- Ralphie Albert will ctain England’s U19 tour of Pakistan. Head coach Neil Killeen is overseeing the tour following the pointment of Mike Yardy as national batsman. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after Pat Cummins’ dismissal. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after Pat Cummins’ dismissal, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8. 2023 3 in the absence of Ishan Kishan “Make sure you have a very strong fan at home and get in the fan,” jokes Morne Morkel when asked about India’s ability to counter Wellington’s strong winds. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made 0 for 49 on his return to India, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant were added to India A squad for unofficial third Test against New Zealand. A Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah in conversation over lunch, England v India, 3rd Test, Lord’s, London, Day 1, 10th July. 2025 NZ vs Ind – New Zealand coach Rob Walter is dispointed that New Zealand failed to citalize on their chances in the first two T20Is. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter says quick rotation is not a “perfect science” but is key for upcoming ODIs and Tests against India. Glenn Phillips prepares to take the catch, New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I, Christchurch, October 24, 2026. Kyle Jamieson will leave the T20I squad after the third match and Blair Tickner will join the team for the final three matches. Cricket is still not a sport of choice in north-east India and although much has improved, there is still a long way to go before cricket can compete on a level playing field with the established states. Techi Neri celebrates his hundred, Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Patna, Day 3, Ranji Trophy, October 17, 2025. Railways batsman Ravi Singh, who was part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is gearing up to make his mark in the Ranji Trophy. Ravi Singh arrives at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026, Kolkata, ril 19, 2026 Jharkhand’s best performance in Ranji Trophy is a semi-final in 2016-17 and they want to change Jharkhand players and staff come together after handing Nagaland an innings defeat, Jharkhand vs Nagaland, Day 4, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, November 4, 2025 With series up for grabs, Australia has question marks in both disciplines, while South Africa’s batting has shown it could be vulnerable Pat Cummins and Temba Bavuma welcome each other, Australia v South Africa, 3rd Test, Sydney, Day 5, January 8, 2023 South Africa v Australia – 3rd Test – It’s as big as it gets for South Africa and Australia as Newlands hosts December early. With two tied teams tied 1-1, the series, the No. 1 ranking and perhs even the fate of the WTC crowd are at stake. Alex Carey and Steven Smith shake hands with Temba Bavuma after his 179, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 3, 20 October 2026 Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been released from the Test squad to play for their respective teams in the Sheffield Shield Steven Smith was hit on the fingers while trying to take a low catch at slip, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 3, October 20, 2026 With a series win in sight, Rickelton says South Africa wants to secure its WTC title by beating the best and proving its credentials. Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma revive South Africa, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 2, October 19, 2026 SA vs AUS Newlands Test – Cameron Green available, prefer no.
- 4 or 5, but leaves the final decision for Australia. Green has not played since suffering an abdominal injury in the last ODI against South Africa on September 30 and he will not be able to play in the final Test. Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Ralphie Albert rolls onto the field, England v Pakistan, U19 Test, Arundel, September 2, 2026 Surrey all-rounder Ralphie Albert will lead an 18-man squad for England’s U19 tour of Pakistan in December, with Nottinghamshire’s Farhan Ahmed named vice-ctain.
- The tour, which includes three youth ODIs and one Test, all in Rawalpindi, begins with a 12-day training camp in Sri Lanka from November 19 to 30.
