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Chris Woakes Announces Retirement from International Cricket 🏏

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England all-rounder Chris Woakes has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. Bringing the curtains down on a remarkable career that spanned over a decade. Chris Woakes , known for his swing bowling and reliable lower-order batting, represented England across all three formats and played a pivotal role in some of the team’s most memorable victories. A World Cup winner in 2019, he was often regarded as one of England’s most dependable all-rounders. Delivering consistently with both bat and ball. During his career, Woakes claimed crucial wickets with the new ball. Excelled in English conditions, and provided depth to the batting order with several match-saving contributions. His calm presence in pressure situations earned him respect from teammates and fans alike. Reflecting on his decision, Woakes expressed gratitude towards the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). His teammates, family, and supporters for standing by him throughout his journey. While steppin...

Hampshire Face Up to Relegation Nightmare After Surrey Defeat

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Hampshire now find themselves staring at the real possibility of relegation from Division One of the County Championship following a gutting loss to Surrey. Collapse in Chase Leaves Them Teetering In their second innings, chasing 181, Hampshire imploded from 61 for 0 to being all out for 160 — a collapse that sealed their 20-run defeat. On debut for Surrey, leg-spinner Rahul Chahar wreaked havoc, picking up 7 for 45 to rip through the Hampshire lineup. That spell has left Hampshire’s survival hopes hanging by a thread. Relegation Scenarios & Dependencies Hampshire’s fate is now not entirely in their hands. If they lose and Durham avoid defeat to Yorkshire , Hampshire will be relegated. A draw in the Durham vs Yorkshire match might be enough to condemn Hampshire, depending on the points tally. The bad light that halted play with Hampshire still 33 runs short and one wicket in hand adds another cruel twist to their plight. Broader Troubles & Penalties This season has already be...

Asia Cup 2025: Super Four, India vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction

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India vs Sri Lanka: The sixth game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours stage will pit India (IND) against Sri Lanka (SL) on Friday, September 26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The sixth game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours stage will pit India against Sri Lanka on Friday, September 26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. India has already advanced to the final and Sri Lanka has been eliminated. Hence the match is a dead rubber. India defeated Bangladesh by a commanding 41 runs to make it two wins in two Super Fours games and guarantee their place in the summit match. Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel’s bowling performances. Together with Abhishek Sharma’s 75 off 37 balls. Made sure the Men in Blue kept their winning streak going. Suryakumar Yadav’s side is currently four points ahead and has a good net run rate. Before the title game. They might use this match to refine their combinations. Sri Lanka, on the other side...

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Prediction, Match 5, Super Four, Asia Cup 2025

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Pakistan will play Bangladesh in the fifth game of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Round at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, September 25. This match will determine which side advances to the final. Against Bangladesh, Pakistan has won 20 of 25 Twenty20 International matches. One of Bangladesh’s five victories occurred in the 2016 Asia Cup. In their last game against Sri Lanka, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl. Sri Lanka scored 133 runs while losing eight wickets. In four overs, Shaheen Afridi took three wickets for 28 runs while dominating with the ball. Prior to Farhan’s loss in the sixth over, Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan combined for 45 runs for the first wicket. For just 12 runs, Pakistan lost the next three wickets. Pakistan crossed the finish line with five wickets remaining thanks to a 58-run partnership between Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz. In their last match against India, Bangladesh chose to bowl after winning the to...

IND vs BAN Match Prediction, who will win today Super Four match 4?

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The fourth game of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours stage will pit India (IND) vs Bangladesh (BAN) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 24. Both teams have won the Super Fours opening match, and the Indians are currently leading the pack. India beat Pakistan by six wickets to take the lead in the Super Four points standings. The Men in Blue defeated their closest rivals for the second time in the competition thanks to a scorching knock from Abhishek Sharma. To guarantee their spot in the championship game, the team captained by Suryakumar Yadav will try to win another game. It is interesting that in this Asia Cup edition, the Indians have won four of their games. In the meantime, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka to begin their Super Four campaign. Building on this momentum, they aim to defeat India and increase their chances of making it to the championship game. The Bangla Tigers would have a much better chance of winning the final match, which is scheduled to ...

