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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.

New Zealand are eyeing an ambitious clean sweep in their Test series against India, with the team’s adaptability to Mumbai’s challenging pitch expected to play a crucial role.

Australia has reinforced its commitment to head coach Andrew McDonald by extending his contract until the end of 2027, ensuring the former all-rounder remains at the helm of the national men’s cricket team for another full cycle.

New Zealand has suffered a setback as they aim for a series sweep over India in the final Test in Mumbai, with star batter Kane Williamson ruled out of the match. The Black Caps have chosen a cautious approach, opting not to risk their key player as he continues recovering from a lingering groin injury sustained against Sri Lanka last month.

In a sudden and unexpected shakeup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that Jason Gillespie, Pakistan’s Test cricket coach, will assume the role of head coach for the men’s ODI and T20I teams.

Australia have unveiled a 13-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series at home against Pakistan. This squad sees the return of fast bowlers Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson, each making a comeback from injury.

Lahore, October 27, 2024 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday named Mohammad Rizwan, the experienced wicketkeeper-batsman, as the captain of Pakistan’s white-ball teams.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced the squads for the tours of Australia and Zimbabwe, where the national side will play three ODIs and three T20Is each. The Australia tour will run from November 4-18, while the matches in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, are scheduled from November 24 to December 5.

In an impressive show of resilience and skill, New Zealand secured their first-ever Test series win on Indian soil, marking a momentous achievement in their cricket history.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood hailed his team’s resilience and strategic acumen in clinching a landmark 2-1 Test series victory over England on home soil, their first since 2021. After an innings defeat in the opening match, Pakistan exhibited tremendous resolve, leveling the series in Multan before closing it out with a decisive win on a spin-dominated pitch in Rawalpindi.