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"Bowling Avg 100, Batting 9": Wasim Akram Blasts Pak Star's Champions Trophy Selection

Pakistan great Wasim Akram isn't entirely in agreement over the selection of certain players in the national team for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Pakistan, being the hosts of the tournament, are among the favourites to go all the way, though some of their team selection picks have left Akram baffled. The pace great was specifically skeptical of Faheem Ashraf's selection in the team, highlighting his woeful stats as an all-rounder. Akram feels Pakistan should've learned from the Indian team when it came to the selection of players in the team.

Bus Driver Locks Players' Kits Over Non-Payment, Epic Drama Unfolds In Bangladesh T20 League

Bangladesh Premier League franchise Durbar Rajshahi has become the latest talking point in the world of cricket. A report has revealed that the franchise is yet to pay the fees of its foreign players and staff members. Rajshahi owner Shafiq Rahman, earlier, announced that the tickets have been booked for the foreign cricketers to return to their respective countries. However, due to the failure in the clearance of dues, many big names are left stranded in the team hotel in Dhaka.

"Bias And Corruption": ICC Match Referee's Scathing Remarks On Concussion Substitute Row

The T20I series between India and England might be over, with the hosts securing a 4-1 triumph, but the concussion substitute controversy from the 4th T20I isn't dying down. A number of former England players and a few Indians continued to discuss the incident even as the 5th and final T20I between the two sides came under the spotlight on Sunday. England skipper Jos Buttler even took a swipe at the incident from the last match by calling his 4 substitutes for the 5th T20I as 'Impact Subs'. Now, ICC match referee Chris Broad has made some explosive remarks on the controversy.

Watch: Pakistan Cricket Board Gets Creative To Prevent Pitch Invasion In Champions Trophy

Amid concerns over its readiness, Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium is "ready to host the ICC Champions Trophy". On Friday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a sneak-peek of the newly-renovated facility in Lahore. The iconic venue is undergoing its biggest state-of-the-art upgrades since the 1996 World Cup, which Pakistan co-hosted alongside India and Sri Lanka. The stadium, which is set to host at least four matches as of now, will feature a deep moat, separating the stands and ground, to prevent pitch invasion.

G Trisha To Vaishnavi Sharma: Meet The Stars Of India's U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Squad

India's march to a second successive U-19 Women's T20 World Cup title triumph here brought to the fore a dazzling array of talents that will stand the country in good stead going forward. Having outclassed every team during their march to the final, India asserted themselves yet again, getting the job done with as many as 52 balls to spare and became the first team to win the tournament without dropping a single game. We take a look at some of India's key performers in the top age-group tournament:

Nathan Lyon Achieves Rare Test Cricket Feat With Twin Scalp Of Sri Lanka Star

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon on Saturday achieved a rare Test cricket feat. In the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, Lyon dismissed Dinesh Chandimal twice in the same session on Day 4. At 10:13 AM local time, Lyon trapped Chandimal LBW, and after Australia enforced the follow-on, he got the better of him again at 12:03 PM. Responding to Australia's 654/6 declared, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 165 with Chandimal (72) top-scoring for the hosts. Australia eventually won the game by an innings and 242 runs.

Pakistan Cricketer Stranded In Dhaka Hotel, Without Return Ticket As BPL Franchise Fails To Clear Payment

A major controversy has marred the Bangladesh Premier League 2025. Franchise Durbar Rajshahi is yet to clear the due payment of its players. As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, a number of foreign stars, including one from Pakistan, are stranded in their team hotel in Dhaka as the franchise is not responding to their calls. The stranded players are seeking an update regarding their flights tickets to reach their respective homes, but the team owner and management are not responding to it, the report added.

"You Were The One...": Yuvraj Singh Writes Heartfelt Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar After Lifetime Achievement Award

The 2011 World Cup-winning India star Yuvraj Singh penned a heartwarming note for his compatriot 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar, who was honoured with the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Awards in Mumbai. ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to the legendary batter at the BCCI's annual 'Naman Awards' ceremony on Saturday. Yuvraj took to Instagram to congratulate Sachin, who showed a generation of cricketers that dreams are achieved with hard work and belief.

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"Bowling Avg 100, Batting 9": Wasim Akram Blasts Pak Star's Champions Trophy Selection

Bus Driver Locks Players' Kits Over Non-Payment, Epic Drama Unfolds In Bangladesh T20 League

"Bias And Corruption": ICC Match Referee's Scathing Remarks On Concussion Substitute Row

Watch: Pakistan Cricket Board Gets Creative To Prevent Pitch Invasion In Champions Trophy

G Trisha To Vaishnavi Sharma: Meet The Stars Of India's U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Squad

Nathan Lyon Achieves Rare Test Cricket Feat With Twin Scalp Of Sri Lanka Star

Pakistan Cricketer Stranded In Dhaka Hotel, Without Return Ticket As BPL Franchise Fails To Clear Payment

"You Were The One...": Yuvraj Singh Writes Heartfelt Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar After Lifetime Achievement Award