Sanju Samson’s poor performance in the Kerala Cricket League 2025 is likely to be a significant setback to his chances of making the Asia Cup playing XI[1].
Australia dominated the third ODI against South Africa in Mackay, with Camron Green and Travis Head both scoring centuries as Australia posted a massive 431/2 in 50 overs[1].
Gautam Gambhir posted a tribute for Cheteshwar Pujara, who has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. Pujara, a mainstay in India’s Test lineup, decided to retire after repeated selection snubs[1].
In a recent development, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi clarified his stance regarding negotiations with BCCI, emphasizing equality in Indo-Pak cricket relations. He asserted there would be “no more begging for negotiations,” underlining a new era in how the PCB will engage with India at the cricketing table[1][3].
The Asia Cup 2025, previously set to be played in India, has been shifted to the UAE to avoid Pakistan playing on Indian soil. India and Pakistan will face off in Dubai on September 14, with Pakistan opening their tournament against Oman on September 12. The Indian government has approved their participation as long as bilateral matches do not take place on home soil[3].
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025, marking a significant return of top-tier cricket to Pakistan after a prolonged hiatus[2]. India will aim to reclaim the title that they last won in 2013. The ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa is scheduled for June 15, 2025[2].
The Indian men’s team is scheduled to start their World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle in England in June, with a five-match series marking their campaign’s launch. Prior to that, the team will conclude its WTC 2023-25 cycle with a final Test against Australia in Sydney. India’s home season opens with a T20 and ODI series against England from January 22. The Indian Premier League 2025 is set from March to May, with no international fixtures during that period. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s team will start with an ODI series against Ireland, participate in the Women’s Premier League in February-March, and compete in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup hosted in India later in the year[4].
Recent Test and T20I series have also seen notable results: India drew their five-match Test series in England 2-2 over the course of June and July, with close and competitive matches. Australia, meanwhile, secured convincing Test and T20I series wins in the West Indies this summer[5].
The 2025 Associate international cricket season will run from April to September, granting full T20I status to all matches between ICC associate members. Numerous series involving associate nations are scheduled alongside full member tours[6].
For European fans, the ECS Germany, Kiel 2025 T10 finals day took place on August 22, offering more live cricket from the continent and showing the continued expansion of the game in non-traditional regions[7].