Patterson-White tops the pecking order as England reassess spin stocks
County credentials back in vogue as Nottinghamshire left-armer earns first Test call-up.
Cricket
10th November 2026
Suryakumar to lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy; Dube and Thakur in the squad
The other India players in the side are Sarfaraz Khan and Tushar Deshpande.
Ervine 206*, Madhevere 100* as Zimbabwe and Afganistan play out draw
That this match would end in a draw was certain when play resumed on Monday as the pitch continued to remain unresponsive and offered no assistance to the bowlers.
Chase: Our improved game against spin helped us win in Bangladesh
"We did not lose a series [this year]. This is something that hasn't been done for a number of years".
Rodrigues, Amanjot back from injuries; Renuka picked only for T20Is for South Africa
Rodrigues returned to action recently in the domestic T20s where she scored a century for Mumbai.
9th November 2026
Patterson-White wins maiden England call in Test squad for South Africa
Nottinghamshire allrounder included ahead of Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed.
Uncapped Notts spinner Patterson-White earns England Test call-up for South Africa
The uncapped Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White has been rewarded for his most productive County Championship season with a call-up to England’s squad for their first red-ball assignment of the winter, the three Tests against South Africa that start next month in Johannesburg.
England clear way for Carse return and drop Bashir
England open the door for Brydon Carse to return to Test cricket for the tour of South Africa by naming him in the Lions squad.
Morris injures left hand following England tour match
Morris needed medical treatment for a cut on his left hand and sought specialist advice on Monday.
Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner
David Warner says he throws his "full support" behind former team-mate Usman Khawaja following his claim that all the Australia players knew about ball-tampering.
'100% accurate' - Warner throws his support behind Khawaja on sandpapergate revelations
"We remain comfortable with the findings of our integrity process," Cricket Australia says about its investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
‘Rushed and botched’: Warner breaks silence with explosive claim in Khawaja defence
David Warner has broken his silence after Usman Khawaja’s explosive claims on the Sandpapergate scandal, unequivocally throwing his support behind his former teammate.
Warner says Khawaja's ball-tampering claim '100 per cent accurate'
David Warner throws his full support behind his childhood friend, Usman Khawaja, while slamming Cricket Australia's investigation into ball tampering.
Mushfiqur becomes first Bangladesh batter to score 7000 runs in Tests
Apart from being Bangladesh's highest run-getter in Tests, Mushfiqur Rahim is also their most-capped Test cricketer and holds their record for most Test centuries.
Shakeel digs in as Pakistan take opening day honours
SL bowlers refused to let Pakistan's batters convert starts into big runs but the hosts strung just enough partnerships together to go in having shaded the day at 281 for 5.
New Zealand's winning streak at home under threat in Hamilton
New Zealand have won 11 consecutive home ODI series since their defeat to India in 2019.
Bangladesh call up uncapped batter Mahfijul Islam for Tests in South Africa
Mohammad Naim and Khaled Ahmed have been brought into the squad for the two-Test series in South Africa in place of Soumya Sarkar and Nayeem Hasan.
Pretoria to Perth: Esterhuysen's will to win earns quick BBL deal
Twenty-year-old Albert Esterhuysen is eyeing a Big Bash debut, following the footsteps of those who shaped his journey.
'In hindsight, it's a good thing' - seaming conditions could be a blessing in disguise
Unseasonal rain - which could affect the third New Zealand vs India ODI in Hamilton too - has meant help for quick bowlers and tough times for batters.
The unlikely century that proved WBBL’s rise is real... it’s making dominant Aussies better, too
A slice of Women’s Big Bash League history was created in the first week of the 2026/27 season.
‘Move on’: Aussie stars react as most ‘disappointing’ part of Khawaja bombshell revealed
Scott Boland brushed off Usman Khawaja’s claim that his home state Victoria once perfected the “dark arts” of ball-tampering, while Nic Maddinson has described the former Australian opener’s comments as “disappointing”.
Bumrah, Jadeja and others miss out on bowling time as rain washes out third day
With no play on the third day of the third four-day match between New Zealand A and India A, the series itself looks set to end in a draw.
Hridoy ensures draw in Sylhet; WI beat Bangladesh 1-0 in series
Hridoy scored 324 runs in the Test, across both innings, while Warrican claimed a four-for and a three-wicket haul.
Pakistan field four debutants for first Test; Sri Lanka opt to bowl
Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha, Arafat Minhas and Saqib Khan have been handed their Test debut by Pakistan for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
‘100% accurate’: Warner backs Khawaja over explosive ball-tampering claims
David Warner has broken his eight-year silence and says it is “100% accurate” that every player knew of the sandpaper plot, giving “full support” to Usman Khawaja.
