Author: Umair Basraa

UFC Fight Night returns to Azerbaijan on June 27, putting hometown lightweight Rafael Fiziev in the main event against Mexican knockout artist Manuel Torres. The card also features a wild middleweight co-main event and a flyweight clash between two ranked contenders. Here is the full breakdown of Fiziev vs Torres Full Card Preview and predictions for UFC Baku event. UFC Baku: Fiziev vs Torres Event Overview UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres takes place Saturday, June 27, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. It marks the promotion’s second visit to the city, following last year’s debut event there.…

Ben Stokes Cleared and Reinstated as England Captain. The England captain and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been officially cleared and reinstated to the squad for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, beginning June 25. The decision follows the conclusion of an ECB disciplinary hearing into a nightclub incident that had threatened to derail both their places in the side and the series itself. What the ECB Investigation Found The ECB confirmed its findings in a statement, saying no blame should be attached to either player for violent conduct at the nightclub. The board stated clearly that…

Jan Blachowicz vs Bogdan Guskov rematch is happening. The former UFC light heavyweight champion will face Bogdan Guskov again at UFC Belgrade on August 1, settling unfinished business from a fight that ended without a winner. The booking also marks the promotion’s first-ever event in Serbia. This marks the third time these two have been scheduled to fight, after injury delayed their first rematch attempt earlier this year. What Happened The UFC confirmed the rematch will headline the light heavyweight portion of UFC Belgrade at Belgrade Arena. Blachowicz and Guskov first met at UFC 323 in December, a fight that…

Kamaru Usman is changing weight classes. Kamaru Usman vs Dricus Du Plessis is set at the UFC Fight Night on July 18. The announcement came Saturday night, and it sets up a five-round main event between two of the most accomplished champions of the last five years. What Happened The UFC confirmed the 185-pound main event will take place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Usman spent the first half of this year pushing hard for a welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev. The UFC instead booked Makhachev’s first welterweight defense against Ian Machado Garry, closing that door for now.…

Australia Complete 3-0 Whitewash over Bangladesh in the T20I series. They won the third and final match at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram to seal a 3-0 result. Matt Renshaw was named Player of the Series after a string of outstanding performances, while captain Mitchell Marsh led from the front with a fine 60. Marsh Leads From the Front in the Decider Mitchell Marsh set the tone for Australia in the final match with a composed innings of 60. His captaincy throughout this series has been a major factor in Australia’s turnaround after a difficult…

Australia Eye Series Whitewash against Bangladesh at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on June 21, 2026 with the series already won. They lead 2-0 and will now look to complete a clean sweep. Bangladesh, meanwhile, want to learn from two narrow defeats and finally put together a complete performance in front of their home crowd. How Australia Took a 2-0 Lead Australia have been ruthless in this series so far. They won the first T20I by four wickets, with their bowling attack restricting Bangladesh at key moments before chasing the target down comfortably under Mitchell Marsh’s…

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI is going to be dead-rubbed but can contain interesting contest between both sides. India have already wrapped up the series with a 2-0 lead heading into the third and final ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on June 20, 2026. With nothing left to play for in terms of the result, this match becomes a genuine opportunity for India to test fresh combinations while Afghanistan look for pride and a consolation win. Match Overview This is a dead rubber in the truest sense, but that does not make it any less…

The big news before IPL 2027 comming up as Rishabh Pant Returns to Delhi Capitals. ESPNcricinfo has learned that Lucknow Super Giants are set to release Pant to his former franchise in exchange for Kuldeep Yadav, in what will be the first trade ahead of IPL 2027. The move comes with a significant financial sacrifice from Pant, who has agreed to take a massive pay cut to make the deal happen. How the Trade Came Together Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history when Lucknow Super Giants bought him for INR 27 crore at the 2025 mega auction.…

Yuvraj Singh is set to take up his first formal coaching role in the Indian Premier League. The former India all-rounder will join Delhi Capitals as batting coach for the 2027 season. The move comes as JSW Group regains management control of the franchise, with Sourav Ganguly returning to lead a freshly assembled support staff. Why Delhi Capitals Are Signing Yuvraj Singh for IPL 2027 Delhi Capitals have endured two difficult seasons. They finished fifth in 2025 and sixth in 2026, missing the playoffs both times under head coach Hemang Badani. That run of results has put real pressure on…

Australia vs Bangladesh faceoff in 2nd T20 after Australia made a strong comeback in the opening T20I of their series against Bangladesh. They won the first match by 4 wickets at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram on June 17, 2026. Adam Zampa and debutant Joel Davies took three wickets each to dismantle Bangladesh’s batting, and Cooper Connolly’s rapid 47 set up a comfortable chase. Spinners Tear Through Bangladesh’s Middle Order Bangladesh got off to a promising start after being put in to bat first. They raced to 52 runs in the powerplay and…