Asia Cup 2025: Super Fours, PAK vs SL Match Prediction

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PAK vs SL: In the 15th match of the 2025 Asia Cup, Pakistan (PAK) will play Sri Lanka (SL) on Tuesday, September 23 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan, coached by Salman Ali Agha, would be down in confidence following their second Asia Cup defeat to bitter rivals India. Their Super Fours debut matchup was this one. Tuesday’s victory would help the Men in Green get their campaign back on track. After losing to Bangladesh in their first Super-Four match, Sri Lanka is in a precarious position. They failed to defend a target of 169 runs and lost by four wickets. Sri Lanka had won all three of their group stage games before to the match against Bangladesh. The Lankan Lions might be eliminated from the tournament after another loss. PAK vs SL Match Details: Match : Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (PAK vs SL) League : Asia Cup 2025 Date : Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 Time : 08:00 PM (IST) — 02:30 PM (GMT) Pitch Report: Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium has played host to seven of the...

Asia Cup 2025: Match 12, India vs Oman Match Prediction

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India vs Oman : India and Oman square off in Asia Cup 2025 match №12 on Friday, September 19, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The first team to advance to the 2025 Asia Cup Super-Four stage was India. They defeated the UAE by nine wickets to begin their campaign. In their next match, the Men in Blue beat their bitter rivals, Pakistan, by seven wickets. Going into this match, Suryakumar Yadav and company are overwhelming favorites. For this unimportant match, they may rest a few of their players. Jasprit Bumrah might be replaced by Arshdeep Singh in a match. Oman wasn’t playing hard in the first two games. They were defeated by 93 runs against Pakistan. Jatinder Singh and his team were eliminated from the tournament after losing by 42 runs in their next encounter against the United Arab Emirates. Oman wants to play well against a dominant Indian team in order to close up their season. India vs Oman Match Details: Match : India vs Oman, Match 12, Asia Cup 2025 Venue : Sheik...

Asia Cup 2025: Match 11, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Prediction

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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: SL and AFG square off in Asia Cup 2025 match No. 11 on Thursday, September 18, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Sri Lanka defeated Hong Kong by four wickets after winning Bangladesh by a stunning six wickets to begin the campaign. Afghanistan is currently in a difficult situation after winning one game and losing another. They need to win this game in order to go to the Super Four; if they lose, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will advance to the next round. Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Details: Match : Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Match 11, Asia Cup 2025 Venue : Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Date & Time : Thursday, September 18, 8:00 PM (IST) Live Broadcast and Streaming : Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report: Abu Dhabi has so far rewarded brave batsmen in the Asia Cup, but the pitches have also been helpful to bowlers. Temperatures are expected to rise. At this location, the first-inning average has been aroun...

PAK vs UAE Asia Cup Match 10 Prediction, Preview & Pitch Report

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Match Preview: PAK vs UAE : The 10th Asia Cup 2025 match between Pakistan (PAK) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 17. Both sides will be playing their third match of the competition. In their three T20I matches against the UAE thus far, Pakistan has won three of them. In their most recent game, Pakistan defeated India by winning the toss and scoring 127 runs at a cost of nine wickets. With 40 runs off 44 deliveries, Sahibzada Farhan was the team’s top scorer. On the team, Shaheen Afridi was the only other player to score more than 20 runs. India won the match by seven wickets after reaching the 128-run total in 15.5 overs. Saim Ayub took all three of Pakistan’s wickets. The UAE scored 172 runs for the loss of five wickets in their most recent match, defeating Oman by 42 runs. The team had a strong start thanks to the 88 runs that Alishan Sharafu and Muhammad Waseem contributed for the first wicket. Each ...