Ralphie Albert will ctain England’s U19 tour of Pakistan. Head coach Neil Killeen is overseeing the tour following the pointment of Mike Yardy as national batsman. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after Pat Cummins’ dismissal. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after Pat Cummins’ dismissal, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8. 2023 3 in the absence of Ishan Kishan “Make sure you have a very strong fan at home and get in the fan,” jokes Morne Morkel when asked about India’s ability to counter Wellington’s strong winds. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made 0 for 49 on his return to India, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant were added to India A squad for unofficial third Test against New Zealand. A Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah in conversation over lunch, England v India, 3rd Test, Lord’s, London, Day 1, 10th July. 2025 NZ vs Ind – New Zealand coach Rob Walter is dispointed that New Zealand failed to citalize on their chances in the first two T20Is. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter says quick rotation is not a “perfect science” but is key for upcoming ODIs and Tests against India. Glenn Phillips prepares to take the catch, New Zealand vs India, 2nd T20I, Christchurch, October 24, 2026. Kyle Jamieson will leave the T20I squad after the third match and Blair Tickner will join the team for the final three matches. Cricket is still not a sport of choice in north-east India and although much has improved, there is still a long way to go before cricket can compete on a level playing field with the established states. Techi Neri celebrates his hundred, Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Patna, Day 3, Ranji Trophy, October 17, 2025. Railways batsman Ravi Singh, who was part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is gearing up to make his mark in the Ranji Trophy. Ravi Singh arrives at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026, Kolkata, ril 19, 2026 Jharkhand’s best performance in Ranji Trophy is a semi-final in 2016-17 and they want to change Jharkhand players and staff come together after handing Nagaland an innings defeat, Jharkhand vs Nagaland, Day 4, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, November 4, 2025 With series up for grabs, Australia has question marks in both disciplines, while South Africa’s batting has shown it could be vulnerable Pat Cummins and Temba Bavuma welcome each other, Australia v South Africa, 3rd Test, Sydney, Day 5, January 8, 2023 South Africa v Australia – 3rd Test – It’s as big as it gets for South Africa and Australia as Newlands hosts December early. With two tied teams tied 1-1, the series, the No. 1 ranking and perhs even the fate of the WTC crowd are at stake. Alex Carey and Steven Smith shake hands with Temba Bavuma after his 179, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 3, 20 October 2026 Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been released from the Test squad to play for their respective teams in the Sheffield Shield Steven Smith was hit on the fingers while trying to take a low catch at slip, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 3, October 20, 2026 With a series win in sight, Rickelton says South Africa wants to secure its WTC title by beating the best and proving its credentials. Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma revive South Africa, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 2, October 19, 2026 SA vs AUS Newlands Test – Cameron Green available, prefer no.
4 or 5, but leaves the final decision for Australia. Green has not played since suffering an abdominal injury in the last ODI against South Africa on September 30 and he will not be able to play in the final Test. Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Ralphie Albert rolls onto the field, England v Pakistan, U19 Test, Arundel, September 2, 2026 Surrey all-rounder Ralphie Albert will lead an 18-man squad for England’s U19 tour of Pakistan in December, with Nottinghamshire’s Farhan Ahmed named vice-ctain. The tour, which includes three youth ODIs and one Test, all in Rawalpindi, begins with a 12-day training camp in Sri Lanka from November 19 to 30. The team will be temporarily overseen by former Durham seamer Neil Killeen, who has taken over as head coach of the Young Lions for their winter program, which includes a trip to Australia in the new year, following the pointment of Mike Yardy as the country’s elite batting leader.
Kileen is supported by a coaching team consisting of Joe Denly, Steve Mullaney and Kyle Hogg. “I’m really looking forward to leading an exciting group of young players and coaches through their winter program,” said Killeen. “This is an opportunity for these young players to experience new countries and conditions, and for our coaching team to help them develop their game in a world-class environment, which will only help them on their journey to international cricket.”
“Sri Lanka is an excellent location for our training camp where we can prepare for what we know will be tough competition in Pakistan following our series this summer.” Among the uncped players is Worcestershire left-winger Jeet Varaich, who has been called up to the Young Lions for the first time. Marley Simpson and Lyke Symington will join the team for the training camp in Sri Lanka only, while Charlie Taylor and Manny Lumsden will meet the team in Rawalpindi and will be mentored through individual programs to develop fast bowlers. England U19 Men’s Team: Ralphie Albert (ct), Farhan Ahmed, Subhaan Ali, Robbie Bowman, Tom Bradley, Thomas Edwards, Luke Hands, Theo Lamey, Manny Lumsden, Bertie Michael, Isaac Mohammad, Joe Moores, Jack Nelson, Leo Selvey-Clinton, Marley Simpson, Luke Symington, Charlie Taylor, Jeet Varaich Schedule 19-30 November: Training camp in Colombo, Sri Lanka December 5th: 1st Youth ODI, Rawalpindi December 7th: 2nd Youth ODI, Rawalpindi December 9th: 3rd Youth ODI, Rawalpindi 13th-16th December: 1st Youth Test, Rawalpindi Ralphie Albert rolls onto the field, England v Pakistan, U19 Test, Arundel, 2 September 2026
