Cricket

J-K: Police to conduct enquiry on cricket player

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has said that they will conduct a 14-day preliminary enquiry after a cricket player named Furqan Ul Haq displayed a Palestine logo on his helmet.

2026-01-02T06:41:15.042308+00:00 IST

"Incredible career mate": Pat Cummins congratulates Usman Khawaja after retirement announcement

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins congratulated veteran opener Usman Khawaja on his "incredible career" after the 39-year-old confirmed his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 4.

2026-01-02T06:33:32.675736+00:00 IST

"We request Shah Rukh Khan to remove BAN player": Sanjay Nirupam

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has requested Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan to remove Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from his team.

2026-01-02T05:53:22.064261+00:00 IST

"Happy with colour of the pitch": SCG curator ahead of 5th Test

The Sydney wicket for the fifth Test has been in the spotlight after the pitch for the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground recieved an unsatisfactory rating from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after England won the fourth Test in Melbourne by four wickets inside two days.

2026-01-02T05:42:23.789132+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka announce squad for ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup

The young Sri Lankan side will be captained by Vimath Dinsara, with Kavija Gamage named as vice-captain. The upcoming showpiece tournament will begin on January 15.

2026-01-02T05:24:19.938069+00:00 IST

"Shah Rukh Khan should immediately remove that BAN player" Dubey

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has said that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan should immediately remove Bangladeshi cricketer (Mustafizur Rahman) from his side.

2026-01-02T04:49:56.635473+00:00 IST

"Not act of betrayal": Barelvi on KKR picking BAN player in IPL

National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, has said that Bollywood star and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan hasn't betrayed by selecting Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

2026-01-02T04:01:24.186312+00:00 IST

Congress slams BJP for outrage on inclusion of Bangladesh player

Congress and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Friday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its outrage over the inclusion of a Bangladesh player in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2026-01-02T03:28:30.750434+00:00 IST

So many lessons to be grateful for: Shubman Gill

India Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill reflected on a defining 2025, expressing gratitude for the lessons, experiences and memories as he looks ahead to the new year.

2026-01-02T03:07:14.325315+00:00 IST

"I'm a coloured cricketer": Khawaja slams racial stereotyping

Usman Khawaja, who has confirmed his international retirement after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney against England, opened up about facing criticism after suffering a back injury at the start of the Ashes series.

2026-01-02T02:37:09.715834+00:00 IST

Khawaja to retire from international cricket after Sydney Test

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, beginning later this month, as confirmed by ESPNcricinfo on Friday.

2026-01-02T02:35:23.932422+00:00 IST

Uthappa reveals Indian cricketers to watch out for in 2026

Uthappa was speaking on JioHotstar as Team India enters a new year, with three big trophies to win: the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, and the ICC U19 World Cup 2026.

2026-01-01T17:35:43.808300+00:00 IST

Irfan feels playing WPL ahead of women's T20 WC will benefit Ind

Irfan was speaking on JioHotstar. Team India will be eyeing their maiden T20 World Cup title after the heartbreak of the 2020 ICC T20 World Cup final as they step into the year 2026 with fresh confidence after breaking the 50-over WC title drought. Having started their preparations with a 5-0 series win against Sri Lanka, all eyes are on Team India, who are in a tough Group A occupied by Australia, Pakistan, South Africa and two qualifiers.

2026-01-01T17:21:36.669493+00:00 IST

Wickets tumble faster than ever; pace dominates spinners

While bowlers have thrived, the success has overwhelmingly belonged to the fast men. Spin has had a minimal role throughout the series, with 130.3 overs delivered by spinners across four Tests. The Melbourne Test, which ended inside two days, did not see a single over of spin bowled, a rarity not witnessed in an Ashes Test since the opening match of the 1981 series in England.

2026-01-01T17:08:40.308844+00:00 IST

The more responsibility he gets, the more he will grow: Irfan

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shown his support to Shubman Gill, drawing parallels between the young batter's journey and the early advice he himself received from Rahul Dravid when he broke into the Indian team.

2026-01-01T16:10:34.085411+00:00 IST

Pathan calls for more five-match ODI series, tri-nation events

Rohit and Virat head into the New Year as just one format players, after an incredible 2025 in the format, which saw them win the ICC Champions Trophy with big performances in crucial matches and dominate ODIs following that after overcoming some initial rustiness during the tour to Australia later in the year. Both also called time on their Test careers, leaving their fans heartbroken.

2026-01-01T16:05:05.005255+00:00 IST

Chennai Singams name Ankur Singh captain for ISPL season 3

The announcements were made during a New Year Fan Meet & Greet held in Mumbai on January 1, as the Chennai Singams family came together to celebrate the start of the year with its supporters, as per a press release from ISPL.

2026-01-01T15:35:30.101463+00:00 IST

Left-arm spin emphasis, all-round depth:Takeways from Aus squad

Australia's provisional squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is all about adaptability, with Mitch Marsh at the helm and a strong core of players ready to take on the best in India and Sri Lanka

2026-01-01T15:34:38.755505+00:00 IST

Mitchell Marsh’s blazing century powers Perth past Hobart in BBL

Mitchell Marsh's scintillating century powered Perth Scorchers to a commanding 40-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 on Thursday.

2026-01-01T13:27:52.974752+00:00 IST

PM Albanese hosts Aussie, England players for NYD receptio

During the reception, the Australian PM joked that both teams should make sure that they make it to day three of the Test after a two-day finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Boxing Day Test. The third-day of a Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is significant as it marks the Jane McGrath Day, meant to raise awareness and funds for the McGrath Foundation, supporting families affected by breast cancer. The initiative is carried out by Aussie pace icon Glenn McGrath, who lost his wife Jane to a battle with breast cancer.

2026-01-01T13:22:37.831000+00:00 IST