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Matthew Forde, a seamer for the West Indies, will not be playing in the three-match ODI series against Pakistan starting on Friday in Tarouba. He got hurt during a training session on Wednesday. When he tried to catch the ball and dislocated his shoulder. Matthew Forde has been replaced in the squad by Johann Layne. A seam-bowling all-rounder from the West Indies academy. Ian Bishop, who is part of the coaching staff, described Layne as "rangy, tall, and intelligent." He was one of the seamen who made a good impression on Bishop. The West Indies' ODI team includes Jediah Blades, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, and Jayden Seales as their fast bowlers. Gudakesh Motie is their main wrist spinner. Alzarri Joseph has been rested for this series. The team also loses out on Forde's batting ability. As he broke the ODI record for the fastest fifty, scoring. It in just 16 balls against Ireland in May. The West Indies is aiming to win their fourth consecutive ODI series. After losing the T20I series to Pakistan 2-1 in Lauderhill. The tour is now moving to Trinidad and Tobago. They are playing in just their fifth ODI series. Since the beginning of 2023 and have already beaten Bangladesh 3-0 and England twice, 2-1 each time. In recent years, the West Indies has had a tough time with the 50-over format, losing both ICC ODI tournaments. Their current ranking is tenth, making qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup uncertain. To get automatic qualification, they need to be in the top nine, just one spot above where they are now. They would greatly benefit from a victory versus Pakistan. Who are ranked six spots higher.

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Recently, Kane Williamson became the second-fastest player to amass 7000 runs, marking a huge milestone in his ODI career. In the tri-series, which also includes Pakistan, this achievement was made during a game versus South Africa. Williamson led New Zealand to a six-wicket victory and guaranteed their spot in the tri-series final with an undefeated 133 off 113 balls. After five and a half years, this was also his first ODI century. In his 159th innings, Williamson surpassed Sachin Tendulkar (189 innings) and Virat Kohli (161 innings) to reach the 7000-run milestone. In just 150 innings, Hashim Amla became the fastest player to reach this milestone. Williamson had previously scored 6868 runs in 158 innings before the match against South Africa, and he needed another 132 runs to surpass 7000. Fastest to 7000 ODI Runs: 1. Hashim Amla: 150 innings 2. Kane Williamson: 159 innings 3. ViratKohli: 161 innings 4. AB de Villiers: 166 innings 5. SouravGanguly: 174 innings This success is just one of Williamson's many records. The New Zealander who reached 6000 ODI runs the quickest was him. By November 2024, Williamson had surpassed 9000 Test runs, making him the first batsman from New Zealand to do so. In addition, he has guided New Zealand to triumphs and won player of the tournament at the 2019 World Cup. Williamson also holds the record for the third-most runs scored during an IPL season while serving as captain.

MI New York had one of the most amazing comebacks in franchise T20 history. After losing six of their first seven games this season. They won the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) title with a five-run win over reigning champions Washington Freedom at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Freedom was chasing 181 and required 12 runs from the last over. Which was bowled by Rushil Ugarkar, 22, with captain Glenn Maxwell and a composed Glenn Phillips at the crease. After Maxwell hit a single off the first ball, Phillips hit another one. Then Maxwell missed the third ball with a strong swipe. Maxwell tried to slog over midwicket with 10 needed off 3. But mistimed the ball high over long-on, where Michael Bracewell caught it. Freedom needed 10 runs off the last ball as new hitter Obus Pienaar swung and did not work at the fifth delivery, finally capping MINY's incredible comeback. Freedom's run-chase got off to a terrible start. When they lost Mitchell Owen and Andries Gous to Trent Boult in the first over and were struggling at 0 for 2 before Rachin Ravindra and Jack Edwards' 84-run partnership steadied the innings. With 70 off 41 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes, Ravindra led the way, while Edwards added 33 off 22. In the ninth over, Edwards was caught at long-on by Nosthush Kenjige, ending the partnership. MI New York Ravindra and Glenn Phillips (48 not out) added 46 more runs. But MINY took back control as Ravindra was dismissed by Rushil Ugarkar in the 16th over. After slicing a wide slower ball to extra cover. Boult let up just 12 runs in the 19th over. Leaving 12 needed from the final over, in which a composed Ugarkar easily defended the runs. Phillips kept Washington in the chase with two sixes off Tristan Luus in the 18th over. Earlier in the day, Quinton de Kock formed a 72-run opening partnership with Monank Patel, who hit 28 off 22 balls before mistiming a Lockie Ferguson delivery to cover. Kock top-scored with a fluid 46-ball 77 that included six four

In a remarkable show of skill, consistency, and leadership, Shubman Gill has etched his name into Indian cricket history by scoring 754 runs in a single Test series - surpassing the long-standing record of 732 runs set by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. This achievement not only highlights Gill's prowess with the bat but also marks a significant milestone as he now holds the record for the most runs by an Indian in a Test series as captain. Gill, who was appointed as captain for the series following a phase of transition in Indian cricket, embraced the responsibility with remarkable maturity. His elegant strokeplay, tactical acumen, and relentless hunger for runs were on display throughout the series. From gritty knocks on difficult pitches to fluent centuries in pressure situations, Gill's batting performance was a masterclass in adapting to conditions and taking on the opposition. The record-breaking feat came during India's recent Test series, which saw them face a formidable opponent in a tightly contested battle. Gill opened the innings in each match and demonstrated his trademark composure and aggression. His standout innings included a scintillating double century in the second Test and back-to-back centuries in the fourth and fifth Tests - performances that were pivotal in turning the tide of the series in India's favor. What makes this achievement even more special is the company Gill now shares in the record books. Sunil Gavaskar's record of 732 runs in the 1971 series against the West Indies had stood tall for over five decades. Gavaskar's dominance during that era laid the foundation for Indian batting legacy, and now, Gill has carried that baton forward in the modern era. Cricket experts and fans alike have lauded Gill's incredible feat. Former cricketers praised his technical finesse, temperament, and ability to lead from the front. His calm demeanor under pressure and ability to rotate strike while accelerating when needed were the hallmarks of