UAE vs OMN Match Prediction, Match 7 Asia Cup 2025

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UAE vs OMN : The 7th match of Group A in the Asia Cup 2025 features a crucial encounter between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman. Both teams are seeking their first win in the tournament after suffering heavy defeats in their opening matches. UAE faced a nine-wicket loss to India. While Oman was defeated by Pakistan. This match is a must-win for both sides to keep their hopes alive in the competition. UAE vs OMN Match Overview: On Monday, September 15th, the United Arab Emirates will play Oman in Match 7 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. In their season opener against the defending champions, India, the Muhammad Waseem-led squad lost by a dismal nine wickets, giving them a bad start to the campaign. After being bowled out for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs, the team was faced with a batting collapse. Later, India made their account in the points table by chasing down the mark in 4.3 overs. In the meantime, Oman’s curtain-raiser against Pakistan was also subp...

BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing 11

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SL vs BAN Prediction: On Saturday, September 13, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will square off in the fifth Asia Cup 2025 match. Asia Cup 2025 Match Schedule- BAN vs SL: Date : Saturday, September 13 Time : 8:00 PM IST Venue : Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi BAN vs SL Head-to-Head: There have been 20 T20 international matches between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, with the island nation having a small advantage with 12 wins to Bangladesh’s 8. The small margin indicates that games between these two teams tend to be highly heated and that either team could win the day. BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Preview: Bangladesh feels confident going into this match following a successful run in the shortest format. Their series wins over Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands in the run-up to the Asia Cup demonstrated their increasing supremacy in T20 cricket. They easily defeated Hong Kong’s 144-run goal in just 17 overs to win by seven wickets in their tourna...

Pakistan vs Oman, 4th Match, Group A – Match Prediction

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Pakistan vs Oman: The Asia Cup 2025 is heating up, and the Group A clash between Pakistan and Oman promises an exciting contest. While Pakistan enters the match as the overwhelming favorite with a strong, experienced squad, Oman will be looking to punch above their weight and create an upset that could rewrite the group standings. PAK vs OMN Match Details: Match : Pakistan vs Oman League : Asia Cup 2025 Date : Friday, 12th September 2025 Time : 08:00 PM (IST) — 02:30 PM (GMT) Pakistan vs Oman Team Preview Pakistan: Pakistan has been in excellent form heading into this tournament. With a blend of world-class fast bowlers, explosive batters, and reliable all-rounders, the Men in Green look like a force to beat. Their top order led by Babar Azam, along with the likes of Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan, gives them a solid foundation. In the bowling department, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf bring sheer pace and wicket-taking ability. Pakistan’s depth and balance ma...

Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, 3rd Match, Group B: Match Prediction, Preview & Key Insights

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Bangladesh vs Hong Kong: The Asia Cup 2025 has already delivered exciting cricketing action, and the focus now shifts to the 3rd Match of Group B , where Bangladesh take on Hong Kong . Both sides come into this clash with different levels of experience and expectations, making it an intriguing contest for fans and analysts alike.  Bangladesh, considered one of the strong contenders in this group, will look to stamp their authority early in the tournament, while Hong Kong will be eager to show that they are no pushovers and can challenge more established sides. In this blog, we break down the team previews, player battles, match conditions, and prediction analysis to provide a comprehensive look at what to expect when Bangladesh and Hong Kong lock horns. Team Previews Bangladesh Bangladesh enter this game as favorites, not just because of their ICC ranking but also due to the balance and depth within their squad. Over the past few years, Bangladesh cricket has matured significantl...

IND vs UAE: Match Prediction for the 2nd Clash of Asia Cup 2025

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IND vs UAE : The Asia Cup 2025 is underway, and cricket fans are gearing up for the second match of the tournament — a battle between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) . While India enter the competition as one of the tournament favorites, the UAE team will be aiming to leave a mark with their fearless brand of cricket. The clash promises to be an interesting one, not just because of the contrasting strengths of the two sides but also because of the unpredictable nature of tournament cricket. Team India Preview India come into this Asia Cup with strong momentum, having recently performed well in both bilateral series and ICC events. The squad is packed with talent and experience. Combining star performers with emerging youngsters. Players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Jasprit Bumrah bring world-class pedigree, while rising stars such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh add freshness to the batting lineup. In terms of bowling, India’s arsenal looks for...

AFG vs HKG Match Prediction: Who Will Come Out on Top?

