Cricket

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — England opted to keep Ollie Pope as its stand-in wicketkeeper for the second test against New Zealand starting Thursday.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan recalled fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after three years for test matches in South Africa while Shaheen Shah Afridi will play only white-ball cricket on the tour.

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Pakistan's spinners propelled their team to an emphatic 57-run win over Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 cricket international on Sunday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jay Shah started his tenure as the youngest International Cricket Council chair on Sunday with a looming decision on a venue for the Champions Trophy yet to be announced by the game’s governing body.

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — England test captain Ben Stokes said he opted out of the bidding in the Indian Premier League to prioritize playing international cricket in what he described as the “back end” of his career.

NEW DELHI, India (AP) — A 13-year-old cricketer from India’s northern state of Bihar could become the sport's latest Twenty20 batting sensation.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Indian Premier League is the most popular and richest domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in the world. Stadiums are heaving. Millions more are watching. Team owners are celebrities.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League after the wicketkeeper-batter was sold for $3.2 million to Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Rain ruined New Zealand hopes of a consolation win against Sri Lanka after washing out the third and final one-day international on Tuesday.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top Pakistan Cricket Board official is ready to talk to India to ease concerns about playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy, saying there is no “reason for them not to visit.