Australia Women’s Team Whitewashes England in Ashes 2025
Australia’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic 16-0 whitewash over England in the 2025 Ashes series. The series concluded with a dominant Test victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where Australia won by an innings and 122 runs. Key performances included centuries from Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland, and a five-wicket haul by Alana King. This clean sweep marks the first time in the multi-format era that England has been defeated without securing a single point.
Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq Named in the Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
As of February 2025, Pakistan’s cricket selectors have announced the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Fakhar Zaman has been included, marking his return to the ODI setup. However, Imam-ul-Haq was not selected, despite his strong domestic performances. In response, Imam shared a reflective message on social media, emphasizing resilience and faith. With Saim Ayub sidelined due to injury and Abdullah Shafique omitted, the team is considering Babar Azam or Saud Shakeel to partner with Fakhar at the top of the order.
Afghanistan Women’s Team Make Their Cricket Debut
Afghanistan women’s cricket team, composed of players who fled the country after the Taliban’s 2021 takeover, played their inaugural match in Melbourne, Australia. Facing the Cricket Without Borders XI at Junction Oval. This game marked their first appearance on the field since seeking refuge. Captain Nahida Sapan described the event as a historic achievement, symbolizing hope and resilience for Afghan women in sports. The match also highlighted ongoing challenges for female athletes under Taliban rule, as women’s sports remain banned in Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka Suffers From theit Worst Defeat in Test Cricket History
In the first Test of their 2025 series in Galle, Australia handed Sri Lanka its heaviest defeat in Test cricket history, winning by an innings and 242 runs. Australia declared at 654-6, with Usman Khawaja scoring 232 and Steve Smith 141. Sri Lanka’s innings ended at 165 and 247, with spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon taking 16 wickets between them. This victory secured the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy for Australia.
