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"That's Pakistan Cricket...": Ben Stokes Responds To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi's Snub Question

England captain Ben Stokes is set to make his return to competitive cricket after two months during the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, starting October 15. Stokes, who had picked up a hamstring injury while playing in the hundred, was named in England's playing XI for the second game at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The 33-year-old bowled and batted without any discomfort in the nets in the lead up to the match. In his absence, Ollie Pope led England to a big win in the series-opener last week.

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Pakistan Women vs New Zealand Women Live Telecast: New Zealand look to seal Women's T20 World Cup semi-final as they take on Pakistan in the final match of Group A, in Dubai on Monday. The White Ferns recovered from a heavy defeat against Australia and registered an important eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka to remain strong contenders. Following Australia's win over India on Sunday, New Zealand only need a point to advance to the semi-finals. Pakistan, on the other hand, have an outside chance to make it to the semi-finals. India would also be rooting for Pakistan, despite knowing that a big win for them could confirm their exit from the tournament. (Pakistan Women vs New Zealand Women Live Updates)

India's Likely XI vs New Zealand: Three Pace Attack In 1st Test? Gautam Gambhir Says This

The sight of a pitch with a fair smattering of grass and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah putting in hard yards at nets might be the early signs of India sticking to the three pacers theory for the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru from Wednesday. Keeping in mind next month's trip to Australia where pacemen will have to shoulder the bulk of bowling, India have been giving more exposure to their quicks since the recent home series against Bangladesh.

Rahul Dravid Reunites With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Ahead Of New Zealand Series - Video Goes Viral

Former Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid was reunited with Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli during the team's net practice session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Rohit and Co are gearing up for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand with the first match starting on Wednesday. Dravid, who was the coach during India's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, paid a surprise visit to the practice session and shared a light-hearted moment with the players. Dravid along with the players were seen having a conversation and the video has already gone viral.

Criticised By Rohit Sharma, BCCI Drops Contentious 'Impact Player' Rule From...

The BCCI has decided to scrap the contentious Impact Player rule for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. The Impact Player concept was introduced in SMAT couple of years ago and was later extended to the Indian Premier League. "Kindly note that the BCCI has decided to do away with the provision of the ‘Impact Player' for the ongoing season,” the BCCI informed the state associations on Monday.

England Captain Ben Stokes Back From Injury For Second Pakistan Test

Captain Ben Stokes was named in the England team for the second Test against Pakistan starting in Multan on Tuesday after recovering from a hamstring injury. Stokes suffered the injury two months ago and missed the three-match home series against Sri Lanka and last week's first Test, which the visitors won by an innings.Durham seamer Matthew Potts also returns to the side for the first time since the Lord's Test against Sri Lanka at the end of August. Seamers Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes are rested.

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis crowned As ICC Player Of The Month For September 2024

Sri Lanka's rising batting sensation Kamindu Mendis was crowned as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for September, announced the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday. Mendis played in four Tests during the month, scoring 451 runs at an average of 90.20, helping his side to a consolation win at The Oval in England before playing his part in a superb series triumph against New Zealand back in Sri Lanka. He has also scored two centuries in this run.

Gautam Gambhir's Message, 3 Weeks Before Series, That Cleared Sanju Samson's Perspective

Sanju Samson made the world stand up and take notice as he registered the second fastest T20I ton for an Indian, in the third and final match of the series against Bangladesh on Saturday. Samson, who is yet to be considered a regular in the Indian team, produced mind-boggling hitting at Hyderabad's Uppal stadium, scoring 47-ball 111 while opening the innings. However, opening in T20Is isn't a role Samson has been playing recently. But, a message from the leadership group helped him prepare for this challenge efficiently.

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"That's Pakistan Cricket...": Ben Stokes Responds To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi's Snub Question

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India's Likely XI vs New Zealand: Three Pace Attack In 1st Test? Gautam Gambhir Says This

Rahul Dravid Reunites With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Ahead Of New Zealand Series - Video Goes Viral

Criticised By Rohit Sharma, BCCI Drops Contentious 'Impact Player' Rule From...

England Captain Ben Stokes Back From Injury For Second Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis crowned As ICC Player Of The Month For September 2024

Gautam Gambhir's Message, 3 Weeks Before Series, That Cleared Sanju Samson's Perspective