Category: Cricket

India stand-in head coach VVS Laxman said his side has been playing “fearless” cricket in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, and the approach, for him, was the primary…

Championship leader Jorge Martin suggested on Thursday that his nearest rival and close friend Francesco Bagnaia should give him some advice on how to close out his first title at…

What are your expectations from the Indian team in the forthcoming series?People shouldn’t look at what happened against New Zealand and disregard the Indian batting line-up. Will it be an…

KL Rahul on Friday copped a blow on his right elbow and left the field for scans during India’s match simulation at the WACA ground, raising concern ahead of the…

With an unassailable 2-1 lead in the 4-match series, the Indian cricket team takes on hosts South Africa with the hopes of securing a historic series win. India did well…

Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj entered the record books on Friday as he became only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to claim all 10 wickets in an…

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee said Friday the team’s upcoming Test series with England would be his last, with the 35-year-old set to finish up at his home ground…

Amid the ongoing feud between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, ex-cricketer Brad Haddin has revealed the reason behind the war of words between the…

Cricket might be forced to make its Olympic return outside Los Angeles, 2028 Games organisers said on Thursday, following reports the sport could be staged thousands of miles away in…

KL Rahul on Friday copped a blow on his right elbow and left the field for scans during India’s match simulation at the WACA ground, raising concern ahead of the…

Australian cricket slapped a 10-year ban on Sri Lankan Test player Dulip Samaraweera on Friday for alleged “inappropriate behaviour” — to run concurrently with a 20-year suspension he is already…

England beat West Indies by three wickets in their T20 international in Saint Lucia on Thursday to take an insurmountable 3-0 lead in their five-match series. West Indies recovered from…

Prolific batsman Kane Williamson was Friday included in New Zealand’s Test squad to face England after missing their recent 3-0 sweep in India with a groin injury. The former skipper…

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee said Friday the team’s upcoming Test series with England would be his last, with the 35-year-old set to finish up at his home ground…

The re-election of Donald Trump to the US presidency will have no bearing on preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, organisers said Thursday, stating that the games were “above…

Monaco has agreed a six-year contract extension to host the Formula One Grand Prix until 2031, organisers announced on Thursday. The principality has hosted a Grand Prix on its winding…

In a behind-closed-doors match, India and India A squared off ahead of the start of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) scheduled the…

World champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela as South America’s big guns struggled in CONMEBOL World Cup…

Stewards had to intervene at the Nations League match between France and Israel on Thursday to stop fans of both nations from clashing in the stands, an AFP reporter saw.…

Italy ensured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals with a victory over Belgium on Thursday that also guaranteed France a place in the last-eight despite a lacklustre display in a…

Following Ricky Ponting‘s comments on Virat Kohli‘s disappointing run ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India head coach Gambhir had asked him to concentrate on the Australian cricket instead. Reacting to…

A late equaliser from Victor Osimhen stamped Nigeria’s ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday while Tunisia also booked their place with a 3-2 win over Madagascar.…

The Australian soil has served as a place where many Indians have made their names in cricket, be it Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh etc. This country…

Ahead of the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja said that everyone talks about Jasprit Bumrah, but India have other ‘good’ bowlers as well. Jasprit Bumrah made his…

Former Australia all-rounder Brendon Julian has backed the hosts to beat India inside four days in the upcoming first Test of a five-match Test series, starting November 22 in Perth.…

From Virat Kohli’s appearance in the nets to Sarfaraz Khan getting hit in the elbow during the practice session, it was a day of very few highlights during the practice…

Australia’s left-handed opener Usman Khawaja admits Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s unusual bowling action initially feels awkward, but with constant exposure to facing him, it becomes easier to handle. “I mean,…

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels Virat Kohli has the track record to turn around his poor form during the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia. Kohli arrived in Australia…

India are set to face Australia in a five-match Test series, starting November 22. The series, known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is crucial for the Indian cricket team as it…

Where and when the Champions Trophy 2025 be played? That is the biggest question in world cricket right now. Pakistan are designated hosts of Champions Trophy 2025, while India hold…

The uncertainty over Champions Trophy 2025 is one that has kept the world cricket on tenterhooks. From the time, the BCCI informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will…

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recorded a flawless performance, securing victories against S L Narayanan, Wesley So and Arjun Erigaisi, to take the sole lead at the Tata Steel Chess…

Skipper Rohit Sharma was seen sweating it out in a new video, showcasing his dedication and intense workout routine. The video, posted by his media team, Team Ro, on Instagram,…

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has advised India skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli to hit the “reset button”, work on their technique and hit the ground running…

Even though the ICC is yet to announce the final schedule of the Champions Trophy, it flew the trophy to Pakistan on Thursday for a tour of the country beginning…

Pakistan on Thursday said that no back channel diplomacy was going on with India after the neighbouring country refused to send its cricket team for the Champions Trophy to be…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) finds itself in a precarious situation over next year’s Champions Trophy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already shut down the…

Team India created multiple world records during the third T20I against South Africa on Wednesday. Tilak Varma slammed his first century in T20I cricket, as India posted a total of…

Team India suffered a shock 0-3 defeat to New Zealand earlier this month, their first Test series loss at home in nearly 12 years. The Indian batters looked completely out…

Veteran batter Glenn Maxwell returned to form before quicks Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis claimed three wickets apiece as Australia downed Pakistan by 29 runs in a truncated T20I series-opener…

Indian players won multiple medals in various categories in the inaugural edition of the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series leg being played at the iconic Cricket Club of India (CCI).…

