Veteran fast bowler Tim Southee will join New Zealand's World Cup squad later this week as he continues to progress in his recovery following surgery on his fractured right thumb. Southee broke a bone in his right thumb while fielding in the fourth ODI against England at Lord's on September 15. He returned home and consulted specialists, who recommended surgery. The 34-year-old will now hope to get fully fit in time for the Black Caps' World Cup opener against England on...

Bangladesh have opted against picking a 'partially fit' Tamim Iqbal in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The veteran batter made a comeback against New Zealand series after a protracted saga involving a back injury, a retirement u-turn and stepping down as captain. Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman. He could not...

Sri Lanka have named a largely predictable 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Men's World Cup in India. Despite speculation to the contrary, Dasun Shanaka will continue to lead the team in the tournament. Sri Lanka squad: Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Mendis (VC), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka Reserve: Chamika Karunaratne Lead spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been cleared for the tournament after...

The vexing visa issues for the Pakistan team has been sorted. Cricbuzz can confirm that visas for the Pakistan contingent for the World Cup has been resolved and Babar Azam & Co can now travel to India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the development to Cricbuzz on Monday (September 25) evening that the Indian Government has approved the visas for the Pakistan team. The Indian High Commission in Islamabad too has intimated the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that the passports...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reported a substantial increase in income for the current financial year, totalling INR 2,198.23 crore, as communicated to the board members on Monday (September 25). Treasurer Ashish Shelar announced at the BCCI AGM in Goa on Monday that compared to the income of INR 4,360.57 crore generated in the financial year 2021-22, the current year has witnessed revenue of INR 6,558.80 crore, marking a significant upswing in BCCI's earnings. The revenue slump...

Bangladesh stand-in ODI skipper Najmul Hossain said on Monday that he is aiming to follow Shakib Al Hasan's leadership mantra as he readies himself to lead the national side against New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday (September 26). The BCB appointed Najmul as their 16th ODI captain after another make-shift skipper Litton Kumar Das, who was handed the responsibility after regular skipper Shakib was rested from the whole series, wanted a break to work on his batting. Najmul looked excited...

Axar Patel has been ruled out of the third and final ODI against Australia. Cricbuzz understands that the India all-rounder, who's dealing with a left quadriceps strain and had been conditionally selected for the Rajkot ODI, hasn't sufficiently recovered to be included in the squad. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Axar's unavailability raises hopes that Ravichandran Ashwin, who has replaced the left-arm spinner, could potentially participate in the World Cup. Ashwin has displayed outstanding form...