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ENG VS SA 1st ODI Prediction for South Africa tour of England 2025 Preview: The start of South Africa’s tour of England is scheduled for Tuesday (September 2). These two teams will be up against each other in the first ODI. The match will start at 5:30 PM IST on Tuesday, taking place at Headingley in Leeds. Both teams have been playing cricket without any break. After a five-match-long Test series against India, all the English players were in action in the recently concluded The Hundred 2025. Now just after two days they will be in action again. Sonny Baker…

Mitchell Starc, one of Australia’s most lethal left-arm fast bowlers, has officially retired from T20 International cricket. With 65 matches and 79 wickets to his name, Starc steps away from the shortest international format to preserve his longevity in Test and ODI cricket, including a key eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup. His emphasis remains on Tests—“Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority.” Career Highlights & Last Match Mitchell Starc Career Statistics FormatMatchesWicketsBest BowlingAverageEconomyStrike RateT20Is65794 / 2023.817.7418.4Tests (overall)1004026 / 9~27.02~3.41~47.4ODIs1272446 / 28~23.40~5.26~26.6 Noteworthy records: Top Records & Rankings Across All Formats Like to know? Cheteshwar Pujara…

Veteran cricketer Rohit Sharma has once again shown why he’s one of India’s most dependable players, not just with the bat but also in terms of fitness. At the age of 38, Rohit successfully passed the BCCI’s latest fitness assessments — including the newly introduced Bronco Test and the well-known Yo-Yo Test — held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. These tests are now compulsory for players looking to be part of the Indian national team The Bronco Test is a tough running drill where a player has to sprint to and from distances of 20 meters, 40…

Fitness standards in modern cricket are evolving fast. The BCCI has introduced the Bronco Test alongside the established Yo‑Yo Test, creating a new fitness benchmark framework for Indian cricketers. This article breaks down both tests, compares them, and shares the latest updates—featuring standout performances like Rohit Sharma’s. What Are These Tests? The Bronco Test The Yo‑Yo Test Bronco vs Yo‑Yo Comparison FeatureBronco TestYo‑Yo TestNature of EffortContinuous, no restIntermittent, includes brief restStructure5 sets of 20m, 40m, 60m shuttlesIncreasing-speed 20m shuttlesTotal Distance1,200mVaries until fatigueMeasuresAerobic endurance, mental gritAerobic endurance, recovery, pacingToughnessExtremely highHigh but manageable due to pausesSport RelevanceRugged, prolonged effort focusMatch-like stop-start intensity…

Cricket is no longer just a game of skill — it’s now a sport that demands top-tier fitness, stamina, and mental resilience. To keep up with the growing intensity of international cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new fitness benchmark: the Bronco Test. While this test has been a long-time staple in rugby, it’s now officially part of India’s fitness regime for selecting and preparing cricketers — especially for fast bowlers, fielders, and senior players. Here’s everything you need to know about the Bronco Test — how it works, how it’s different from…

Headingley, Leeds Pitch Report: England have a rich history in cricket, and they were the ones that introduced this sport to the world. They have one of the best infrastructures in cricket, with some iconic cricket stadiums. Headingley in Leeds is one of them. Built in 1890, this venue has hosted some memorable cricket matches in its history. It offers a seating arrangement for 18,350 and has hosted more than 100 international matches across formats. All the operations at this venue are done under the supervision of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club. The very first cricket match at this venue…

The Hundred Women’s Competition is one of the most premier competitions in women’s cricket. It allows the top cricketers around the world to compete at one place. Just like the men’s competition, 8 teams representing the top cities or counties in England play in this tournament. The growth of the Hundred Women’s competition has been exceptional, and it has matched the men’s competition in order to attract eyeballs globally. So far, five editions have taken place, and four teams have tasted the success in this tournament. In this article, we will talk about the list of all winners of the…

After losing the Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy, Hong Kong will gear up for their important assignment of the 2025-26 season. The East Asian nation will participate in the Asia Cup. They made it to the continental tournament after finishing third in the 2024 ACC Premier Cup. While Hong Kong failed to book a spot in the T20 World Cup 2026, they have plenty to show in the Asia Cup. And they might play a few more games in the rest of the season. Here you can find Hong Kong’s complete schedule for the 2025-26 cricket season. Hong Kong Cricket…

After being out of action for 11 months, Sweden returned to international cricket in June 2025. Since then, they have played a lot of T20Is across multi-nation tournaments. The Swedish team started with a trip to Denmark for the Nordic Cup. Then they came back home for the Viking Cup before a short tour of Norway. While many results didn’t go their way, they still have some cricket left to turn the corner. On that note, here’s Sweden’s complete schedule for the 2025-26 cricket season. Sweden Cricket Schedule 2025-26 SeriesMatchesVenueDatesIsle of Man vs Sweden4 T20IsIsle of ManSeptember 6-7, 2025 Isle…

Ireland have an exciting 2025-26 season ahead of them. They have plenty of white-ball action on the cards this season. The Irish team will make three trips to the Asian continent for crucial assignments. On either side of their overseas tours, they will host two teams. Ireland would’ve been a bit busier this season, but they had to cancel a home series against Afghanistan and a trip to Pakistan. Nevertheless, the Irishmen will look to make the most of their fixtures. Here you can find Ireland’s complete schedule for the 2025-26 cricket season. Ireland Cricket Schedule 2025-26 SeriesMatchesVenueDatesIreland vs England3…