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ICC Makes History: All-Female Officiating Line-Up For Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

ICC Makes History: All-Female Officiating Line-Up For Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

ICC unveils a full women’s panel—four referees and 14 umpires—for the Women’s ODI World Cup. It’s a milestone focused on visibility, opportunity, and role models.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 2 min read
CSA Reports R238 Million Profit For 2024–25: What Drove It, Where It’s Going

CSA Reports R238 Million Profit For 2024–25: What Drove It, Where It’s Going

CSA logged a R238m profit in 2024–25, powered by India’s T20Is, broadcast gains, ICC funds, and new sponsors. What fell, what rose, stadium upgrades, and priorities to 2027.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 3 min read
PCB Chief Dodges Press Conference Question, Hints At Statement: What We Know

PCB Chief Dodges Press Conference Question, Hints At Statement: What We Know

Pakistan PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi visited the training, skipped reasons for the cancelled pre‑match presser, and hinted at a statement. What changed, why it matters, and match‑day implications.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 2 min read
Suryakumar Yadav’s Mantra Before Pakistan: “Close Your Room, Switch Off Your Phone And Sleep”

Suryakumar Yadav’s Mantra Before Pakistan: “Close Your Room, Switch Off Your Phone And Sleep”

Before India–Pakistan, Suryakumar Yadav kept it simple: rest well, filter the noise, and focus on cricket. His calm, clarity, and jokes set the tone for a pressure-game in Dubai.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 3 min read
R Ashwin backs Andy Pycroft, blasts Pakistan over handshake row: “If I were him, you’re apologising to me”

R Ashwin backs Andy Pycroft, blasts Pakistan over handshake row: “If I were him, you’re apologising to me”

Ashwin defends referee Andy Pycroft, says India’s no‑handshake was pre‑informed and Pakistan should focus on cricket instead of scapegoating officials.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 2 min read
Pakistan Cancel Pre-Match Press Conference Before India Game: What We Know And Why It Matters

Pakistan Cancel Pre-Match Press Conference Before India Game: What We Know And Why It Matters

Pakistan skipped their pre-match press conference again before facing India, keeping plans under wraps while training as scheduled. What changed, the backdrop, and why it matters.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 2 min read
Mithun Manhas, Former CSK Batter, Set To Be Named BCCI President: What It Means, What Changes Next

Mithun Manhas, Former CSK Batter, Set To Be Named BCCI President: What It Means, What Changes Next

Mithun Manhas is set to be BCCI president. What his domestic depth means, likely office-bearer slate, selection tweaks, and early priorities for pathways, scheduling, and the IPL.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 3 min read
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Salma Khatun Appointed As Bangladesh’s First Woman Selector Ahead Of Women’s World Cup

Salma Khatun Appointed As Bangladesh’s First Woman Selector Ahead Of Women’s World Cup

Former captain Salma Khatun becomes Bangladesh’s first woman selector, joining Sazzad Ahmed on the women’s panel as World Cup preparations peak.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 3 min read
Krishnamachari Srikkanth slams Pakistan before Super Four: “Seventh-division team,” no threat to India

Krishnamachari Srikkanth slams Pakistan before Super Four: “Seventh-division team,” no threat to India

Ahead of India–Pakistan in Dubai, Srikkanth blasts Pakistan’s form, says they shouldn’t face top teams and won’t trouble India. Why he said it, and what to watch.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 3 min read
Australia Seal Series In 781-Run Epic As Mooney 138, Mandhana 125 Light Up Delhi

Australia Seal Series In 781-Run Epic As Mooney 138, Mandhana 125 Light Up Delhi

Australia posted 412 through Beth Mooney’s 138 and held off India’s 369 despite Smriti Mandhana’s record 50-ball hundred; Deepti’s 72 wasn’t enough.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 4 min read
Sunil Gavaskar’s Take On Sanju Samson’s 56 vs Oman: Why A Slower Fifty Still Worked

Sunil Gavaskar’s Take On Sanju Samson’s 56 vs Oman: Why A Slower Fifty Still Worked

Sunil Gavaskar praised Sanju Samson’s 56 off 45 vs Oman, saying the anchor role on a tricky pitch was key prep for the Super Four and helped India reach a winning total.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 2 min read
Azharuddin on no‑handshake row: play with full spirit or don’t play at all

Azharuddin on no‑handshake row: play with full spirit or don’t play at all

Mohammad Azharuddin says India should play without protests amid the handshake row, while Nikhil Chopra hints at on‑field tensions behind the decision.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 1 min read
Dhruv Jurel On Test Life: Team First, Simple Process, One Match At A Time

Dhruv Jurel On Test Life: Team First, Simple Process, One Match At A Time

Dhruv Jurel explains why team wins matter more than personal hundreds, how seniors shape his game, and how he stays ready for India’s home Tests.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Sept 2025 3 min read
Cricket Ireland in talks with BCCI for India’s 2026 tour before England series

Cricket Ireland in talks with BCCI for India’s 2026 tour before England series

Cricket Ireland is discussing a short white-ball series with India in summer 2026, likely before India’s England tour, to strengthen Ireland’s home season.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Sept 2025 2 min read
India beat Oman by 21 runs to stay unbeaten; Samson 56, Abhishek 38

India beat Oman by 21 runs to stay unbeaten; Samson 56, Abhishek 38

India posted 188/8 and held Oman to 167/4 to win by 21 runs and stay unbeaten before the Super Four. Samson hit 56; Abhishek struck 38 off 15.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Sept 2025 2 min read