Smith sees specialist in New York, in line for Sheffield Shield return
Steven Smith has had further investigation of the neck problem which ruled him out of the final Test in South Africa.
Gambhir & Co to split up after third ODI to get Test series preps underway
Sitanshu Kotak, the batting coach, said that he and bowling coach Morne Morkel to join the Test squad, while Gautam Gambhir and spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule will stay with the ODI side.
Luckless Test hopeful Morris continues horror injury run at party
Lance Morris's wait for a Test debut is set to be extended after he injured his hand at a social event following Western Australia's clash against England.
Maddinson speaks on Test return, vows to push for another recall
Nic Maddinson has reflected on his surprise call-up to the Australia Test side and his performances against South Africa.
Clarke added as cover with Tickner following stand-down protocols
Lockie Ferguson out of the fourth and fifth ODIs against India as he recovers from a calf tear, Matt Henry cleared to return for the fourth ODI.
Luckless Lance suffers cut hand, awaits specialist’s advice
WA tearaway’s comeback weekend ruined by post-match accident to non-bowling hand.
Test stars set to bolster Sheffield Shield action
Eleven of Australia's Test stars will return to the Sheffield Shield across rounds four and five.
Labuschagne dropped for New Zealand Test series
Australia chair of selectors George Bailey confirms the No. 3 will be dropped following an extended lean run.
Australia selectors make early call to axe Marnus Labuschagne from Test squad
Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s Test squad. Chairman of selectors George Bailey confirmed on Monday that Labuschagne would be omitted from Australia’s yet-to-be-named squad for the first Test against New Zealand.
Labuschagne axed from Aussie squad for New Zealand Tests
Australia's chairman of selectors confirms the omission of Marnus Labuschagne after an extended lean run of form at the Test level. .
Labuschagne dropped for Tests against New Zealand
No.3 pays the price for prolonged run of poor form as selectors look ahead to home summer.
'I don't care anymore': The fire that forged a Bulls dynasty
In this fascinating excerpt from the newly released '150 Years of Queensland Cricket', we rewind three decades to a remarkable time in the state's history.
Big Marnus decision finally made as chief Aussie selector confirms plans for summer Tests
Australia will have a new No.3 for next month’s first Test against New Zealand with chair of selectors George Bailey confirming that Marnus Labuschagne will not be considered for selection.
‘Genius’: Khawaja reveals the Aussies best at ball tampering as Lehmann responds to bombshell
Australian Test great Usman Khawaja has labelled Victoria as “the best” state side to ball tamper during his time playing domestic cricket, ahead of the release of his much-anticipated autobiography Sabr on Tuesday.
Pakistan v Sri Lanka - first Test scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
Boland rejects Khawaja's Victorian 'dark arts' ball-tampering claim
Scott Boland says he knows nothing of the "dark arts" Usman Khawaja claims Victorian players used on the ball during Sheffield Shield matches.
Babar: 'Selection not in my hands, I simply give my inputs'
"The selectors and coaches have given us a team, and my job is to help them fight and produce match-winning performances".
Hridoy on his 242*: You 'cannot get out of a difficult spot without counterattacking'
Record-breaker also offered praise for the Bangladesh lower-order for the recovery from 184 for 7 to 386 in the first innings against West Indies in Sylhet.
Taylor, Bennett put Zimbabwe back in control after Afghanistan's record stand
Rahmat Shah's 173 gave Afghanistan a slender first-innings lead before Zimbabwe pulled ahead in Sharjah.
Kavem Hodge: There is a belief and shared mindset among WI batters
Kavem Hodge scored his third Test century in Sylhet and ascribed his team's collective rise in batting form as down to belief and camaraderie within the set-up.
8th November 2026
Pakistan and Sri Lanka begin their search for a way forward in Tests
Neither side has had much to celebrate of late in Tests, but these games promise to be an absorbing strategic battle.
I haven't thrown anyone under the bus - Khawaja
Usman Khawaja says he has "not thrown anyone under the bus" with revelations about the sandpaper scandal that engulfed the Australia team in 2018.
Devine, Mooney help Scorchers stay unbeaten in WBBL|12
Sophie Devine was back to her best as the Scorchers stretched their unbeaten run in WBBL|12.
Kusal Mendis: 'I have no doubt in my batting line-up'
"Overall, we're in a very good path," new Sri Lanka Test captain Kusal Mendis says ahead of the first Test in Pakistan.
