknowns for the series.

England recall Pope, Lawrence, Cook for Pakistan Tests with Root leading

Pope, Lawrence and Cook return as England name a 16-man squad for the opening two Tests against Pakistan under Joe Root's captaincy.

Jacob Bethell ruled out of Pakistan Test series with knee injury

Bethell's knee injury rules him out of the Pakistan series, with Cox, Pope and Carse recalled to the 16-man squad.

BCCI orders overhaul of Bengaluru Centre of Excellence fitness programme

Harshit Rana was flagged as overweight by four kilograms after returning from England, while Mohammed Siraj was caught off guard by revised fitness benchmarks upon arriving at the CoE before India's tour of Sri Lanka.

Ajinkya Rahane credits Kohli and Shastri for toughening Indian Test cricket

Rahane said Kohli and Shastri transformed India's overseas mindset after Dhoni.

Mel Hussain eyes over-60s World Cup win for family bragging rights

Mel Hussain aims to win the Over-60s World Cup and gain bragging rights over brother Nasser who exited both senior World Cups in the group stage.

Ajinkya Rahane says Kohli's aggression complemented his calm approach

Rahane recalled how Kohli's aggressive nature complemented his calm approach during their 67 Tests together where they shared 3,661 runs.

Deep Dasgupta says Rishabh Pant is India's key player for Sri Lanka series

PCB confirms two-year bans possible for players in unsanctioned Asian Legends Cup