Cricket

KKR head coach Nayar feels Green is player to "take KKR forward"

Green's acquisition for Rs 25.20 crores by KKR was the biggest story of the IPL 2026 auction held in Abu Dhabi last week, becoming the most expensive overseas buy in history of the tournament and third-most expensive player overall.

2025-12-21T07:10:57.477264+00:00 IST

"King of Adelaide": Starc hails Head after Ashes-sealing ton

It was 'Same old Aussies always winning' at Adelaide Oval, as they extended their unbeaten streak against England in Australia to 18 Tests, sealing the Ashes series win by beating their visitors by 82 runs. Be it Travis Head's fiery centuries at Perth and Adelaide, Mitchell Starc's magic with the pace and his all-round contributions and bowlers like Brendan Doggett, Michael Nesser and Scott Boland stepping up in absence of star bowlers Pat Cummins (for first two Tests) and Josh Hazlewood, this series has shown Australia's immense depth, their ability to scratch their way to a win and 'clutch' mentality.

2025-12-21T07:08:56.130055+00:00 IST

"I like the new role, the new ball": Head on opening for Aussies

Head's marathon 170, alongside a century from Alex Carey, a fellow South Australian, were two major highlights with the bat for Australia as they outbatted and outbowled England in yet another Ashes Test, sealing the series win and retaining the prestigious urn, with two more matches to go.

2025-12-21T06:49:22.730122+00:00 IST

"To have family and friends...": Carey after Ashes series win

Alex Carey had a Test match of a lifetime as not only did he get to score his maiden Ashes century in front of his family at his home ground, but also form a partnership with fellow South Australian Travis, which proved to be instrumental in sealing the Ashes series for his side and keeping England waiting for a few more years to repeat their 2010/11 heroics in the Aussie land. Besides his batting, he was just as exceptional behind the stumps, taking some really clean catches to prove his mettle as one of the best glovesmen in world cricket right now.

2025-12-21T06:15:08.155140+00:00 IST

"Will give our all in last 2 games": Stokes after Ashes dream end

Following his side's Ashes series loss to Australia, England skipper Ben Stokes lamented at the fact that the dream of winning the first series Down Under since 2010/11 is over and felt "incredibly dissappointed" at the loss, having felt that his side were up for a "heist" with Jamie Smith and Will Jacks putting on a partnership before wicketkeeper-batter's brain-fade shot dented the dream shared by England team and its passionate fanbase.

2025-12-21T05:35:36.621270+00:00 IST

"Deserve a statue": Cummins on Carey, Head after Adelaide win

The hometown heroes Head and Carey might as well get their statues built in future at their home turf of Adelaide Oval, as the duo produced two masterclass centuries which ultimately helped in putting England in a record run-chase of 435 runs to win the do-or-die Test, and a valiant Three Lions unit fell short by 82 runs, with Labuschagne, as his captain said, "manufacturing" some wickets with four brilliant catches during the defence of a record total.

2025-12-21T05:18:33.560002+00:00 IST

U19 Asia Cup final: India wins toss, to field first against Pak

India is entering in the finals with a comprehensive eight wicket win over Sri Lanka U19 in the semifinals, while Pakistan also achieved a eight-wicket win against Bangladesh U19 to set up this marquee clash at Dubai.

2025-12-21T05:14:01.788766+00:00 IST

Head, Carey, Cummins shine as Australia retain The Ashes

With this 82-run win in the third Test, Australia have retained the Ashes urn and taken a 3-0 lead in the series. England's wait for a series win in Australia continues, having last won in the 2010/11 Ashes. Australia continue their dominant run at home, denying England another Test win and keeping them winless since their 2010/11 series.

2025-12-21T04:15:56.259574+00:00 IST

Conway becomes first NZ batter with achieve this double with bat

The elegant opener achieved this record during his side's third and final Test against West Indies at Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

2025-12-21T04:06:38.992758+00:00 IST

"Wanted to invent my own shot....": T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar was addressing the audience at the 9th convocation of GLS University in Ahmedabad.

2025-12-21T03:21:41.156319+00:00 IST

Lyon's Ashes participation under doubt after hamstring injury

While fielding, tyhe 38-year-old dived to save a ball at fine leg region, but got up gingerly and signalled to the changing room after grabbing his right hamstring. He hobbled his way back to the dressing room after a brief conversation with Marnus Labuschagne, who gave him a pat on his back. Soon, Lyon was seen leaving the venue before lunch to undergo scans, as per ESPNCricinfo.

2025-12-21T02:59:03.719287+00:00 IST

Ashes 3rd Test: England keep the fight alive after Jamie perishes

At the end of the first session, England was 309/7, with Jacks (38*) and Carse (13*) unbeaten.

2025-12-21T02:25:10.813133+00:00 IST

Atul Wassan backs Rinku Singh, hails T20 World Cup squad

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has welcomed the Indian selectors' call to leave Shubman Gill out of the T20 World Cup squad for next year, stating that the decision reflects maturity and a clear shift towards specialist T20 players. Wassan also said he would prefer Rinku Singh over Gill in the current T20 setup.

2025-12-20T21:16:46.267306+00:00 IST

Ishan Kishan's coach Uttam Majumdar on his selection

Ishan, who had a marvellous SMAT 2025/26 campaign with Jharkhand, leading them to their first-ever SMAT title, has returned to the side after last playing a T20I against Australia in late 2023.

2025-12-20T17:48:48.000769+00:00 IST

Ashwin speaks on Gill's omission from India's T20 CWC squad

Gill suffered a significant setback after being dropped from the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup and New Zealand T20I amid fitness and form concerns.

2025-12-20T17:39:30.745398+00:00 IST

“Colors will not fade, definitely!!": Sanju Samson

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been named in the national squad for the T20 World Cup next year, and the Kerala star marked the occasion with a strong message of belief and pride.

2025-12-20T17:14:12.815329+00:00 IST

Indian ODI, Test captain Shubman Gill suffers major setback

Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India in his first-ever ICC tournament as captain, with Axar Patel named as his deputy in the absence of Gill, who was dropped after lean performances upon his return to the T20I setup in September.

2025-12-20T16:25:05.708073+00:00 IST

Ashwin reflects on Ishan Kishan's inclusion in India's squad

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin opined about wicketkeeper/batter Ishan Kishan's inclusion in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

2025-12-20T15:57:22.701073+00:00 IST

Zimbabwe appoint Richard Ngarava as Test, ODI captain

The 27-year-old made his international debut in 2017 in an ODI against Afghanistan and has since gone on to become a key player in the Zimbabwe squad across the three formats.

2025-12-20T14:16:32.302372+00:00 IST

Hodge's century helps West Indies steady ship at 381/6

Hodge's century helped the West Indies avoid the follow-on. At stumps on the third day, the West Indies were 381-6, still 194 runs behind with Hodge unbeaten on 109 and Anderson Phillip at the other end on 12.

2025-12-20T14:11:09.972271+00:00 IST

'Fire and Ice" replaced by 'Fire and Fire': Harsha Bhogle

"Really like the team that has been picked. Big call on leaving out Gill and that tells me that 'Fire & Ice' has been replaced by 'Fire & Fire'. The options Ishan Kishan gives are too tempting to ignore, especially given his form. Sadly, that means Jitesh had to go and you feel for him, but Rinku is an excellent player. It makes this team left-heavy but that is a by-product of an otherwise brave call. Lots more explained in the vlog I have just recorded and which will be up later today," Bhogle said on X.

2025-12-20T13:27:52.375379+00:00 IST