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In an exciting development for women’s cricket in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the nation will host England, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams for the first time, as part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP) 2025-29. The new schedule also includes a historic first-time participation of Zimbabwe in the ICC Women’s Championship, marking a pivotal moment in the expansion of women’s cricket.

With the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final on the horizon, India is refocusing on a pivotal Test series in Australia to keep their qualification hopes alive. After a disappointing 3-0 series loss to New Zealand, Rohit Sharma and his team face the pressing challenge of securing four wins against Australia to maintain their standing in the WTC and secure a place in the final at Lord’s in 2024.

Pakistan will embark on a pivotal three-match ODI series against Australia starting Monday, as both teams set their sights on solidifying combinations ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy next year.

After losing first two Tests, India is determined to secure a win in the third and final Test against New Zealand, despite New Zealand’s lead of 143 runs with one wicket remaining at stumps on Day 2 in the ICC World Test Championship series.

Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting showdown early next year as Sri Lanka prepares to host Australia for a two-match Test series and a single ODI.

Mumbai, November 1, 2024 — New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat first in the final Test against India, aiming to further solidify their lead after an impressive series performance. However, both teams face notable absences as India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah is sidelined due to viral fever, while New Zealand’s all-rounder Mitchell Santner, recently celebrated for his career-best figures of 13/157 in Pune, is ruled out due to a side strain.

Australian batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has spoken highly of Pakistan’s unpredictable and exhilarating brand of cricket as the two teams prepare to clash in the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series set to begin this November. In an interview, Maxwell highlighted the distinctive challenges that Pakistan’s volatile and dynamic style poses for any opposing team.

South Africa shattered a long-standing record with a display of sheer power-hitting in their first innings of the second Test against Bangladesh, launching an impressive 17 sixes as they declared on a commanding 575/6.