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Australia's big wins and near misses, Zimbabwe's year of plenty, West Indies' continuing spiral
In our second batch of team report cards for 2024: Australia, England, New Zealand, Bangladesh, West Indies, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan
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Namibia
Cricket
Erasmus to lead young-looking Namibia at T20 World Cup
The squad of 15 has a host of players with very little international experience, and will have Gary Kirsten collaborating with Craig Williams in the back room
England
Cricket
For England, if the message has gone too far, what about the messenger?
On the eve of the final Test in Sydney, England nurse a result not as bad as that 4-0 four years ago, but are theoretically worse off
Cricket
Frontline spinners in focus as the Ashes moves to SCG
Andrew McGlashan previews the 5th Ashes Test and sheds light on why the Test result is still relevant for both sides
1:52
Punjab
Cricket
Gill's return to Vijay Hazare Trophy delayed due to food poisoning
He is understood to be recovering well and is likely to play Punjab's match on January 6, against Goa
Mustafizur Rahman
IPL
KKR release Mustafizur from IPL 2026 squad following BCCI instructions
BCCI secretary says KKR will be allowed to bring in a replacement player for Mustafizur Rahman
Shreyas Iyer
New Zealand in India 2025-26
Shreyas Iyer could return to action on January 6 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series will be picked on Saturday
Australia
Cricket
The expectation and the frustration of being Cameron Green
Australian cricket has over-promised on what the allrounder can achieve, and he is under-delivering on what was promised so far
Australia
Cricket
Australia will keep door open if Cummins can be ready for T20 World Cup Super Eights
Selection chief George Bailey is hoping Josh Hazlewood and Tim David are fit for the start of the T20 World Cup
England tour of Australia 2025/26
Fast forward Ashes reaches its final instalment with WTC points at stake
There is debate about what a 3-2 series result would mean for England while Usman Khawaja ends his Test career
Australia
Cricket
'That was unfair' - Smith supports Khawaja on Perth preparation criticism
"He hates it, but we dropped him," Steven Smith says of leaving Usman Khawaja out of the team in the subcontinent - "maybe [it was] a blessing in disguise"
SA20
Pretorius, Baartman star as Paarl survive late scare to keep MICT winless
Linde and Rashid added 51 off 27 balls for the seventh wicket, but Paarl held on to take the thriller by one run
Cricket
Bangladesh to host Pakistan for two series in March and May
Bangladesh will play three ODIs against Pakistan in March, followed by New Zealand's six white-ball matches - three ODIs and three T20Is - in April and May
Cricket
Azizul Hakim to lead Bangladesh at Under-19 World Cup
Zawad Abrar will be the vice-captain as Bangladesh made just one change to the side from the recent Under-19 Asia Cup
South Africa
Cricket
Rabada to lead strong South Africa pace attack at T20 World Cup
Quinton de Kock, who has made himself available to South Africa again, is in the squad, which also includes surprise picks Tony de Zorzi and Jason Smith
Zimbabwe
Cricket
Cremer named in Zimbabwe's squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Muzarabani returns after missing the tri-series in Pakistan with a back injury
Cricket
Seamers Mathulan, Seneviratne named in SL squad for U-19 World Cup
Vimath Dinsara will captain the side, and will have Kavija Gamage as his deputy
Sai Sudharsan
IPL
Sai Sudharsan sustains rib fracture, set to miss rest of the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Sudharsan sustained the injury while diving for a run against Madhya Pradesh
Big Bash League
Bryant and Bartlett smash and grab brings down the Stars
The Melbourne side tasted defeat for the first time this BBL season
Australia
Cricket
'Hope I have inspired many' - Khawaja's retirement speech
Usman Khawaja delivers his retirement speech, with the Sydney Test to be his last
6:05
England
Cricket
Stokes "can't see" future as captain without McCullum
His words strengthen head coach's position after a botched Ashes campaign
Australia
Cricket
'Khawaja's voice will remain hugely influential in years to come'
Andrew McGlashan sums up Usman Khawaja's retirement day and the highs and lows of his career
2:00
Cricket
'Keep calm and keep a clear mind' - Gleeson the hero in SA20's first Super Over finish
"I just wanted to try and keep them guessing and have the batter thinking about two deliveries instead of just one," Richard Gleeson says after scripting Joburg Super Kings win
Australia
Cricket
'I'm trying to bring everyone together' - Khawaja, and a career that changed Australian cricket
As his Test career ends at the SCG, Usman Khawaja reflects on belonging, barriers and a legacy that extends beyond all the runs and centuries
England
Cricket
Matthew Potts set to make Ashes appearance at SCG
England have named a 12-man squad, and Shoaib Bashir, who also figures in it, might be the one to miss out in the end