Female sports journalists have always faced sexism. Social media has made it vicious and relentless
I have reported on cricket for two decades. The abuse I have been subjected to in recent years is shocking and demoralising By Wisden Cricket Monthly Twenty-four years ago I walked into the Wankhede press box for the first time, to cover an India v England one-day international.
‘No way’: 17yo prodigy stuns with ‘next level’ catch of season, four-wicket haul
An Ash Gardner batting masterclass combined with a youngster’s epic performance in the field set up an emphatic win for the Sixers in the Sydney Smash on Sunday.
India A include Badoni for Rising Stars Asia Cup after Patidar opts out
Rajat Patidar asked the BCCI to be released from the India A squad to manage "existing injuries".
Tilak, Jurel, Prasidh dazzle for India A in Lincoln
Bumrah returned to bowling in whites, but was wicketless in his six-over spell.
Gardner explodes before Sixers teen takes stunner
Ash Gardner was dropped on nought before cracking a remarkable 18-ball half-century in the Sydney Sixers' nine-run win over the Thunder.
Hamilton ODI: more wet weather, more uncertainty around the pitch
All of New Zealand has experienced an unusually wet start to November, and this is likely the biggest reason behind the way the pitches for the ODI series have behaved so far.
Hodge 140* puts West Indies in command
West Indies stretched their lead to 315 and are firmly in control of the Test.
Khawaja: Made promise to Warner I'd say the truth
He said that the trio of Smith, Warner and Bancroft were the "victims" of the fiasco since they took blame for the whole team.
‘I haven’t thrown anyone under the bus’: Usman Khawaja defends timing of ball-tampering revelations
Usman Khawaja insists he has not thrown anyone under the bus with his bombshell ball-tampering revelations that have rocked Australian cricket.
Meet the surgeon saving the careers of cricket's best fast bowlers
New Zealand spinal surgeon Rowan Schouten has gained a reputation as the man to see for a generation of injury-plagued fast bowlers.
Forgotten Aussie speedster’s ‘beautiful’ return statement … as Poms dealt injury blow
Forgotten speedster Lance Morris made an impressive return from injury as Western Australia went down to England in the tourists’ warm-up game before their white-ball series with Australia.
Bancroft 'keen to move on' as ball tampering returns to the headlines
In his forthcoming autobiography, Usman Khawaja details how Bancroft volunteered to use sandpaper on the ball in 2018.
Khawaja says he has thrown nobody 'under the bus'
Usman Khawaja has revealed Steve Smith talked him out of going public with claims of widespread knowledge around ball-tampering during the 2018 saga.
Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by six wickets - WBBL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Women's Big Bash League match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval.
Sydney Sixers beat Sydney Thunder by 9 runs - WBBL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Women's Big Bash League match between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at North Sydney Oval.
‘Going to be a nightmare’: Part of Uzzie bombshell that has Aussie great most ‘disappointed’
Usman Khawaja’s bombshell Sandpapergate revelations have the potential to destabilise an already vulnerable Australia ahead of next year’s Ashes series, with Mark Taylor revealing what left him particularly “disappointed” as the scandal resurfaced.
Garth's 'unique journey' goes back to the start for game No.100
From a surprise debut as an associate rookie to becoming one of the WBBL's biggest local stars, it's been a wild ride to 100 games for Kim Garth.
Coach says Bancroft will 'let bat do the talking' after Khawaja bombshell
Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal have sent shock waves through Australian cricket, casting doubt on exactly who knew what.
'Very impressive' Morris turns up the heat in rapid return
Lance Morris sets sights on return to international cricket after clocking 145kph in return but WA says patience needed for speedster.
Tongue ruled out of Australia tour as Rashid stars in warm-up
England fast bowler Josh Tongue is ruled out of the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia with a toe injury.
Injured Josh Tongue out of Australia ODIs
Fast bowler will return to UK to have big toe problem assessed.
Rahmanullah, Atal and Rahmat blunt Zimbabwe on third day
Afghanistan ended at 402 for 7, just 102 runs behind, despite Newman Nyamhuri's four wickets.
MI set to trade Hardik to PBKS for Arshdeep
Once the trade goes through, MI will have a new captain for IPL 2027.
Jamieson on bowler-friendly pitches: What do you think? You like it?
New Zealand and India played out a thrilling low-scoring game in seam-friendly conditions in Wellington.
Gurnoor Brar: 'Picking right time to bowl bouncers is important'
India pacer stuck to his strengths in the seamer-friendly conditions to pick up 4 for 30 against New Zealand.
7th November 2026
Two on the trot for Heat, as Hurricanes remain winless
Lily Bassingthwaighte's brilliant new-ball performance set up Brisbane's second straight win in WBBL|12.
