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England will kick off their 2024 home campaign with a Twenty20 series against Pakistan in May before the T20 World Cup, followed by test series against West Indies and Sri Lanka, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Pakistan will tour England next year to play a four-match T20 series in preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States and the West Indies. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday that besides the men's squad, the national women's team will also tour England in May next year for three T20Is and three ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 fixtures. The Pakistan men's team will also play three T20 internationals in the Netherlands and a similar series against Ireland before reaching England.
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir is all set to get the British passport next year. The star speedster married Narjis Khan, a British citizen and lawyer, in 2016. The Pakistani bowler relocated to England in 2020 and he is now only one year away from receiving his British passport. It is worth noting that Pakistani players are not allowed to participate in the Indian Premier League, however, a British passport might change things for Amir. But another big question is whether the pacer himself willing to join the cash-rich Indian league.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League, even as betting companies sponsor many franchises of the Pakistan Super League. A source close to the player said that Babar had incorporated a clause that he wouldn't be involved in the promotion of betting firms when he signed a deal to play in the LPL this year.
Stuart Broad has urged England to thrive on growing Ashes hostility and 'bring the fire' to Headingley as they seek a historic fightback. Broad was in the thick of the tensions which spilled over into the Long Room on the final day of the second Test at Lord's, entering the fray after the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow. Ad The 37-year-old was heard on the on-field microphone labelling the incident 'the worst thing I've seen in cricket' as the tourists went on to seal a 43-run victory which put one hand on the urn.
Defending champions India would look to preserve a proud record and add a ninth title to their shelf when they face a tough Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final in Bengaluru on Tuesday. India were stretched to a penalty shootout by Lebanon in the semifinals before winning 4-2, while Kuwait had to wait till extra time to eke out a 1-0 victory over Bangladesh. In fact, this will be the second time India will face Kuwait in the tournament. They had played out a 1-1 draw in an acrimonious Group A match last week.
Stokes' side are trailing 2-0 in the five-match series after Australia survived a brilliant innings of 155 from the England skipper to win by 43 runs at Lord's on Sunday.
The anticipation for the India vs Pakistan clash in the ODI World Cup 2023 has been building ever since the International Cricket Council announced the schedule for the showpiece event. Though the match will be taking place at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal feels his team will be the favourites in the contest. In fact, Ajmal doesn't think India even has the bowling attack to challenge the Pakistani batters in the high-profile fixture.