Fatima Sana’s Hundred signing has made history. The Pakistan captain has been signed by Birmingham Phoenix in Thursday’s wildcard draft, becoming the first Pakistan player ever to feature in the women’s Hundred. The timing could not be better. It comes just one day after she produced a match-winning performance with bat and ball against South Africa at the very ground she will now call home. How the Deal Came Together Sana has filled Birmingham Phoenix’s fourth overseas slot. That spot opened up after Cricket Australia withdrew fast bowler Lucy Hamilton to manage her workload. Sana will earn the tournament’s minimum…

Major League Cricket returns for its fourth season on June 18, 2026. Texas Super Kings face Seattle Orcas in the MLC Season 4 opener at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas. Defending champions MI New York enter the competition looking to win their third title in four years, but this season has more genuine challengers than ever before. The Season Opener: Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas Texas Super Kings open the tournament against Seattle Orcas on June 18 at 7:30 PM local time. This fixture also opened the very first MLC season back in 2023, making it a fitting…

India turned the Ekana Cricket Stadium into a batting carnival on June 17, 2026. Two centurions put Afghanistan’s bowlers through absolute torture in Lucknow. By the time the dust settled, the result was barely in doubt and the series had taken a decisive turn. Gill and Kishan Put on a Batting Masterclass Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bowl first. That decision backfired badly. Yashasvi Jaiswal fell early for a single-figure score against debutant pacer Mohammad Saleem Safi. From that point on, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill took control and never let Afghanistan back into the contest. Gill played…

The ICC released an updated set of Men’s ODI Player Rankings on June 17, 2026, and Bangladesh’s bowlers are the biggest winners. Following their historic 2-1 series victory over Australia, several Bangladesh pacers made significant gains in the bowling charts. Shoriful Islam was the standout mover after his career-best six-wicket haul in the series finale. Shoriful Islam Makes the Biggest Jump Shoriful Islam was Bangladesh’s standout performer in the rankings update. He took career-best figures of 6 for 48 in the third ODI against Australia. Shoriful bowled a spell that almost won Bangladesh the match and completed a perfect series…

Bangladesh vs Australia faceoff for the first of three T20 Internationals at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram on June 17, 2026. The match begins at 2:00 PM local time. Australia lost the ODI series 2-1 and now have a new captain back in charge. Mitchell Marsh returns from injury and he will want to change the mood around this Australian side immediately. Match Overview This is the beginning of a three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Australia in Chattogram. All three matches will be played at the same venue. Australia are under real…

The lastest updates of ICC Women’s T20I rankings happened on June 16, 2026 after the opening round of matches at the Women’s T20 World Cup in England. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has reclaimed the number one spot in the all-rounder rankings. India’s Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani both made massive gains in the bowling charts after their brilliant performances against Pakistan at Edgbaston. Hayley Matthews Reclaims Number One in All-Rounder Rankings Hayley Matthews is back at the top. The West Indies captain reclaimed the number one position in the ICC Women’s T20I all-rounder rankings after a brilliant performance against…

India vs Afghanistan faceoff for second ODI of a three-match series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on June 17, 2026. The match begins at 1:30 PM IST. India lead the series 1-0 after a comfortable seven-wicket win in Dharamsala. They will want to seal the series tonight and give their fringe players more game time ahead of the 2027 World Cup cycle. Match Overview The second ODI at Lucknow is a day-night fixture starting at 1:30 PM IST. India took the first match convincingly at Dharamsala, bowling out Afghanistan for 194 in…

India A suffered a dramatic Super Over defeat against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on June 15, 2026. But the result was not the biggest story of the night. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma found themselves at the centre of ugly scenes involving umpires, a disputed no-ball decision, and a post-match altercation that has set Indian cricket talking. What Happened in the Match The match at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium was tied when Sri Lanka A matched India A’s total of 265 on the final ball. A Super Over was called to decide the winner. That is when everything spiralled…

Cricket Australia and all six state associations reached an in-principle agreement on BBL privatisation on Monday afternoon in Melbourne. But the deal cannot move forward. The Australian Cricketers Association has formally blocked it, saying the current proposal does not protect players fairly. Without the ACA’s approval, privatisation cannot legally proceed. What Happened the Night Before the Vote The night before Monday’s landmark meeting, ACA chief executive Paul Marsh sent an email to every Australian player. The message was blunt and clear. The ACA would not support Cricket Australia’s current privatisation proposal. Marsh said Australian cricket was not currently united on…

Deepti Sharma breaks world record at Edgbaston on June 14, 2026. The India all-rounder took 5 for 10 against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener to become the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 International cricket. She now holds 166 wickets. No bowler in the history of the format has ever taken more. Deepti Sharma’s Record-Breaking Spell Against Pakistan Pakistan were chasing 171 at Edgbaston and looked steady early on. Muneeba Ali made 41 and gave the chase some early momentum. Then Deepti came on to bowl and everything changed. She dismissed Gull Feroza, caught at backward point.…