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Cricket fans are gearing up for an exciting clash as Afghanistan take on Hong Kong in their upcoming fixture. The match promises to be a battle of contrasting styles—Afghanistan’s explosive batting and world-class spin attack up against Hong Kong’s resilience and determination to upset the odds. 🔹 Team Form & Strengths Afghanistan: Afghanistan enter this contest as the clear favorites. Over the years, they’ve established themselves as a powerful force in white-ball cricket, particularly in T20Is. With hard-hitting batters like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai at the top, and experienced campaigners like Mohammad Nabi and Najibullah Zadran in the middle order, they possess the firepower to post or chase down big totals. Their biggest weapon, however, lies in their world-class spin department . Rashid Khan , Mujeeb Ur Rahman , and Noor Ahmad form a lethal trio that can dismantle any batting lineup. On spin-friendly pitches, Afghanistan become almost unbeatable....

Yastika Bhatia will not feature in the World Cup or Australian ODIs.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Thursday. That Indian wicket-keeper batter Yastika Bhatia will not feature in the 2025 50-over World Cup or the coming three-match ODI series against Australia. Yastika Bhatia is under observation by the BCCI medical team. After injuring her left knee, While at India’s training camp in Visakhapatnam. The India A team, which will play in a World Cup warm-up. Will no longer feature Uma Chetry, who was picked as her replacement in both teams. India’s revised ODI squad against Australia: Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Harmanpreet Kaur ©, Uma Chetry (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Sneh Rana, and Harleen Deol. Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, and Priya Mishra are standby players for the ODI series against Australia. India’s revised squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur ©, Uma Chetry (wk),...

Amit Mishra declares his retirement from the game in all its forms.

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At the end of a professional career that lasted more than 20 years, veteran legspinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 42-year-old Amit Mishra finished his final international match in 2017, but he continued to play in both domestic and IPL cricket, most recently for the Lucknow Super Giants in 2024. He finishes with 156 international wickets from 22 Test matches, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India. Mishra made his Test debut in Mohali in 2008, taking five wickets against Australia to honor the occasion. Throughout the IPL, Mishra proved himself as one of the most reliable spin options for all teams. He is one of the competition’s all-time top wicket-takers with 174 in 162 games. With the Delhi Daredevils (2008), Deccan Chargers (2011), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013), he also has the exceptional record of being the first bowler to have three IPL hat-tricks. Mishra cited injuries and a desire to create room for the next generation when he announced his d...

No Place for Dane van Niekerk in South Africa’s Women’s World Cup Plans

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. But the absence of former captain Dane van Niekerk is the biggest talking point. Despite reversing her retirement earlier this year and participating in the team’s training camp. Van Niekerk has not been included in the final roster. Confirming that her return to international cricket will have to wait. The squad, unveiled on September 3, 2025, will be led by Laura Wolvaardt, who has grown into one of the most consistent batters in women’s cricket. She will have the support of experienced names such as Marizanne Kapp, ChloĂ© Tryon, SunĂ© Luus, and Ayabonga Khaka. South Africa’s selectors have opted for a blend of experience and youth, signaling their confidence in a unit that has shown steady progress over the past two years. For van Niekerk, however, the disappointment is clear. The 32-year-old all-rounder had retired from international cricket in March 2023 following a ser...

Mitchell Starc announced he will retire from T20Is.

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Mitchell Starc wishes to play Test cricket. Particularly as Australia is packed with work from the latter part of 2019 and the 2027 ODI World Cup. Starc debuted in T20I in 2012 and has appeared in 65 matches until now. Mitchell Starc was a member of the Australian team that won the 2021 T20 World Cup.  His recent T20I was in 2024, and he retired six months prior to the following T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. He is now ranked second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is for Australia. With his best being 4 wickets for 20 against the West Indies in 2022. Starc declared, “My primary priority has always been and will remain Test cricket.”. I’ve enjoyed all the games I’ve played, particularly the 2021 World Cup, not for winning, but for the team and the wonderful experience we shared. Australia is set to have a lot of Test matches lined up from mid-2026. These are a home series against Bangladesh, a tour of South Africa, a four-game series against New Zealand, five Tests in India in Jan...