‘Made a promise to my friend’: Uzzie responds to backlash from explosive Sandpaper claims
Usman Khawaja has continued to shed light on Australia’s infamous Sandpapergate scandal, taking to social media to respond to media reports of his revelations on the ball-tampering saga in his autobiography Sabr, which is set for release on Tuesday.
New Zealand on brink of series defeat as treacherous conditions spoils India thriller
India’s seam bowlers thrived in helpful conditions for a second straight one-day international as they beat New Zealand by four runs on Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead.
Ali Usman, Abdullah Fazal removed from Pakistan Test squad
Uncapped duo of Ali Shabbir and Saqib Khan have been brought in along with Aamer Jamal and Tayyab Arif for the two-match series against Sri Lanka.
India go 2-0 up after narrow DLS win in low-scoring suspenser
A total of 15 wickets fell to quick bowlers, only 247 runs were scored and there wasn't an outright result as the second ODI between New Zealand and India provided plenty of thrills.
Adil Rashid four-for secures England win in WACA warm-up
Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer all enjoy run-out at famous Perth venue.
Morris sizzles but England thrash WA in warm-up
Lance Morris made a successful return from injury, but it was England who walked away with a big win at the WACA.
'Don't think everyone would have known' - Lehmann denies Khawaja's claim
"That's part and parcel of selling books, I suppose," Darren Lehmann, Australia head coach on that 2018 tour of South Africa, says about the timing of Usman Khawaja's revelation.
Wareham wows to set up Renegades' victory over Strikers
Georgia Wareham produced a fine all-round game and pace ace Tayla Vlaeminck bowled a double-wicket maiden as the 'Gades beat the Strikers.
Renegades star sent reminder with match-winning statement. Now her team faces big question
Georgia Wareham was the answer to Melbourne Renegades’ call.
Hardik not in Baroda squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Hardik Pandya has been sidelined with a series of injuries and has spent much of his time in the last few months at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Hridoy's historic 242* powers Bangladesh's epic turnaround in Sylhet
Bangladesh went from 184 for 7 to 386 despite Shadman not batting, thus gaining a lead of 30 against WI.
Jaiswal 102 and Sai Sudharsan 77* give India A the edge before rain intervenes
In a good sign for India ahead of the Test series against New Zealand, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an aggressive 102 off 138 balls to follow the 155 not out he had scored in the last game.
WA skipper calls for 'patience' with express pair
Ashton Turner says it will take time for Lance Morris to build up to the physical demands of bowling really fast again.
Lehmann says 'everyone' was ball tampering globally, denies Khawaja's sandpaper claims
Darren Lehmann rejects Usman Khawaja's claims the entire Australian camp knew about the 2018 sandpaper plot, but says "everyone" was ball tampering up until that day.
India bowl first in rainy Wellington with both teams unchanged
The game was reduced to 47-overs-a-side, with further reductions possible on a rainy day in Wellington, as New Zealand look to level the series.
'Sky's the limit': Full preseason sets Ainsworth up for WBBL|12
Chloe Ainsworth has been the most effective opening-over bowler since her debut, and she's only getting started.
Melbourne Renegades beat Adelaide Strikers by 36 runs - WBBL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Women's Big Bash League match between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers at Melbourne's Junction Oval.
Heat beat Hurricanes by four wickets - WBBL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Women's Big Bash League match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at Brisbane's Allan Border Field.
India beat New Zealand by four runs - second ODI scorecard
Latest scorecard from the second one-day international between New Zealand and India at Wellington's Hnry Stadium.
Western Australia XI v England - warm-up scorecard
Latest scorecard from England's warm-up game against a Western Australia XI at the Waca in Perth.
‘It was all of us’: Khawaja says entire Australia team knew about sandpaper ball tampering plot
Usman Khawaja has claimed “all” of the Australia touring party knew about the plot to tamper with the ball against South Africa in Cape Town in 2018 and the team also used sandpaper during the second Test at Port Elizabeth.
Whole Australia team knew of sandpaper use - Khawaja
Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball in the final Test of their 2018 series with South Africa.
'Fittest and strongest': Brook reveals his ambition for England
England's white-ball skipper leading the charge on a new training regime ahead of next year's ODI World Cup.
'It was all of us' - Khawaja exposes sandpaper details from 2018
Set to unveil his version of events in explosive autobiography, Usman Khawaja tells Nine papers he was never interviewed by CA about Cape Town 2018.
‘It was all of us’: Uzzie drops bombshell in fresh sandpaper claims
Cricket Australia has responded after Usman Khawaja made a bombshell claim that sandpaper was also used in the second Test of the infamous 2018 South Africa series.