Matthew Hayden has identified one of international cricket’s most intriguing sides as a genuine ‘dark horse’, pointing to the extraordinary talent and athletic ability within their ranks. The former Australia batter believes the team has all the ingredients to surprise stronger opponents, although he also highlighted a major issue that has repeatedly prevented its potential from translating into consistent results.Matthew Hayden names ‘dark horses’ in international cricketThe team in question is Pakistan, a side that Hayden knows well from his time as their batting coach. Speaking to The Scoop via Wisden, the former Australian opener praised the remarkable pool of…

Suresh Raina has always appreciated players who bring aggression and personality to their cricket, and his latest choice reflects that preference. The former India batter recently spoke highly of one of the country’s most dynamic stars, highlighting the qualities that have made him such an influential figure in Test cricket.Sureash Raina names his current favourite Indian Test cricketerSpeaking on Aakash Chopra’s YouTube channel, Raina revealed that Rishabh Pant is his favourite player in the current Indian setup. His admiration for the wicketkeeper-batter goes beyond his numbers, with Raina particularly impressed by Pant’s determination and the way he has handled the…

Mohammed Shami may be 36, but his hunger to return to India colours remains intact. East Zone captain Ishan Kishan, who has worked closely with the veteran pacer during their Duleep Trophy 2026 campaign, believes Shami still has the motivation required to make an international comeback.Shami played a key role in East Zone’s semi-final win over Central Zone in Bengaluru, taking five wickets to help his side reach the final. His efforts have impressed Kishan, who feels the pacer’s age should not come in the way of his India ambitions.Ishan Kishan backs Mohammed Shami for India comebackKishan described Shami as…

Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) have made a strong start to their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 campaign, with four wins putting them second on the points table. Guyana Amazon Warriors have enjoyed a strong campaign in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026, with four wins putting them second on the points table. Their most recent victory came against Trinbago Knight Riders in a rain-affected contest, where Shimron Hetmyer produced a sensational unbeaten 111 from just 43 balls.Jamaica Kingsmen (JK), meanwhile, sit fourth with four wins and four defeats. They also come into this contest on the back of a DLS…

Pakistan’s Test squad received a royal welcome during their ongoing England tour, with Test captain Babar Azam presenting King Charles III with a special cricket bat at Clarence House in London. The formal audience on September 2 brought together PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, players and members of the support staff. The meeting came during a difficult Test series for Pakistan, who are currently trailing England 2-0 with one match remaining.Babar Azam presents signed bat to King Charles IIIDuring the gathering at Clarence House, Babar handed over a cricket bat carrying the signatures of the entire Pakistan touring squad. King Charles…

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) will take on Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) in Match 24 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain on Thursday. The two sides enter the contest with contrasting fortunes, making this an important fixture as the league stage approaches its business end.TKR have won only two of their seven matches and currently sit fifth in the points table. They suffered a nine-run defeat against Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) in their previous outing, despite impressive knocks from Nicholas Pooran and Alex Hales. ABF, meanwhile, are sitting at the top…

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will face Barbados Tridents in the 23rd match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at Warner Park in Basseterre. The Patriots will have the advantage of playing in familiar surroundings and possess a formidable batting lineup led by aggressive performers such as Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, and Andre Fletcher. Captain Jason Holder and Dasun Shanaka add further depth with their all-round abilities.With the ball, the Patriots have plenty of variety. Naseem Shah and Obed McCoy provide pace options, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Waqar Salamkheil bring quality and attacking spin to the attack. Their well-balanced bowling…

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) will meet in the 22nd match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. TKR enter the contest after a narrow seven-run defeat to Jamaica Kingsmen via the DLS method, while GAW come into the game after a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.Nicholas Pooran’s side currently occupy fifth place in the points table with two wins from six matches, while Guyana Amazon Warriors are fourth with three victories. With both sides looking to strengthen their position in the competition, the upcoming…

South Africa’s Test preparations have suffered a significant setback, with premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada facing a race against time to recover from a hamstring injury before the Proteas begin their three-match home series against Australia on October 9.Rabada picked up the injury around 10 days ago, leaving him fewer than six weeks to regain full fitness before the opening Test. South Africa are scheduled to play eight Tests during their home summer, making the availability of their leading red-ball bowler particularly important.Cricket South Africa (CSA) has yet to reveal the precise severity of the injury. However, a report in…

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Jamaica Kingsmen (JK) will meet in the 20th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. Trinbago Knight Riders enter the contest after a convincing seven-wicket win over Barbados Tridents, while Jamaica Kingsmen also have momentum on their side after beating St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 11 runs in their previous match.Trinbago Knight Riders have won two of their five matches so far and are currently fifth on the points table, while Jamaica Kingsmen sit fourth with three wins from seven games. Colin Munro has been…