In the tea break, Shubman Gill reached his first Test double-hundred and walked off unbroken on 265 after driving England into the ground with the highest-ever total by an Indian captain. Joe Root removed Washington Sundar for 42 as England's bowling attack grew weary. Allowing them to take just one wicket for the second straight session. India sped beyond 500 after lunch after cruising past 400 on the second morning at Edgbaston. Their strategy of filling their batting lineup with all-rounders following their lower-order collapses at Headingley drew a lot of opposition. But it has so far paid off handsomely, as they have partnerships of 203 and 144 for the sixth and seventh wickets. At number four, Gill was all class as he batted through a third straight session with little hope for England. Picking gaps with accuracy and finding reward for playing late. He persistently milked Shoaib Bashir, who had bowled 21 overs without reward on the second day, for singles and struck boundaries all over the park. After cleaning Washington up just before the tea break with an offbreak that turned past the outside edge. Root celebrated his dismissal with remarkable vigor. Curiously, Ben Stokes underbowled him, attempting every other possible way to get a wicket, including Harry Brook's less well-known medium pace. After the half, Washington took on Josh Tongue, hooking him over the long leg for six. After being concerned by his bouncer ploy before lunch. While Shubman Gill glided past several benchmarks, notably the best score by an Indian on English soil (previously 221) and the highest score by an Indian captain (previously 254*). He otherwise gave excellent support. India is well-positioned to achieve the highest total against England in the Stokes-McCullum era. Which stands at 579 (by Pakistan in Rawalpindi in 2022). There were no clear indications of a coming declaration at the tea break. England has won the last three times they have let up more over 550 runs while Sto

In dramatic fashion, Mitchell Starc reached the 400-wicket club on the third day at Sabina Park. Taking the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history. In just 15 balls after destroying the top order of the West Indies with a triple-wicket opening over. Mitchell Starc produced one of the best opening overs in his 100th Test match. When the left-hander edged a superb outswinger to replacement wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, who was filling in for the injured Alex Carey. He removed John Campbell first ball, marking the fourth time in his career that he had done so with the first delivery of an innings. Debutant Kevlon Anderson reviewed the plumbest of lbws despite shouldering arms four balls later as the ball spun around to hit his leg in front of the middle stump. The stumps were destroyed by another delivery that bent back to take Brandon King's inside edge. It was the sixth time a team had gone 0 for 3 in Test history. Mikyle Louis was the fourth Australian bowler to reach the 400th wicket, following Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, and Nathan Lyon. He survived the hat-trick ball at the beginning of Starc's second over. But he duly took his 400th wicket with another of his signature inswingers, trapping Louis leg before wicket. Two balls later, he added Shai Hope leg before wicket to reach a five-wicket total in just 15 deliveries, breaking the previous record. Which was shared by Ernie Toshack, Stuart Broad, and Scott Boland, by four deliveries. The incredible sights continued. Starc used to rule the pink-ball cricket format in Australia. Confirming his position as the sport's king. This is the team's first abroad day-night test.

England have made just one change to their squad for the decisive fifth Test of the 2025 series against India. All‑rounder Jamie Overton has been brought back into the 15‑member side for the match starting July 31 at The Oval. This is Overton's first involvement in Test cricket since June 2022. When he played his only Test for England at Headingley scoring a magnificent 97 and taking two wickets during that lone appearance. Standing at 6′5″, the Surrey paceman provides both batting depth and seam‑bowling options, making him an ideal candidate to help balance the injury‑stretched England seam attack. Skipper Ben Stokes had flagged the urgent need for fresh legs after the front‑line bowlers grinded through a gruelling 257 overs in the drawn fourth Test at Old Trafford. Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, and returning pace spearhead Jofra Archer have carried a heavy workload through the series to date. Woakes alone has bowled 167 overs, while Archer just returning from a four‑year break has compiled his heaviest outing ever at Old Trafford with 49.1 overs. Stokes acknowledged that after their exertions, rotation or reinforcement may be essential ahead of the turnaround to Oval. Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue already in the squad but unused at Old Trafford are the likely competition for places. Atkinson recently returned from hamstring injury with a strong outing in Surrey's Second XI. While Tongue has taken 11 wickets in the series so far but has struggled with consistency. The Oval Test Overton's inclusion is not only about workload management. As a local Surrey player, he brings familiarity with the conditions at The Oval. He rejoined Surrey permanently in 2021. After a loan spell, and has seen strong county form throughout the current season - and even featured for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. Selectors have retained all 14 members from the squad that fielded at Old Trafford, with Overton being the single addition to the group. This inclusion r