Cricket

Mandhana becomes first Indian to hit 4000 runs in Women's T20Is

Smriti Mandhana, who scored 25 runs during the opening T20I of the five-match series, also became the second woman to reach the landmark of 4000 runs in T20Is after New Zealand's Suzie Bates (4716 runs).

2025-12-21T17:56:50.227964+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma opens up on ICC 2023 World Cup heartbreak

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has opened up about the heartbreak of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, saying everyone was disappointed and he was devastated after the loss to Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

2025-12-21T17:50:40.414856+00:00 IST

1st T20I: Rodrigues' unbeaten fifty help India take 1-0 lead

Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten half-century guided the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women to a dominating eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka Women in the first T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2025-12-21T17:20:11.323814+00:00 IST

India Women keep Sri Lanka in check; restrict visitors to 121/6

India Women produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Sri Lanka to 121/6 in their 20 overs in the first T20I at Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

2025-12-21T15:51:24.505413+00:00 IST

New Zealand's Williamson opens up on his international future

Kane Williamson, who is currently playing for New Zealand in the ongoing third Test against the West Indies at Bay Oval, his home ground, it remains unclear whether he will be available for the upcoming three-match ODI series in India in January 2026.

2025-12-21T15:34:27.995899+00:00 IST

India Announces squad for Asian Legends Cup 2026

The Board for Veteran Cricket in India has officially announced the Indian team squad for the inaugural Asian Legends Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from January 28 to February 4.

2025-12-21T14:57:05.542814+00:00 IST

"Nayar knows every cricketer on the planet": Shane Watson

After a successful Indian Premier League Auction on December 16, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) recently appointed assistant coach Shane Watson, has praised head coach Abhishek Nayar's knowledge of Indian cricket.

2025-12-21T14:44:53.476665+00:00 IST

"It hurts and s****": Stokes after losing Ashes in Adelaide

"That dream that we came here with is now over, which is obviously incredibly disappointing. Everyone is obviously hurting and quite emotional about it. But we've got two more games to go, and that's where the focus needs to switch to now," Stokes said.

2025-12-21T14:24:56.935532+00:00 IST

Kumble opens up on SRH buying Livingstone for Rs 13 crore

Former India cricketer Anil Kumble has commented on England player Liam Livingstone joining Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 13 crore for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

2025-12-21T14:11:41.670597+00:00 IST

1st T20I: India Women win toss, opt to bowl against Sri Lanka

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women have won the toss and decided to field first in the first T20I of the five-match series against the Sri Lanka Women at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2025-12-21T13:20:29.896345+00:00 IST

India U-19 humbled by Pakistan in Asia Cup final

India Under-19 suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Pakistan Under-19 in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup, going down by a massive margin of 191 runs in Dubai.

2025-12-21T12:32:18.257382+00:00 IST

Afghanistan Premier League set for fresh start in 2026

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the launch of a new franchise-based T20 competition, the Afghanistan Premier League. The inaugural season of the tournament is expected to feature five teams and is likely to be held in the UAE around October 2026, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-21T11:39:03.856481+00:00 IST

We will work on his shots since it’s a 20-over format:Kamalpreet

Kamalpreet Sandhu, coach of India Under-19 cricketer Vihaan Malhotra, reflected on the youngster's journey and growth after he was recently picked up by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-12-21T11:08:07.109901+00:00 IST

CWI, CPL review 2026 timing for Breakout T20 League

Cricket West Indies, in collaboration with the Caribbean Premier League, has completed a review of the proposed window for the Breakout T20 League in 2026. Given the increasingly congested international and domestic cricket calendar, coupled with preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, it has been determined that the tournament cannot be staged in its originally planned window

2025-12-21T11:00:24.945044+00:00 IST

Pietersen criticises England after their Ashes loss

Pietersen took on to his X handle, and said that this defeat is tough to understand because Australia were without Josh Hazlewood and Steve Smith. "No Hazlewood, hardly any Cummins, Smith, Lyon, etc, makes this defeat tough to understand."

2025-12-21T10:37:48.704691+00:00 IST

McCullum admits 'not getting preparation right' after Ashes loss

England's dream to crush Australia with 'Bazball' were dead and buried despite a resillient show by their batters in a chase of 435 runs, as they were bundled out for 352 runs and left waiting to capturing their first Ashes series Down Under since 2010/11 and end their winless run of 18 Tests in Aussie land following that historic series across next four tours. The method which was specially prepared to take down a ruthless pack of Aussie bowlers and batters with the highest intent and attack to be displayed by bowlers and batters alike, failed for the first two Tests and even adapting a more traditional method could not save England at Adelaide as they still made a few brain fades with the bat, itching to feel the ball on the bat.

2025-12-21T09:45:49.417602+00:00 IST

"Doubt I'll be playing Melbourne": Cummins after Ashes series win

Cummins' comeback was a grand one, as not only did he take six crucial wickets, including the massive scalp of Joe Root on both the innings, he also brought in his next-level tactical brilliance to deny a fighting England of a successful run-chase of 435 runs to win the Ashes series 3-0 and retain the urn. He also surpassed legendary Mitchell Johnson to become the sixth-highest wicket-taker for Aussies in Tests. He returned to the side after missing first two Tests, with Steve Smith stepping up as captain.

2025-12-21T09:39:41.666615+00:00 IST

Sameer' record knock takes Pak to 347/8 against Ind at Dubai

Minhas achieved this milestone during his side's ACC Asia Cup final against India at Dubai. In his innings, Minhas scored 172 in just 113 balls, with 17 fours and nine sixes, at a strike rate of 152.21.

2025-12-21T09:06:11.874331+00:00 IST

World Cup-winning Indian blind women’s team visits BCCI HQ

A statement from BCCI said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) proudly congratulates the Indian Blind Women's Cricket Team, who recently won the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. It was a moment of honour as the entire team visited the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on December 19 and were welcomed by the Honorary Treasurer Raghuram Bhat, who interacted with them and expressed his heartfelt greetings on behalf of everyone at BCCI."

2025-12-21T08:10:50.751694+00:00 IST

Australia receives boost to chances of third-successive WTC final

The door to the WTC final has been opened ajar for Aussies. At the same time, they put the shutters down on England's 'Bazball' exhibition and dream to win a series in Australia for the first time since 2010/11 as they folded to 352 all-out in a valiant chase of 435 runs at Adelaide Oval.

2025-12-21T07:55:29.198801+00:00 IST