Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from T20I cricket and confirmed his last Test match will be against South Africa in Dhaka next month. He expressed his desire to pave the way for new talent and emphasized his commitment to playing in franchise leagues.
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood outsmarted England’s Liam Livingstone with a clever trick in the first T20I at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. Hazlewood’s deception, involving a feigned off-cutter grip before bowling a full-pace delivery, resulted in Livingstone’s dismissal and a crucial turning point in the match.
England will be fielding three fresh faces in their playing XI for the first T20I against Australia at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday. Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethel, and Jamie Overton will be making their T20I debuts, adding excitement to the series opener. Phil Salt will lead the side in the absence of the injured Jos Buttler.
Australia smashed a record-breaking 113 runs in the PowerPlay against Scotland during the first T20I in Edinburgh, surpassing the previous record held by South Africa. Travis Head’s blistering knock of 80 runs off just 22 balls, including 12 fours and five sixes, powered the Australian onslaught.
Australia and Scotland are set to clash in the first of a three-match T20I series at the Grange Cricket Club Ground in Edinburgh. This series follows their encounter at the T20 World Cup earlier this year, where Australia secured a narrow victory after chasing down Scotland’s impressive 181-run target. Follow along for live updates, scores, and highlights.
Australia and Scotland will clash in a three-match T20I series, starting Wednesday in Edinburgh. This series serves as preparation for Australia’s upcoming matches against England. The first T20I will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India.
Former New Zealand international Brendon McCullum has been appointed as the One-Day International and T20I head coach for the England men’s team, adding to his existing role as Test coach. McCullum will assume full leadership of both the Test and white-ball teams in January 2025.
Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the annals of Indian cricket by becoming the fourth Indian batter to achieve a maiden T20I century before the age of 24. This feat also placed him in the elite company of Richard Levi and Evin Lewis as the only batters from Test-playing nations to register a maiden T20I century in their first two innings. Sharma’s remarkable knock, including three consecutive sixes to reach his three-figure mark, makes him the joint-third-fastest Indian to achieve a T20I century, behind only Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav orchestrated a remarkable come-from-behind victory in the final match against Sri Lanka, showcasing his tactical prowess and bold decision-making. His unorthodox bowling strategy in the death overs, utilizing part-time spinners, proved to be the game-changer, securing a clean sweep for India in his debut series as captain.
India swept Sri Lanka 3-0 in the T20I series, showcasing a dominant performance fueled by aggressive batting and impressive bowling. New captain Suryakumar Yadav proved his leadership skills, guiding the team through crucial moments. The series marked a promising start for India’s T20 World Cup defense in 2026 under new coach Gautam Gambhir.
