Cricket

India U19 wins series opener against SA U19 via DLS method

Harvansh Pangalia shone bright with a stellar 93-run knock, leading India U19 to a 25-run victory over South Africa U19 via the DLS method in a rain-affected series opener in Benoni on Saturday.

2026-01-03T17:19:32.451454+00:00 IST

Steve Smith praises Khawaja’s career

Khawaja has said he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney against England, beginning Sunday.

2026-01-03T16:30:14.839175+00:00 IST

"Might be just time for that different kind of voice": Atherton

"It might be just time for that different kind of voice," Atherton said while speaking to former England captain Nasser Hussain

2026-01-03T16:23:52.791819+00:00 IST

Mohammed Azharuddin backs BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) directive to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman has triggered sharp and contrasting political reactions into the spotlight. KKR have since released Mustafizur following the board's instruction.

2026-01-03T15:27:34.782660+00:00 IST

Namibia announces squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Namibia have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with all-rounder Gerhard Erasmus to lead the side in the tournament.

2026-01-03T13:25:51.819813+00:00 IST

VHT:Hardik,Axar's maiden List A tons highlights

Several standout individual performances marked Saturday's Vijay Hazare Trophy action as teams across the country produced high-scoring encounters, dramatic finishes and commanding wins.

2026-01-03T13:05:19.021737+00:00 IST

Bailey speaks on Maxwell as potential reserve wk for T20 CWC

Australia have named Josh Inglis as the sole wicketkeeper in their World Cup squad, with them loading up the side with spin-bowling options and all-rounders.

2026-01-03T12:25:25.304338+00:00 IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Hardik, Axar, Padikkal score tons

Axar Patel's century for Gujarat, Arshdeep Singh's match-winning five-wicket haul for Punjab, Harshit Rana's four-wicket haul for Delhi, another century off Devdutt Padikkal's bat were among the highlights of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) Elite 2025-26 matches on Saturday. Hardik Pandya also scored a ton for Baroda.

2026-01-03T12:18:51.605851+00:00 IST

"No fault of Shah Rukh Khan...": Madan Lal on Mustafizur release

Former India cricketer Madan Lal has opened up on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s decision to ask Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, and backed actor and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, as he had "no fault" regarding team selection.

2026-01-03T12:08:08.400379+00:00 IST

India names 15-member squad for ODI series against Kiwi's

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11, with Shubman Gill to lead the side.

2026-01-03T11:53:32.514803+00:00 IST

VHT: Shubman Gill misses Sikkim clash due to food poisoning

Gill arrived in Jaipur on Friday afternoon and was expected to feature in the fifth round match against Sikkim.

2026-01-03T11:49:18.749481+00:00 IST

"Think both should be online": George Bailey

"I don't think they (Cummins and Hazlewood) will be available for the Pakistan series (three T20Is in January), but I think both should be online (for the World Cup)," Bailey said

2026-01-03T11:27:28.584436+00:00 IST

SA20: Paarl Royals edge past MI Cape Town by 1 run

Lhuan-dre Pretorius' SA20 Season 4 burst into life with an unbeaten 98 to drive Paarl Royals to a thrilling one-run victory over MI Cape Town in the Western Cape derby at Boland Park.

2026-01-03T11:05:17.658354+00:00 IST

Shreyas Iyer gets conditional clearance, likely to return in VHT

India's star batter Shreyas Iyer has been given conditional clearance by the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as he continues his recovery from a spleen injury sustained during India's tour of Australia in October 2025.

2026-01-03T10:14:12.720624+00:00 IST

Removing one player won’t change anything: Wassan on Mustafizur

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan believes that blaming Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan is unfair and removing one player will not make any difference after the BCCI's directive to release Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata-based franchise's roster.

2026-01-03T09:22:43.953281+00:00 IST

KKR release Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI directive

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday confirmed that it has excluded Bangladeshi player Muztafizur Rahman from its IPL 2026 squad after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's directive.

2026-01-03T08:17:05.748992+00:00 IST

No mistake of SRK: Maulana Sajid Rashidi amid Muztafizur Rahman

All India Imam Association (AIAA) President, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, on Saturday backed Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan amid criticism of buying Bangladeshi pacer Muztafizur Rahman in his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

2026-01-03T07:36:41.657458+00:00 IST

UP minister hails BCCI’s move asking KKR to release Mustafizur

Speaking to ANI, Kashyap said the BCCI decision respects national sentiment amid concerns over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh.

2026-01-03T07:20:08.961252+00:00 IST

India's squad for New Zealand ODIs to be announced today

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devaijit Saikia said that the Team India squad for the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series will be announced on Saturday.

2026-01-03T06:10:04.634903+00:00 IST