Can Anaya Bangar play for cricket Team India?

Aryan Bangar, son of India's legendary cricketer Sanjay Bangar, had his gender changed last year. Now she is known as Anaya Bangar (Anaya Bangar News) and is very active on social media. Actually, before gender change, Anaya used to be a cricketer by profession and had a lot of experience in club cricket. Now if Anaya wants to play cricket again, can she represent the Indian women's cricket team?

Danielle McGee's name was much talked about in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup qualifying tournament. Australia-born McGee was selected in Canada's team for the World Cup. She became the world's first trans woman to make it to a country's women's cricket team. She played 6 matches for Canada, but after that the ICC changed its rules.

Ananya Bangar

Ananya, formerly known as Aryan, has undergone hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery and now identifies herself as a woman. She has been involved with cricket and has played for Islam Gymkhana in local club cricket in Mumbai and Hinckley Cricket Club in Leicestershire, UK. She also represented Puducherry in the national Cooch Behar Trophy Under-19, scoring 300 runs with the help of a century and two half-centuries and taking 20 wickets in five matches.

The main question of her eligibility for Team India depends on the current rules. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned transgender athletes who have attained male puberty from participating in women's international cricket. Similarly, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has also banned transgender women from participating in women's cricket at all levels in the country.

Can Ananya Bangar play for Team India?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) changed its policy in November 2023. According to the new policy, any player who has transitioned from male to female will not be allowed to play in women's cricket matches. Irrespective of any surgery or treatment he has undergone. It has been made clear in the new policy that no player who has transitioned from male to female will be allowed to play in women's cricket.

For these reasons, Anaya Bangar will also not be allowed to join the Indian women's cricket team and play any matches. If you look at Anaya Bangar's Instagram profile, she still describes herself as a cricketer. In her profile, she has described herself as a cricketer as well as a model. More than 3 lakh people follow her on Instagram.

West Indies team announced for five T20 match series against Australia

West Indies have announced the squad for the T20 series against Australia from July 20 to 28. The squad announced for the T20 series includes 18-year-old batsman Jewel Andrew and left-arm fast bowler Jediah Blades. This is part of efforts by head coach Darren Sammy to build a team for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Head coach Darren Sammy said Our goal is to win the T20 World Cup in 2026. We will continue to improve our playing style and brand ahead of the World Cup. Our last two T20 series at home ended in defeat. We want to regain our form at home against Australia and prepare for next year's T20 World Cup with our talented group of players.

Jewel Andrew, included in the team, is a back-up wicketkeeper batsman. Andrew is known for his ability to play spin well. At just 18 years of age, Andrew is considered to be the most promising young talent of the Caribbean team. He has a good chance to prove his ability on the international stage.

He is accompanied by left-arm fast bowler Jediah Blades, who made his international debut against Bangladesh in 2024. Blades has garnered a lot of praise for his sharp bowling with the new ball, especially in the powerplay. Now he has a chance to prove himself against a strong opponent like Australia. The captain is Shai Hope. Apart from this, the team has experienced players like Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Akeel Hosein and Rovman Powell.

West Indies squad for T20I series against Australia

1. Shai Hope (Captain)
2. Jewell Andrew
3. Jediah Blades
4. Roston Chase
5. Matthew Ford
6. Shimron Hetmyer
7. Jason Holder
8. Akeel Hosein
9. Alzarri Joseph
10. Brandon King
11. Evin Lewis
12. Gudakesh Moti
13. Rovman Powell
14. Andre Russell
15. Sherfan Rutherford
16. Romario Shepherd

Schedule of the five T20 match series

Venue - Sabina ParkT20

WI 

 AUS

UpcomingMatch starts at - Mon 21-Jul-2025 05:30 PM

Venue - Sabina ParkT20

WI 

 AUS

UpcomingMatch starts at - Wed 23-Jul-2025 05:30 PM

Venue - Warner ParkT20

WI 

 AUS

UpcomingMatch starts at - Sat 26-Jul-2025 05:30 PM

Venue - Warner ParkT20

WI 

 AUS

UpcomingMatch starts at - Sun 27-Jul-2025 05:30 PM

Venue - Warner ParkT20

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 AUS

UpcomingMatch starts at - Tue 29-Jul-2025 05:30 PM

5 lowest team scores in Test cricket

 Test cricket, often considered the purest form of the game, is a test of patience. Centuries and wickets are important, but there are certain batting moments that go down in the pages of history - and for all the wrong reasons. These are the days when the ball overpowers the bat and teams collapse for abysmal scores. Let's take a look at the five lowest team scores of all time in the long and illustrious history of Test cricket.

