India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been named in the North Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, with Jammu and Kashmir wicketkeeper-batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan appointed captain. The 15-member team, featuring six players from Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy-winning side, will begin its campaign on August 23.
Teenage sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 20, prioritizes Test cricket over lucrative franchise leagues like IPL and MLC. He holds South Africa's record for youngest Test centurion with 153 runs off 160 balls.
England's rugby squad for the Fiji match includes newcomers Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Noah Caluori, both set to earn their first caps from the bench. Bristol prop George Kloska is also in line for his Test debut. Janse van Rensburg, 29, qualifies via residency, while 19-year-old Caluori is a top try-scorer.
Manav Suthar, fresh off his Test debut for India, made an immediate impact for Warwickshire in the County Championship, taking two wickets on his first day against Yorkshire. He also dismissed opener William Luxton for 167. Meanwhile, Jaydev Unadkat took 4/29 for Sussex.
Young Indian spinner Manav Suthar, fresh from an impressive Test debut, has signed a short-term contract with Warwickshire County Cricket Club. He will be available for the next two rounds of the Rothesay County Championship.
India's debutant spinner Manav Suthar took 3/21 in 15.5 overs against Afghanistan in a one-off Test, while his family, present for his maiden cap ceremony, returned home before the second day due to nerves and superstition.
Manav Suthar, 23, made a record-breaking Test debut for India, taking 6/33 in 22 overs against Afghanistan, leading to a 152 all-out and putting India in control with a 564/8 declared first innings.
Manav Suthar shares the emotional moment of his maiden India call-up for the Test against Afghanistan, his journey from street cricket to debut, and inspirations from Yuvraj Singh and R Ashwin.
Emilio Gay, 26, scored a composed 57 off 95 balls in his Test debut for England, becoming the first England men’s opener to achieve a half-century on home soil since Andrew Strauss in 2004.
Emilio Gay's half-century on his Test debut helped England gain the upper hand against New Zealand at Lord's, with the tourists trailing by 218 runs at stumps on day two.
Emilio Gay scored 57 in his first Test innings for England at Lord's, showing resilience and technique despite the challenging pitch conditions, becoming the first English opener to make a 50 in their first Test in the country since Andrew Strauss in 2004.
India's cricket team is considering Devdutt Padikkal for the No. 3 batting position in the upcoming Test against Afghanistan. The team also faces a decision on a replacement spinner for the rested Ravindra Jadeja, with Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar in contention.
England have named a 12-player squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with a decision on Sonny Baker's debut pending weather forecasts. Shoaib Bashir is confirmed as the frontline spinner.
Pakistan introduces new talent for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais receive their maiden Test caps. This move comes as Babar Azam is sidelined with a knee injury. The team aims to rebuild with a younger batting core. Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to field first.
