Cricket

5th T20I: South Africa win toss, opts to field against India

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and have opted to field against India in the fifth T20I in Ahmedabad on Friday.

2025-12-19T13:14:35.590025+00:00 IST

Head reflects on his hundred against England in 3rd Ashes Test 

Travis Head was in fine form for Australia once again on home turf as he further embodied the role of an enforcer at the top of the batting order against England in the third Ashes Test.

2025-12-19T12:57:46.434443+00:00 IST

Head lauds Khawaja's resilience batting in 3rd Ashes Test 

Australia's star opener Travis Head on Friday praised veteran batter Usman Khawaja's performance in the third Ashes test against England, highlighting the strength of their squad.

2025-12-19T12:39:31.963842+00:00 IST

"Think we have a very good chance of pulling off...": Sikandar

Zimbabwe all-rounder and Sharjah Warriors star Sikandar Raza believes his national side has a genuine chance of producing memorable moments at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, drawing confidence from their growing exposure to international cricket and past giant-killing performances.

2025-12-19T12:37:30.649378+00:00 IST

"He's fit to bowl": Jeetan on Stokes bowling fitness

Ben Stokes bowled 19 overs for England in the first innings against Australia. The England captain didn't bowl over the Aussies' 66 overs stay at the crease on day three, despite owning England's best bowling average (25.87) in the series and leading the team's wicket-taking charts in Tests in 2025 with 28 scalps.

2025-12-19T12:33:52.163251+00:00 IST

Ishan Kishan speaks on his side's maiden SMAT title triumph

Ishan smashed a century in the final of the SMAT against Haryana at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday. With the century, Kishan became only the second batter to score a century in a SMAT final, after Punjab's Amolpreet Singh (113 against Baroda at Mohali in SMAT 2023-24), and the first captain to achieve the feat. He also set the record for the most sixes by a batter in an SMAT final innings.

2025-12-19T11:18:29.379466+00:00 IST

"Will give reply to Sourav Ganguly": Uttam Saha

Former India cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly initiated legal proceedings against Uttam Saha, president of the Argentina Fan Club of Kolkata, filing a defamation suit seeking Rs 50 crore in damages.

2025-12-19T11:04:17.668239+00:00 IST

"Important to put pressure....": Varun on T20 WC preparation

India is placed in Group A alongside Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States and will start its campaign against the USA on February 7 in Mumbai.

2025-12-19T09:03:12.239825+00:00 IST

NZ vs WI, 3rd Test: Conway's double ton puts Kiwis in front

At the end of day two, WI was 110/0, with John Campbell (45*) and Brandon King (55*) unbeaten. They trail by 465 runs.

2025-12-19T08:29:14.127653+00:00 IST

Carey joins Haddin, Healy in elite list after Adelaide heroics

The wicketkeeper-batters with fifty-plus scores in both innings of an Ashes Test are: England's Alan Knott (92 and 63 at The Oval in 1972), Ian Healy (74 and 51* at Adelaide in 1995), Brad Haddin (94 in 53 at Brisbane in 2013), and now Carey has joined the list.

2025-12-19T08:07:56.441593+00:00 IST

Head continues strong run at Adelaide Oval, joins Bradman, Smith

Travis continued his fine run during the ongoing Ashes series. What started as a morning full of hope and promise for a struggling England team following a century stand by skipper Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, taking an early wicket to remove Jake Weatherald, turned into another nightmarish day at Travis pumelled the English line-up and ended the day with a brilliant 142* in 196 balls, with 13 fours and two sixes, with a strike rate of over 72.

2025-12-19T07:50:49.985730+00:00 IST

Ashes 3rd Test: Head, Carey put Aussies in front (Day 3, Stumps)

At the end of day three, England was 271/4, with Head (142*) and Carey (52*) unbeaten.

2025-12-19T07:21:54.123058+00:00 IST

Indian squad for T20 World Cup, T20I series against NZ

India is placed in Group A alongside Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States and will start its campaign against the USA on February 7 in Mumbai.

2025-12-19T06:53:20.819879+00:00 IST

CA CEO wants BBL to be a 'Grand Slam' league in franchise cricket

In its 14th season currently, BBL is considering privatisation following a report commissioned from Boston Consulting Group, which recommended it in July. If the decision receives Cricket Australia's approval, the sale of these stakes could raise up upto AUD 800 million, which would help CA address budget issues and invest significantly across all levels of the game. Also, with this money, BBL could also achieve its goal of becoming the world's second-best T20 competition after the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), the league which started it all, as far as T20 franchise cricket is concerned.

2025-12-19T06:11:10.758580+00:00 IST

New Zealand Cricket CEO steps down from post in January 2026

In a media statement issued on NZC's official website, Scott said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, "After careful consideration, it has become clear that I hold a different view from several member associations, and the NZCPA [New Zealand Cricket Players' Association], on the future priorities for NZC, including the long-term direction of the game and the best role for T20 cricket in New Zealand. Given these differences, I believe it is in the best interests of the organisation for new leadership to take NZC forward."

2025-12-19T05:22:51.340072+00:00 IST

Ashes 3rd Test: Head-Khawaja partnership puts Aussies on top

At the end of the second session, Australia was 119/2, with Head (68*) and Khawaja (27*) unbeaten.

2025-12-19T04:46:06.416382+00:00 IST

BBL teammate backs Babar Azam to find form ahead of T20 World Cup

Babar has been struggling for touch in recent times, with the 31-year-old having only scored two half-centuries at the T20I level since the most recent T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies towards the middle of last year. This year in T20Is, he has made just 206 runs in eight innings at an average of 34.33, with a poor strike rate of 114.44, with two half-centuries.

2025-12-19T04:14:06.973428+00:00 IST

Archer achieves 30-year-first by an English player in Australia

The express quick achieved this feat during his side's do-or-die third Ashes clash against Australia at Adelaide Oval. While in the first innings, Archer took a five-wicket haul, returning with figures of 5/53, he also led a brilliant fightback for his side with the bat alongside his skipper Ben Stokes, scoring a 105-ball 51, with five fours and a six, with some shots befitting a top-order batter.

2025-12-19T03:38:54.934673+00:00 IST

Ashwin lauds IPL defending champions pick in mini auction 

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for their smart signings at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction, highlighting the acquisitions of Vihaan Malhotra and Kanishk Chouhan at Rs 30 Lakhs each.

2025-12-19T02:14:49.600936+00:00 IST

Ashes 3rd Test: Stokes-Archer century stand restores balance

A magnificent 83 from skipper Ben Stokes and his century partnership with Jofra Archer, followed by an early wicket of Jake Weatherald, restored some balance in the third Ashes Test at the end of the first session on day one at Adelaide Oval on Friday.

2025-12-19T02:06:35.876774+00:00 IST

UPCA issues ticket refund guidelines for abandoned T20I match 

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has issued guidelines for ticket refund after the cancellation of the T20 match between India and South Africa at Lucknow's Ekana International Cricket Stadium due to excessive fog on Wednesday.

2025-12-18T18:10:21.799445+00:00 IST