1. New Zealand - 26 all out vs England (Auckland, 1955)

This is the lowest team score in Test history. It happened in March 1955 at Eden Park in Auckland. England bowled out New Zealand for just 26 runs in the second innings. New Zealand's top scorer made just 11 runs and five batsmen scored none. England's fast bowler Bob Appleyard took 4 wickets for just 7 runs. Brian Statham and Frank Tyson took 3 and 2 wickets respectively to bowl out New Zealand for 26 runs. This is a record no team would want to break.

2. West Indies - All out for 27 vs Australia (Kingston, 2025)

In perhaps the most shocking defeat in recent Test cricket history, the West Indies were bowled out for just 27 runs at Kingston in 2025. The Australian pacers devastated the batting order and produced the second-lowest total in Test cricket. In the last innings, Mitchell Starc took five wickets in just 15 balls. He took 6 wickets for 9 runs in 7.3 overs and bowled out the Windies for 27 runs.

3. South Africa - 30 all out vs England (Gqeberha, 1896)

South Africa faced England at Gwabera. Chasing a difficult target, they were bowled out for just 30 runs in their second innings. England's bowlers, especially George Lohmann, were very aggressive against the South African batsmen. Lohmann took 8 wickets for 7 runs in this innings, one of the most incredible bowling figures in history. This was a difficult period for South African cricket, which was still emerging at the international level.

4. South Africa - 30 all out vs England (Birmingham, 1924)

South Africa found themselves in trouble again in 1924 when they were bowled out for 30 in the second innings of the Birmingham Test. Maurice Tate and Arthur Gilligan shared the wickets and did not allow the batsmen to breathe. The hosts made 438 in the first innings and followed on to win the match by an innings and 18 runs. It was another example of how South Africa struggled in their early Test history.

5. South Africa - 35 all out vs England (Cape Town, 1899)

This match was played in Cape Town during England's tour of South Africa in 1899. The hosts were bowled out for a very low score of just 35 runs. England's bowlers, Schofield Haigh and Albert Trott, took full advantage of the conditions, taking 6 and 4 wickets respectively. This was one of the many occasions on the tour when England completely dominated South Africa and won the Cape Town Test by 210 runs.

MLC 2025 Final : Mumbai team became champion for the second time

 MI New York team has won the title of Major League Cricket 2025. The final match was played between Washington Freedom and MI New York. In this match, MI New York team batted first and scored 180 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. In response, the Washington Freedom team could only score 175 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. In this way, MI New York won the MSLI title by a close margin of 5 runs.

MI New York Won MLC 2025

MI New York has won the final match of MLC 2025. MI New York has won this title for the second time. Earlier in the year 2023, MI New York won the title of the first season of MLC. In 2024, Washington Frieden's team became the champion and now the MI New York team snatched the crown from the defending champion.

In the final match played in Dallas, the Washington Freedom team won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, the MI New York team scored 180 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. Wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock scored the highest 77 runs for the team. His innings included 6 fours and 4 sixes. Apart from him, no batsman could score more than this.

In response, the Washington Freedom team could score only 175 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Glenn Phillips tried his best to lead his team to victory, but Rushil Ugrakar made MI the champion by saving 12 runs in the last over. Rushil Ugrakar took 2 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs. At the same time, Trent Boult also took 2 wickets for 32 runs.

MLC 2025 final Last over

After 19 overs, Washington Freedom's score was 169/4. Glenn Maxwell was playing after scoring 14 and Glenn Phillips 47 runs, the match was completely in the hands of Washington. Badminton New York captain Nicholas Fuller gave the last over to Rushil Ugrakar. Rushil and others did wonders in this over, they did not give any major blow to Phillips or Maxwell. They completely won the match by dismissing Maxwell on the fourth ball of the overall.

• 19.1- Glenn Maxwell took 1 run.
• 19.2- Glenn Phillips took 1 run.
• 19.3- No run.
• 19.4- Wicket- Glenn Maxwell caught out.
• 19.5- No run.
• 19.6- Obas Piñar hit a four.

Top Players with most catches in Test cricket

 The oldest format of cricket, Test cricket, is known for batting and bowling as well as excellent fielding. Catching is a crucial fielding skill that can change the course of any match. In this article, we will talk about the top 5 players with the most catches in Test cricket history.

1. Joe Root - 211 Catches*

Former England captain and brilliant batsman Joe Root holds the record for taking the most catches in Test cricket. As of 2025, he has taken 211 catches in 296 innings. His slip fielding and quick reflexes make him a legend. Root achieved this feat by surpassing Indian legend Rahul Dravid. His consistency and concentration in fielding make him an exceptional fielder.