The beleaguered Indian team could get the Mohammed Shami boost during the challenging Australia tour after the pace-bowling stalwart made an impressive comeback from injury by grabbing four wickets in…

Left-arm spinner Ninad Rathva came up with career-best match figures as Baroda crushed Meghalaya by an innings and 261 runs in under two days to earn a bonus point in…

Glenn Maxwell is a different beast altogether in limited overs cricket. One aspect of his batting that stands out from the rest is the Australian star’s prowess to generate outlandish…

Young striker Deepika slammed five goals as defending champions India thrashed minnows Thailand 13-0 to virtually assure a semifinal berth at the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Thursday.…

Team India rising star Rinku Singh recently shared a video on his official social media handle in which he is giving his viewers a quick tour of his newly bought…

Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan was spotted leaving the training session early after being hit on his elbow ahead of the first Test against Australia at Perth from November 22 onwards.…

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja backed his new opening partner Nathan McSweeney, urging him to play his own game against India in Perth rather than trying to ape David Warner,…

Australia are set to lose a crucial member of their staff midway during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori – currently the assistant…

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said going to Australia and playing in their conditions is the toughest challenge for the Indian…

Rinku Singh’s batting slot and circumspect approach must be a cause of concern for the India team going into the deciding fourth T20I against South Africa as the side aims…

South Africa fast-bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the side’s upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan due to a groin injury, said Cricket South Africa (CSA)…

Hardik Pandya has struggled to get going with the bat during India’s T20I series tour against South Africa so far. The third T20I, held at Centurion, saw Pandya dismissed leg-before-wicket…

When Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav knocked on Tilak Varma`s hotel room door to tell him that he would be batting at number three in the third T20I match against…

South Africa’s right-hand batter Marco Jansen slammed the fastest fifty against India in the shortest format of the game during the third T20I of the four-match series at the SuperSport…

A Test series against Australia is a transformative experience after which an individual “goes back a better cricketer” is what head coach Gautam Gambhir and some of the star senior…

Seamer Arshdeep Singh became India’s second-highest wicket-taker in men’s T20Is as the Men in Blue defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third 20-over match of the series in…

What is International Cricket Council’s (ICC) role in the current mess that the 2025 Champions Trophy finds itself in? Now, questions are being raised by insiders too. After India’s stance…

Rinku Singh‘s life changed when he hit Gujarat Titans’ Yash Dayal for fice sixes in an over in an IPL 2023 match. He was recently retained by Kolkata Knight Riders…

Former Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) powerhitter Mahipal Lomror sent a big message to Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, as…

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels that senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must be happy after watching youngsters performing well in the T20Is following their retirements from the…

As Gautam Gambhir and co. prepare for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, his rival for the coaching role during the selection process, WV Raman, has made a bold suggestion. Raman…

A strange fact connecting cricket and football has gone viral on social media recently. On Tuesday, the fact that Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) CEO’s great, great…

Goa’s Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakle stitched up the highest partnership of unbeaten 606 in Ranji Trophy’s history on day two of their Plate Group match against Arunachal Pradesh on…

Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire from the format.…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a brand-new visual identity for the men’s and women’s ICC Champions Trophy. The latest development comes amid India’s reported refusal to travel…

As India have officially begun their preparations for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth, reportedly training behind closed doors on Wednesday at the WACA, Australian great…

India’s campaign came to a premature end as double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament on Thursday. World…

India pacer Mohammed Shami made a memorable return to the Ranji Trophy, claiming four wickets to power Bengal to a first-innings lead over Madhya Pradesh at the Holkar Stadium. On…

Former Australia leg-spinner Kerry O’Keeffe feels the hosts will go really hard on Team India stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming all-important Test series. Both Rohit (91)…

Jamnabai Narsee School (Juhu) captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Neil Daga and off-spinner Ishaan Talreja, both 15, demonstrated their skills with bat and ball in large measure. One-drop Neil scored an unbeaten…

Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre, 17, smashed a commanding second first-class century, steering Mumbai to a strong position against Services on Day Two of their Elite Group ‘A’ Ranji Trophy match…

The beleaguered Indian team could get the Mohammed Shami boost during the challenging Australia tour after the pace-bowling stalwart made an impressive comeback from injury by grabbing four wickets in…

A Test series against Australia is a transformative experience after which an individual “goes back a better cricketer” is what head coach Gautam Gambhir and some of the senior players…

Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli has the potential to turn around his poor form and prosper during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series in Australia. Kohli has been…

Tilak Varma did not want to become a source of chagrin for his skipper Suryakumar Yadav after requesting him for the No. 3 slot in the batting order in the…

Rinku Singh’s batting slot and circumspect approach must be a cause of concern for the India team going into the deciding fourth T20I against South Africa as the side aim…

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels that senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must be happy after watching youngsters performing well in the T20Is following their retirements from the…

Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali believes that VVS Laxman has established himself as a ‘hot’ contender to become the next India coach following the win over South Africa…

There has been a lot of fanfare around star India batter Virat Kohli ahead of the Test series against Australia starting November 22. Virat has historically enjoyed a brilliant run…

India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul has opened up on the animated chat between Lucknow Super Giants’ owner Sanjiv Goenka during the 2024 IPL when LSG were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad…

Without senior stars like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, Australia will be hoping to bounce back in a three-match T20I series against Pakistan. Wicket-keeper batter Josh…

A high-on confidence Pakistan will take on an Australia side devoid of many stars in a three-match T20I series. After the nation’s first series win in Australia in 22 years,…