2. Rahul Dravid - 210 Catches

Rahul Dravid, popularly known as Bharat, took 210 catches in 301 innings of 164 Test matches from 1996 to 2012. His calm and concentration in slip fielding was unmatched. His quick reflexes in the slips, especially against spinners, kept him at the top of this list for a long time. Dravid proved his reliability not only in batting but also in fielding.

3. Mahela Jayawardene - 205 Catches

Sri Lanka's legendary player is Mahela Jayawardene. Playing a total of 149 Test matches, Jayawardene has taken 205 catches, where he has taken a maximum of four catches in an innings. After making his debut in 1997, Jayawardene continued to play till 2014, where he scored 11,814 runs with the bat.

4. Jacques Kallis - 200 Catches

South African legend Jacques Kallis has taken a total of 200 catches in 166 Test matches, and the maximum he has taken in an innings is four. In his career spanning from 1995 to 2013, Kallis emerged as one of the best all-rounders in cricket history, scoring 13,289 runs with the bat and taking 292 wickets in the longest format of the game.

5. Steve Smith - 200 Catches

Australia's legendary batsman is Steve Smith. Smith, who made his debut in 2010 and is currently an important part of the Kangaroo team, has taken 200 catches in 118 matches, while the maximum catches he has taken in an innings is five. Apart from being a great batsman, Smith has also been a great fielder, where 10,424 runs have come from his bat.

Italy Cricket Team Create History Qualify Men T20 World Cup 2026

The Italian cricket team has made the biggest upset in international cricket. Italy has surprised the whole world by qualifying for the 2026 T20 World Cup to be played next year under the hosting of India and Sri Lanka.

The 2026 Men's T20 World Cup is to be played next year in February-March under the hosting of India and Sri Lanka. Now Italy has also entered this great Kumbh of cricket. Italy has made a place in this global tournament, surprising everyone. Along with Italy, the Netherlands has also qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Men's T20 World Cup 2025 qualified Teams

Let us tell you that there will be a total of 20 teams in the 2026 T20 World Cup. After Italy and Netherlands qualified, now 15 teams have been decided for the tournament. Hosts India and Sri Lanka will play.

1. Afghanistan
2. Australia
3. South Africa
4. Bangladesh
5. England
6. America (USA)
7. West Indies
8. Ireland
9. New Zealand
10. Pakistan
11. Canada

What is the format of the 2026 T20 World Cup?

India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the 2026 T20 World Cup. This will be the second time that India and Sri Lanka will host a T20 World Cup tournament. The date of the tournament has not been announced yet, but the T20 World Cup matches will be played in the month of February-March next year.

The 2026 T20 World Cup will also be played in the same format as the 2024 T20 World Cup. This time also 20 teams from all over the world will participate in this global tournament. The teams of these 20 countries will be divided into four groups of five teams each. Then the top-2 team from each group will enter the Super-8 stage. In the Super-8 stage also two groups of four teams each will be formed, in which the top-2 teams will qualify for the semi-finals and then the final match will be played between the teams winning the semi-final matches.

Peter Moore has retired from international cricket

Ireland cricket team's opening batsman Peter Moore has announced his retirement from international cricket at the young age of 34. He played a total of 85 matches in all formats in his international career. Let us tell you that this big player of Ireland did not make his international debut for this team. He played only Test matches for Ireland.

Peter Moore debut?

Ireland Peter Moore played his last international match against the same country for which he made his debut. Yes, this batsman played international cricket for two countries. Moore was born on 2 February 1991 in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.

Peter Moore made his international debut on 26 November 2014 while playing for Zimbabwe against Bangladesh. After this, he made his Test and T20 debut for Zimbabwe in 2016.

In 2019, he was also appointed the vice-captain of Zimbabwe, but after this his career took a new turn. Peter Moore made a place in the Ireland cricket team after getting an Irish passport. He made his international debut for Ireland in Dhaka in the year 2023 at the age of 32.

Peter Moore played his last international test against the same country for which he played cricket for 8 years. On 10 February 2025, Peter played his last test against Zimbabwe, in which he scored a total of 34 (4+30) runs. Let us tell you that Peter played only in the Test format against Ireland, while he played in all three formats against Zimbabwe.

Peter Moore last match

Peter Moore played his last international test against the same country for which he played cricket for 8 years. On 10 February 2025, Peter played his last test against Zimbabwe, in which he scored a total of 34 (4+30) runs. Let us tell you that Peter played only in the Test format against Ireland, while he played in all three formats against Zimbabwe.

Peter Moore International Career

Peter Moore played 15 Tests, 49 ODIs and 21 T20 matches in his international career. In these, he scored 734 runs in Tests, 827 in ODIs and 364 in T20s. He could never score a century in all three formats, although he has 11 half-centuries to his name.